Best Laptops For College Students Under $500
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Whether you're a freshman in college or a parent helping your child get ready for school, the right laptop can make a big difference in their ability to learn and succeed. Browse the top-ranked list of best laptops for college students under $500 below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro - 15" Display - Intel Core i7 - 16 GB Memory - 512GB Flash Storage - Space Gray
Model: GSRF MPTT2LL/ASKU: 6530208Top comment"She needed to upgrade for her college school work....Great Back to school Laptop...Awesome product at an awesome price. Great laptop for a college student."
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A radiant 15-inch Retina display. Powerful quadcore Intel processor. Ultrafast SSD storage. High-performance integrated graphics. Great built-in apps. And a Force Touch trackpad and up to 9 hours of battery life.²
Top comment"She needed to upgrade for her college school work....Great Back to school Laptop...Awesome product at an awesome price. Great laptop for a college student."
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A radiant 15-inch Retina display. Powerful quadcore Intel processor. Ultrafast SSD storage. High-performance integrated graphics. Great built-in apps. And a Force Touch trackpad and up to 9 hours of battery life.²
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Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop- Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB Solid State Drive - Gold
Model: GSRF MVH52LL/ASKU: 6489623Top comment"Great product, no issues. Using for online college courses...College laptop...Works well! My kid needs it for college and he got all His apps and Classes on it now"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
Top comment"Great product, no issues. Using for online college courses...College laptop...Works well! My kid needs it for college and he got all His apps and Classes on it now"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
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Acer - Chromebook 315 - 15.6" Full HD Laptop - Intel Celeron N4500 - 4GB LPDDR4X - 64GB eMMC - Protective Sleeve – Silver - Sparkly Silver
Model: CB315-4H-C0BRSKU: 6614950Top comment"Bought for my grandson to take to college. It does everything he needs....Puchased this for my son who is in college. He loves it"
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The Acer Chromebook 315 features a 15.6" Full HD anti-glare screen designed to let you get more done, no matter where you are. You'll stay focused in either the classroom or the office with a dedicated number pad, a fast processor, and an eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad. 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 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"Bought for my grandson to take to college. It does everything he needs....Puchased this for my son who is in college. He loves it"
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The Acer Chromebook 315 features a 15.6" Full HD anti-glare screen designed to let you get more done, no matter where you are. You'll stay focused in either the classroom or the office with a dedicated number pad, a fast processor, and an eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad. 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 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 ChromebooksYour price for this item is $119.00The comparable value price is $299.00Select pickup
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HP - ProBook 640 G5 14" Refurbished Laptop - Intel 8th Gen Core i5 with 32GB Memory - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - 1TB SSD - Silver
Model: 640 G5SKU: 6579746Top comment"This laptop is great! I will admit I was a bit hesitant to buy refurbished before, but I’m a student on a budget so I took the chance. ...I needed a budget friendly laptop good for college and business and this seems to be a perfect fit so far! "
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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 32GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 1TB 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.Top comment"This laptop is great! I will admit I was a bit hesitant to buy refurbished before, but I’m a student on a budget so I took the chance. ...I needed a budget friendly laptop good for college and business and this seems to be a perfect fit so far! "
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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 32GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 1TB 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.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $389.99Sold Out
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Pale Rose Gold
Model: 14-dq6015dxSKU: 6612976Top comment"Bought this for my granddaughter for College and she loves it❤️❤️It was a great buy...Bought for my daughter who is going to go to college as a starter laptop. She hasn’t started college yet but so far it’s been good for college prep. "
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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.Top comment"Bought this for my granddaughter for College and she loves it❤️❤️It was a great buy...Bought for my daughter who is going to go to college as a starter laptop. She hasn’t started college yet but so far it’s been good for college prep. "
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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.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $139.99The comparable value price is $219.99Select pickup
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Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop- Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB Solid State Drive - Silver
Model: GSRF MVH42LL/ASKU: 6489622Top comment"My daughter loves her new ( Used) laptop. Really great price for a college student...Good Laptop"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
Top comment"My daughter loves her new ( Used) laptop. Really great price for a college student...Good Laptop"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
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Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Silver
Model: GSRF MVFL2LL/ASKU: 6490133Top comment"South Elgin Best Buy...A great Laptop and recommend on buying it....I would recommend to anyone on buying because it’s at a great price and it will work for someone for work or as a college student."
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
Top comment"South Elgin Best Buy...A great Laptop and recommend on buying it....I would recommend to anyone on buying because it’s at a great price and it will work for someone for work or as a college student."
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
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HP - 830 G6 13.3" Refurbished 1920x1080 FHD - Intel 8th Gen Core i7-8665U - Intel UHD Graphics 620 with 16GB and 512GB - SSD - Silver
Model: 830 G6SKU: 6531217Top comment"College 1st Year...Excellent for a college student. First time college student this is exactly what I needed....The laptop was provided by Joy Systems on behalf of Best Buy. "
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Power your creativity with this refurbished HP EliteBook 830 G6 laptop. The Intel Core i7 processor runs demanding programs seamlessly, while the 16GB of RAM support easy multitasking for increased productivity. This HP EliteBook 830 G6 laptop has a 512GB SSD for fast data loads, and the 13.3-inch Full HD display delivers stunning visuals. This product has been refurbished.Top comment"College 1st Year...Excellent for a college student. First time college student this is exactly what I needed....The laptop was provided by Joy Systems on behalf of Best Buy. "
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Power your creativity with this refurbished HP EliteBook 830 G6 laptop. The Intel Core i7 processor runs demanding programs seamlessly, while the 16GB of RAM support easy multitasking for increased productivity. This HP EliteBook 830 G6 laptop has a 512GB SSD for fast data loads, and the 13.3-inch Full HD display delivers stunning visuals. This product has been refurbished.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $484.99
Apple - MacBook Air 13.3" Certified Refurbished - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage (2015) - Silver
Model: MMGG2LL/ASKU: 6461221Top comment"This apple lab top is the speed is great , no dents or scratches, and it was just what my daughter needed for College....I purchased this for my college student and he loves it. Everything he needs to be successful."
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This Refurbished MacBook Air is a Certified Refurbished Macbook. The 13.3" MacBook Air Laptop Computer (Early 2015) from Apple is an ultraportable notebook computer with a thin and lightweight design. Apple's engineers have leveraged the lessons they learned in designing the miniaturized iPad and applied them to the design of this 2.96-pound computer.Top comment"This apple lab top is the speed is great , no dents or scratches, and it was just what my daughter needed for College....I purchased this for my college student and he loves it. Everything he needs to be successful."
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This Refurbished MacBook Air is a Certified Refurbished Macbook. The 13.3" MacBook Air Laptop Computer (Early 2015) from Apple is an ultraportable notebook computer with a thin and lightweight design. Apple's engineers have leveraged the lessons they learned in designing the miniaturized iPad and applied them to the design of this 2.96-pound computer.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $229.99Sold Out
Geek Squad Certified Refurbished MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Silver
Model: GSRF MGN93LL/ASKU: 6489684Top comment"I am extremely happy with my purchase. Im also a college student (: PS. ALSO COMES WITH CHARGER...Good for college"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
Top comment"I am extremely happy with my purchase. Im also a college student (: PS. ALSO COMES WITH CHARGER...Good for college"
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MacBook Pro has a new eighth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. The latest Apple-designed keyboard. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
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