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
~$4/month
#1, Laptops (under $525)

Acer Chromebook 311 from US$190;
~$268 with accessories

Chromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go with a focus on online resources and the cloud, and... Read More about the CB311-9H-C0Z8
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N4000

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cm
Weight: 1.100 kg

detailed info
US$188.28 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-08-11 12:23:32, EDT

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$300 - $400
~$5/month
#3, Laptops (under $525)

Acer Spin 11 Touchscreen Chromebook - Silver from US$2506%, Best price yet!
~$418 with accessories

This Chromebook is quite versatile, with the ability to fold onto itself to be used as a tablet - although a bulky one - or a laptop capable to give you the ful... Read More about the CP311-2H-C04Y
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N4100

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.60 x 20.60 x 1.96 cm
Weight: 1.188 kg
detailed info from US$248.53
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$400 - $500
~$12/month
#4, Laptops (under $525)

Asus 15" Laptop from US$340;
~$470 with accessories

This cost-effective laptop is worth a look if you need something to handle simple tasks and must invest as little as possible.
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Pentium Silver N5000

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 605

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 36.02 x 23.49 x 2.29 cm
Weight: 1.800 kg

detailed info
US$338.91 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-08-10 11:49:53, EDT

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$500 - $600
~$13/month
HP 14" Laptop from US$460;
~$620 with accessories

This laptop is all about cost-efficiency, it's not the strongest, lightest or thinnest out there, but to browse the web and work on a Word or Excel document fro... Read More about the 14-dk0058ca
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U

Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 32.40 x 22.59 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.474 kg

detailed info
US$451.89 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-08-09 13:19:02, EDT

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$600 - $700
~$14/month
#1, Laptops ($525 - $775)

Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop from US$5207%, Best price yet!
~$700 with accessories

Here's a laptop built to excel at typical homework and productivity with a minimal drain on your wallet. Its hard drive is a bit larger compared to other models... Read More about the ni155593_h3452e
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.40 x 24.90 x 1.80 cm
Weight: 1.830 kg

detailed info
US$512.14 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-08-10 05:41:41, EDT

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$700 - $850
~$16/month
Asus VivoBook 15" Laptop from US$610;
~$820 with accessories

This laptop is designed to be as thin and light as possible, sacrificing battery size as well as some maintenance options. Thankfully, it starts with adequate s... Read More about the X512FA-BB51-CB
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.04 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.750 kg

detailed info
US$602.52 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-08-11 11:42:45, EDT

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$850 - $1000
~$20/month
Asus ROG Strix G 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$740;
~$990 with accessories

This laptop is capable of handling quite a few games, but its additional graphical horsepower can also come in handy with creative programs... Read More about the GL531GT-BH51-CB
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm
Weight: 2.400 kg

detailed info
US$730.55 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-08-11 11:17:16, EDT

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$1000 - $1200
~$22/month
#1, Laptops ($975 - $1375)

Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$830;
~$1150 with accessories

If you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop is capable of handling advanced productivity tasks and can be stashed away... Read More about the ni173793_sb_h032e
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7

Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 17.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cm
Weight: 2.790 kg

detailed info
US$828.46 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-08-10 05:46:31, EDT

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$1200 - $1450
~$30/month
#2, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$1060;
~$1419 with accessories

This laptop aims to deliver satisfying gaming performance at a reasonable price, and it's worth a look if you need a gaming PC that can be set anywhere. You wil... Read More about the A3DDK-012CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm
Weight: 2.300 kg
detailed info from US$1053.67
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$1450 - $1750
~$30/month
#1, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)

HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1130;
~$1520 with accessories

This cost-efficient gaming laptop is capable of delivering immersive interactive experiences and handle demanding visual tasks like video editing fluidly.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cm
Weight: 2.220 kg
detailed info from US$1129.73
- US$1129.73 from Newegg (New)
  as of 2020-08-11 13:40:11, EDT
- US$1166.63 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-08-11 13:42:25, EDT
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$1750 - $2100
~$40/month
#1, Laptops ($1675 - $2125)

HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1510;
~$2000 with accessories

This laptop features impressive hardware for the price, promising rich gaming experiences and a fluid creative process. It's not the most portable PC out there... Read More about the 17-CB1010CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large 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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Screen Size: 17.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 40.50 x 28.50 x 2.99 cm
Weight: 3.300 kg
detailed info from US$1506.3
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$2100 - $2500
~$51/month
#1, Laptops ($2125 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$174012%, Best price yet!
~$2320 with accessories

This laptop is not the most portable out there, but it can sustain maximum performance without overheating without getting as noisy as some of the thinner model... Read More about the navm15r3_s01ae
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm
Weight: 2.500 kg

detailed info
US$1732.25 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-08-10 05:49:12, EDT

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