With a new semester just about to start, there is a high chance that you’re searching for a new laptop. Perhaps the old one was victim of spills and drips or just took a shower in the rain or you now need something, cooler, smarter and faster. No matter what’s your reason, we make life simple for you. Check out these student laptops that are budget friendly, sturdy to be carried around in your backpack and smart enough to flaunt to your friends.
1. Acer’s Aspire E5-573G
Acer Aspire E5-573G
Acer’s Aspire E5-573G is a 15-inch laptop priced under 35k. Equipped with a full-keyboard and a dedicated number pad, 1TB storage, 4GB DDR3 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 920M graphics with 2GB dedicated memory, and the latest Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless communication standard, in addition to the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, you wouldn’t need to search much longer once you find this in the market.
2. Lenovo G50-30
Lenovo G50-30
Aimed at budget consumers, the Lenovo G series of laptops sports Lenovo’s impressive build quality and is among the best built laptops available under 30k. From the keyboard deck, trackpad, palm rest to the screen hinge, it all makes you want to stop looking any further. The bottom panel also seems better built than most laptops sold at this price point. Packed with an Intel Pentium chip clocked at 2.16 GHz instead of a Core i3, 2GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD drive, and a full years warranty, the G50-30 is, in fact, value for money.
3. ASUS A555LF-XO255D
Asus A555LF-XO255D
With an Intel Core i3 chip, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB hard drive and 2GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce 930M graphics, if you’re looking to buy, this has to be one of your top contenders. If you’re looking for a basic gaming notebook that’s easier on your bank balance, your search may be over.
Point to consider: No operating system. You’ll have to purchase your own Windows OS or use an older version that you may have.
4. HP 15-AC119TU
HP 12- AC119TU
Priced at just over 30k in the market and among the most attractive options available, the HP 15-ac119tu is a 15-inch laptop with a white shell. With solid internals and supporting an Intel Core i3-5005U chip with 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive and on board Intel HD 5500 graphics, the laptop sports a comfortable keyboard and trackpad in addition to the built-in Windows 10 operating system.
5. Dell Inspiron 15300
DELL INSPIRON 15300
A black exterior with a textured finish on the screen cover adds an air of sophistication to the laptop. Although lacking an optical drive, it makes up with its abundance of features and pocket friendliness. Supporting a 720p HD webcam and almost magical sound thanks to its Waves Maxxaudio speakers, this laptop is a great deal at its price.
6. Lenovo G40-80
LENOVO G40-80
Another from the Lenonvo G series catering to those on a students budget without compromising on the build quality, the 14-inch screen, Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, integrated Intel graphics, and bundled Windows 10 operating system all prove this machines worth. Also, let’s remember this laptop is priced under 35k?
7. ASUS Transformer Book T100HA
Asus T100
Appealing to all with its metallic finish exterior, it’s built well and doesn’t feel like a pocket friendly laptop, a huge plus considering it is a budget hybrid notebook. ASUS Transformer Book T100HA is definitely worth considering, if you’re looking to buy a 2-in-1 hybrid under 25k. A close second to also consider would be the Acer Switch 10E.
8. HP 15-G002AX
HP 15-G002AX
Equipped with a powerful 15.6 inch screen with 1366 x 768p display resolution, a 2 GHz AMD quad-core, an A8-6410 APU as well as 4GB DDR3 RAM, this beast of a laptop by HP should definitely be on the top of your list. With its 1 TB Hard disk you’d never run out of space for all those Game of Throne seasons and with its AMD Radeon HD 8570M Graphics Card (2 GB DDR3), you can play some of the best games out there on full resolution. The icing on the cake? It’ll cost you less than 35K!
9. Lenovo Flex 2-14D Notebook
Lenovo Flex 2-14D Notebook
A laptop that comes packed with 4GB RAM, a 500 GB Hard Disk, an AMD Sun Pro Graphics Card and running Windows 8.1. What else do you need? Add to this its affordable price tag of Rs. 32,490, and this laptop becomes, without a doubt, one of the best that college students could opt for.
10. Lenovo G50-70 Notebook
Lenovo G50-70
And we wrap our list up with another one from the Lenovo family. With a 1.9 GHz i3 processor, 4 GB of powerful RAM and a Intel HD Graphics cards that can run some of the best games out there, the Lenovo G50-70 Notebook has it all. The low price tag of Rs. 34,290 doesn’t hurt either.
Author Name: Palak Bhardwaj
