Budget laptops are among the most-sought-after technologies of today, and we’re all looking for the best performance possible from these machines. Nowadays, under Rs. 50,000, you can easily get Intel Core i5 processors, Full HD displays and even 2GB of dedicated graphics. However, many buyers may be looking for something more affordable, or prefer the more versatile, convertible laptops. Here, we list the best budget laptops in India at present. These budget laptops have been carefully picked to offer the best combination of performance and reliability, and you cannot really go wrong with these.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330S has a classy design, solid build, crisp non-glossy display, and adequate battery life. It features 8th-gen Intel Core series processors. The base model has 4GB of RAM and 1TB of HDD-based storage. The display is a Full HD non-glare unit that displays colours beautifully. Performance on this laptop is decent as long as it's not pushed too far.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 X 1080) |
| Processor | : | Intel Core i3 (8th gen) | NA |
| Memory | : | 1 TB HDD/4GB NA |
| Weight | : | 323.1 x 234.8 x 18.95 |
| Dimension | : | 1.67 |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel |
If you are looking for a budget laptop and want the most out of your money, the Acer Aspire E5-575G is best laptop to buy. It is powered by a 6th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, along with 4GB of RAM. It also includes an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX GPU with 2GB of VRAM. The 15.6-inch HD display is ample for all kinds of tasks, and 1TB storage is pretty much the standard at this price. Acer also provides a 1 year international warranty on the machine.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 15.6" (1366 x 768) |
| Processor | : | Intel Core i3 Processor (6th Gen) | 2 GHz |
| Memory | : | 1 TB NA/4GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 2.23 |
| Dimension | : | 381.6 x 259 x 23.9 |
| Graphics Processor | : | NVIDIA Geforce 940MX |
If you demand something smaller than an everyday 15.6-inch laptop, the Dell Vostro 3468 might be your best bet. The Dell Vostro line-up is known for its robust build and multiple ports. While the 14-inch laptop only has an HD display, it is powered by the latest gen Intel Core i3 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM. The machine weighs less than 2 kilograms and has a 1TB HDD drive for storage.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 |
| Display | : | 14 MP | NA |
| Processor | : | Intel i3 - 7100U 7th Gen | NA |
| Memory | : | 1 TB SATA/4GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.9 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel HD |
The IdeaPad 330 is the all-plastic version of the IdeaPad 330S. It comes with a selection of CPU and storage options. Choose the variant with 8GB RAM and an SSD for speed. It's also fairly lightweight.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1920 x 1080) |
| Processor | : | 7th Generation AMD A9-9425 APU | NA |
| Memory | : | 1 TB HDD/4GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 2.1 |
| Dimension | : | 338.3 x 249.9 x 22.7 |
| Graphics Processor | : | AMD R2 Integrated |
Like the Vostro, the G series from HP is also one of those commercial laptops consumers can buy. The machine packs a decent set of hardware including a last gen Intel Core i3 processor. It carries the same 4GB of RAM and 1TB storage which is a standard in the budget category. The laptop is well built and weighs less than 2 kilograms. It features a 15.6-inch HD display and Windows 10 comes pre-installed.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home 64 |
| Display | : | 15.6" (1366 x 768) |
| Processor | : | Intel® Core™ i3-6006U | 2 GHz |
| Memory | : | 1 TB SATA/4GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | NA |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
Going further down the price tree we have the Asus Vivobook X541UA. The machine looks good and is performs well, thanks to the 7th gen Intel Core i3 processor. There is 4GB of RAM and 1TB HDD storage on the laptop, but you don't get a OS pre-installed. It is a good machine for students, who might want to install Linux.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | DOS |
| Display | : | 15.6 MP | NA |
| Processor | : | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) | 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | : | 1 TB SATA/4GB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 1.9 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel HD |
While the Acer Swift 3 may look like a Apple MacBook Air, it is a Windows machine inside and an affordable one at that. The laptop is powered by a 6th gen Intel Core i3 processor and combines it with 4GB of RAM. There is a 128GB SSD on the machine to keep everything quick and responsive and runs on Linux out of the box. The 14-inch machine is good for students and anyone who want a lightweight laptop without spending a lot of money.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Linux/Ubuntu |
| Display | : | 14 MP | NA |
| Processor | : | Core i3 6th Gen | 2 GHz |
| Memory | : | 128 GB SATA/4GB SDRAM |
| Weight | : | 1.5 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Price | : | ₹37249 |
If you require a 2-in-1 laptop within budget, HP’s x2 210 G2 is a very good option for around Rs. 30,000. Powered by Intel Atom Z8350 processor and 4GB RAM, the x2 210 is not as powerful as other options on this list, but is still quite capable. Being a 2-in-1 laptop, it features a detachable keyboard and a magnetic connector. The device features 128GB of eMMC-based storage on the tablet, and you also get a detachable keyboard with it. It also has impressive battery life.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | : | 10.1" (1280 x 800) |
| Processor | : | Intel Atom x5 | 1.9 |
| Memory | : | 128 GB MMC/4GB SDRAM |
| Weight | : | .59 |
| Dimension | : | NA |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel HD |
| Price | : | ₹30610 |
Launched in late 2018, the Lenovo IdeaPad 130 comes in 14-inch and 15-inch variants. It has Intel's 8th Gen Core series processors, 4GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive. With no optical disc drive, it weighs in at about 2 kilogrammes.
| SPECIFICATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | : | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | : | 14" (1366 x 768) |
| Processor | : | Intel Core i5 | NA |
| Memory | : | 1 TB HDD/4GBGB DDR4 |
| Weight | : | 2 Kg |
| Dimension | : | 333 x 247 x 22.4 mm |
| Graphics Processor | : | Intel Integrated UHD 620 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo IdeaPad 330S | flipkart | ₹24990 |
| Acer Aspire E5-575G | paytm | ₹28341 |
| Dell Vostro 3468 | flipkart | ₹22990 |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 330 | amazon | ₹27200 |
| HP 250 G5 | paytm | ₹28015 |
| Asus X541UA | paytm | ₹25555 |
| Acer Swift 3 | N/A | ₹37249 |
| HP x2 210 G2 | N/A | ₹30610 |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 130 | paytm | ₹24263 |
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