So you need a budget laptop?
No matter what, you will not get top-of-the-line stats for basement prices.
But with some smart shopping, you could find some laptops that offer good deals on better-than-average specs.
You don’t have to compromise too much on processing power to get a laptop in your budget.Photo: Kyle Barr / Dua Rashid / Dan Ackerman / Gizmodo
Still, then youll need to deal with a relatively dim screen and poor battery life.
Most importantly for the budget-minded, its specs beat out competition in benchmark tests thanks to AI-enabled efficiencies.
Its keyboard and trackpad are both solid, though they arent backlitwhich for some might be a deal breaker.
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Considering all that, you might want to check out the next 2-in-1 entry for even cheaper.
it’s possible for you to get a solid version of this PC for under $750.
You get a nice, wide screen, a backlit keyboard and a full HD webcam.
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This can go a step further, so long as what youre using is supported on Chrome OS.
The Chromebook Plus line sits at $399.
TheLenovo IdeaPad Flex i5is a great example of that foldable design for $499.
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Its light, its small, its silent, and yet its still surprisingly powerful.
If you hate macOS, thats still your biggest barrier to enjoying your time with a MacBook Air.
Still, thelatest M3 version of the MacBook Air.
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Unfortunately, its RAM is soldered on, so theres no chance of upgrading it in the future.
Its not exactly going to remain in its prime at that price point.
Still, its strong design and great screen make it a great buy for something slightly over budget.
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