cost effective laptops
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for cost effective laptops.
The laptop market is a crowded one, with a seemingly infinite number of choices in every size, shape, and price category. Buying a new laptop can be as confusing as buying a car. To help you make the best choice for your needs, we've found some that offer great performance at a reasonable price. Browse the top-ranked list of cost-effective laptops below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Lenovo - Yoga 7i 16" WUXGA 2 in 1 Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7-1355U - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Storm Grey
Model: 82YN0002USSKU: 6533950Top comment"It fit my needs and specs well, and I am quite happy with my purchase now - three weeks after purchase. It cost more that some other laptops, but provides so much more than minimum specs....The laptop is portable Runs as discribed. Worth the money...Excellent laptop - not minimum entry level....Cost effective"
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Yoga 7i delivers the flexibility to create in your mode of chocie with this 2-in-1 convertible comfort edge design.Top comment"It fit my needs and specs well, and I am quite happy with my purchase now - three weeks after purchase. It cost more that some other laptops, but provides so much more than minimum specs....The laptop is portable Runs as discribed. Worth the money...Excellent laptop - not minimum entry level....Cost effective"
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Yoga 7i delivers the flexibility to create in your mode of chocie with this 2-in-1 convertible comfort edge design.See all PC Laptops
HP - 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Natural Silver
Model: 14b-cb0033dxSKU: 6504562Top comment"Great little laptop for anyone for Christmas!...Really quick and easy to set up, fast and loads photos well. Cost was very reasonable too!...It easy to use and light, love the color, also very cost effective!"
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Meet the HP Chromebook x360 that gives you the perfect balance of performance you need with entertainment features you want paired with the best of Chrome and Android and a battery life that lasts all day.Top comment"Great little laptop for anyone for Christmas!...Really quick and easy to set up, fast and loads photos well. Cost was very reasonable too!...It easy to use and light, love the color, also very cost effective!"
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Meet the HP Chromebook x360 that gives you the perfect balance of performance you need with entertainment features you want paired with the best of Chrome and Android and a battery life that lasts all day.See all Chromebooks
HP - ENVY 2-in-1 14" Full HD Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 14-es0013dxSKU: 6535745Top comment"Compact and sleek laptop with awesome performance...Aesthetically, its one of the best laptops i have seen...Needed something simple and cost effective."
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You go where the work takes you so you need a laptop that can power you through your day. This HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up all you do, wherever you set up shop, with HP Presence collaboration technology and power that won’t quit. And with a sustainable design, you can get after it, while doing a solid for the planet. Whatever you do. Wherever you go. Be in your zone.Top comment"Compact and sleek laptop with awesome performance...Aesthetically, its one of the best laptops i have seen...Needed something simple and cost effective."
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You go where the work takes you so you need a laptop that can power you through your day. This HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up all you do, wherever you set up shop, with HP Presence collaboration technology and power that won’t quit. And with a sustainable design, you can get after it, while doing a solid for the planet. Whatever you do. Wherever you go. Be in your zone.See all PC Laptops
HP - 17.3" HD+ Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 17-cn0003dxSKU: 6532945Top comment"HP laptop is just what I needed...I like the HP laptop because the keyboard is a little bigger than most laptops. ...Very cost effective computer without breaking the bank. "
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The HP 17.3" Laptop PC is thoughtfully designed. Experience reliable performance with an Intel Processor¹, fast Wi-Fi, and plenty of storage. We’ve got your back with a 17.3" screen with narrow bezels, enlarged clickpad and a lift-hinge design. Plus, it’s EPEAT Silver registered² and ENERGY STAR certified and contains post-consumer recycled plastics³.Top comment"HP laptop is just what I needed...I like the HP laptop because the keyboard is a little bigger than most laptops. ...Very cost effective computer without breaking the bank. "
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The HP 17.3" Laptop PC is thoughtfully designed. Experience reliable performance with an Intel Processor¹, fast Wi-Fi, and plenty of storage. We’ve got your back with a 17.3" screen with narrow bezels, enlarged clickpad and a lift-hinge design. Plus, it’s EPEAT Silver registered² and ENERGY STAR certified and contains post-consumer recycled plastics³.See all PC Laptops
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Starlight
Model: MLY13LL/ASKU: 6509648Top comment"Excelente laptop well worth the cost...Excelente laptop well worth the premium prices Apples labels with....Apple continues to deliver a great consumer product for effective internet and basic computing needs."
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Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, the redesigned MacBook Air combines incredible performance and up to 18 hours of battery life into its strikingly thin aluminum enclosure.¹Top comment"Excelente laptop well worth the cost...Excelente laptop well worth the premium prices Apples labels with....Apple continues to deliver a great consumer product for effective internet and basic computing needs."
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Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, the redesigned MacBook Air combines incredible performance and up to 18 hours of battery life into its strikingly thin aluminum enclosure.¹See all MacBook Air
MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MNEJ3LL/ASKU: 6509653Top comment"Still getting to know all its capabilities, but so far it has been very effective....Great laptop...Great laptop. My first mac and it is WAY better than my windows based laptops."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹Top comment"Still getting to know all its capabilities, but so far it has been very effective....Great laptop...Great laptop. My first mac and it is WAY better than my windows based laptops."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹See all MacBook Pro
Dell - Inspiron 3511 15.6" Touch Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Black
Model: i3511-5829BLK-PUSSKU: 6511315Top comment"Cost effective...Great features and value for the cost...Probably one of the best PC Windows 11 laptops available for the sale price I paid on sale at Best Buy, less than $400..."
