Laptop buying can be a tricky affair simply because of too many options available in the market and figuring out which one is best for you. Add to that deals on eCommerce sites and fluctuating prices.
If you’re in the market for a mid-end laptop with a Rs 40,000 budget, we’ve compiled the best laptops to make your selection easier. These cover multiple price points, so you still have a few options to choose from depending on your budget, usage pattern and preferences. In this buying guide, we’ve focussed on general usage. So, here are the top 5 laptops under Rs 40,000.
HP Chromebook x360 14a Intel
Priced at Rs 29,999, this Chromebook from HP should be enough for your day to day usage. It is a great option for those looking to switch over from Windows. The HP Chromebook x360 14a sports a 14-inch HD Touch display with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. You get 250 nits of brightness with 45% NTSC coverage. The display has an anti-glare coating as well. The HP Chromebook comes with an extended battery life of up to 12 ½ hours (HD). HP Fast Charge charges the laptop 50 percent in just 45 minutes.Â
The Intel Celeron N4120 CPU powers the HP Chromebook with 4GB of DDR4 SDRAM. Moreover, you also get 64GB of eMMC storage with 100 GB Google Drive storage and 256 GB Micro SD Expandable storage support.
For connectivity, you get Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2×2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Ports include 2 x SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A (5Gbps), and 1 x headphone/microphone combo. The laptop device is also rated to deliver up to 14 hours of battery life on a single charge and supports HP Fast charging technology as well.
Dell Vostro 3491 Core i3 10th Gen
Priced at Rs 35,990 on Flipkart, Dell Vostro 3491 has a 14-inch display with a Resolution of 1920 x 1080 Pixels. It is powered by the 10th Gen Intel i3 Processor paired with 4GB of DDR4 RAM expandable upto 16GB and 256GB of SSD storage. It comes with Intel’s Integrated UHD graphics and runs on Windows 10 with 64 bit architecture. It has 2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB 2.0 ports along with 1 HDMI port.
The laptop is also equipped with dual built-in speakers with Waves Maxx Audio support. You can not expect gaming from the laptop but it will definitely get you through the day without any hiccups.
Some of the highlights of the laptop include an anti-glare display, a hybrid storage solution which includes a 256GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. Also, a subscription to MS Office is included with the laptop which is a plus point. The only negative point of the laptop can be the design which looks a bit old-fashioned and not comparable to the latest laptops that have narrow bezels.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Priced at Rs 38,990 on Flipkart, the Galaxy Book Go from Samsung has 14-inch TFT display with a full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Further, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor under the hood. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home/Pro. It is backed by a 42.3Whr battery which promises up to 18 hours of battery life.Â
The battery can be charged with 25W of power and sport dual Dolby Atmos-powered 1.5W stereo speakers. The device comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed so you get the latest software as well. Moreover, it has a durable build with a 180-degree hinge so you can set it at your preferred angle no matter where you are sitting.
Asus VivoBook 15 Ryzen 3 Dual Core 3250U
Avita Pura Ryzen 5 Quad Core 3500Uis priced at Rs 29,990 and is perfectly suitable for day to day tasks. It has a 15.6-inch FHD Backlit Anti-glare display and is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U processor, an integrated AMD Radeon Vega 3 graphics, and 4 GB of DDR4 RAM expandable upto 12GB. For storage, it has a 1 TB HDD.
The laptop also has a fingerprint scanner and built-in speakers. The laptop comes with a 45W AC wall adapter for charging. The laptop has been included under the list because of some additional features it provides such as a fingerprint scanner and fast charging capabilities which some other laptops miss out on.
You can also expect casual gaming on low graphics. The laptop also has a bigger display than other laptops which is also anti-glare capable. The only con for the device could be the exclusion of SSD which would have made the laptop even a better buy at the price than it already is.
Acer Aspire 3
Acer Aspire 3 AMD Athlon model is available for purchase on Amazom at a price of Rs 31,890. It comes with a 15.6inch HD LED-backlit TFT LCD display. It is powered by the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U dual-core processor with 4GB of DDR4 RAM expandable up to 8GB. It has a 256GB SSD for storage.
This laptop comes with multiple ports, including 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x HDMI, 1 x K Lock, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1 RJ45 and a DC IN Jack. For graphics, the device has an AMD Integrated Radeon graphics.
You can definitely not expect gaming with the graphics processor the laptop is equipped with, but it definitely has enough power to get you through the day smoothly. And as the RAM is also expandable, you can get a better user experience by increasing it if you want to.