Top Laptops per Price Range

If budget is the single, most important factor in your tech shopping, the following will help you find the most bang for your buck in each price category. Along with each suggestion, you will find the approximative cost per month (based on the foreseeable longevity of the device), so you can easily see if spending a little more is worth the investment.

This list assumes that you are not planning on getting new accessories with your next purchase; you already have a laptop bag. If that is not the case, click here to get a list sorted by the price of the device with all accessories included.

• $0 - $300

  ~$12/month
  

  Acer 11" Chromebook from US$220;
  ~$369 with accessories

  Designed to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop or if your needs away from your desk are basic... Read More about the CB3-132-C6ZD

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  from US$211.18

  • US$211.18 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 15:09:42, EST
  • US$211.93 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 16:01:40, EST
  • US$211.93 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 13:32:33, EST
  • US$211.93 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 04:05:14, EST
  • US$221.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 12:17:50, EST
  • US$221.03 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 04:37:55, EST
  • US$227.69 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 15:07:00, EST

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• $300 - $400

  ~$8/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 15" 3000 Series Touch from US$31027%, Best price yet!
  ~$490 with accessories

  A cost-efficient laptop built to handle "the usual." An option worth considering, especially if waiting for stuff to load is an acceptable compromise for you, a... Read More about the i3567-3408BLK-PCA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-7130U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.91 x 2.36 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  US$302.76 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2019-02-19 10:50:22, EST

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• $400 - $500

  ~$13/month
  

  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from US$360;
  ~$554 with accessories

  This laptop's primarily designed to be as inexpensive as possible so don't expect impressive speeds, however, if you're looking for a computer to handle "the ba... Read More about the X540BA-RB94

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A9-9425

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 1.90 kg

  detailed info

  from US$351.21

  • US$351.21 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:55:39, EST
  • US$355.75 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 04:31:07, EST
  • US$374.67 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 12:37:58, EST
  • US$377.71 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 04:31:16, EST
  • US$405.73 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:54:34, EST
  • US$410.89 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:43:26, EST

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• $500 - $600

  ~$13/month
  

  Asus VivoBook X441UA 14" Laptop from US$46020% cheaper than usual
  ~$690 with accessories

  If you want to be able to do a little more than handling Word and Excel documents, this laptop has a bit of extra oomph to explore creative activities.

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 34.80 x 24.28 x 2.76 cm

  Weight: 1.75 kg

  detailed info

  US$454.15 from The Source (New) as of 2019-02-19 12:40:15, EST

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• $600 - $700

  ~$14/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$53013% cheaper than usual
  ~$790 with accessories

  Cost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
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  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$529.84

  • US$529.84 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 14:06:46, EST
  • US$869.71 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-02-16 12:26:48, EST

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• $700 - $850

  ~$17/month
  

  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$57012%, Best price yet!
  ~$840 with accessories

  This laptop is worth considering, especially if you get a lot of work done away from your desk and need something stylish on your arm to dash from meeting to me... Read More about the UX430UA-BH51-CB

  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$567.69

  • US$567.69 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:39:31, EST
  • US$756.92 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 10:37:55, EST

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• $850 - $1000

  ~$14/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$690;
  ~$989 with accessories

  A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and multimedia... Read More about the i5379-7302GRY-PUS

  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  US$680.48 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-02-19 11:36:13, EST

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• $1000 - $1200

  ~$21/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from US$8407% cheaper than usual
  ~$1190 with accessories

  A capable laptop for creative tasks and quite a bit of gaming which employs a few cost-cutting measures to attempt to go a bit easier on your wallet.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from US$832.61

  • US$832.61 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 10:45:04, EST
  • US$1537.86 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:45:53, EST

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• $1200 - $1450

  ~$28/month
  

  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$990;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  A High-Performance productivity laptop for demanding jobs, including creative projects.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.77 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  US$984 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-02-17 12:53:24, EST

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• $1450 - $1750

  ~$32/month
  

  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1200;
  ~$1669 with accessories

  This laptop is relatively light for a gaming laptop, and if you need to carry a laptop this powerful on a regular basis, this could be a compelling product... Read More about the GP63 8RE-202CA

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  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1195.19

  • US$1195.19 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:04:37, EST
  • US$1195.19 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:21:46, EST
  • US$1286.01 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:11:55, EST
  • US$1286.77 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:01:08, EST
  • US$1317.05 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:17:43, EST
  • US$1337.48 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:06:42, EST
  • US$1361.71 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:07:23, EST
  • US$1382.07 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:21:37, EST
  • US$1382.53 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:19:26, EST
  • US$1437.41 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-02-19 11:05:03, EST

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• $1750 - $2100

  ~$44/month
  

  Dell Alienware 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1700;
  ~$2337 with accessories

  While this might not be the most mobile of laptops, it's well-suited as a temporary workstation if you can't dedicate a spot to a computer at home.

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  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.39 x 33.02 x 3.00 cm

  Weight: 4.42 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1697.2

  • US$1697.2 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 12:24:58, EST
  • US$2119.39 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-02-18 10:42:44, EST

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