Six Affordable Laptops for Students on a Budget

Laptops have become an essential tool for learning. Whether you’re attending classes from home or just getting your homework done, a laptop can be an ideal partner for a student of any age. Buying the right laptop that fits your budget and requirements is a major challenge; considering how the market is flooded with options. To help you out, we’ve selected some of the finest budget laptops that you can buy. We’ll also tell you about a payment method that can help break down your purchase into smaller, easy-to-manage payments.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515JA-BR381T)
If you are looking for a laptop that offers decent performance, the Asus VivoBook 15 X515 will be a good buy for you. This budget laptop comes with an Intel Core i3 processor (10th Generation), 4GB of RAM and 1TB HDD. It has a 15.6-inch NanoEdge display which offers an immersive experience while attending online classes. The laptop has an anti-glare coating on its FHD panel that will give reflection-free visuals on your laptop screen. It runs on Windows 10 Home, and weighs around 1.8 Kg.

Price: ₹33,990

HP Ryzen 3 (15s-GY0501AU)
HP Ryzen 3 15s is a fast, thin and light budget laptop you can buy in India for everyday computing. This laptop features an AMD Ryzen 3 Dual Core processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD to offer you smooth and fast computing. Since it is only 1.69 kg, you can easily carry it around in a backpack. HP Ryzen 3 15s runs on Windows 10 Home and comes with Microsoft Office. This laptop is powerful enough to complete daily tasks without a hiccup and is ideal for students who are learning from home and looking for a well-performing laptop.

Price: ₹38,990

ASUS Chromebook Flip (C214MA-BU0452)
Asus Chromebook Flip C214 is a Chrome OS laptop with an 11.60-inch display. It is powered by the Celeron Dual Core processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In case, you are looking for a device for everyday browsing, using Android apps and watching multimedia content, then this Chromebook is a must-buy. Asus Chromebook converts into a tablet when required and offers a versatile touchscreen display. It has an excellent battery life and can offer a battery backup of up to 10 hours. Due to its light and thin design, it is easier to carry around.

Price: ₹22,990

Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition
Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition is a Windows 10 Home laptop with a 14.00-inch display. It features a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD. As the name says, Mi Notebook 14 has been designed primarily for students. It is a good entry-level laptop with a premium design due to its all-metal body. It weighs only 1.5Kg and is slim, hence easy to carry around in backpacks. Its 14-inch display makes it ideal for surfing the internet, media consumption, or working on presentations. The laptop also has an anti-glare coating to give you a reflection-free experience and a decent 720p webcam to attend online classes.

Price: ₹38,999

DELL Vostro 14 3401
Dell Vostro 14 3401 is a budget-friendly laptop that can be used in the office as a workhorse and is also a good choice for a student. It is a 14-inch display laptop that will manage all your work like surfing the web, editing documents, making documents, watching videos, etc. It houses a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 1TB HDD. Design-wise, the laptop doesn’t have a great look and has a plastic build body but with an easy-grip texture. Dell Vostro 14 3401 runs on Windows 10 and comes with a pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019. Since the keyboard is spill-resistant, a few accidental water splashes shouldn’t hamper your laptop.

Price: ₹37,490

Avita Pura Ryzen 5 (NS14A6INV561-MEGYB)
Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor, Avita Pura 5 has 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD and runs on Windows 10 Home. This laptop is a complete package for online learning as it lets you keep up with your school/college work, class projects, or media consumption. It has an anti-glare display that will minimise the strain on your eyes and provide you with a reflection-free and engaging viewing experience. The laptop weighs only 1.3 kg and is easier to carry around conveniently all the time. You can easily get 5 hours of battery backup and even more depending on your usage.

Price: ₹31,990

Here is the perfect way to buy a budget laptop on easy repayment terms
We understand it is not easy for a student to make a heavy purchase in one go, and that is where HDFC Bank’s EasyEMI comes in handy. EasyEMI helps you pay the entire amount in low monthly payments. For all the HDFC Bank credit or debit cardholders, EasyEMI is provided without any hassle and with friendly repayment options from 6 months to 36 months. You can also opt for EasyEMI on a consumer loan offered by HDFC Bank by visiting a store nearby and providing minimal documentation.

For more details about HDFC Bank EasyEMI, visit the official website here.