affordable laptops for students
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for affordable laptops for students.
A laptop is a great tool for students, but it can also be expensive. If you're looking for a laptop that's durable enough to withstand the rigors of back-and-forth between classes and dorms, yet light enough to carry around campus or to the library, and one that won't break the bank, we've got you covered. Browse the top-ranked list of affordable laptops for students below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 14.0" HD Laptop - Celeron N4020 with 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Cloud Grey
Model: 82V60022USSKU: 6549070Top comment"First laptop...Great for school age students as it is simple to use....Lenovo Laptop!...Good service! It is suitable for students with simple tasks!"
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The IdeaPad 1 raises the bar on every affordable laptop with a super-efficient Intel Celeron N4020 processor in a thin and compact 17.9 mm chassis that makes multitasking a breeze while boosting energy efficiency with up-to-11 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Get more value with four-sided narrow bezels for maximum screen, Dolby Audio speakers and Flip to Start for instant boot up. Optimize your video call experience with a 720p camera that comes with a privacy shutter to keep out prying eyes and Smart Noise Cancelling to cut out background noise.Top comment"First laptop...Great for school age students as it is simple to use....Lenovo Laptop!...Good service! It is suitable for students with simple tasks!"
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The IdeaPad 1 raises the bar on every affordable laptop with a super-efficient Intel Celeron N4020 processor in a thin and compact 17.9 mm chassis that makes multitasking a breeze while boosting energy efficiency with up-to-11 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Get more value with four-sided narrow bezels for maximum screen, Dolby Audio speakers and Flip to Start for instant boot up. Optimize your video call experience with a 720p camera that comes with a privacy shutter to keep out prying eyes and Smart Noise Cancelling to cut out background noise.See all Windows Laptops
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Pentium Silver - 4GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 14-dq0703dxSKU: 6570145Top comment"Affordable and Good Laptop...It’s good laptop for students for affordable price"
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Do more from anywhere. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 14 inch Laptop PC combines long battery life with a thin and portable, micro-edge bezel design.Top comment"Affordable and Good Laptop...It’s good laptop for students for affordable price"
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Do more from anywhere. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 14 inch Laptop PC combines long battery life with a thin and portable, micro-edge bezel design.See all Windows Laptops
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IJL6 15.6" Chromebook Intel Celeron N4500 4GB Ram 64GB eMMC Chrome OS - Refurbished - Arctic Grey
Model: 82N4002HUSSKU: 6566023Top comment"I would recommend as a first time user, student or work at home item....My nephew loved it. And it's so affordable. I am going to buy one for myself soon!"
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Work, play, and multitask to your heart’s content on the Lenovo 3i Chromebook (15.6" Intel) with a quick and nimble system that’s packed with more performance than ever thanks to the Intel Celeron processor and with a battery that lasts all day, you can enjoy this power anywhere you want.Top comment"I would recommend as a first time user, student or work at home item....My nephew loved it. And it's so affordable. I am going to buy one for myself soon!"
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Work, play, and multitask to your heart’s content on the Lenovo 3i Chromebook (15.6" Intel) with a quick and nimble system that’s packed with more performance than ever thanks to the Intel Celeron processor and with a battery that lasts all day, you can enjoy this power anywhere you want.See all All Laptops
Acer - Chromebook 315 – 15.6" HD Display Laptop - Intel Celeron N4020 with 4GB LPDDR4 – 64GB eMMC - Silver
Model: CB315-3H-C69KSKU: 6554685Top comment"Great chromebook for students...Excellent computer for students to use at a very affordable price. The screen and key board are nice and big. ...Student laptop...The item is perfect for students. Seems to work for school pretty well. Also comes with a case which is helpful for students not having to buy another product for protection of the item. "
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Be dialed in—all the time, everywhere and anywhere—with the Acer Chromebook 315. Recognized as the perfect multi-media companion, this special machine is super thin, extra light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. It features an impressive HDR camera, fast wireless connectivity and a long-lasting battery life, so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents—all day long.Top comment"Great chromebook for students...Excellent computer for students to use at a very affordable price. The screen and key board are nice and big. ...Student laptop...The item is perfect for students. Seems to work for school pretty well. Also comes with a case which is helpful for students not having to buy another product for protection of the item. "
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Be dialed in—all the time, everywhere and anywhere—with the Acer Chromebook 315. Recognized as the perfect multi-media companion, this special machine is super thin, extra light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. It features an impressive HDR camera, fast wireless connectivity and a long-lasting battery life, so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents—all day long.See all Chromebooks
Lenovo Ideapad 1 14" Laptop - Celeron N4020 with 4GB Memory - Intel UHD Graphics - 128GB SSD - Cloud Gray
Model: 82V60065USSKU: 6549071Top comment"Good for students and schoolsComfortable to use with a little slowness...Perfect for students...This computer works great and is perfect for a student. Runs fast and efficiently."
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Browse, explore and connect with confidence on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 powered by a Celeron N4020 Processor. The IdeaPad 1 packs responsive performance in a thin and compact 17.9 mm chassis, making multitasking on-the-go a breeze. Get the most out of your device with a frameless display for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with 11 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 720P camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.Top comment"Good for students and schoolsComfortable to use with a little slowness...Perfect for students...This computer works great and is perfect for a student. Runs fast and efficiently."
