Laptops For College Students Under $800
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Dell - Inspiron 14 - 14" 2K 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 8000 Series 8640HS 2023 - 8GB Memory - 512 GB Storage - Midnight Blue
SKU: J3K4L6JSFLI love buying at Best Buy. I always get great customer service....Love the computer should have bought 2 thank you Best Buy !
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A versatile 2-in-1 laptop in midnight blue with AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, and FHD touchscreen.Your price for this item is $547.99Save $182The previous price was $729.99 -
Lenovo - Upgraded - IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 2022 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Arctic Grey
SKU: J3GWQRF6FZis such an absolute awesome laptop - I use this for my cricut and for my embroidery machine and I love...I asked my IT guy and he recommended this one - so glad he did Love it...Great Laptop!...The Ryzen...
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A slim Arctic Grey touchscreen laptop with AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11.Your price for this item is $799.99 -
Dell - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th Generation Core i7 1355U 2023 - 16GB Memory - 512 GB Storage - Carbon Black
SKU: J3K4L6QW5CHad a little issue with the first one I got, but Best Buy took great care of me in replacing it quickly...I like Dell computers, so this was a great option for me....It's very fast and I love that the...
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A sleek carbon black touchscreen laptop with Intel Core i7, 16GB memory, and 512GB SSD storage.Your price for this item is $709.00Save $290The previous price was $999.99 -
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 2025 - 4GB Memory - 128GB Storage - Honey Lavender
SKU: JJGQJQR8C2It runs great and I love the color my kids even love to play on it...Love my computer!!!...Great purchase for a good price!! I love my computer, Most definitely a great purchase no regrets !
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A thin, portable honey lavender laptop with Intel N150 processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and Wi-Fi 6.Your price for this item is $265.00Save $4The previous price was $269.00 -
Dell - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th Generation Core i5 1334U 2023 - 8GB Memory - 512 GB Storage - Carbon Black
SKU: J3K4L6QW5YLove it! Great value! Best Buy salesman was very knowledgeable, helpful, and not at all pushy....Love it get the work doing thank Best buy nice price.
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A sleek carbon black touchscreen laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, and 512GB SSD.Your price for this item is $449.99Save $400The previous price was $849.99 -
Lenovo - IdeaPad Chromebook 3 14" LCD Touchscreen Laptop - Mediatek MT8183 2019 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Arctic Grey
SKU: JJG7HFYJWZbest laptop . We own three, issues....Use them for school and leisure , just great and love the touch screen...Amazing computer I love the quality is the best Lenovo is the best
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A versatile Arctic Grey touchscreen laptop with 4GB memory, 64GB eMMC storage, and Chrome OS.Your price for this item is $228.99Save $90The previous price was $319.00 -
HP - 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 N305 2023 - 8GB Memory - 128GB Storage - Natural Silver
SKU: JJGH2YK44CBest Laptop by far...Love all of the extra features and how user friendly it is...Love HP brand.
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A silver laptop featuring an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB memory, 128GB storage, and AI-powered tools.Your price for this item is $587.00 -
Dell - 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th Generation Core i5 1334U 2023 - 8GB Memory - 512 GB Storage - Carbon Black
SKU: J3K4L6J69QLove it still learning what all this laptop has to offer...Love the touch screen What a dinosaur I had!!! LOL
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A sleek carbon black laptop featuring a 15.6" FHD touch screen, Intel Core i5, and 512GB SSD.Your price for this item is $550.00Save $39The previous price was $589.00 -
LG - gram Book 15" Laptop - Intel Core i5-1334U with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Titan Silver
SKU: JJ8VPZTV9CLove it!...Great for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a reliable and portable laptop....Thin and great
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A lightweight titan silver laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and Full HD display.Your price for this item is $529.00Save $120The previous price was $649.99 -
Apple - MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop - A18 Pro chip with 6‑core CPU and 5‑core GPU - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Silver
SKU: JJGCQYXSYRLove it...It’s the best, most cost-effective mac on the market. Get yours before they are gone!...He said Grandma, this is the best computer, I Love it!!! Made me feel very happy!!!...Thank you Best Buy!!...
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A sleek silver laptop featuring an A18 Pro chip, 8GB memory, 256GB SSD, and Liquid Retina display.Your price for this item is $699.00
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College students should prioritize laptops with reliable battery life, lightweight design for portability, at least 8GB of RAM, and fast SSD storage. A comfortable keyboard and a clear display are also important for note-taking, research, and streaming lectures.
Many laptops under $800 can handle basic photo editing and light video projects, especially those with newer processors and integrated graphics. For more intensive creative work, students may want to consider models with dedicated graphics cards or higher performance specifications.
Yes, most laptops in this price range can efficiently run popular software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and web browsers. They are also capable of supporting specialized programs required for many majors, though students in fields like engineering or animation may need to check specific software requirements.
Upgradability varies by model. Some laptops allow users to upgrade RAM or add storage, while others have components that are soldered or sealed. Check the product specifications or consult with a Best Buy expert to find models that offer easy upgrades.
Yes, several laptops in this price range offer extended battery life, making them ideal for students who need to work throughout the day without frequent charging. Look for models that advertise 8 hours or more of battery life for the best on-the-go experience.