best inexpensive laptop for college
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for best inexpensive laptop for college.
If you're a student, you know that the cost of a laptop can quickly add up. You also know that you need something that's going to last through the years and that will be able to handle the demands of your schoolwork and extracurricular activities without breaking the bank. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices. Browse the top-ranked list of best inexpensive laptops for college below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Apple - MacBook Air 13.3" Certified Refurbished - Intel Core i5 with 4GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage SSD (2015) - Silver
Model: MJVE2LL/ASKU: 6113606Top comment"Decent laptop for its price...I love my laptop… it came with 2 scratches but other than that it works great and it helps get my homework done for college!...Great Mac book for college...I bought this for my daughter who is in college! She loves her Mac book!"
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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 MacBooksTop comment"Decent laptop for its price...I love my laptop… it came with 2 scratches but other than that it works great and it helps get my homework done for college!...Great Mac book for college...I bought this for my daughter who is in college! She loves her Mac book!"
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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.
Lenovo - IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 14" Refurbished Laptop - Intel Pentium Silver N5030 with 4GB Memory and 128 GB eMMC Storage - Gray
Model: 82V6001DUSSKU: 6544216See all Windows LaptopsProduct Description
The IdeaPad 1i raises the bar on every affordable laptop with a super-efficient Intel Pentium N5030 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.See all Windows LaptopsProduct Description
The IdeaPad 1i raises the bar on every affordable laptop with a super-efficient Intel Pentium N5030 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.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $189.99
Acer - Chromebook Plus 515 Laptop with Google AI – 15.6" FHD Display - Intel i3-1215U – 8GB LPDDR5X – 128GB UFS – Wi-Fi 6E - Steel Gray
Model: CB515-2H-31NYSKU: 6551627Top comment"This was a great value, great laptop for a young college student....This laptop has great speed . My son is using it for college."
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Google AI on Chromebook Plus will help users connect with AI-powered audio and video enhancements, create whatever you can imagine, with the power of generative AI and collaborate with AI to stay organized and be more productive than ever. Empower your productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 thanks to its 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U Processor and spacious 15.6” Full HD display. An impressive Full HD Facial Auto Exposure Camera, fast wireless connectivity and long-lasting battery life let you transition smoothly between work, home, and personal projects —all day long. And with up to double the speed, memory and storage* – plus popular apps – you have the power to do more. (*When compared to top selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022.)Top comment"This was a great value, great laptop for a young college student....This laptop has great speed . My son is using it for college."
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Google AI on Chromebook Plus will help users connect with AI-powered audio and video enhancements, create whatever you can imagine, with the power of generative AI and collaborate with AI to stay organized and be more productive than ever. Empower your productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 thanks to its 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U Processor and spacious 15.6” Full HD display. An impressive Full HD Facial Auto Exposure Camera, fast wireless connectivity and long-lasting battery life let you transition smoothly between work, home, and personal projects —all day long. And with up to double the speed, memory and storage* – plus popular apps – you have the power to do more. (*When compared to top selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022.)See all ChromebooksYour price for this item is $92.99The comparable value price is $399.00
HP - 15.6" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 15-ef2033dxSKU: 6545182Top comment"HP laptop...Best deal for college student laptop. I saved 200$ and the final price was 279.99...Laptop Purchase...Purchased this for a college freshman; No complaints!"
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Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 15.6 inch laptop combines long-lasting battery life with a thin micro-edge bezel design. Power through your day.Top comment"HP laptop...Best deal for college student laptop. I saved 200$ and the final price was 279.99...Laptop Purchase...Purchased this for a college freshman; No complaints!"
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Designed to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 15.6 inch laptop combines long-lasting battery life with a thin micro-edge bezel design. Power through your day.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $181.99The comparable value price is $479.99
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 15.6" HD Laptop - Athlon Silver 7120U with 4GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Cloud Grey
Model: 82VG0091USSKU: 6531746Top comment"I’m very happy with my purchase, my daughter uses it for college. Great laptop and light weight...Love this laptop. It's the perfect size, it's fast and it has everything my granddaughter needs to start college."
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Browse, explore and connect with confidence on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 powered by an AMD Athlon Silver proccessor. 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 long hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the HD camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.Top comment"I’m very happy with my purchase, my daughter uses it for college. Great laptop and light weight...Love this laptop. It's the perfect size, it's fast and it has everything my granddaughter needs to start college."
