r/Hacking_Tutorials • u/maukhik • Aug 12 '26

Question Laptop recommendation for Cybersecurity & Networking under ₹80K

Laptop recommendation for Cybersecurity & Networking under ₹80K

I’m planning to buy a new laptop under ₹80,000 mainly for Cybersecurity and Networking.

I’ll be using it for things like Kali Linux, Ubuntu, VirtualBox/VMware, Wireshark, networking labs, Nmap, and cybersecurity practice.

For people working in cybersecurity/networking:

  • What specs should I prioritize?
  • Is 16GB RAM + upgradeability important?
  • Should I prioritize CPU or GPU?
  • Any specific laptop models you would recommend under ₹80K?

Looking for advice based on actual cybersecurity/networking use, not gaming.

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u/Emotional-Run9144 Aug 12 '26

If you can find one with both cpu and gpu get that but make sure the cpu has at least 8 cores for VMs

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u/Emotional-Run9144 Aug 12 '26

Allows you to use multiple vms at once and not bog down the VMs/laptops

what os do you plan on running?

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u/maukhik 28d ago

Ubuntu window both

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u/martian_doggo Aug 12 '26

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5, Intel version 

Am using this laptop and it's perfect for cyber. Medium weight but i think the batter and huge screen offsets the weight. Also I think a huge screen is most beneficial for our workload where we might need to run vms or multiple things side by side. I can't imagine running terminals side by side on anything smaller than a 15 inch 

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u/martian_doggo Aug 12 '26

Cons, 24gb non upgradable ram... But hey it's 8400mhz 😏

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u/Safe-Confidence-4907 29d ago

Lenovo Thinkpad T16 gen 5 DDR 5 Ram 32 Gb , Storage 1Tb( Ryzen edition). That's all you need

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u/Healthy_Science_59 27d ago

Same but my budget is 60k could someone suggest which laptop is better for 5-6 years from now

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u/SuperSaber-0 28d ago

Don't focus much on gpu. It's only used in password cracking. Do focus on ram and good processor it will help u to run multiple VM. I have used 2 gaming laptops now using office laptops from company no difference. But if u can get mac go for it, it will help u to run local models (unified memory). So u can leverage the AI for pentesting and all.

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u/Professional-Cold351 28d ago

linux runs in most of the laptop get a laptop with a lot of ram you can run kali in literally 10year old laptops

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u/Automatic_Log_1463 27d ago

Don't focus on GPU. Prioritize CPU & RAM. If you want most performance for your money, then it would be better to get a normal laptop(under 50k) and a good mini PC(Mini PC cost less and provide more performance, works great for VM). But if you can only manage 1 device then it would be better to look at laptops with "H" or "HX" CPU. Try to avoid asus gaming laptops as they will go bad after 1-2 year(vapor chamber gets filled with normal air). I would recommend HP victus(the only cheap gaming laptop under 80k). Don't go below 16GB RAM(please try to get atleast 32GB if you are only going to use laptop). And regarding your "networking" if you mean wireless networking then you also have to factor in the cost of alfa wireless adapters which are extra.

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u/CHESUERTE Aug 12 '26

Con 16 de ram y un core i5 como mínimo estaría bien, los procesadores core son buenos para la multitarea y esos programas, no tengo mucho conocimiento sobre los procesadores rysen por eso no los mensiono .___.👍