Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices

Best Versatility for the Price under $300

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the most adaptable all smart devices priced below-average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

• #1, Laptops (under $300)

  

  Acer 11" Chromebook from US$140;
  ~$218 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4/5
  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$135.29

  • US$135.29 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)
    as of 2020-02-26 07:15:45, EST
  • US$150.33 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 13:58:33, EST
  • US$210.46 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 04:24:15, EST

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• #1, Tablets (under $350)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$13020%, Best price yet!
  ~$250 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm

  Weight: 0.504 kg

  detailed info

  from US$120.26

  • US$120.26 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 13:15:40, EST
  • US$120.26 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 08:48:47, EST

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• #2, Laptops (under $300)

  

  Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$140;
  ~$197 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8173

  Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 32.57 x 23.24 x 2.08 cm

  Weight: 1.501 kg

  detailed info

  from US$133.07

  • US$133.07 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 10:12:47, EST
  • US$145.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 07:03:49, EST
  • US$210.46 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-25 14:24:05, EST

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• #5, Tablets (under $350)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$12012%, Best price yet!
  ~$249 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.345 kg

  detailed info

  from US$119.51

  • US$119.51 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-02-19 03:41:44, EST
  • US$150.28 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 04:30:44, EST
  • US$150.33 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 08:39:58, EST
  • US$150.33 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 05:33:34, EST
  • US$150.33 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 10:50:02, EST
  • US$170.78 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 05:38:10, EST

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• #6, Tablets (under $350)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$7020% cheaper than usual
  ~$170 with accessories

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: ARM MT8163

  Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

  Memory: 1.50 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm

  Weight: 0.370 kg

  detailed info

  from US$60.13

  • US$60.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 14:16:41, EST
  • US$60.13 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 03:25:17, EST
  • US$82.68 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-26 08:53:12, EST

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• #6, Laptops (under $300)

  

  Asus 11.6" Chromebook - Dark Grey from US$13015%, Best price yet!
  ~$170 with accessories

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.00 x 2.20 cm

  Weight: 1.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$127.78 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-02-26 08:54:47, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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