entry level laptops
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for entry level laptops.
If you're looking for a new laptop, but don't want to spend a lot of money, you have options. You can still get a solid computer that will handle your everyday tasks and maybe even some of your more demanding ones. Browse the top-ranked list of entry-level laptops below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Dell - G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 6800H - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Phantom Grey with Speckles
Model: G15RE-A386GRY-PUSSKU: 6510326Top comment"What an awesome machine definitely recommending this laptops to anyone wanting a powerful laptop i know its for gaming but i use it for school and some video editing....Sound is ok but it’s a laptop so of course they are average. Over all I got it for 800 after taxes and it’s been a good pick up for gaming....Nice entry level laptop"
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The Dell G 15 laptops are designed for entry-level to mainstream gamers, featuring the latest AMD processors, powerful NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics, a range of storage and memory options, sharp high-resolution displays that can be viewed at any angle, and dual fans for cooling.Top comment"What an awesome machine definitely recommending this laptops to anyone wanting a powerful laptop i know its for gaming but i use it for school and some video editing....Sound is ok but it’s a laptop so of course they are average. Over all I got it for 800 after taxes and it’s been a good pick up for gaming....Nice entry level laptop"
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The Dell G 15 laptops are designed for entry-level to mainstream gamers, featuring the latest AMD processors, powerful NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics, a range of storage and memory options, sharp high-resolution displays that can be viewed at any angle, and dual fans for cooling.See all Gaming Laptops
MSI - GF63 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - 256GB SSD - Black
Model: GF63222SKU: 6517111Top comment"Bought this for my kids as an entry level gaming computer. No complaints so far....Great Entry Level...This is a great entry level option for a great price i got this on sale for 399.00 at that price its unbeatable"
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MSI GF63 Laptop: Enjoy an immersive gaming experience with this MSI gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 graphics card gives ultra-quality visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display, helping you maneuver around sharp corners with pinpoint precision, while the thin bezel design allows for easy portability. This MSI gaming laptop has an Intel Core i5-10300H processor and 8GB of RAM to deliver fast and responsive performance..Top comment"Bought this for my kids as an entry level gaming computer. No complaints so far....Great Entry Level...This is a great entry level option for a great price i got this on sale for 399.00 at that price its unbeatable"
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MSI GF63 Laptop: Enjoy an immersive gaming experience with this MSI gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 graphics card gives ultra-quality visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display, helping you maneuver around sharp corners with pinpoint precision, while the thin bezel design allows for easy portability. This MSI gaming laptop has an Intel Core i5-10300H processor and 8GB of RAM to deliver fast and responsive performance..See all Gaming Laptops
Microsoft - Surface Laptop 5 – 13.5” Touch Screen – Intel Evo Platform Core i5 – 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Black
Model: R1S-00026SKU: 6517663Top comment"Great Laptop...Windows 11 is already installed. It’s a beautiful laptop. The graphics are very mediocre due to the entry level Iris graphics chip but it’s not a deal breaker. ...Great, light weight, powerfull laptop....Has some minor upgrades but overall is a solid, light weight but powerful laptop."
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Multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, with Windows 11 and a vibrant PixelSense touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful, in choice of size — 13.5” or 15” — and colors from bold to subtle, including new Sage.¹ Plus battery life² for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 5 gives you the perfect balance to do it all on your terms and make an impact.Top comment"Great Laptop...Windows 11 is already installed. It’s a beautiful laptop. The graphics are very mediocre due to the entry level Iris graphics chip but it’s not a deal breaker. ...Great, light weight, powerfull laptop....Has some minor upgrades but overall is a solid, light weight but powerful laptop."
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Multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, with Windows 11 and a vibrant PixelSense touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful, in choice of size — 13.5” or 15” — and colors from bold to subtle, including new Sage.¹ Plus battery life² for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 5 gives you the perfect balance to do it all on your terms and make an impact.See all All Laptops
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"Excellent laptop - not minimum entry level....It cost more that some other laptops, but provides so much more than minimum specs....Manovo laptop computer...Lenovo laptop computer . Excellent laptop fast dependable great battery life extremely happy with the customer service at Best Buy."
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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"Excellent laptop - not minimum entry level....It cost more that some other laptops, but provides so much more than minimum specs....Manovo laptop computer...Lenovo laptop computer . Excellent laptop fast dependable great battery life extremely happy with the customer service at Best Buy."
