Up until a few years ago, whenever you were in the market for a laptop, you were needed to spend a chunk of cash to get your hands on a decent one. Then you’d have to pay some more if you wanted one which is portable but also doesn’t lag behind your existing desktop. While you’re offered a better category of options when you go for higher-end notebooks, it’s almost impossible for a layperson to sort through the ocean of notebook options that are available in the budget category.
Being the most sought-after devices, we decided to handpick some of the best budget laptops you can buy right now. Here’s a list of budget-centric laptops that you’ll be able to afford in and around Rs 30,000, all of which offer a combination of performance, display, build and design.
Acer Aspire 3 A315-53 @ Rs 28,990
The Acer Aspire 3 comes loaded with a 15.6-inch FHD ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It’s powered by an Intel Core i3 8130U 2.2GHz CPU with a Turbo Boost of up to 3.4GHz, 4GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of HDD storage. Connectivity options include two USB 2.0 ports, USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 Port, 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC), Combo audio, a microphone jack and Gigabyte LAN port. Additional features include Cross hairline-brush pattern design, BlueLightShield-enabled display, WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth. The Acer Aspire 3 A315-53 is available for Rs 28,990 on Amazon.
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 @ Rs 26,990
Dell’s Inspiron 15 5000 notebook also features a 15.6-inch Full HD Display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 Pixels. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost Up to 3.4 GHz, 4GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of HDD storage. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 Home operating system. Connectivity options include 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1 Type A (1st Gen), HDMI, RJ45 port, mic in, 3-in-1 Card Reader, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1. The laptop comes with a 42 WHr, 3-cell Battery and a 45 Watt AC Adapter. The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 is available for Rs 26,990 on Flipkart
HP 15q-ds0017TU @ Rs 30,990
Featuring a 15.6-inch BrightView HD Screen with a 1366 x 768 Pixel resolution, the HP 15q-ds0017TU is powered by an Intel Core-7020U i3 7th Gen 2.3 GHz Processor with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of HDD storage. The HP notebook comes with USB 2.0, USB 3.1, HDMI Port, 3-in-1 Card Reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Speakers. The laptop weighs in at 2.04 kg and measures 376 x 246 x 22.5 mm. The HP 15q-ds0017TU is available for Rs 30,990 on Flipkart.
Lenovo Ideapad 130 @ Rs 27,990
The Lenovo Ideapad 130 is loaded with a 15.6 inch Full HD LED Backlit Anti-glare TN Display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 Pixels. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i3-7020U 7th Gen CPU with 4 GB RAM and 1 TB of storage. Additional features include USB 3.0, HDMI, 4-in-1 Card Reader, 2 x 1.5 W Speakers with Dolby Audio, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1. The Ideapad 130 comes with McAfee LiveSafe 12 Months Subscription, HD 720P Webcam, Lenovo App Explorer and Lenovo Companion 3.0. The Lenovo Ideapad 130 is available for a price of Rs 27,990 on Flipkart.
Asus Vivobook X507UA-EJ836T @ Rs 27,990
Asus is selling the Vivobook X507UA-EJ836T on Flipkart for a price of Rs 27,990. It features a 15.6-inch LED-backlit FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60Hz Refresh Rate and Anti-Glare Panel with 45 percent NTSC. The Vivobook is powered by an Intel Core i3-7020U CPU with Intel Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of HDD storage. Connectivity options include Type-A USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1), USB 2.0 port, HDMI, Multi-format card reader, Built-in Microphone, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1.