Subj : This might be one of the best value 1080p gaming laptops Ive test To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Nov 04 2025 04:00:07 This might be one of the best value 1080p gaming laptops Ive tested if you can put up with a few missteps Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:54:19 +0000 Description: The Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 makes a pitch for superb 1080p gaming at a reasonable price. FULL STORY ======================================================================Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1: Two-minute review Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 seeks to strike the ideal balance between price and performance with the Erazer Deputy 15 P1, featuring an auspicious spec and a reasonable price tag. It doesnt make the best first impression, though, as it looks like a budget laptop. Its utilitarian focus leaves little room for style or elegance, and theres little to signal its gaming prowess. However, I was pleased to see that the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is surprisingly free from bulk, lacking the thickness or unsightly protrusions of many others in this sector. It wont trouble the best gaming laptop constructions, though, since the materials arent the most premium, and the chassis flex doesnt inspire much confidence. Thankfully the lid is more sturdy and also easy to use. Theres quite a large gap between it and the bottom chassis when opened, which I found helped with ventilation. Theres a decent selection of ports on the Erazer Deputy 15 P1, too, including three USB-A and two USB-C ports. Theres also a Mini DisplayPort, an HDMI port, and an ethernet port, all of which are welcome additions. The Erazer Deputy 15 P1 impressed me with its gaming performance, handling AAA titles at high and even max settings very well. Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light: The Beast ran more smoothly than I was expecting given the RTX 5060 installed in my review unit: I experienced little in the way of stutter or significant frame rate drops. (Image credit: Future) Whats more, the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 stayed remarkably cool throughout, with the hottest temperatures confined to the very back of the unit. Theres plenty of fan noise, though, so youll want to use a good pair of headphones to deal with this. I found the image impressively sharp given the 1920 x 1080 resolution, since quality can suffer when this many pixels are stretched across a large display such as this. Its also quite vibrant, although its perhaps a little more washed-out than some of its rivals. Its quite reflective in suboptimal lighting conditions, too. The full-size keyboard is a welcome sight, and theres plenty of space between the keys. The floating keycaps are a nice touch as well, and theyre tactile enough for gaming purposes. Theyre quite narrow, though, which I found to be problematic when typing. The touchpad is smooth and quite small. Despite this, it can still get in the way when using the WASD keys, so you might want to disable it when gaming (easily achieved via an Fn shortcut). The battery life of the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is nothing spectacular, but its not the worst in this sector, either. It managed to last close to seven hours in our movie playback test, but fared worse in the PCMark gaming battery test, where it only just managed to eclipse 90 minutes. In many other regards, though, the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is a very capable 1080p gaming machine, offering a great experience for the money. There are other strong performers at this price point and some considerably cheaper which might have the edge in certain areas. But the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is still a worthy choice if youre looking for a capable gaming laptop at the budget-end of the market. Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Price & Availability (Image credit: Future) Starts from 1,099.99 (about $1,500 / AU$2,200) Available now Strong similarly-priced rivals The Erazer Deputy 15 P1 starts from 1,099.99 (about $1,500 / AU$2,200) and is available now. Various configurations are available, including models with an Intel Core 9 and an RTX 5070. RAM and storage amounts vary between 16 and 32GB and 1 and 2TB respectively. This is similar to the Acer Nitro 16 AMD, which is one of the best budget gaming laptop picks around. Youll have to settle for a 4000 series RTX card, but the 165Hz refresh rate helps to elevate the experience. For something even cheaper, theres the Nitro V 15, another 1080p machine. You can configure this laptop with an RTX 5060, although the performance isnt as good as the Erazer Deputy 15 P1s. Value: 4 / 5 Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Specs Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 base config Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review config Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 max config Price 1,099.99 1,349.00 1,699 CPU Intel i7-13620H (10 cores, 3.6GHz) Intel Core 7 250H (14 cores, 2.5GHz) Intel Core 9 270H (14 cores, 2.7GHz) GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 8GB RAM 16GB DDR5 16GB DDR5 32GB LPDDR5X Storage 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Display 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) IPS, 16:9, 144Hz 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) IPS, 