Walmart laptop brand

More and more companies are beginning to realize how lucrative the gaming market has become especially with the rise of eSports and video streaming. Samsung, for example, has essentially tied its Galaxy Note 9 marketing efforts with Fortnite to appeal to the gaming audience. Now, even Walmart has decided to step into the ring with its own brand of narrow bezel gaming laptops.

Called Overpowered, the series will launch with 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch options this November just in time for the Holiday shopping season. Specifications range from the Core i5-8300H CPU and GTX 1050 GPU up to the Core i7-8750H and GTX 1060. Thus, the systems will target mainstream-enthusiast gamers where the market is likely the largest.

After taking a closer look at these laptops, it becomes clear that Walmart has simply rebranded a barebones chassis from Tongfang. The 15.6-inch OP Laptop 15, for example, is simply a Tongfang GK5CN6Z that we reviewed a few months ago. The 17.3-inch OP Laptop 17 also appears to be of Tongfang origin.

Walmart will be able to sell these in-house branded laptops for much cheaper than the competition. The OP Laptop 15 will start at $1000 USD while the OP Laptop 15+ GTX 1060 version will start at $1400 USD. Notably, all SKUs will have a 144 Hz 1080p display as standard which is normally reserved for higher-end configurations on competing brands. For comparison's sake, the Razer Blade 15 Base Model starts at $1600 USD with the slower GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU and 60 Hz display.

It will be interesting to see how or if these price-aggressive laptops could impact the gaming laptop market. Until then, we recommend checking out the official product pages below for more specification details and our review on the OP Laptop 15 chassis.

(November 3, 2018 update: The Overpowered family of laptops and desktops is designed and configured by Esports Arena and will be sold exclusively for Walmart.com.)

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Our guide to the best Walmart laptops is well worth a look if you're in the market for a new computer. Whether you need a budget laptop to get you through virtual classes or want a beast of a gaming laptop, Walmart likely has what you're seeking. 

Better yet, Walmart offers competitive prices and incredible deals on laptops. Combine that with Walmart's sheer breadth of choice and you're bound to find what you want. Of course, looking through the superstore's myriad product listings can be overwhelming, which is why we've taken the liberty of presenting the best Walmart laptops you can buy in 2021. 

We’ve searched online for the biggest deals on the best Walmart laptops. Right now, we've given the top spot to the refreshed HP Envy 13 with an 11th-generation quad-core Intel CPU and all-day battery life. 

However, the right choice for you depends on your needs and budget, and our list of the best Walmart laptops is likely to have something that catches your eye.

By the way, for you digital creatives, you'll also want to take a look at our picks for the best laptops for graphic design, the best video editing laptops, and our list of the best laptops for animation. 

The best Walmart laptops right now

Updated in 2020, the mid-range HP Envy 13 laptop provides solid performance for its price. This 13-inch laptop is outfitted with an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, and Intel Iris xe integrated graphics. 

If privacy is a concern for you, the HP Envy 13 includes a physical shutter that turns off the webcam when it's not in use. (That means you can save your masking tape for home projects instead.) It also has a fingerprint reader so you log in with the push of a button.

Rich Bang & Olufsen audio, WiFi 6 connectivity, and 13-hour battery life round off the specs. All told, the HP Envy 13 deserves its top spot on the list of best Walmart laptops - especially for remote work, online schooling, and multimedia streaming.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is perfect for creatives on the go. As we noted in our review, it may not be as much of a workhorse as the Surface Book 2 but it still packs an impressive punch for its diminutive size and among the best Walmart laptops on offer right now.  

This lightweight laptop has a premium look and feel, boasting a beautiful 13.5-inch,  PixelSense display that makes it a brilliant system for creative purposes. Unlike its predecessors, the Surface Laptop 3 has a USB-C port; however, it lacks Thunderbolt 3 support.

The Surface Laptop 3 is among the best ultraportable laptops out there right now. It's a great choice for creatives who are seeking a less expensive alternative to the MacBook Air and/or prefer the Windows ecosystem.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an excellent value buy if you need a computer for basic needs but aren't keen on a Chromebook. In particular, it'll suit younger students who are doing virtual or hybrid school. (It's Google Classroom compatible.)

