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best laptops for students on a budget
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items Looking for the best student laptops under $800? Discover the top 25 budget laptops for 2025, perfect for studying, multitasking, and remote learning.
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Lightweight & Cheap Chromebook (ideal for basic tasks, browsing & Google Workspace)
Windows i3 / Intel Pentium - Lightweight & Affordable
Windows Ryzen 3/5 - Balanced Price & Performance
Windows i5 - More Power for Creators & Multitasking
2-in-1 Convertible - Tablet + Laptop Mode
Lightweight & Cheap Chromebook (ideal for basic tasks, browsing & Google Workspace)
Discover the best budget Chromebooks for students in 2025. Lightweight, fast, and perfect for online learning, browsing, and Google Workspace apps—all under $400.
💻 Powerful yet affordable – the Acer Chromebook 315 is built for students & everyday productivity. ✔️ 15.6” HD Anti-Glare Screen – Comfort viewing for work or streaming ✔️ Intel Pentium N6000 – 4-core processor for smooth multitasking ✔️ 4GB RAM...
Acer Chromebook 315 15.6" HD Intel N6000 4GB RAM
🚀 Upgrade your productivity with the 2024 ASUS Chromebook 14" – designed for students, professionals & remote work. ✔️ 14” FHD Display + Anti-Glare – Clear, vibrant visuals for class & streaming ✔️ MediaTek Kompanio 520 (8-core) – Efficient ...
ASUS Chromebook 14” 2024 FHD, Kompanio 520, 4GB RAM, 128GB
⚡ Work, create, and stream anywhere with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (2024) — a powerful 2-in-1 Chromebook built for mobility and performance. ✔️ 10.95” WUXGA Touchscreen – Stunning IPS display (1920x1200, 400 nits) ✔️ MediaTek Kompanio 838 (2.6...
Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 8GB 128GB 10.95" WUXGA
💻 Stay productive anywhere with the sleek HP 15.6" Chromebook Laptop, designed for students, professionals, and everyday users. ✔️ 15.6" HD Anti-Glare Display – Crisp visuals with micro-edge bezel for immersive viewing ✔️ Intel Pentium N200 (4-Core,...
HP 15.6" Chromebook - Intel Pentium N200, 8GB, 224GB, UHD, Wi-Fi 6
💼 Boost your productivity and creativity with the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, a premium 2-in-1 laptop built for professionals, students, and creators. ✔️ 14" WUXGA Touch Display (1920 x 1200) – 100% sRGB color, Gorilla Glass, 16:10 aspect ratio ✔️ Int...
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 14" Touch i5 8GB 256GB
Windows i3 / Intel Pentium - Lightweight & Affordable
Looking for an affordable Windows laptop for school? These budget-friendly Intel i3 and Pentium laptops offer performance, portability, and long battery life under $400.
🚀 Upgrade your productivity with the sleek and powerful Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (2024 Edition), designed for work, school, and home use. ✔️ 15.6" Full HD Anti-Glare Display – Crisp visuals with wide viewing angles and reduced glare ✔️ Intel Core i3-N3...
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" FHD i3-N305 8GB 1.16TB SSD
💻 HP 14-dq5009nr (2024 Edition) – A compact, powerful laptop ideal for students, professionals, and everyday users. ✔️ 14" HD Micro-Edge Display – Crisp visuals with minimal bezels for immersive viewing ✔️ 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U (6-Core) – Eff...
HP 14" Laptop i3-1215U 8GB 256GB SSD
🚀 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (2024) – Sleek, lightweight, and ready for productivity wherever you go. ✔️ 12.4" Touchscreen Display – Crisp 1536 x 1024 resolution, perfect for entertainment & daily tasks ✔️ Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) – Smooth mu...
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 12.4" i5 8GB 256GB
💼 Powerful Business Laptop – Boost your productivity with the Lenovo 14" HD Laptop, built for smooth multitasking and reliable performance. ✔️ 20GB RAM + 1TB SSD – Enjoy blazing-fast speed and plenty of space for files, apps, and projects ✔️ Intel C...
Lenovo 14" Laptop i3-1215U 20GB 1TB SSD
🚀 Affordable Power & Speed – The Lenovo Ideapad 3 delivers dependable everyday performance for students and professionals. ✔️ 12GB RAM + 512GB SSD – Multitask faster, store more, and enjoy quick boot times ✔️ 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 – Dual...
Lenovo Ideapad 3 15.6" Touchscreen i3 12GB
Windows Ryzen 3/5 - Balanced Price & Performance
Looking for affordable performance? These Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 Windows laptops offer fast multitasking, smooth study sessions, and reliable battery life—all under $650.
⚡ Fast & Lightweight – The Acer Aspire 3 is built for smooth performance and everyday productivity. ✔️ AMD Ryzen 3 7320U + Radeon Graphics – Handle daily tasks and multimedia with ease ✔️ 8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB SSD – Efficient multitasking and qu...
Acer Aspire 3 15.6" FHD Ryzen 3 8GB 128GB SSD
💼 HP Pavilion 2022 Model – Compact, powerful, and perfect for students or everyday users. ✔️ AMD Ryzen 3 3250U – 2.6GHz base, up to 3.5GHz burst speed ✔️ 8GB RAM + 128GB SSD – Smooth multitasking & fast boot time ✔️ 14" Full HD IPS Display – Mic...
