Laptops for the Casual Worker

Laptops are the kings of versatility. Fully-featured to handle the same tasks as full-sized computers and yet small enough to carry around.

To achieve this, several compromises had to be made. You usually get less for your money with a laptop but if you need to work out of the house, a laptop is your best bet.

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Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C29L)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced under $400

Chromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go, and this model is no exception. A USB-C d

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	37th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power	13th percentile
Storage Space	7th percentile
Portability	93th percentile
Battery Autonomy	51th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Linux, Android, Chrome OS

Screen

12", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$268. You could save 25% right now.

C$199.99 from Amazon

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Lenovo S345 14-inch Chromebook (81WX0012CF)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced under $400

This Chromebook is a bit larger than its counterparts and features a full HD screen as well, making it an even more attractive option to watch movies

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	30th percentile
Versatility	99th percentile
Power	2th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	82th percentile
Battery Autonomy	27th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD A6-9220C

GPU

AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$249. You could save 12% right now.

C$219.95 from Best Buy

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Acer 14-inch Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H-C1S4)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced under $400

This Chromebook has a larger screen, helping readability without compromising ease of transportation too much.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	15th percentile
Versatility	46th percentile
Power	13th percentile
Storage Space	7th percentile
Portability	69th percentile
Battery Autonomy	60th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Linux, Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1366×786(1366 × 786, 1.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$369.

C$369.99 from Staples

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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Netbook (82GW0047CF)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced under $400

Built for price-effectiveness above all, this laptop might still be worth a look if you're happy with products from the Microsoft store. It's not a po

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	13th percentile
Versatility	95th percentile
Power	23th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	68th percentile
Battery Autonomy	29th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, S Edition

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD 3020e

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$199.

C$199.97 from Staples

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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-fq0008ca)

ranked #6 among Laptops priced under $400

This laptop is as modest as it gets, but if you need more versatility than a Chromebook can offer, this could be worth a look.

Luckily, this laptop

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	11th percentile
Versatility	52th percentile
Power	23th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	84th percentile
Battery Autonomy	38th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, S Edition

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD 3020e

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$349.

C$349.99 from Best Buy C$299.99 from Best Buy

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Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) (C523NA-DH02)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced under $400

With an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user a larger picture to work with (but not nec

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	8th percentile
Versatility	69th percentile
Power	3th percentile
Storage Space	7th percentile
Portability	78th percentile
Battery Autonomy	47th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N3350

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 500

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$348. You could save 14% right now.

C$298.00 from Visions Electronics

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Asus L410 14-inch NetBook (L410MA-SH01-CB)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $400

This laptop is all about cost-effectiveness, and if you're strapped for cash, it could be a compelling option, especially if you're a patient person c

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	7th percentile
Versatility	92th percentile
Power	6th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	85th percentile
Battery Autonomy	20th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, S Edition

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4020

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$299.

C$299.97 from Staples

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Asus C523NA 15-inch Chromebook (C523NA-BB02-CB)

ranked #9 among Laptops priced under $400

With an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user additional room to work. If you find readi

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	5th percentile
Versatility	46th percentile
Power	9th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	78th percentile
Battery Autonomy	56th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N3350

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 505

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$369.

C$369.97 from Best Buy C$299.99 from Best Buy

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HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop (13-ay0007ca)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This versatile 2-in-1 laptop is a great candidate for productivity on the go, study or even travel.

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	87th percentile
Versatility	84th percentile
Power	57th percentile
Storage Space	70th percentile
Portability	91th percentile
Battery Autonomy	80th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$899.

C$899.97 from Staples

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 15-inch Business Laptop (20YG003DUS)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This business-grade laptop is a natural fit for anyone with an appetite for productivity thanks to its powerful specs and speedy storage.

Thanks to

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	83th percentile
Versatility	60th percentile
Power	59th percentile
Storage Space	41th percentile
Portability	63th percentile
Battery Autonomy	67th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Pro Edition

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U

GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega 8

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$999. You could save 10% right now.