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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
Microsoft - Surface Laptop 5 – 13.5” Touch Screen – Intel Evo Platform Core i5 – 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Platinum
Model: R1S-00001SKU: 6517666See all All LaptopsProduct Description
Multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, with Windows 11 and a vibrant PixelSense touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful, in choice of size — 13.5” or 15” — and colors from bold to subtle, including new Sage.¹ Plus battery life² for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 5 gives you the perfect balance to do it all on your terms and make an impact.See all All LaptopsProduct Description
Multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel Core, with Windows 11 and a vibrant PixelSense touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful, in choice of size — 13.5” or 15” — and colors from bold to subtle, including new Sage.¹ Plus battery life² for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 5 gives you the perfect balance to do it all on your terms and make an impact.See all All Laptops
Acer - Aspire Vero - Green PC Laptop - 15.6” Full HD - 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U - 8GB DDR4 - 512GB Gen 4 SSD - Gray
Model: AV15-52-50DWSKU: 6519385Top comment"Best ECO-FRIENDLY laptop...Great for entry level gaming with the integrated graphic card. ...Best Laptop That I Bought For $499...Anyway, i found this laptop and was comparing the specs to other laptops that was around the same price point. "
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Powerful, fast and eco-friendly, Acer’s Aspire Vero harnesses the benefits of a technologically advanced chassis—that’s made from recycled materials for less harm and more earthy goodness while maximizing performance. Thoughtfully designed to adapt to the planet's needs, we use 30% PCR plastic in the chassis saving around 21% in CO2 emissions. The result is an unrivaled computing experience! Featuring a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor combined with super-fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity you have all the performance you need, where you need it connectivity, so you can surf the web and save the world at the same time!Top comment"Best ECO-FRIENDLY laptop...Great for entry level gaming with the integrated graphic card. ...Best Laptop That I Bought For $499...Anyway, i found this laptop and was comparing the specs to other laptops that was around the same price point. "
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Powerful, fast and eco-friendly, Acer’s Aspire Vero harnesses the benefits of a technologically advanced chassis—that’s made from recycled materials for less harm and more earthy goodness while maximizing performance. Thoughtfully designed to adapt to the planet's needs, we use 30% PCR plastic in the chassis saving around 21% in CO2 emissions. The result is an unrivaled computing experience! Featuring a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor combined with super-fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity you have all the performance you need, where you need it connectivity, so you can surf the web and save the world at the same time!See all Gaming Laptops
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MPHE3LL/ASKU: 6455369Top comment"It's blazing fast. 16g is the entry point for this laptop is my opinion. Battery life could be a tad better, but it's acceptable,...Laptops...Best laptop my son has ever owned! Would recommend and worth the extra bucks!"
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.Top comment"It's blazing fast. 16g is the entry point for this laptop is my opinion. Battery life could be a tad better, but it's acceptable,...Laptops...Best laptop my son has ever owned! Would recommend and worth the extra bucks!"
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.See all MacBook Pro
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver
Model: MLXY3LL/ASKU: 6509646Top comment"MacBook Air M2 is impressive & refresh. Already the king of laptops with amazing performance, battery and speed - the m2 air adds in a better display, MagSafe and design takes it to thee next level. ...Definitely recommend this to anybody looking to either upgrade or in the market for an entry level Mac. By the way, this performs close to an entry level MacBook Pro. "
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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"MacBook Air M2 is impressive & refresh. Already the king of laptops with amazing performance, battery and speed - the m2 air adds in a better display, MagSafe and design takes it to thee next level. ...Definitely recommend this to anybody looking to either upgrade or in the market for an entry level Mac. By the way, this performs close to an entry level MacBook Pro. "
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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
HP - 14" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Modern Gray
Model: 14a-ne0013dxSKU: 6513217Top comment"Great value for an entry level laptop for browsing and light homework use for students...We're used to windows laptops, so this is rather different for us. The gray on gray keys makes it hard to see the letters. "
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Geared up and ready to roll: Get the responsive performance you're looking for with an Intel® processor and 64 GB eMMC storage. Stay productive with compatible apps like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more. The HP True Vision HD camera is perfect for video chats from wherever the day takes you. See more. Play more. Enjoy front-row entertainment in high definition on the 14 inch diagonal micro-edge display. With the seamless integration of the Google ecosystem, you now have all your favorite Android apps available from the Google Play Store. Crazy-simple security: Chromebook starts fast & stays fast. It boots up in seconds, so it's ready to go when you are. The Chrome OS gives you a fast, simple, and secure online experience with built-in virus protection and automatic backups for worry-free browsing.Top comment"Great value for an entry level laptop for browsing and light homework use for students...We're used to windows laptops, so this is rather different for us. The gray on gray keys makes it hard to see the letters. "
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Geared up and ready to roll: Get the responsive performance you're looking for with an Intel® processor and 64 GB eMMC storage. Stay productive with compatible apps like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more. The HP True Vision HD camera is perfect for video chats from wherever the day takes you. See more. Play more. Enjoy front-row entertainment in high definition on the 14 inch diagonal micro-edge display. With the seamless integration of the Google ecosystem, you now have all your favorite Android apps available from the Google Play Store. Crazy-simple security: Chromebook starts fast & stays fast. It boots up in seconds, so it's ready to go when you are. The Chrome OS gives you a fast, simple, and secure online experience with built-in virus protection and automatic backups for worry-free browsing.See all Chromebooks
Dell - Inspiron 3420 14" Touch Laptop - Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Platinum Silver
Model: i3420-S476SLV-PUSSKU: 6525656Top comment"Great sales staff.helped select right laptop javon was the best...This is not the type of notebook I'd usually get for myself, it, on the surface appears to be an entry level notebook. And with only 8GB ram (not upgradable) and 256GB m.2 SSD (upgradable) and this new'ish Snapdragon 8cx G2 CPU, I really did not know what to expect. "
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Easily shift between tasks with the new Dell Inspiron 14 3420. Multi-tasking is a breeze with the Snapdragon compute platform powering swiftly between applications, browser tabs, and tasks on this Windows 11 PC.Top comment"Great sales staff.helped select right laptop javon was the best...This is not the type of notebook I'd usually get for myself, it, on the surface appears to be an entry level notebook. And with only 8GB ram (not upgradable) and 256GB m.2 SSD (upgradable) and this new'ish Snapdragon 8cx G2 CPU, I really did not know what to expect. "
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Easily shift between tasks with the new Dell Inspiron 14 3420. Multi-tasking is a breeze with the Snapdragon compute platform powering swiftly between applications, browser tabs, and tasks on this Windows 11 PC.See all PC Laptops
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