Find the best laptops for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Best Laptops for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a strategy game produced by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and released by by 2K and Feral Interactive (Linux) launched in 2012. The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Laptop Requirements for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The system requirements are undemanding; almost every modern laptop will work for playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

All recent laptop meets the RAM requirement of 4gb, however 2gb is enough to hit the baseline.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows Vista
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater
  • Storage space: 20 GB HD space
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater
  • Storage space: 20 GB HD space

Best Windows Laptops for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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

16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83JT
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,099.99
$948.77
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83JT
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,399.99
$1,120.00
16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16″
83JT
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,199.99
$999.99
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
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
ZIB-00018
2025 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,599.00
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
ZIB-00035
2025 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,699.99
13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″
ZIB-00041
2025 model16 GB RAM2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$1,713.07
13″
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Runs 80% of new games on recommended 8060S GPU2026 model64 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptop
$2,689.00
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
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Budget Windows Laptops for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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.

15″
Dell LDC15250-3883BLK-PUS
Dell LDC15250-3883BLK-PUS
Y3VGT
Trusted brand8 GB RAMThinIPS screenBudget choice
$499.00
16″
HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16″
HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16″
G814JVR-IS96
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$929.99
$830.88
15″
Lenovo V15 Gen 4
Lenovo V15 Gen 4
2024 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMi5 CPU
$710.00
15″
Lenovo V15 Gen 4
Lenovo V15 Gen 4
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMi5 CPU
$885.00
16″
HP OmniBook 7 Flip 16″
HP OmniBook 7 Flip 16″
B6JG7UAABA
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMThin2-in-1 laptopTouchscreen
$842.00
14″
HP Stream 14″
HP Stream 14″
2026 modelTrusted brand16 GB RAMSD card readerBudget choice
$449.00
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Mac System Requirements

Recommended:
  • Operating System: 10.9.1 (Mavericks)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Storage space: 20 GB
  • Graphics Processing Unit: 1GB

Recommended Macbooks for XCOM: Enemy Unknown

These laptops meet the system requirements stated by the developer. Macbooks with M1 or M2 CPU may require Rosetta 2 to run the game.

15″
Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
Apple MacBook Pro 15” (2018)
MR962LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThini7 CPUHigh resolution
$2,399.00
14″
Apple MacBook Pro 14” (2021)
Apple MacBook Pro 14” (2021)
MKGT3LL/A
Trusted brand16 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$2,499.00
15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Apple MacBook Air 15″
Trusted brand16 GB RAMHigh resolution
$1,728.00
$1,667.30
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These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every laptop.