A Guide to choosing Laptop for Online Learning in Budget: Best Budget Laptops for Online Learning (December 2023)

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Whether you are a kid a school, or a college student, a Laptop is something that has become the need of the hour ever since Corona Virus forced learning to go online in the country. Everyone should have a laptop or a desktop to study and interact online. Most of the competitive examinations have also started taking place online now, so candidates need to practice online before taking the actual exam.

 Thus, owning a laptop has become a must nowadays. However, many of us are on a budget when buying a laptop for online learning. When you are on a budget, it is important to match your budget with your expectations. What is important is that you prioritize the features you want in your laptop for online learning. In this article, we will talk about what one must look for in a laptop for online learning and which are the best budget laptops available in India at the moment.

Here are some factors that have to be kept in mind while choosing a laptop for online learning-

1. Budget under Rs. 50,000

There is no need to spend loads of money on a Windows laptop just for school or college purposes. You can get a Windows laptop at around Rs. 20,000 but the chances of it being from a big brand are slim. Bumping your budget to somewhere between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 will provide you with more options to choose from. Brands like HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus have good laptops for about Rs. 30,000. If your budget can stretch to somewhere around Rs. 45,000, then you can get even more powerful CPUs and more RAM options. Try keeping the cost of the laptop you are buying under 50k and you will get plenty of options to choose from.

2. Display Panel Expectations

One should not look for a very high-resolution display panel as it increases the price of the laptop. An HD resolution of about 1920×1080 pixels is sufficient for an online learning laptop. If you want to save more, you can even opt for 1366×768 pixel resolution laptops.

3. Processor needs

In the budget segment, you will find most laptops have Intel i3 processors. Though they will work fine, but it is better to choose a laptop with a Core i5 processor to be future-proof for some years.

4. RAM Requirements

Most of the budget laptops will come with 4GB RAM which is less. Try to opt for a laptop with at least 8GB RAM so that your system doesn’t slow down or crash again and again. You can even increase your RAM manually if you own a 4GB RAM laptop.

5. Hard Drive Space

Your laptop must have at least 256GB or 512GB space to store files, videos, documents, and more related to studies.

6. Genuine Operating System

No matter which laptop you buy, make sure that it has a genuine Windows OS running on it. This is most important to protect yourself from cyber harm and keep your laptop efficient.

7. Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Microsoft Office consists of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and more. It is a must if your online resources are being distributed using Microsoft Apps.

8. Reliable Antivirus software

Having a good antivirus is a must so that the files on your laptop are protected. Antivirus like Norton or Bitdefender will help remove malicious files and protect your device.

9. Battery Backup

The battery is as important as the processor as you might need to carry your laptop to school or college. A battery that lasts for hours would not need you to carry your charger wherever you go. Choose a laptop with at least 3-4 hours of capacity on a single charge.

10. Lightweight & compact

A laptop should be lightweight and sleek in dimensions so that it is portable and can be carried around easily.

Best Budget Laptops for Online Learning (December 2023)

1. Dell 15 Vostro

Price-Rs. 47,990

Available on-Amazon

Dell 15 Vostro is powered by Intel Core i5-1135G7 11th Generation Processor with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It runs Windows 11 Home and sports a 15.6-inch FHD WVA AG Narrow Border display. The laptop comes with a TPM 2.0 security chip that creates and stores passwords to protect data against external threats. It has an ergonomic design, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, 1-year Onsite hardware warranty, 2 tuned speakers, and a 41Wh battery.

2. Asus Vivobook 14

Price-Rs. 40,990

Available on-Amazon

Asus Vivobook 14 is powered by Intel Core i3-1215U CPU with Intel UHD graphics, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. It features a 14-inch three-sided nano edge display and a lay-flat hinge for easy sharing. The laptop weighs 1.4kg and has a thickness of 17.9mm. It comes in silver, blue and black shades. Fast charging charges up to 60% in just 49 minutes. The device is equipped with comprehensive I/O ports like USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 ports, HDMI ports, and audio combo jack.

3. Acer Smart Choice One

Price- Rs. 28,500

Available on-Amazon

Acer Smart Choice One laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 3 3250U processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD onboard storage. It features a 14-inch Smooth and Clear Display with a 1366×768 resolution, LCD panel, 16:9 aspect ratio, and more. It runs Windows 11 Home and features a host of connectivity options like HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Type A & C ports, and Fast Connectivity through gigabit LAN. The device comes with up to 7 hours of battery backup and WiFi 5 connectivity as well.

4. MSI Modern 14

Price- Rs. 49,990

Available on- Amazon

MSI Modern 14 features an extremely portable and ultra-slim chassis weighing 1.4kg. It comes with a 180-degree lay-flat hinge and optimized 1.5mm key travel making the typing experience ergonomic. The laptop is MIL-STD-810G military standard certified which ensures the high durability of the system. It is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor along with Iris Xe Graphics and Windows 11 Home OS. The device sports a 14-inch FHD 60Hz display with a 1920×1080 resolution.

5. HP Chromebook 15a

Price- Rs. 22,490

Available on- Amazon

HP Chromebook 15a laptop is powered by Intel Celeron N4500 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It sports a 15.6-inch diagonal HD, micro-edge display with 1366×768 resolution and 250 nits brightness. It runs Chrome OS built by Google and features dual speakers, a large battery, a Microsoft Office 365 subscription, and Virus protection. The laptop comes with Google apps built in and weighs 1.69kg with a thickness of 1.81cm.

6. Lenovo S14

Price- Rs. 47,990

Available on- Amazon

Lenovo S14 laptop has an aluminum top and bottom body with Windows 11 Pro OS and 3-year premier care. It sports a 14-inch FHD IPS display with 300 nits brightness and a privacy shutter. The laptop weighs 1.5 kg and is 17.9mm thick packing a 45Wh battery with rapid charge. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5 12th Generation CPU and features a dual microphone, Dolby Atmos, and ROHS certification.

7. Honor MagicBook 15

Price-Rs. 43,990

Available on- Amazon

Honor MagicBook 15 has a premium aluminum metal body with 16.9mm thickness and a weight of 1.54kg. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch FHD Full View IPS Anti-Glare Screen. It has a large battery capacity of 56Wh which can power local video watching for about 11.5 hours. The 65W portable charger recharges to 65% battery in 1 hour. The device is powered by an AMD RyzenTM 5 5500U processor with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. The 2-in-1 fingerprint power button saves the trouble of entering passwords.

8. Chuwi Corebook X Laptop

Price-Rs. 23,990

Available on- Amazon

Chuwi CoreBook X Laptop is powered by an Intel Core i3 10th Generation processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB storage. It packs a 46.2Wh battery and features an FHD Resolution display. The laptop weighs 1400 grams and runs Windows 11 Home OS. Connectivity options include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 4.2, I/O ports, and more.

FAQs

1. Which brand’s laptop is the best in the budget for online learning?

Many brands offer budget laptops for online learning. These include HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more.

2. Is 4GB RAM enough for a laptop?

Yes, 4GB RAM will work for you if you are a student.

3. Is the i5 processor good for online classes?

Yes, the i5 processor is perfect for laptops for online classes.

4. Which website can be used to buy budget laptops in India?

Though quite a few websites retail laptops, Amazon India is the best place to buy budget laptops in the country.

Shivangi AgarwalShivangi Agarwal
Shivangi is an honours graduate in English from Delhi University with a passion for reading and writing. Always keen to know more about the latest gadgets, when she is not reading about tech, she loves listening to Hindi music and grooving to the latest Hindi beats.

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