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Browse, explore and connect with confidence on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 powered by a Celeron N4020 Processor. The IdeaPad 1 packs responsive performance in a thin and compact 17.9 mm chassis, making multitasking on-the-go a breeze. Get the most out of your device with a frameless display for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with 11 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 720P camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.See all Windows Laptops
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Certified Refurbished - Intel Core i5 with 4GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage SSD (2015) - Silver
Model: MJVE2LL/ASKU: 6113606Top comment"Great for students...Great investment for college students and it’s a great help for me to edit my YouTube videos....So now she doesn't have to borrow her business partner/best friend apple laptop. Also it's really affordable. I also mess with refurbished items."
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This Refurbished MacBook Air is a Certified Refurbished Macbook. Work through your to-do list on this Apple MacBook Air laptop. The 13.3-inch screen displays graphics in 1440 x 900 resolution and is powered by Intel HD Graphics for enjoyable video watching, and the 4GB of RAM supports basic multitasking. This Apple MacBook Air laptop has a dual-core i5 processor for fast boot times and program execution.Top comment"Great for students...Great investment for college students and it’s a great help for me to edit my YouTube videos....So now she doesn't have to borrow her business partner/best friend apple laptop. Also it's really affordable. I also mess with refurbished items."
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This Refurbished MacBook Air is a Certified Refurbished Macbook. Work through your to-do list on this Apple MacBook Air laptop. The 13.3-inch screen displays graphics in 1440 x 900 resolution and is powered by Intel HD Graphics for enjoyable video watching, and the 4GB of RAM supports basic multitasking. This Apple MacBook Air laptop has a dual-core i5 processor for fast boot times and program execution.See all MacBooks
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Jet Black
Model: 14-dq0001dxSKU: 6425564Top comment"Laptops for students...Budget laptop for studying and doing assignments. ....HP laptop...This HP laptop is the perfect size and is excellent for students."
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Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 14-inch diagonal laptop combines long lasting battery life with a thin and portable, microedge bezel design.Top comment"Laptops for students...Budget laptop for studying and doing assignments. ....HP laptop...This HP laptop is the perfect size and is excellent for students."
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Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 14-inch diagonal laptop combines long lasting battery life with a thin and portable, microedge bezel design.See all Windows Laptops
HP - Stream 11.6" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Diamond White
Model: 11-ak0053dxSKU: 6499940Top comment"Great study laptop and fast connection. The laptop will be good for students...This lightweight laptop is ideal for students. It is much more than a toy. "
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Extremely portable. Expressive design. Live your best life on-the-go and in style with a slim, expressive design. With its smooth finish, vertical brushed pattern, and pop of color, the HP Stream perfectly fits your personality. More features. More value. With an Intel processor and up to 13 hours and 15 minutes of video playback battery life, work all day or binge-watch your favorite shows – all while staying under budget. Plus, stay connected with fast Wi-Fi and all the ports you need. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.Top comment"Great study laptop and fast connection. The laptop will be good for students...This lightweight laptop is ideal for students. It is much more than a toy. "
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Extremely portable. Expressive design. Live your best life on-the-go and in style with a slim, expressive design. With its smooth finish, vertical brushed pattern, and pop of color, the HP Stream perfectly fits your personality. More features. More value. With an Intel processor and up to 13 hours and 15 minutes of video playback battery life, work all day or binge-watch your favorite shows – all while staying under budget. Plus, stay connected with fast Wi-Fi and all the ports you need. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.See all Windows Laptops
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Rose Gold
Model: 14-dq0054dxSKU: 6499942Top comment"I used this for my essays and review in school. Very nice for students can fit my handbag properly and nice display....Great For Students...GREAT FOR STUDENTS! I needed a new laptop mainly for school work. "
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Take it anywhere. See more. With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen to body ratio – take this PC anywhere and see and do more. Reliable performance for every day: Powerful enough for your busiest days, this PC features an Intel processor and reliable flash-based storage at a great value. Powered up and productive. All day long. With a long battery life and fast-charge technology, this laptop lets you work, watch, and stay connected all day. Integrated precision touchpad with multi-touch support speeds up both navigation and productivity. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.Top comment"I used this for my essays and review in school. Very nice for students can fit my handbag properly and nice display....Great For Students...GREAT FOR STUDENTS! I needed a new laptop mainly for school work. "
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Take it anywhere. See more. With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen to body ratio – take this PC anywhere and see and do more. Reliable performance for every day: Powerful enough for your busiest days, this PC features an Intel processor and reliable flash-based storage at a great value. Powered up and productive. All day long. With a long battery life and fast-charge technology, this laptop lets you work, watch, and stay connected all day. Integrated precision touchpad with multi-touch support speeds up both navigation and productivity. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.See all Windows Laptops
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Jet Black
Model: 14-dq0051dxSKU: 6499753Top comment"Good laptop for kids...Good laptop for elementary and middle school students. ...Gets the job done for students"
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Take it anywhere. See more. With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen to body ratio – take this PC anywhere and see and do more. Reliable performance for every day: Powerful enough for your busiest days, this PC features an Intel processor and reliable flash-based storage at a great value. Powered up and productive. All day long. With a long battery life and fast-charge technology, this laptop lets you work, watch, and stay connected all day. Integrated precision touchpad with multi-touch support speeds up both navigation and productivity. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.Top comment"Good laptop for kids...Good laptop for elementary and middle school students. ...Gets the job done for students"
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Take it anywhere. See more. With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen to body ratio – take this PC anywhere and see and do more. Reliable performance for every day: Powerful enough for your busiest days, this PC features an Intel processor and reliable flash-based storage at a great value. Powered up and productive. All day long. With a long battery life and fast-charge technology, this laptop lets you work, watch, and stay connected all day. Integrated precision touchpad with multi-touch support speeds up both navigation and productivity. Make the most out of your 365: Bring your ideas to life. Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. One year subscription included.See all Windows Laptops
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