For a very reasonable price, you'll get a 10th generation Intel i3 dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and a 15.6-inch HD display. Again, the aim of the IdeaPad 3 is to provide the right amount of power for assignments and web browsing - just what you need in a budget laptop. Battery life maxes out at 7.5 hours so it'll just get you through the day. 

Note that this laptop comes with Windows 10 S. As a security-focused OS, it only allows Microsoft-approved apps to be installed. That may be a hindrance for some, but the OS can be disabled if need be.

The latest-generation MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) is the first of Apple's pro-level laptops to come with the company's proprietary M1 chipset. As we found in our review, this translates to an impressive performance for even the most arduous of tasks, like editing 8K video.

At surface level, the MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) doesn't look all that different than its previous iterations, but that's not a bad thing. The 13-inch Retina display remains unchanged, with its True Tone ambient light sensor and P3 wide color gamut support - features creatives will especially appreciate.

With a familiar appearance and souped-up specs under the hood, the MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) is the best Walmart MacBook you can get right now - and one of the best Walmart laptops available in general. 

The ASUS ROG G512 Strix laptop is proof that you don't have to totally break the bank to pick up a solid gaming system. Boasting a 10th-gen Intel Core i7-10750H 6-core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB graphics, you won't have to worry about your favourite games falling victim to lagging and poor FPS rates.

Other standout features of this gaming laptop include Intel Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and a customizable keyboard that is also quite responsive. Curiously, a webcam is not included, something to think about if you're thinking of starting a Twitch channel.

Battery life maxes out at six hours, which means you'll have to keep your power plug handy for long-haul gaming sessions. However, the flip side of that is excellent performance and super-smooth gameplay.

If you're on the lookout for the best Walmart laptop that also doubles as a tablet and is affordable, then opt for the Acer Spin 3. It's not the most powerful laptop in the world, but it does the job very well considering its price.

This particular model comes with an AMD Ryzen 3250U dual-core CPU, 128GB SSD, and multiple ports including USB-C and HDMI. With a 12-hour battery life, the Acer Spin 3 can get you through a day's worth of work and then some.

One caveat: no stylus is included with this model. However, with the money you save on this budget 2-in-1 laptop, you can buy a stylus you'll enjoy using.

If you want the best Chromebook laptop Walmart sells, then we have to call out the Lenovo Chromebook 3. For a super low price, you'll get a lightweight system that performs very well punctuated by 10-hour battery life.

Specs include an Intel Celeron N4020 dual-core CPU, four USB ports (including two USB-C), a 720p front-facing webcam, and a microSD card slot should you need to expand upon the onboard 32GB storage. The 11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 screen may underwhelm compared to similar models, but it'll hardly take away from your experience if you merely need a reliable system for work or school.

The Lenovo Chromebook 3 is a lot more affordable than a Windows or Mac laptop while still performing very well. We believe it's the best Walmart Chromebook laptop you can pick up right now, especially if you're on a limited budget.

What are good laptop specs?

If you work or play in the creative industry – in graphic design, video editing, photography, or digital art – there are certain specs to look for -whether you're perusing the best Walmart laptops or otherwise. You'll need the very best panels and a high colour accuracy for your screen. 1080p is the minimum resolution you should consider, but a 4K monitor is preferable. 

You'll also need plenty of power because creative software such as Adobe's Creative Cloud suite can be fairly resource-intensive. As far as minimum specifications go, we recommend a dual-core, 64-bit processor (or, if your budget can stretch to it, a quad-core processor). To perform complex creative tasks, RAM should be no less than 4GB, and ideally 8GB or 16GB. 

For most day-to-day tasks, you won't need to buy a Walmart laptop with a discrete graphics card but for graphics-intensive creative work, you’ll need one. An MX150 graphics card will give you some decent graphics performance without costing a fortune. For more demanding graphic work, look into Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, 1060 and 1070 graphics. If you want very powerful graphics and play a lot of games as well, then an Nvidia GTX 1080 graphics card is worth considering – but it will be expensive.

Finally, for storage space, don't go any lower than 128GB because you’ll need enough to install an OS like Windows 10, and to store your files and apps.

The best Walmart laptops span a wide range of use cases, from online schooling and virtual work, to light browsing and media streaming. Plus, some of our top choices on this list are also capable of serving creatives quite well. 