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Browse, explore and connect with confidence on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 powered by an AMD Athlon Silver proccessor. 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 long hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the HD camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $111.99The comparable value price is $329.99
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 14.0" HD Laptop - Celeron N4020 with 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Cloud Grey
Model: 82V60022USSKU: 6549070Top comment"I gave this to my daughter for Christmas so it would be easier for her in college and it was the perfect gift for her. She is really enjoying it. ...I got this for my nephew in college. No issue so far."
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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"I gave this to my daughter for Christmas so it would be easier for her in college and it was the perfect gift for her. She is really enjoying it. ...I got this for my nephew in college. No issue so far."
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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 LaptopsYour price for this item is $131.99The comparable value price is $199.99
Acer - Chromebook Spin 311 – 11.6" 2-in-1 Touch Screen Laptop - MediaTek Kompanio 500 MT8183C – 4GB LPDDR4X – 64GB eMMC - Pure Silver
Model: CP311-3H-K5WQSKU: 6529398Top comment"Great value laptop...Great laptop for college students! Easy to transport and works great!...It is an incredible laptop. it’s foldable, touchscreen, and it has a long battery charge. i seriously recommend for those who are starting college!"
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The stylish Chromebook Spin 311 easily transforms into anything you need it to be, thanks to its flexible 360° hinge that lets you rotate it to any angle to create a notebook, stand-up display, tent or tablet-style device. This immensely versatile laptop folds into any situation, allowing you to take it anywhere and use it everywhere! Weighing in at just 2.31lbs.It's ultra-light and easily transported in a backpack or bag. The power efficient MediaTek Kompanio 500 MT8183C processor and generous battery give it up to 15 hours of battery life, meaning a full charge will easily last the working day and all evening. Get the best of Google, with millions of Android apps, Gmail, Maps, Docs and Pics. Back up all your files safely in Google Drive. Whatever your need, this super portable design meets the rigors of daily life—inside and outside the classroom.Top comment"Great value laptop...Great laptop for college students! Easy to transport and works great!...It is an incredible laptop. it’s foldable, touchscreen, and it has a long battery charge. i seriously recommend for those who are starting college!"
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The stylish Chromebook Spin 311 easily transforms into anything you need it to be, thanks to its flexible 360° hinge that lets you rotate it to any angle to create a notebook, stand-up display, tent or tablet-style device. This immensely versatile laptop folds into any situation, allowing you to take it anywhere and use it everywhere! Weighing in at just 2.31lbs.It's ultra-light and easily transported in a backpack or bag. The power efficient MediaTek Kompanio 500 MT8183C processor and generous battery give it up to 15 hours of battery life, meaning a full charge will easily last the working day and all evening. Get the best of Google, with millions of Android apps, Gmail, Maps, Docs and Pics. Back up all your files safely in Google Drive. Whatever your need, this super portable design meets the rigors of daily life—inside and outside the classroom.See all ChromebooksYour price for this item is $173.99The comparable value price is $249.00
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 14" Laptop - Celeron N4020 with 4GB Memory - Intel UHD Graphics - 128GB eMMC - Cloud Gray
Model: 82V60065USSKU: 6549071Top comment"my laptop...I won't be using it until Jan 14, 2024 for college....College Work Laptop...Purchased for my child to use for in-person college courses. Thus far, it works as intended. Compact for easy travel and on the go needs."
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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"my laptop...I won't be using it until Jan 14, 2024 for college....College Work Laptop...Purchased for my child to use for in-person college courses. Thus far, it works as intended. Compact for easy travel and on the go needs."
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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 LaptopsYour price for this item is $199.99The comparable value price is $249.99
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch (2015) Laptop MMGF2LL/A, 1.6GHz Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - Pre-Owned - Silver
Model: A1466SKU: 6489820Top comment"Refurbished Laptop is Amazing!!...It as amazing! The laptop functions well for the price....Bought it for my daughter in college she’s having fun using."
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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 8GB 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"Refurbished Laptop is Amazing!!...It as amazing! The laptop functions well for the price....Bought it for my daughter in college she’s having fun using."
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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 8GB 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 MacBooksYour price for this item is $219.99
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch 2015 Laptop MJVE2LL/A, 1.6GHz Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD - Pre-Owned - Silver
Model: A1466SKU: 6489818Top comment"The laptop works great it was great fro my college student thank you...Great Laptop!...Great Laptop! Just the right size and weight. Purchased for one of my employees who needed to carry it around conveniently in our school classrooms/office."
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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"The laptop works great it was great fro my college student thank you...Great Laptop!...Great Laptop! Just the right size and weight. Purchased for one of my employees who needed to carry it around conveniently in our school classrooms/office."
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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 MacBooksYour price for this item is $219.99
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