Even though smartphones have been modified enough to carry out plenty of functions which were previously only possible on computers, we still need the latter for activities which are exclusive to them. With everything constantly becoming digital, most of us are now dependent on computers for our day-to-day activities.This is particularly true for students,whether they are in school or college. Laptops are preferred over desktops mostly for their mobility, by students. Besides serving educational purposes, laptops also serve as a medium of entertainment. Also, many budding creators use laptops to edit their content(photography, videography, sound mixing etc.,)for platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Here are a few best budget friendly laptops to fulfill your basic requirements without making a huge hole in your pocket.
- ASUS VIVOBOOK S14: With a distinctive colour blocking design, the 14 inch laptop is powered by Intel’s 8th Gen Core i5 processors and 8GB memory. What makes the laptop portable and travel friendly are its light weight and narrow bezel design. Equipped with a full sized keyboard, ASUS VIVOBOOK enables users to work in dimly lit environments. It comes with a SSD(Solid State Disk) which will make you worry less about the speed and performance. Besides, it also includes USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports along with an HDMI port.
Specifications :
- Operating system : Windows 10 Home
- Graphics Processor: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Item Height : 18 mm
- Item width : 32.3 cm
- Standing screen display size:14 Inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Type: core i5
- RAM Size : 8GB
- Price : Rs.56,990 (Amazon)
2. Lenovo IDEAPAD S340: With a battery life up to 10 hours, Lenovo Ideapad comes with 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor and pre-loaded Windows 10 operating system which ensures speed and allows users to multitask. The makers have also added a physical camera shutter which is a great step to protect your privacy. With 2-side bezel design and the incorporation of anti-glare technology, it is bound to give you a vivid viewing experience. Its sleek and stylish design also makes it easy to carry.
Specifications :
- Operating system : Windows 10 Home
- Graphics Processor: Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250
- Item Height : 18 mm
- Item width : 24.5cm
- Standing screen display size:15.6 Inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Type: core i5
- RAM Size : 8GB
- Price : Rs.66,980 (Amazon)
3.HP CHROMEBOOK 14 : Running on Chrome OS instead of Windows, HP CHROMEBOOK 14 comes with up to 12 hours of battery life and Intel Celeron processors. It has a touchscreen enabled 14 inch HD screen. The best part of this laptop is its booting time of 10 seconds! Ask questions about your assignments or set reminders with its in-built, voice-enabled Google Assistant. It also has dual speakers and Audio by B&O Play.
Specifications :
- Operating system : Chrome
- Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 500
- Item Height : 18 mm
- Item width : 32.6 cm
- Standing screen display size:14 Inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Type: Celeron
- RAM Size : 4GB
- Price : Rs.28,900 (Amazon)
4. Lenovo IDEAPAD 330s: The Lenovo IdeaPad 330S has a sleek design, sturdy construction, bright non-glossy display, and average battery life.It features processors from the 8th-gen Intel Core series.There is 4 GB of RAM and 1 TB of HDD-based storage in the base model.The display is a non-glare Full HD unit which beautifully displays colours.
Specifications :
- Operating system : Windows 10 Home
- Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 500
- Standing screen display size:14 Inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Type: core i5
- RAM Size : 4GB
- Price : Rs.48,990 (Flipkart)
5.Lenovo IDEAPAD S145: The Lenovo IdeaPad S145, the successor to the 2018 Lenovo IdeaPad 330, entered the market pretty recently with a slightly slimmer and lighter appearance.Intel's 8th Gen Core series CPUs with both SSD and HDD variants support the Lenovo IdeaPad S145 set which is suitable for processing and multitasking.
Specifications(for HDD) :
- Operating system : Windows 10 Home
- Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon Vega 3
- Standing screen display size:14 Inches
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Type: core i5
- RAM Size : 4GB
- Price : Rs. 34,190(Flipkart)