Matthew Cooper
Nov 26, 2023
The current economy doesn’t allow many people, especially students and those on tight budgets, to buy top of the line laptops. But all is not doom and gloom, as many manufacturers offer cheaper laptops with decent specs that can get the job done with ease.
Hence, we have come up with a list of the cheapest laptops that you can buy next year.
Sure you won’t be able to run the latest AAA games or perform graphics-heavy work, or experience the sharpest visuals on these laptops, but it’s a trade-off you have to make considering the difference in price compared to some of the best high-end devices.
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That being said, when it comes to performing daily tasks and nominal software use, these budget laptops should be your go-to choices.
For comfort of the readers, Gadinsider has also listed the specs of these devices to help make an informed decision.
Below you can find the list, in no particular order, of the best cheap laptops in 2024.
1. Acer Aspire 5 (A515-57-3382)
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4, Dual-core 3GHz
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 8GB, DDR4
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Display: 15.6”, FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 60Hz
- OS: Windows 11
- Price: $329.99
2. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P)
Specifications
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, Quad-core 2.4GHz
- GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
- RAM: 8GB, LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Display: 15.6”, FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 60Hz
- OS: Windows 11
- Price: $399.99
3. Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5i 14”
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U, 1.3GHz
- GPU: Intel Iris Xe
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 14”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS, 60Hz
- OS: Windows 11
- Price: $569.99
4. Asus Chromebook Plus CX34
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U, 1.2GHz
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 8GB, LPPDR5
- Storage: 128GB UFS
- Display: 14”, FHD (1920 x 1080)
- OS: Chrome OS
- Price: $399.99
5. Acer Chromebook 317
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Celeron N4500, 1.1GHz
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 4GB, LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64GB
- Display: 17.3”, FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 60Hz
- OS: Chrome OS
- Price: $268
DISCLAIMER: The prices are taken as of November 26 ,2023 and are subject to change over time.