C$999.99 from Memory Express C$899.98 from Newegg C$1,249.99 from Staples

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 Business Laptop (20YG003EUS)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This business-focused laptop is a natural fit for anyone with an appetite for productivity thanks to its powerful specs and speedy storage.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	62th percentile
Versatility	66th percentile
Power	49th percentile
Storage Space	41th percentile
Portability	63th percentile
Battery Autonomy	67th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Pro Edition

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

GPU

AMD Radeon RX Vega 7

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$949. You could save 10% right now.

C$849.99 from Memory Express C$893.98 from Newegg

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AMD 17-inch Laptop (17-cp0007ca)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This large laptop is a compelling computer if you need a computer at home but do not have room to dedicate to a PC. As one of the larger laptops out t

Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	47th percentile
Versatility	89th percentile
Power	39th percentile
Storage Space	94th percentile
Portability	48th percentile
Battery Autonomy	9th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

1.25 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 54000 RPM hard drive (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699.

C$699.99 from Staples

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HP x360 14-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook (14C-CA0030CA)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced $400-1000

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	39th percentile
Versatility	11th percentile
Power	31th percentile
Storage Space	28th percentile
Portability	74th percentile
Battery Autonomy	87th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i3-10110U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

128 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$799. You could save 31% right now.

C$549.99 from The Source

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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-dq2088ca)

ranked #6 among Laptops priced $400-1000

If you need a laptop to handle simple homework efficiently without breaking the bank, this model could be the answer.

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker
Audio Editor

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	33th percentile
Versatility	61th percentile
Power	38th percentile
Storage Space	70th percentile
Portability	79th percentile
Battery Autonomy	76th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i3-1115G4

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$549.

C$599.97 from Best Buy C$549.99 from Best Buy

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HP x360 14-inch Chromebook (14c-ca0020ca)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This Chromebook can fold onto itself for those times a keyboard would get in the way, making it an attractive solution if you've been looking for a la

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	32th percentile
Versatility	16th percentile
Power	25th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	74th percentile
Battery Autonomy	87th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Linux, Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i3-10110U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$705.

C$718.74 from Amazon

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Asus M509 Laptop (M509DA-MB52-CB)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This no-frills laptop should be able to efficiently handle most homework scenarios for a reasonable price.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	26th percentile
Versatility	93th percentile
Power	37th percentile
Storage Space	41th percentile
Portability	52th percentile
Battery Autonomy	18th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$599.

C$599.00 from Visions Electronics

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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-fq0038ca)

ranked #9 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This cost-efficient laptop could be a compelling option for everyday tasks and entertainment. It's not the most powerful PC out there, but it has a qu

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	20th percentile
Versatility	20th percentile
Power	33th percentile
Storage Space	70th percentile
Portability	84th percentile
Battery Autonomy	13th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$679.

C$679.99 from HP

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Asus Chromebook Flip C434 (C434TA-DSM4T)

ranked #10 among Laptops priced $400-1000

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

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	18th percentile
Versatility	31th percentile
Power	24th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	86th percentile
Battery Autonomy	78th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core m3-8100Y

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$698. You could save 14% right now.

C$598.00 from Visions Electronics C$439.99 from Best Buy

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Google Pixelbook Go (GA00519-US)

ranked #11 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This premium Chromebook comes with a few extras like an FHD touchscreen, extended battery life and some additional horsepower.

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	16th percentile
Versatility	9th percentile
Power	26th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	95th percentile
Battery Autonomy	95th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core m3-8100Y

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory

8 GB

Storage

64 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$879.

C$879.00 from Google Store

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HP 14in Chromebook (14a-NA0010ca)

ranked #12 among Laptops priced $400-1000

This Chromebook offers a pretty compelling solution if you're looking to handle everyday communication and connectivity away from your main rig.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	14th percentile
Versatility	39th percentile
Power	13th percentile
Storage Space	25th percentile
Portability	39th percentile
Battery Autonomy	58th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, VA or SVA Display

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, eMMC Storage (slow), Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$399.

C$399.99 from Staples

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