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 - $200
~$8/month
Acer 11" Chromebook from $1903% cheaper than usual
~$279 with accessories

A netbook well-suited to access the web simply and securely. If you mostly want a laptop to go online, check emails, social media, and streaming videos, this is... Read More about the CB3-131-C5RA
- 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 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
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 N2840

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 1.86 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg

detailed info
$189.00 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
as of 2018-08-18 14:07:55, EDT

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$200 - $300
~$11/month
Acer 11" Chromebook from $270;
~$360 with accessories

A netbook well-suited to access the web simply and securely. If you mostly want a laptop to check your Emails, social media, and streaming videos, this is a cos... Read More about the CB3-132-C5GZ
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
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 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 3.5/5
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 20.40 x 1.87 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg

detailed info
$269.99 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2018-08-20 10:59:08, EDT

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$300 - $400
~$8/month
HP 15" Laptop from $4006%, Best price yet!
~$628 with accessories

A cost-reduced laptop capable of handling homework, emails, social media and the web. A good fit if you'd be satisfied with "nothing fancy".
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.38 x 2.38 cm
Weight: 2.00 kg
detailed info from $392.55
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$400 - $500
~$10/month
HP 15" Laptop from $500;
~$590 with accessories

Sometimes, all you need is something to handle the basics for the lowest price possible, and this is your situation, this might be the perfect laptop for you... Read More about the 15-db0018ca
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

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: 37.60 x 24.60 x 2.25 cm
Weight: 1.77 kg

detailed info
$499.99 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2018-08-20 10:46:56, EDT

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$500 - $600
~$12/month
HP 15" Laptop from $57010%, Best price yet!
~$742 with accessories

A good laptop for everyday use; it's even powerful enough to do let you experiment with digital creativity without requiring you to invest heavily... Read More about the 15-BS027CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.37 x 2.39 cm
Weight: 1.91 kg
detailed info from $569.98
- $569.98 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-08-20 10:53:48, EDT
- $733.87 from eBay (Refurbished)
  as of 2018-08-20 10:52:33, EDT
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$600 - $700
~$13/month
Dell Inspiron 15" 3000 Series Touch from $650;
~$740 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
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
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 4/5
Power 1.5/5
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
$649.99 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2018-08-19 14:42:42, EDT

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$700 - $850
~$18/month
Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from $850;
~$940 with accessories

An excellent laptop for productivity, multitasking and mainstream entertainment.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

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 3/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 2.03 cm
Weight: 1.68 kg

detailed info
$849.99 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2018-08-19 14:53:12, EDT

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$850 - $1000
~$14/month
Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $900;
~$989 with accessories

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

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2/5
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
$899.00 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2018-08-19 14:46:51, EDT

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$1000 - $1200
~$21/month
Dell Inspiron 7000 15" Laptop from $1100;
~$1190 with accessories

Sold as a gaming laptop, this particular model does indeed pack quite a bit of muscle for the price and can run, almost any game (see the compatibility chart be... Read More about the i7559-5637BLK
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-6700HQ

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.30 x 26.49 x 2.54 cm
Weight: 2.55 kg

detailed info
$1099.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2018-08-19 14:56:09, EDT

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$1200 - $1450
~$21/month
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 14 2 in 1 PC from $1340;
~$1421 with accessories

If you're looking for portable performance and versatility, this convertible laptop is well worth looking into.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Large Tablets standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.79 x 22.91 x 1.98 cm
Weight: 1.69 kg

detailed info
$1330.78 from Amazon (New)
as of 2018-08-20 05:49:37, EDT

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$1450 - $1750
~$30/month
MSI Stealth 15" Gaming Laptop from $1640;
~$1744 with accessories

This might not be the most powerful gaming laptop out there, the easiest to carry or the most autonomous, but for the right price, it's worth considering.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.00 x 24.89 x 1.75 cm
Weight: 1.80 kg
detailed info from $1639.99
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$1750 - $2100
~$38/month
Dell XPS 15" Laptop from $1800;
~$1889 with accessories

This laptop is well suited to most creative tasks away from the desk. It can also run several games for those times where you have to blow some steam.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

Dimensions: 35.70 x 23.50 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 2.04 kg

detailed info
$1799.00 from Microsoft (New)
as of 2018-08-15 06:17:42, EDT

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