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
~$7/month
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$13011% cheaper than usual
~$178 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
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
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: 1.100 kg
detailed info from US$121.18
- US$121.18 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
  as of 2019-10-14 15:38:40, EDT
- US$174.2 from Staples (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 14:05:05, EDT
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$200 - $300
~$13/month
Acer 15" Chromebook from US$220;
~$300 with accessories

Chromebooks are well-suited to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop, travel companion or if your needs away from yo... Read More about the CB3-532-C8QW
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.60 x 2.41 cm
Weight: 1.950 kg
detailed info from US$212.08
- US$212.08 from Staples (New)
  as of 2019-10-14 16:38:51, EDT
- US$254.3 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
  as of 2019-10-14 14:11:15, EDT
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$300 - $400
~$10/month
Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$270;
~$366 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
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Tablets standards

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

by Netbooks standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
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: 1.300 kg
detailed info from US$263.58
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$400 - $500
~$10/month
Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop from US$38017%, Best price yet!
~$510 with accessories

A compact and lightweight laptop for mobile productivity on a budget.
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.78 cm
Weight: 1.590 kg

detailed info
US$371.12 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
as of 2019-10-15 12:50:40, EDT

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$500 - $600
~$13/month
HP 15" Laptop from US$46025%, Best price yet!
~$620 with accessories

This laptop is designed to be versatile for a minimal cost. A few sacrifices were made to get the price down this far, but if you don't need the smallest comput... Read More about the 15-DW0007CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
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: 1366×768

Dimensions: 35.85 x 24.18 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.770 kg
detailed info from US$454.44
- US$454.44 from Staples (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 11:25:53, EDT
- US$605.95 from HP (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 11:25:30, EDT
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$600 - $700
~$14/month
Asus VivoBook 15" Laptop from US$54022% cheaper than usual
~$720 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 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
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 3/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
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$530.2 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2019-10-15 11:17:07, EDT

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$700 - $850
~$16/month
Asus X series 15" VivoBook from US$570;
~$770 with accessories

This cost-efficient laptop is all about versatility; it won't exactly impress on any level, but it will keep most of your options open without investing in a sp... Read More about the X540UA-SB51-CB
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1/5
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: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.10 x 2.72 cm
Weight: 1.900 kg

detailed info
US$568.08 from Staples (New)
as of 2019-10-15 13:23:27, EDT

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$850 - $1000
~$21/month
Asus FX504GE 15" Gaming Laptop from US$760;
~$1020 with accessories

This gaming laptop is an affordable option if you're seeking a graphically capable PC for creativity purposes or if you're not interested in playing the most de... Read More about the FX504GE-AH53
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory: 8.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm
Weight: 2.300 kg
detailed info from US$757.44
- US$757.44 from London Drugs (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 03:48:24, EDT
- US$1014.44 from Newegg (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 04:15:41, EDT
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$1000 - $1200
~$24/month
Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$910;
~$1220 with accessories

Capable of delivering fluid performances for the most demanding games currently out there, this laptop features impressive components, especially considering th... Read More about the i3590-7971BLK-PCA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cm
Weight: 2.350 kg
detailed info from US$908.92
- US$908.92 from Dell (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 11:21:37, EDT
- US$1363.39 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 11:20:16, EDT
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$1200 - $1450
~$28/month
Asus ROG STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1060;
~$1419 with accessories

This is a compelling cost-efficient gaming laptop which would also make a great companion for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design. As is typical... Read More about the GL503GE-ES73
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cm
Weight: 2.600 kg
detailed info from US$1059.66
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$1450 - $1750
~$33/month
Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1220;
~$1620 with accessories

An excellent laptop for the PC Gamer away from home, it's compact enough to carry around on a regular basis but is capable of running the most demanding games a... Read More about the GL504GM-BB71-CB
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm
Weight: 2.220 kg
detailed info from US$1211.9
- US$1211.9 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
  as of 2019-10-15 03:26:11, EDT
- US$1325.52 from Best Buy (Open Box)
  as of 2019-10-15 04:08:36, EDT
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$1750 - $2100
~$39/month
MSI GE63 Raider RGB 15" Gaming Laptop from US$14405% cheaper than usual
~$1920 with accessories

This laptop is just small enough to be carried around regularly and yet powerful enough for video editing and intense PC Gaming... Read More about the GE63 8RF-099CA
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0.5/5
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 1.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 38.30 x 26.01 x 2.74 cm
Weight: 2.200 kg
detailed info from US$1439.05
- US$1439.05 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
  as of 2019-10-15 04:05:15, EDT
- US$1892.85 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-10-15 04:20:30, EDT
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