HP Pavilion 14” Laptop, Ryzen 3, 8GB RAM
🚀 ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" – Lightweight & powerful laptop for school, work, or everyday use. ✔️ AMD Ryzen 5 7520U – Smooth multitasking & efficient battery ✔️ 8GB DDR5 RAM + 512GB SSD – Fast performance & large storage ✔️ 15.6” Full HD Na...
ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6” Ryzen 5 8GB 512GB
💻 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" – Affordable and reliable laptop for everyday use. ✔️ AMD Ryzen 3 3250U + Vega 3 Graphics – Smooth multitasking for daily tasks ✔️ 4GB RAM + 128GB SSD – Quick boot-up and solid performance ✔️ 15.6" HD Display – Narrow bezels a...
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" Laptop AMD Ryzen 3 4GB 128GB
💻 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" – Sleek and powerful laptop for work, school, or entertainment. ✔️ AMD Ryzen 5 3500U + Radeon Vega 8 – Smooth multitasking & graphic performance ✔️ 8GB DDR4 RAM + 256GB SSD – Fast boot-up and ample storage ✔️ 14" FHD Displ...
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" FHD Ryzen 5 8GB 256GB
Windows i5 - More Power for Creators & Multitasking
Need more power for design, coding, or creative work? Discover the best Intel i5 laptops under $700 for students in 2025—optimized for multitasking and performance.
💼 Dell Inspiron 14 5440 – Reliable and stylish laptop designed for work, school, and daily multitasking. ✔️ 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1334U – Smooth performance for productivity ✔️ 8GB DDR5 RAM + 512GB SSD – Fast boot-up and efficient multitasking ✔️ 1...
Dell Inspiron 14 5440 Laptop, i5-1334U, 8GB, 512GB SSD
🚀 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Touchscreen Laptop – Power meets versatility in this sleek and budget-friendly machine. ✔️ Intel Core i5-1135G7 (11th Gen) – Smooth multitasking up to 4.2GHz ✔️ 12GB DDR4 RAM + 256GB SSD – Fast memory and storage combo ✔️ 15.6” Fu...
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Touch i5-1135G7 12GB 256GB
⚡ Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2024) – Fast, slim, and ready for work or study. ✔️ 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U – Great performance for multitasking ✔️ 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD – Smooth app switching & fast file access ✔️ 15.6” Full HD IPS Display – Sharp...
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6" FHD i5-1335U 16GB 512GB SSD
🚀 Acer Aspire 5 A515 (2022) – Powerful, portable, and productivity-ready. ✔️ 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U – 10-core CPU with fast multitasking power ✔️ 8GB RAM + 512GB NVMe SSD – Smooth performance & fast file access ✔️ 15.6” Full HD IPS Display...
Acer Aspire 5 Slim 15.6" FHD, i5-1235U, 8GB, 512GB SSD
⚡ Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (2024) – Ultra-portable productivity companion. ✔️ 12.4” Touchscreen Display – 1536 x 1024 resolution, compact & vibrant ✔️ Intel Core i5 + 8GB LPDDR5 RAM – Smooth multitasking performance ✔️ 256GB SSD – Fast bootu...
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 12.4" i5 8GB 256GB
2-in-1 Convertible - Tablet + Laptop Mode
Looking for a flexible laptop that can also be a tablet? Discover the best 2-in-1 convertible laptops for students in 2025—perfect for note-taking, presentations, and study sessions.
💻 HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 (2023) – Sleek, flexible, and powerful for work, school, and entertainment. ✔️ 14" Full HD Touchscreen – IPS, edge-to-edge glass, multitouch ✔️ Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) – 10-core performance for smooth multitasking ✔️...
HP Pavilion x360 14" FHD Touch i5-1235U 8GB 512GB
💻 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2023) – Powerful and flexible 2-in-1 laptop built for work, study & entertainment. ✔️ 14" WUXGA Touchscreen (1920x1200) – Brilliant color & clarity with TÜV low blue light ✔️ Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) – Smooth ...
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14" Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB, 256GB SSD
🚀 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 CP714-1WN-53M9 – Premium convertible Chromebook for students & professionals. ✔️ 14" WUXGA IPS Touchscreen (1920x1200) – Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass, 100% sRGB, 340 nits ✔️ Intel Core i5-1235U (12th Gen) – Powerful &am...
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 14" Touch i5-1235U 8GB 256GB
🌀 Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (2022) – Lightweight 2-in-1 tablet laptop with a detachable keyboard, perfect for study, travel & streaming. ✔️ 11" 2K Touchscreen (2000x1200) – Vivid clarity with multi-touch support ✔️ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c ...
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook 11" Touch 2-in-1
💼 Microsoft Surface Go 3 (2022) – Ultra-portable touchscreen 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrid for work, school, & entertainment. ✔️ 10.5" PixelSense Touchscreen (1920x1280) – Compact, vibrant & responsive ✔️ Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) – Smooth perf...
Microsoft Surface Go 3 10.5" Touch 2-in-1 Tablet