Best Rugged Laptops

A laptop with a 15.6-inch FullHD screen from HP can be attributed to solutions at the intersection of the entry-level and mid-price segments. But considering the protected body (compliant with MIL-STD-810) and decent hardware, the model's price looks very attractive. Inside, there is a 6-core Ryzen 5 7530U processor, which is ready for any office software and many more demanding tasks, up to casual games. An integrated Vega 7 graphics adapter helps to handle the latter. Separately, a capacious 1 TB solid-state drive and 16 GB RAM should be highlighted, although there is no upgrade possibility.

The laptop is equipped with a fairly standard set of connectivity interfaces, including one USB C 5Gbps and a wireless connection module Wi-Fi 6. Also provided here are an HD-resolution webcam, a pair of speakers, and an anti-glare screen coating (which is important for the basic 250 nits brightness). Plus of the model is excellent battery life — up to 12 hours, which covers any workday. Besides, when powered by a battery, the laptop's performance is almost identical to the network mode. Fast charging is also claimed, although 45 minutes to 50% is rather a norm than an advantage.

The keyboard has water resistance, which can be considered an additional bonus, while the lack of backlighting — a drawback. A minus of the model is a weak color coverage (45% NTSC coverage) and screen contrast (600:1 — which is too little even by IPS matrix standards). Another disadvantage is the lack of Power Delivery, i.e., the possibility of charging via USB C.

Overall, for educational and everyday office tasks, the HP 255 G10 [AL0B7AT] is a great choice, offering not only a protected body but also enviable battery life without overpayment.

The debutant of 2025 in the MSI Modern brand family is a universal laptop with decent performance and a laconic design. The heart of the model is a 10-core Core i5 1335U processor of the 13th generation, which performs well in multitasking scenarios. The package also includes 16 GB RAM with the possibility of expansion up to 64 GB, an integrated Iris Graphics video card, and a 512 GB solid-state drive.

Features of the MSI Modern 15 F13MG [F13MG-272XUA] include a proprietary AI Engine function. The AI-based software complex optimizes performance for specific tasks, finding a balance between speed, heat allocation, and battery life (when operating on a 47W*h battery).

The laptop boasts a good set of interfaces. Thus, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 modules are offered for wireless data transfer, plus there's a gigabit LAN port for a stable internet connection, a card reader for data exchange, immediately 3 traditional USB A and a universal USB C 10Gbps. The latter will please with performance, support for Power Delivery (for power), and Alternate Mode (transmits video signal and allows you to connect a monitor).

For image output, a 15.6-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz is provided by default. It is also worth mentioning the full-size keyboard with white backlighting, a pair of speakers, an HD-format webcam with a shutter, a protected plastic housing (MIL-STD-810). Note the moderate weight of 1.7 kg and the Flip-n-Share function — the lid opens 180 degrees (plus the image can be flipped with one click).

MSI Modern 15 F13MG [F13MG-272XUA] is a balanced laptop for work and business in the mid-price category.

Notebooks of the Lenovo LOQ family are the younger siblings of the gaming caste Legion. They borrowed design features from the "Legions", but the "hardware" here is somewhat simpler. However, the model 15IAX9 will cost inexpensively.

The device is equipped with an eight-core Intel Core i5-12450HX processor, which can process up to 12 data streams at once. Also noteworthy is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 discrete graphics with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory. The laptop gets 16 GB of RAM (DDR5-4800), and a 1 TB NVMe disk serves as data storage. Many games run smoothly on the laptop with good graphics settings at Full HD resolution.

One of the features of the model is the proprietary AI Engine+ system — a software complex with a separate Lenovo LA AI chip that dynamically adjusts fan speeds to GPU and CPU frequencies. Thus, the laptop remains "cool-minded" even in hours-long battles. Internet connection is provided through a gigabit LAN port or a Wi-Fi 6 module.

The laptop is built with a durable case with MIL-STD-810H certification. For dessert, it has a 15.6-inch IPS panel with a gaming scan frequency of 144 Hz. Moreover, the display possesses natural color reproduction — 100% of the sRGB palette. Positive qualities include the fastest battery charging (140 W via Power Delivery protocol). However, a significant weight of the device — almost 2.5 kg is noted among the negatives. Carrying it around daily is far from the best idea.

The main feature of the Asus brand laptop can be considered its 15.6-inch screen. It is based on an OLED matrix, which provides exemplary contrast and excellent color coverage — 100% DCI-P3 coverage is declared. Gamers will appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate and fast response (0.2ms), while moviegoers will love the increased brightness reserve: up to 400 nits by default and 550 nits — when playing HDR content (DisplayHDR 500 True Black standard). Plus, the display is safe for eyesight, as confirmed by TÜV Rheinland certification.

Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED M5506UA [M5506UA-MA053] is equipped with an 8-core Ryzen 7 8845HS processor on the Zen 4 Hawk Point architecture. It is assisted by 16 GB DDR5 RAM (the board is soldered, which excludes upgrading), and integrated Radeon 780M helps with graphics processing. For data storage, a 512 GB SSD drive is offered.

The laptop has a proprietary IceCool cooling system with two fans, and excellent autonomy (up to 14 hours without recharging) is guaranteed by a 75W*h battery. It charges from a USB C port and a bundled 90-watt power supply, providing a moderate charging process — 60% in 49 minutes.

The laptop is made in an aluminum protected (MIL-STD-810) body, which combines a fairly lightweight (1.5 kg), thin form factor (from 14 to 16 mm), and 180-degree opening. Other useful features include a pair of Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby Atmos decoder, RGB keyboard backlight, and a 3D face scanner. A card reader, running ports (HDMI v 2.1 and a pair of USB C 5Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E module are also provided.

Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED M5506UA [M5506UA-MA053] is a universal laptop with an OLED screen and good equipment.

Notebooks from the Asus TUF Gaming league are assembled in durable metal-plastic cases that pass MIL-STD-810G certification and can be used for work in harsh conditions. The FA507NU model is just such.

Everything a gamer needs is present in the laptop: an 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 7735HS processor on the Zen3+ Rembrandt R architecture, a discrete NVIDIA GeForce 4050 video card with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 fastest RAM. Data storage is supposed to be on an M.2 512 GB SSD drive. By the way, the model's memory is expandable. The hot fervor of "iron" components is cooled by an efficient cooling system of thermal tubes and a couple of fans. Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2023) FA507NU delivers consistently high fps in modern gaming industry projects when gaming with high graphics settings in Full HD resolution.

The model's screen has stretched diagonally by 15.6 inches. Its base is an IPS matrix with Full HD resolution and precise color rendition (100% coverage of the sRGB space). Moreover, the display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, which is important for dynamic games. The screen lacks only a larger peak brightness threshold. Matching the display, the laptop is equipped with quality speakers with Dolby Atmos. The gaming background of the laptop is emphasized by a convenient keyboard with RGB backlight.

On the board of Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2023) FA507NU there are two USB A ports, a couple of USB type C (including one USB4), an HDMI v 2.1 port, a gigabit LAN port. Providing wireless connection to the World Wide Web is a Wi-Fi 6 controller. The model also features a webcam for video communication. Finally, the laptop's robust body houses a powerful 90W*h battery with fast-charge support (half from zero in 30 minutes). The notebook is definitely a competitive solution among gaming models of entry-mid range.