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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Basic Laptop For Students.

If you're a student, you probably know that your laptop is one of your most important tools. It's where you do homework, take notes in class, and communicate with friends and family. The right laptop can help you focus on what's important and get more done in less time. Browse the top-ranked list of basic laptops for students below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Lenovo - Ideapad 1 15.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron N4500 2021 - 4GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Cloud Grey - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "laptop works as expected...a basic functional laptop for home and school, worthwhile...Good school laptop...Excellent laptop, No speed issues, as a student It works fine and does what I want it to do."

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    Product Description

    The IdeaPad 1 gives value a whole new meaning with the all-new ultra-efficient Intel Celeron N4500 Processor that makes multitasking a breeze in its thin and compact 17.9mm chassis. Get the most out of your 15" device with 87% Active Area Ratio for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with up to 12 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 1MP camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
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    "laptop works as expected...a basic functional laptop for home and school, worthwhile...Good school laptop...Excellent laptop, No speed issues, as a student It works fine and does what I want it to do."

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    Product Description

    The IdeaPad 1 gives value a whole new meaning with the all-new ultra-efficient Intel Celeron N4500 Processor that makes multitasking a breeze in its thin and compact 17.9mm chassis. Get the most out of your 15" device with 87% Active Area Ratio for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with up to 12 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 1MP camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
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  2. HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 2025 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Honey Lavender - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Great for basics...For basic day to day needs it is amazing! All good....Very basic...Just a very basic purple laptop, as long as you add more ram it is ok"

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    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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    Top comment

    "Great for basics...For basic day to day needs it is amazing! All good....Very basic...Just a very basic purple laptop, as long as you add more ram it is ok"

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    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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  3. HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 2025 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Sky Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "good computer, if you need the basics...this is a perfect computer for just basic internet browsing, wish the battery would last longer, but its probably due to all the programs running in the back round. but overall good computer if you dont need a lo....Great for students...If you are a college student looking for an affordable laptop that will charge fast, long battery life, and runs quickly and smoothly, and comes in a variety of colors, then this laptop is for you."

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    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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    Top comment

    "good computer, if you need the basics...this is a perfect computer for just basic internet browsing, wish the battery would last longer, but its probably due to all the programs running in the back round. but overall good computer if you dont need a lo....Great for students...If you are a college student looking for an affordable laptop that will charge fast, long battery life, and runs quickly and smoothly, and comes in a variety of colors, then this laptop is for you."

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    Product Description

    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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  4. HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 2025 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Pale Rose Gold - Front_Zoom
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    "Very good basic computer for students, very good brand...Affordable laptop...Great laptop for a college or high school student at a low price."

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    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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    "Very good basic computer for students, very good brand...Affordable laptop...Great laptop for a college or high school student at a low price."

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    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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  5. Lenovo - IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" Full HD Laptop - MediaTek Kompanio 520 2022 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Abyss Blue - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "We are so happy with our purchase of our chrome book. The students are using it everyday and it so student friendly. ...Perfect for High School Students...The laptop is perfect for my 10th grade student. she's able to a complete assignments without the battery dying fast. "

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    Product Description

    Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life*, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" Full HD display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers.
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    Top comment

    "We are so happy with our purchase of our chrome book. The students are using it everyday and it so student friendly. ...Perfect for High School Students...The laptop is perfect for my 10th grade student. she's able to a complete assignments without the battery dying fast. "

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    Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life*, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" Full HD display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers.
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  6. HP - ProBook 640 G5 14" Refurbished Laptop - Intel 8th Gen Core i5 with 16GB Memory - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - 512GB SSD - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Perfect for basic use!...Screen display is nice and size is adequate for a basic laptop. Processor is quick for what we intend to use it for (basic business & online sales) This is a nice lil gadget that won’t break the bank. "

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    Work and play on the go with this refurbished HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop. The powerful 1.6GHz Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 512GB SSD ensures fast app load times. This HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop boasts a 14" HD screen for clear image quality and is preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro OS for enhanced productivity.
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    "Perfect for basic use!...Screen display is nice and size is adequate for a basic laptop. Processor is quick for what we intend to use it for (basic business & online sales) This is a nice lil gadget that won’t break the bank. "

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    Product Description

    Work and play on the go with this refurbished HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop. The powerful 1.6GHz Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 512GB SSD ensures fast app load times. This HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop boasts a 14" HD screen for clear image quality and is preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro OS for enhanced productivity.
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  7. HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 2025 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Willow Green - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Great laptop...Awesome laptop. Great for students. Very compact and light. ...Perfect student laptop...Perfect student laptop for basic usage, Best price under this category"

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    Product Description

    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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    Top comment

    "Great laptop...Awesome laptop. Great for students. Very compact and light. ...Perfect student laptop...Perfect student laptop for basic usage, Best price under this category"

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    Product Description

    Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
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    See all Windows Laptops
  8. Lenovo - Ideapad 1 15.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron N4500 - 4GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Abyss Blue - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "The Abyss Blue color looks nice and makes it stand out a bit from the usual black laptops. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, which is great for students or anyone who just needs a simple, affordable machine. ...Low cost, S mode laptop works fine for personal use. Great for students. "

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    Product Description

    The IdeaPad 1 gives value a whole new meaning with the all-new ultra-efficient Intel Celeron N4500 Processor that makes multitasking a breeze in its thin and compact 17.9mm chassis. Get the most out of your 15.6" device with 87% Active Area Ratio for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with up to 12 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 1MP camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
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    Top comment

    "The Abyss Blue color looks nice and makes it stand out a bit from the usual black laptops. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, which is great for students or anyone who just needs a simple, affordable machine. ...Low cost, S mode laptop works fine for personal use. Great for students. "

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    Product Description

    The IdeaPad 1 gives value a whole new meaning with the all-new ultra-efficient Intel Celeron N4500 Processor that makes multitasking a breeze in its thin and compact 17.9mm chassis. Get the most out of your 15.6" device with 87% Active Area Ratio for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with up to 12 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 1MP camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
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  9. HP - 17.3" HD+ Laptop - Intel Core i3 N305 2023 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Highly recommended for students and casual users....HP Laptop...The laptop is good for the price. Good for students"

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    Product Description

    Bigger screen, smaller footprint. This HP 17.3-inch laptop PC is about sustainability while blending performance and comfort.
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    Top comment

    "Highly recommended for students and casual users....HP Laptop...The laptop is good for the price. Good for students"

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    Product Description

    Bigger screen, smaller footprint. This HP 17.3-inch laptop PC is about sustainability while blending performance and comfort.
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  10. Dell - Inspiron - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core i5 1334U 2023 - 8GB Memory - 512GB Storage - Carbon Black - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "good for students...Great for students...This laptop was purchased for my grandson that’s away at university. "

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    Product Description

    The Inspiron 15 is as stylish on the outside as it is efficient on the inside. Built with up to 13th Gen Intel processors, you can finish your to-do list in no time.
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    Top comment

    "good for students...Great for students...This laptop was purchased for my grandson that’s away at university. "

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    Product Description

    The Inspiron 15 is as stylish on the outside as it is efficient on the inside. Built with up to 13th Gen Intel processors, you can finish your to-do list in no time.
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