Unless you have specific Windows software you know you need then don't let Chrome OS scare you off. Well it may be tempting to look at some options even lower, consider saving up for one of these top options if possible as the compromises start stacking up the lower you go. Our top performers, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14, typically range around $300 to $500, so you may come in well below that $500 mark. How to choose the best laptops under $500 for youĬhoosing the best laptop under $500 for you really depends on where you are at with your budget. You certainly need to set your expectations properly when picking the Acer Aspire 5, but it delivers a solid overall build and experience for the price if you are looking for a first Windows laptop or simply a laptop that can handle basic computing tasks without breaking the bank. The ample collection of ports will allow you to hook anything you need up to the Aspire 5 and at 3.2 pounds it isn't too much of a burden to toss in your bag. The Intel 11th gen processor and Intel UHD graphics are enough to handle any productivity or web browsing tasks you toss its way and even some older games.īattery life is reasonable at just over 8 hours in our testing and the 1080p display is sharp, if not the brightest at 275 nits in our testing. The Acer Aspire 5 isn't going to blow you away if you compare it to laptops for $1,000 and up, but for a Windows 11 laptop that you can find for under $500 it is a solid choice.
No, the Chromebook 317 doesn’t have the brightest display, the most powerful processor, nor the longest battery life, but it’s adequate for those who’d sacrifice those perks for an intact bank account and a spacious Chromebook with a massive display. The Chromebook 317 isn’t particularly travel friendly, so you’d be better off leaving the laptop stationed in your home office. However, in this case, you’ll have to do both: go big and go home. This laptop is for consumers who live by the “go big or go home” maxim. There is an audience for the Chromebook 317, and it’s targeted at large-handed folks who are tired of feeling as if they’re typing with thick, meaty sausage links. When I first heard this, I thought, “Why?” Is there a target audience of Chromebook lovers who’ve been beseeching the gods for an unwieldy, clunky laptop? Don’t most Chromebook owners want a mobile, easy-to-carry, travel-friendly device? However, after spending some time with this laptop, there is a method to Acer’s madness. The Acer Chromebook 317 is the world’s first-ever 17.3-inch Chrome OS laptop.
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