16:9, 144Hz 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) IPS, 16:9, 144Hz Ports and Connectivity USB Type-C x 1 (with DisplayPort), USB 3.2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, Mini DisplayPort x 1, 3.5 mm jack x 1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 USB Type-C x 1 (with DisplayPort), USB 3.2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, Mini DisplayPort x 1, 3.5 mm jack x 1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 USB Type-C x 1 (with DisplayPort), USB 3.2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, Mini DisplayPort x 1, 3.5 mm jack x 1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 Battery 51.6Wh 51.6Wh 51.6Wh Dimensions 0.9 x 14.2 x 9.7in (24 x 361 x 247mm) 0.9 x 14.2 x 9.7in (24 x 361 x 247mm) 0.9 x 14.2 x 9.7in (24 x 361 x 247mm) Weight 5lbs / 2.25kg 5lbs / 2.25kg 5lbs / 2.25kg Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Design (Image credit: Future) Basic appearance More portable than expected Generous keyboard layout Its clear from even a cursory glance at the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 that it isnt trying to win any style awards. Its austere looks are purely functional, with no fanfare in sight. The Medion logo on the lid is small and discreet, finished in a slightly darker shade of black than its surroundings. There are a few unsightly juts and angles, but compared to others in this class, its pleasingly free from bulk. Its reasonably thin, and although it features a rear protrusion for ventilation purposes, this isnt as bulbous as many other examples. Its also not as heavy as you might expect, meaning the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is one of the more portable 15-inch gaming laptops out there. Its not exactly built to the highest standards, though. The materials are far from the most premium, and the chassis has a fair amount of flex to it. Thankfully, the lid is a more solid affair, while still being easy and smooth to pivot into position. Theres a noticeable gap between the display and the bottom half of the unit, which I havent seen before. This seems like a good idea for cooling purposes, though, helping to prevent heat radiating onto the display itself. The bezel around the display is thin on most sides except the bottom. This is somewhat of a shame, but it does at least help to emphasize the widescreen effect. (Image credit: Future) Since its quite a wide unit, the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 manages to fit in a full-size keyboard, complete with a number pad. The keys themselves dont feel cramped, either, and I appreciated their floating design. Theyre narrower than youll find on many other gaming laptop keyboards, though. There are a generous number of ports on the Erazer Deputy 15 P1. There are three USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, spread across both sides, which improves convenience when connecting various peripherals. Theres also the obligatory headset jack. On the rear youll find the power port, sandwiched between an HDMI port and an ethernet port. This location is a little impractical, since the included power adapter has an L-shaped barrel, meaning the cable will have to trail over your HDMI or ethernet cable, depending on your setup. Theres also a Mini DisplayPort on the rear, which is a rare sight on a gaming laptop, but one I welcome all the same. One of the aforementioned USB-C ports can also handle external display connections. Design: 3.5 / 5 Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Performance (Image credit: Future) Great 1080p performance Sharp but reflective display Impressive cooling abilities Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 Benchmarks These are the various benchmark scores for the Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1: Geekbench 6 (Multi Core): 14,639; (Single Core): 2,826 Cinebench R23 (Multi Core): 17,525; (Single Core): 2,056 Cinebench R24 (Multi Core): 1,111; (Single Core): 120 Crossmark Overall: 2,001 3DMark Fire Strike: 26,820; Steel Nomad: 2,693; Solar Bay: 47,158; Speed Way: 2,938; Port Royal: 7,322 BlackMagicDisk Read: 3,917MB/s; Write: 2,458MB/s 25GB Copy Test: 278MB/s Civilization VII (1080p, Medium): 190 FPS; (Max Resolution, High): 148 FPS; (Balanced Upscaling, Max Resolution, High): 121 FPS Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, Medium): 150 FPS; (Max Resolution, Highest): 140 FPS; (Balanced Upscaling, Max Resolution, Highest): 159 FPS Total War: Warhammer III: Mirrors of Madness (1080p, Medium): 117 FPS; (Max Resolution, Ultra): 59 FPS Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, Medium): 258 FPS; (Max Resolution, Ultra): 215 FPS; (Balanced Upscaling, Max Resolution, Ultra): 240 FPS F1 2024 (1080p, Medium): 254 FPS; (Max Resolution, Max Quality, No RT): 113 FPS; (Balanced Upscaling, Max Resolution, Max Quality with RT): 87 FPS The RTX 5060 and Core 7 250H combination in my review unit proved more than capable of keeping up with the latest AAA titles. When I played Dying Light: The Beast , I was getting fps figures in the low-to-mid 200s. This was with maximum graphics settings applied, DLSS upscaling set to Balanced, and Frame Generation turned on. It didnt run Cyberpunk 2077 quite so impressively, but it was still a great experience nonetheless. I was getting frame rates in the low hundreds on the maximum Ray Tracing: Overdrive preset, again with DLSS and Frame Generation turned