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 - $400
~$5/month
#2, Laptops (under $575)

Acer Chromebook 311 from US$24011% cheaper than usual
~$328 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 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
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$235.73 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-10-23 05:36:27, EDT

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$400 - $500
~$6/month
#4, Laptops (under $575)

Asus Flip C234MA 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$320;
~$428 with accessories

This Chromebook is a compelling solution for anyone looking for affordable connectivity around the house, school, the office, the coffee shop, or anywhere WiFi... Read More about the C234MA-BB01T-CB
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N4020

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cm
Weight: 1.200 kg

detailed info
US$311.77 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-10-23 07:35:05, EDT

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$500 - $600
~$8/month
#1, Laptops (under $575)

Asus Chromebook Flip C434 from US$42015% cheaper than usual
~$570 with accessories

Chromebooks can be quite versatile, but the most affordable models can come a little short for more advanced users. By investing more in a model like this one... Read More about the C434TA-DSM4T
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core m3-8100Y

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.10 x 20.20 x 1.57 cm
Weight: 1.450 kg
detailed info from US$418.23
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$600 - $700
~$16/month
Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$5407% cheaper than usual
~$720 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
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

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: 1.300 kg

detailed info
US$532.28 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-10-22 06:36:28, EDT

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$700 - $850
~$18/month
Asus X509FA 15" Laptop from US$580;
~$770 with accessories

This cost-efficient laptop manages to kick things up a notch with a fast SSD and a FullHD screen. A compelling option if your needs aren't exactly out of the or... Read More about the X509FA-DB51
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

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

detailed info
US$570.32 from London Drugs (New)
as of 2020-10-20 11:54:31, 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
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
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
Storage 3/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

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$737.61 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-10-23 08:45:31, EDT

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$1000 - $1200
~$23/month
#3, Laptops ($925 - $1625)

Asus Vivobook Flip 2-in-1 Laptop from US$800;
~$1070 with accessories

This versatile PC achieves a nice balance of portability and speed in addition to the ability to fold over itself for those times where you do not need the keyb... Read More about the TP412FA-XB56T
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.77 x 22.61 x 1.78 cm
Weight: 1.490 kg

detailed info
US$798.44 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2020-10-22 03:59:14, EDT

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$1200 - $1450
~$28/month
#2, Laptops ($925 - $1625)

MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$990;
~$1319 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 5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

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$987.8
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$1450 - $1750
~$31/month
#1, Laptops ($925 - $1625)

HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1170;
~$1552 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 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

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$1164.96
- US$1164.96 from Newegg (New)
  as of 2020-10-23 05:08:04, EDT
- US$1176.38 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2020-10-23 06:19:40, EDT
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$1750 - $2100
~$40/month
#1, Laptops ($1625 - $2025)

HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1530;
~$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 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
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
US$1520.85 from HP (New)
as of 2020-10-22 11:50:21, EDT

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$2100 - $2500
~$51/month
#2, Laptops ($2025 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$17508%, Best price yet!
~$2360 with accessories

This laptop is a bit larger, but it can sustain maximum performance without overheating and getting as noisy as some of the smaller models. As a result, it's wo... Read More about the navm15r3_s06ae
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

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$1748.98 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-10-23 04:24:51, EDT

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