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Yoona Wagener is a technology and commerce writer. She has tested wearables, peripherals, and laptops for Lifewire.

What to Look for in Laptops at Walmart

Operating System

A laptop’s operating system plays a big role in the user experience. If you have a preference for macOS or even certain Windows versions, this can help you hone your search. If you’re more open to a variety of options including Chromebooks, consider the level of compatibility a model offers with your favorite productivity tools and uses.

Size

Laptops are all portable, but some are more travel-ready than others. Lightweight Chromebooks and some slimmer 2-in-1s could be best if you need to tote around your device. Studier machines meant for gaming or professional use at home could be preferable if you don’t need to move around with it and want the benefit of more rugged hardware.

Hardware

For general computing, 4GB of RAM should be fine, but if you’re a big multitasker or gamer, you’ll likely want more like 8GB or 16GB as well as a speedy, high-capacity SSD versus a hard disk drive. Other important hardware considerations include the processor speed and graphics card, which impact the variety of more heavy-duty tasks like photo-editing or gaming a machine can handle and how crisp and lag-free streaming, gaming, and other media content looks.

It's that time of year again: the time when we all gather 'round to eat pumpkin pie and blow our expendable cash on the best Black Friday deals.

Walmart's no stranger to Black Friday and Cyber Monday festivities, so expect plenty of Walmart Black Friday deals, which will likely include its Onn (stylized "onn.") line of laptops.

As a core part of Walmart's brand, Onn laptops are already inexpensive. For $299, you can snag an Onn 11.6" (2-in-1) Windows Detachable Laptop, which comes with 4GB DRAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and a detachable 1920x1080 touchscreen display. Or for just $199, there's the Onn 10.1" (2-in-1) Windows Detachable Laptop, which features similar specs but has a smaller, lower-res 800x1280 touchscreen display.

For those who want a dedicated laptop, Onn's 14" I3 Laptop is $399 and has a 128GB harddrive, 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, and an advertised 8+ hours of battery life.

None of these are refurbished prices—these are Onn's price tags for brand new devices. We expect Walmart's Black Friday holiday sales to further reduce costs.

Should you buy an Onn laptop? Yes—potentially.

Between mainstream reviews and those on Walmart's own product listings, the results are in: Onn's laptops are worth checking out if you're on a tight budget and can't wait to save up cash for a better device.

Onn's 14" I3 Laptop scored three out of five stars over at PCMag. The laptop's reviewer, Eric Grevstad, mentioned the device's Core i3 processor helps make the device "a capable choice for basic web surfing and productivity," but balanced that by saying the laptop won't impress with its lacking selection of ports, weak speakers, and tiny 128GB of storage. Even the two reviews on Walmart's site cite issues, including noisy fans, lacking RAM, and lousy speakers.

Onn's other laptops don't have any on-site reviews or many reviews across the internet at all, surprisingly. This is even the case for its most expensive laptop, the $419 Onn 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, which features a 13.3” 1080p touchscreen, 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM (upgradeable to 8GB) and an Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated GPU. To give you a frame of reference, those specs are good for very light gaming. Think Bejeweled, Sonic Mania, and non-intensive games like 2013's Rayman Legends.

Though Onn's laptops don't have many reviews, its other products do. This includes our sister site Laptop Mag's own review of the Onn 8-inch tablet. The tablet's biggest perk is—you guessed it—the $64 price tag, with its drawbacks being weak performance and a bad 5-hour battery life. Walmart's on-site reviews of that same tablet arrive at roughly the same verdict.

The Onn brand as a whole, across most of its products, is about compromise. If you absolutely need a functional, low-cost laptop or tablet right this very moment, Onn has you covered. However, in the event you can save up a few extra pennies to buy something better, it's probably best to do so.

Upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

While Onn's prices are low to begin with, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals might turn the brand's laptop selection from a decent option to an absolute must-buy. Depending on how deeply discounted Onn laptops are during the holiday, the bang-for-buck ratio on the devices' middling hardware might skyrocket. At that point, we'd be inclined to remove the conditional statements from our recommendation and just flat-out say an Onn laptop is worth grabbing if you need a dirt-cheap web-surfing machine.

Keep an eye on Onn and our continually updated best Black Friday laptop deals list so you know when and where to get the absolute best prices on laptops during the upcoming holiday.