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.

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• $0 - $300

  ~$10/month
  

  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$23014% cheaper than usual
  ~$390 with accessories

  It might not be the most capable laptop out there, but as a netbook or tablet, it's a great fit for casual use for a minimal investment... Read More about the CB5-132T-C7R5

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$223.21

  • US$223.21 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:28:25, EDT
  • US$258.93 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:30:46, EDT
  • US$260.41 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 07:13:06, EDT
  • US$272.31 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:29:58, EDT
  • US$275.29 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:28:15, EDT
  • US$279.92 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 14:34:33, EDT
  • US$279.92 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:29:41, EDT
  • US$297.61 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-04-20 11:27:42, EDT

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• $300 - $400

  ~$16/month
  

  Asus 12" Ruggedized Chromebook from US$240;
  ~$410 with accessories

  Built to resist a fair bit of abuse, this Chromebook is well suited to children and anyone needing basic mobile computing through the day, even when things get... Read More about the C202SA-RB02-CB

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.00 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 1.20 kg

  detailed info

  US$238.09 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-23 08:20:27, EDT

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• $400 - $500

  ~$13/month
  

  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from US$3503% cheaper than usual
  ~$560 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	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  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	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  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$349.69

  • US$349.69 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 12:01:37, EDT
  • US$363.09 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:24:29, EDT
  • US$366.06 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:15:15, EDT
  • US$371.28 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 08:17:09, EDT
  • US$372.01 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 12:03:33, EDT
  • US$378.71 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:42:56, EDT
  • US$378.71 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-22 06:22:18, EDT

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• $500 - $600

  ~$15/month
  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$41015%, Best price yet!
  ~$640 with accessories

  This laptop's designed to be relatively versatile for a modest cost. It's a solid choice for productivity and going online as long as you usually only handle on... Read More about the 15-DA0008CA

  • 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	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.60 x 24.60 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 1.77 kg

  detailed info

  from US$409.22

  • US$409.22 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:38:53, EDT
  • US$446.42 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:25:57, EDT
  • US$520.82 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:24:57, EDT
  • US$569.18 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:32:41, EDT

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• $600 - $700

  ~$14/month
  

  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$790 with accessories

  Balancing horsepower, a crisp and roomy display and cost-efficiency; this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  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: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.17 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Dell (New) as of 2019-04-21 12:30:20, EDT

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• $700 - $850

  ~$16/month
  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$550;
  ~$820 with accessories

  This laptop is designed to be versatile for a modest cost. It's a compelling choice for productivity, but its built-in screen limits its multitasking potential.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.60 x 24.60 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 1.90 kg

  detailed info

  from US$543.14

  • US$543.14 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 07:24:38, EDT
  • US$595.23 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:58:56, EDT

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• $850 - $1000

  ~$18/month
  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$670;
  ~$989 with accessories

  A gaming laptop designed with a few cost-saving concessions, it's a capable and upgradable candidate, especially for the price.

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.52 kg

  detailed info

  from US$668.89

  • US$668.89 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:15:47, EDT
  • US$713.54 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:22:57, EDT
  • US$799.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:03:46, EDT
  • US$892.84 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:10:50, EDT

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• $1000 - $1200

  ~$23/month
  

  Asus ROG 15" Laptop from US$900;
  ~$1290 with accessories

  A high-powered gaming laptop; it doesn't quite compete with the performance of similarly priced gaming desktops but it will enable to play (or complete other de... Read More about the G551JW-DS71-CA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 750.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.50 x 3.30 cm

  Weight: 2.70 kg

  detailed info

  from US$892.84

  • US$892.84 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:18:28, EDT
  • US$912.2 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:01:25, EDT

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• $1200 - $1450

  ~$28/month
  

  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$970;
  ~$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	4/5
  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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  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$967.25 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-04-22 12:28:56, EDT

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• $1450 - $1750

  ~$35/month
  

  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1270;
  ~$1790 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

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  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$1264.83

  • US$1264.83 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:03:09, EDT
  • US$1301.33 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:50:44, EDT
  • US$1316.95 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:47:08, EDT
  • US$1335.2 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:52:53, EDT
  • US$1335.57 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:26:21, EDT
  • US$1338.52 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:47:47, EDT
  • US$1358.55 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:53:23, EDT
  • US$1556.53 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:08:12, EDT

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• $1750 - $2100

  ~$41/month
  

  Dell XPS 15" Laptop from US$1460;
  ~$2039 with accessories

  This laptop is well suited for productivity as well as most creative tasks away from the desk. It can also run several games for those times where you have to b... Read More about the XPS9570-5726SLV-PUS

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.81 x 23.62 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 1.81 kg

  detailed info

  US$1450.14 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-04-23 12:11:17, EDT

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