Best budget laptops under £500 2021
WHEN shopping for laptops, it may seem like the only way to get a good one is to drop thousands of pounds on the latest model. But this just isn't true, there are plenty of great laptop options if you're on a budget that you can pick up for well under £500.
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The importance of having a good computer that you can use on the go and is agile enough to come with you everywhere has been made more clear than ever this past year. A laptop is ideal for working from home as you can switch up your work station as you see fit and aren’t encumbered by a large desktop.
Lenovo, Asus, Microsoft, ACER, and more have all recognised the importance of offering budget-friendly models, so there are plenty of options on the market. Keep scrolling to explore the Express’ top six picks for laptops under £500.
ASUS X415 Laptop
The perfect model for work and play, this laptop is just as comfortable streaming Netflix as it is on Excel.
The Asus SonicMaster audio delivers premium sound quality, and the screen has Full HD resolution so you’re guaranteed an immersive entertainment experience.
Screen size: 14-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £399.95
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Lenovo V14-ADA Laptop
Lenovo has created a great, no-frills, budget-friendly laptop that is perfect for both work and streaming content.
Screen size: 14-inch
Storage: 256 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £459
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HP Pavilion 15-cw1500sa 15.6" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3
With a massive 9.5 hours of continuous battery life, you can go an entire work day without having to stop and charge it.
The full HD micro-edge display means it fits more screen into a smaller frame so you don’t have to lug around a heavy laptop but still get a great sized screen.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 256 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £449
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LENOVO IdeaPad Flex 5i 2 in 1 Chromebook
Weighing in at just 1.35 kg and with 10 hours of battery life, this laptop is the perfect match for busy professionals and students alike.
If you love the idea of a tablet but know you need a laptop, this model gives you the best of both worlds by allowing you to switch between either.
Screen size: 13.3-inch
Storage: 128 BG
RAM: 4GB
RRP: £549, on sale now for £399 - you save £150
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ACER 715 Chromebook
With a low weight of just 1.8kg and a durable aluminium build, this model is protected from the knocks and bumps that come with carrying it around with you.
Connected to the Google Play store, you have access to over two million apps for work and fun.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £499
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MICROSOFT Surface Go 2
Combining the ease of a tablet with the performance of a laptop and weighing in at 544g, this device is perfect for the whole family and is lightweight enough to come with you everywhere.
Screen size: 10.5-inch
Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £399
Shop at Currys PC World here…