Best Budget Laptops

Great laptops that deliver solid performance without breaking the bank. Proof that you don't need to overspend to get quality.

Reviewed by Daniel Cole, Technology Editor

Acer Aspire Go 15

The best budget laptop — a capable 15.6" daily driver for under $300.

Brand: Acer  •  Price: $299  •  Rating: 4.3/5

Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Ram: 8GB LPDDR5 Storage: 128GB SSD Display: 15.6" FHD IPS
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14"

The best mid-range 2-in-1 — Intel Core i5, 14" touchscreen, and pen support at a great price.

Brand: Lenovo  •  Price: $549  •  Rating: 4.5/5

Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U Ram: 16GB DDR4 Storage: 512GB SSD Display: 14" FHD IPS Touch
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