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.
Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook (CP311-3H-K9K9)
ranked #1 among Laptops priced under $375
This versatile Chromebook offers a great experience for the price and is a compelling option if you can`t quite decide between getting a netbook or a
Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen
CPU
MediaTek MT8183
GPU
ARM Mali-G72
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total
Pricing
Lenovo Flex 5 13-in Touchscreen Chromebook (82B80012CF)
ranked #3 among Laptops priced under $375
This versatile Chromebook can serve both as a netbook or tablet, and it could be a great fit if you're looking to remain connected, and maybe even pro
Who it's For
- Multitasker
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen
CPU
Intel Celeron 5205U
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
Pricing
Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C0Z8)
ranked #4 among Laptops priced under $375
Chromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go with a focus on online resources and the c
Who it's For
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Celeron N4000
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader
Pricing
Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C29L)
ranked #5 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
HP 14in Chromebook (14a-NA0010ca)
ranked #6 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Acer 14-inch Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H-C1S4)
ranked #7 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) (C523NA-DH02)
ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
HP 14-inch (14-fq0008ca)
ranked #9 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Asus 14-inch Touch Screen Chromebook (C423NA-RH91T)
ranked #10 among Laptops priced under $375
Not quite a convertible netbook, but this Chromebook can run Chrome OS, and Android (even Linux if you're comfortable trying beta features) and is qui
Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), TN Display, Touch Screen
CPU
Intel Pentium N4200
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 505
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB total, eMMC Storage (slow), Micro SD Storage Expansion
Pricing
Asus L410 14-inch NetBook (L410MA-SH01-CB)
ranked #11 among Laptops priced under $375
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 | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Acer Nitro 5 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AN515-55-5917)
ranked #1 among Laptops priced $375-925
Suppose you're craving your favourite PC game or need to get some graphical work done in places where a desktop PC would be impractical. In that case,
Who it's For
- Serious Gamer
- Video Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-10300H
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
HP x360 14-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook (14C-CA0030CA)
ranked #2 among Laptops priced $375-925
Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Multitasker
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55-55R6)
ranked #3 among Laptops priced $375-925
This cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most pro
Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-1035G1
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ZenBook 14-inch Laptop (UM431DA-BH51-CB)
ranked #4 among Laptops priced $375-925
This premium-looking laptop is a solid choice for productivity on the go and thanks to its small size and plentiful ports, it gives you plenty of opti
Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop (81WR000ECF)
ranked #5 among Laptops priced $375-925
This laptop makes a pretty good impression for a budget model. The monitor is relatively low-rez, making it better-suited for single-tasking and anyon
Who it's For
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen
CPU
Intel Core i3-10110U
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
256 GB total, Solid State (very fast), Micro SD Storage Expansion
Pricing
Lenovo 14-inch Touchscreen Chromebook (82C10007US)
ranked #6 among Laptops priced $375-925
This serious-looking Chromebook is a bit larger, making things a bit easier to read while sacrificing some battery autonomy.
Who it's For
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen
CPU
Intel Celeron N4020
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
Pricing
Asus Chromebook Flip C434 (C434TA-DSM4T)
ranked #7 among Laptops priced $375-925
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
- Casual Nomad
- Multitasker
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Google Pixelbook Go (GA00519-US)
ranked #8 among Laptops priced $375-925
This premium Chromebook comes with a few extras like an FHD touchscreen, extended battery life and some additional horsepower.
Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Multitasker
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
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
Asus Flip C234MA 2-in-1 Chromebook (C234MA-BB01T-CB)
ranked #9 among Laptops priced $375-925
This Chromebook is a compelling solution for anyone looking for affordable connectivity around the house, school, the office, the coffee shop, or anyw
Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP)
CPU
Intel Celeron N4020
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
Pricing
HP Chromebook 14A G5 (7DA26UT#ABA)
ranked #10 among Laptops priced $375-925
If you're looking for a laptop to browse the web and work on the cloud but need a bit more screen real estate than the regular netbook has to offer, t
Who it's For
- Casual Worker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Screen
12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen, VA or SVA Display
CPU
AMD A4-9120C
GPU
AMD Radeon R4
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)