Find the best laptops for Aphelion

Best Laptops for Aphelion

Aphelion is a game developed and released by by DON'T NOD launched on April 28, 2026. Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.

Laptop Requirements for Aphelion

The system requirements are demanding, and a gaming laptop with a modern graphics processing unit is crucial for successfully playing Aphelion. GeForce RTX 5080 or better mobile GPU is needed.

Most gaming laptops meet the RAM requirement of 16gb, however 8gb is enough to hit the baseline.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB
  • Storage space: 55 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB
  • Storage space: 55 GB available space

Best Windows Laptops for Aphelion

These laptops meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.

16″
Gigabyte GAMING A16 PRO DYHG5USCC4SH
Gigabyte GAMING A16 PRO DYHG5USCC4SH
GAMING A16 PRO DYHG5USCC4SH
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMIPS screenHigh resolution
$2,649.99
$2,199.00
16″
Razer Blade 16
Razer Blade 16
RZ09-05819EN4-R3U1
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$4,899.99
16″
Razer Blade 16
Razer Blade 16
RZ09-05819EN9-R3U1
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model64 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$5,599.99
16″
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16
G635LX-XS97
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,499.99
$4,149.99
18″
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
G835LXG-DB96
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,999.00
14″
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
GA403W
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMThin120hz screen
$3,319.00
16″
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
VECTOR16HXA2058
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$2,781.88
16″
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
B0G1XTTBCN
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screenHigh resolution
$2,729.00
16″
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
MSI Vector 16 HX AI
275HX
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screenHigh resolution
$2,874.56
Alienware 18 Area-51
Alienware 18 Area-51
TM6KV
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,899.99
16″
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″
83F5006HUS
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model64 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,599.00
16″
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16″
Legion
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$3,860.00
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Budget Windows Laptops for Aphelion

These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.

16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$2,079.95
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,939.95
16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Acer Nitro V 16″
Runs 50% of new games on recommended RTX 5050 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMIPS screen
$1,749.00
16″
ASUS ROG Strix G16
ASUS ROG Strix G16
G615JMR-AS74
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$1,623.83
16″
ASUS ROG Strix G16
ASUS ROG Strix G16
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$1,745.57
Gigabyte GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH
Gigabyte GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH
GAMING A16 CWHI3US894SH
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$1,449.00
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Aphelion technical specifications for laptopDeveloper's websiteAphelion on Steam
Updated on November 5, 2026.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every laptop.