on. Whats more, its 1080p resolution looked sharper on the 15.6-inch display than I expected. Its also surprisingly vibrant, although colors are still a little washed-out compared to other gaming laptops, and especially to the best gaming monitors . Its also quite reflective in certain lighting conditions, and not even the highest brightness setting can mitigate the effect. The cooling, on the other hand, is more impressive. During my play time, none of the touchable surfaces became anything more than lukewarm, not even the underside. The hottest part was just above the keyboard, but even this area wasnt too hot to handle. (Image credit: Future) Whats more, that aforementioned gap between the lid and chassis prevented any heat leaking onto the screen. To achieve this all-round cooling, you will have to endure a fair amount of fan noise, but the best PC gaming headsets should keep this at bay. The keyboard is great for gaming with. The keys have just the right amount of travel to make them tactile, and the WASD keys are textured and colored differently to make them easier to locate. However, the keycaps are quite narrow, which can make them awkward to use. Theyre well-spaced, which helps to prevent mispresses when gaming, but I found typing more of a challenge. The touchpad isnt as large as you might expect given the size of the Erazer Deputy 15 P1, but its smooth surface makes it easy to use. I still triggered it accidentally when using the WASD keys, but thankfully theres an Fn shortcut to quickly disable it. Performance: 4.5 / 5 Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Battery Life (Image credit: Future) Average battery life Relatively fast charging The battery life of the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is fairly average for a gaming laptop. It managed to last six hours and 47 minutes when I played a movie on a continuous loop. This is about the same as the cheaper Acer Nitro V 15. It lasted one hour and 47 minutes when I conducted PCMarks battery benchmark for gaming scenarios, which again is similar to the score achieved by the Nitro V 15, although its down on the two hours and 26 minutes of the Nitro 16 AMD. It is at least quick to charge, taking about two hours to replenish from empty to full. Battery Life: 3.5 / 5 Should I buy the Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1? Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 Scorecard Attributes Notes Rating Value I havent encountered similarly priced 1080p laptops that can game as well as the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 can, although some come close and some of those are cheaper. 4 / 5 Design Its not the most exciting or the most premium, but its surprisingly compact and portable for its size. 3.5 / 5 Performance The 1080p performance is superb for the price, while the sharpness of the display belies its 1080p resolution, although it's quite reflective. 4.5 / 5 Battery Life Not the best, not the worst. Some cheaper gaming laptops have similar endurance levels. 3.5 / 5 Total The Erazer Deputy 15 P1 hits all the right notes at this price point, although the reflective display and lackluster design mar it somewhat. Theres strong competition at this price point, but the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 can hold its own against them. 4 / 5 Buy the Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 if... You want high-end performance The Erazer Deputy 15 P1 can handle high-to-max settings on demanding titles very well, keeping cool all the while. You want to carry it around Despite its 15.6-inch size, the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 is surprisingly portable, thanks to its thinness and relatively light construction. Don't buy it if... You want the best display Despite how sharp it looks, the display isnt as vibrant as others, and it can be overly reflective. You want something quiet The price you pay for that excellent cooling is fan noise. Get yourself a good pair of headphones. Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: Also Consider Acer Nitro 16 AMD The Nitro 16 is similarly priced to the Erazer Deputy 15 P1, but it has a slightly bigger screen and a sharper resolution. You wont be getting the latest RTX GPUs, so performance wont be as good, but the 165Hz refresh makes up for the shortfall somewhat in certain games. Read our full Acer Nitro 16 AMD review . Acer Nitro V 15 Intel The Nitro V 15 is cheaper than the Erazer Deputy 15 P1, yet still gets RTX 5050 and 5060 cards. However, even with the latter equipped, it cant quite match the performance of the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 in my experience, perhaps due to the inferior i7 chip in the unit I tested. Read our full Acer Nitro V 15 Intel review . How I tested the Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 Tested for several days Used for gaming and other tasks Plentiful gaming laptop experience I tested the Erazer Deputy 15 P1 for several days, using it for gaming, working, and general entertainment. I played AAA titles such as Cyberpunk and Dying Light: The Beast at various settings. I also ran our series of benchmark tests, designed to ... every facet of a laptop's performance. I've tested plenty of gaming laptops before, from budget offerings to range-topping powerhouses. I've been PC gaming for over a decade and have experience with plenty of other machines and systems as well. 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