Our favorite laptops at every budget (PC, Mac and Chromebook)
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Tablets are great for browsing the web, reading ebooks, playing games, listening to music and video calls with friends and family. But you should look at a laptop for handling lots of emails, creating documents and general work/business needs. While tablets rely mostly on touchscreens, which is OK for texting, you’ll want a full keyboard for more intensive tasks.
Here are our picks for the best laptops that fit into any budget.
Best laptops under $500
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i
Why we picked it: It’s lightweight and affordable, with a powerful Intel Core i5 processor.
You get a lot of bang for your buck with the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i. It packs in a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage via the solid-state (SSD) drive.
The 14-inch FHD display with narrow bezels gives you a great viewing experience, whether streaming movies or on a conference call. Connect your favorite devices via the USB-C port, two USB ports, HDMI or Bluetooth.
This laptop is travel-ready, weighing just over 3 lbs. and with a battery life of up to 10 hours. Windows 11 Home is included, so you don’t need to worry about upgrading your OS anytime soon. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i laptop is suitable for home, school and business use.
HP 15 Laptop
Why we picked it: For Temp Mail a budget laptop, this is powerful with 8GB of RAM.
With an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for all your storage needs, this is a fast little machine. But don’t expect it to run the latest games or too many apps simultaneously.
Ultra-thin bezels mean more screen size in a smaller package — 15.6 inches, to be exact, and in HD. You also get the full version of Windows 11 Home, a 720p webcam, three USB ports, an HDMI port, Bluetooth and up to seven hours and 15 minutes of battery life with fast charging.
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Don’t let this laptop’s low price scare you away. It has a solid build quality and performs beyond its price tag.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11 Chromebook
Why we picked it: Super affordable option that checks all the boxes for working or school from home.
At just over $100, this Lenovo Chromebook is a cheap option that works great for kindergarten to sixth-grade students.
This Chromebook’s Intel Celeron processor does the job (if that job doesn’t involve high-end gaming or
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