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The Inspiron laptop is designed with you and the environment in mind, using recycled plastics. Plus, it’s ENERGY STAR 8.0 certified and built with an ergonomic lift hinge design to keep you comfortably connected all day. The Inspiron 15 3000 is expertly designed to keep you connected, powered by the latest processors.Top comment"Cost effective...Great features and value for the cost...Probably one of the best PC Windows 11 laptops available for the sale price I paid on sale at Best Buy, less than $400..."
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The Inspiron laptop is designed with you and the environment in mind, using recycled plastics. Plus, it’s ENERGY STAR 8.0 certified and built with an ergonomic lift hinge design to keep you comfortably connected all day. The Inspiron 15 3000 is expertly designed to keep you connected, powered by the latest processors.See all PC Laptops
Acer - Chromebook 314 Laptop-14" Full HD Touch IPS - 4GB LPDDR4-64GB eMMC- Wi-Fi 5 - Charcoal Black
Model: CB314-1HT-C3ETSKU: 6529399Top comment"Great for the cost!!!...What I like about the Chromebook: The fast start-up: it’s significantly faster than my older windows-based machines- just open the lid & go. My newer laptops are also pretty quick if opening from Sleep Mode, but do take longer if just starting up Chrome-based OS: I’ve been a Google/Gmail user for years, so the interface feels pretty familiar already & I’ve already got the ready-made account(s) to use Browsing: there is no/zero/zilch difference that I can discern between browsing on the [insert name] and any other computer Ergonomics: the 14” screen on the [insert name] and similarly-scaled keyboard is pretty much the same as my work laptop, so it “feels” pretty much the same Cost: The cost point of most Chromebooks means they may very well be a much better option for taking on vacation, throwing in a bag for a jaunt around town, etc. – times when risking the costlier laptop may not be something you’re willing to do KIDS: it seems that almost every school age child nowadays is already used to a Chromebook, the accompanying apps, web-based, apps, etc. "
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The Acer Chromebook 314 is a productivity rock star with an immersive 14-inch Full HD IPS touch display that's designed for working in bright-light conditions. It's thin, light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a long battery life, a fast Intel CPU and fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connection it gets you online in an instant so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music,documents-(Protective sleeve included with purchase)Top comment"Great for the cost!!!...What I like about the Chromebook: The fast start-up: it’s significantly faster than my older windows-based machines- just open the lid & go. My newer laptops are also pretty quick if opening from Sleep Mode, but do take longer if just starting up Chrome-based OS: I’ve been a Google/Gmail user for years, so the interface feels pretty familiar already & I’ve already got the ready-made account(s) to use Browsing: there is no/zero/zilch difference that I can discern between browsing on the [insert name] and any other computer Ergonomics: the 14” screen on the [insert name] and similarly-scaled keyboard is pretty much the same as my work laptop, so it “feels” pretty much the same Cost: The cost point of most Chromebooks means they may very well be a much better option for taking on vacation, throwing in a bag for a jaunt around town, etc. – times when risking the costlier laptop may not be something you’re willing to do KIDS: it seems that almost every school age child nowadays is already used to a Chromebook, the accompanying apps, web-based, apps, etc. "
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The Acer Chromebook 314 is a productivity rock star with an immersive 14-inch Full HD IPS touch display that's designed for working in bright-light conditions. It's thin, light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a long battery life, a fast Intel CPU and fast Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connection it gets you online in an instant so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music,documents-(Protective sleeve included with purchase)See all Chromebooks
Acer - Aspire 3 A315-24PT-R90Z 15.6” Full HD IPS Touch Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 7520U with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Steam Blue
Model: A315-24PT-R90ZSKU: 6530235Top comment"Although the volume is turned all the way up, it's not as loud as I would like during video calls, webinars, etc. This laptop is a great choice for everyday home/personal use and I would recommend because of the cost and functionality....Laptop...I've been pretty pleased with the laptops performance etc"
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex. Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!Top comment"Although the volume is turned all the way up, it's not as loud as I would like during video calls, webinars, etc. This laptop is a great choice for everyday home/personal use and I would recommend because of the cost and functionality....Laptop...I've been pretty pleased with the laptops performance etc"
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex. Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!See all Gaming Laptops
ASUS - Vivobook 16" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Quiet Blue
Model: M1603QA-R712512SKU: 6535990Top comment"Solid Laptop That Works Well...I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a low-cost PC that travels well and has all the features needed to be highly effective in most task required of it. ...Nice laptop, it is pretty big, which makes it a little hard to handle. "
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Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.Top comment"Solid Laptop That Works Well...I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a low-cost PC that travels well and has all the features needed to be highly effective in most task required of it. ...Nice laptop, it is pretty big, which makes it a little hard to handle. "
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Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.See all PC Laptops
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