Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices
Sometimes, the best purchase criteria aren't power or durability, but rather versatility. The devices below will open the most possibilities per dollar.
If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.
Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions US$178 - US$720
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Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop from US$31018%, Best price yet!
~$420 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 MobileMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.78 cmWeight: 1.590 kgdetailed info US$303.78 from Best Buy (Refurbished)as of 2019-12-15 07:34:08, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Laptops (under $375)
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$13011% cheaper than usual
~$178 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info from US$121.52 - US$121.52 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)as of 2019-12-15 05:21:11, EST
- US$174.68 from Staples (New)as of 2019-12-15 08:59:41, EST
- US$212.66 from The Source (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:34:22, EST
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#4, Laptops ($375 - $625)
Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop - Slate Grey from US$46025%, Best price yet!
~$620 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 MobileMemory: 12.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.04 x 1.99 cmWeight: 1.700 kgdetailed info US$455.7 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 09:13:41, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#1, Tablets (under $375)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$13020%, Best price yet!
~$250 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cmWeight: 0.504 kgdetailed info from US$121.52 - US$121.52 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-16 00:23:18, EST
- US$151.9 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 05:52:57, EST
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#4, Laptops ($625 - $825)
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$540;
~$719 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cmWeight: 2.170 kgdetailed info US$530.75 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-12-15 08:50:14, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#3, Laptops ($625 - $825)
Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$54018% cheaper than usual
~$720 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-8300HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cmWeight: 2.200 kgdetailed info from US$531.57 - US$531.57 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:25:51, EST
- US$721.53 from The Source (New)as of 2019-12-15 06:04:19, EST
- US$732.93 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-12-15 06:11:34, EST
- US$770.9 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-14 14:07:00, EST
- US$818.08 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-12-15 07:55:03, EST
- US$1139.28 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 09:26:12, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Best Versatility for the Price under $400
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.
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#1, Laptops (under $375)
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$13011% cheaper than usual
~$178 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info from US$121.52 - US$121.52 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)as of 2019-12-15 05:21:11, EST
- US$174.68 from Staples (New)as of 2019-12-15 08:59:41, EST
- US$212.66 from The Source (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:34:22, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#1, Tablets (under $375)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$13020%, Best price yet!
~$250 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cmWeight: 0.504 kgdetailed info from US$121.52 - US$121.52 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-16 00:23:18, EST
- US$151.9 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 05:52:57, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#4, Tablets (under $375)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$190;
~$338 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904Graphics: ARM Mali-G71Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cmWeight: 0.469 kgdetailed info from US$188.35 - US$188.35 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:30:13, EST
- US$189.87 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 09:22:39, EST
- US$189.87 from Samsung (New)as of 2019-12-15 12:22:58, EST
- US$189.87 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-15 09:23:07, EST
- US$189.87 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:30:04, EST
- US$189.87 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-12-15 05:55:20, EST
- US$189.87 from The Source (New)as of 2019-12-15 05:47:16, EST
- US$189.87 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-12-15 06:08:13, EST
- US$189.87 from Staples (New)as of 2019-12-15 08:33:44, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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#2, Laptops (under $375)
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$160;
~$217 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.87 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info from US$151.14 - US$151.14 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)as of 2019-12-15 03:16:40, EST
- US$197.47 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-15 12:27:12, EST
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#4, Laptops (under $375)
Lenovo S330 14-inch Chromebook - Business Black from US$160;
~$220 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: MediaTek MT8173Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 32.57 x 23.24 x 2.08 cmWeight: 1.501 kgdetailed info US$151.9 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-14 00:01:54, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#5, Tablets (under $375)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$120;
~$240 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 8"Screen Resolution: 1280×800Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cmWeight: 0.345 kgdetailed info from US$113.92 - US$113.92 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-12-13 12:43:55, EST
- US$113.92 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-12-15 04:12:10, EST
- US$113.92 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-12-13 23:53:09, EST
- US$113.92 from Staples (New)as of 2019-12-14 13:10:52, EST
- US$113.92 from Samsung (New)as of 2019-12-14 14:31:25, EST
- US$189.87 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-12-15 08:28:04, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Had a specific budget in mind?
The typical price for all smart devices is $999.95 but you can set a budget below:
Looking for something else?
All Smart Devices can also be compared based on the following characteristics:
- Bang for the Buck
- per Price Range
- Deals
- Discounts
- Computing Power
- Gaming Power
- Personal Recommendations
- Ease of transportation
- Battery Autonomy
I also have value ranking for:
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Laptops
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Laptops: Netbooks
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Laptops: Portable Laptops
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Laptops: Large Laptops
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Tablets
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Tablets: Small Tablets
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Tablets: Large Tablets
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Stationary Computers
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Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
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Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
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Stationary Computers: Ultra-Compacts
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Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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Smartphones
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Smartphones: One-Handed Smartphones
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Smartphones: Large Smartphones and Phablets
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Laptop Bags
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Input Devices
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Input Devices: Keyboards
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Input Devices: Mice and Pointers
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Input Devices: Game Controllers
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Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
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Input Devices: Numeric Keypad
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Webcams
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External Optical Drives
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Consoles
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External Storage
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Other Accessories
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Chairs
This list fluctuates constantly as I add new devices, retire old ones or when they go on sale so go ahead: bookmark this page and come back often.
