TOP budget laptops 2021: which models to buy, review

1 Acer Swift 3 SF313‑52‑796K

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Characteristics: processor (optional) Core 3rd/5th/7th generation, HD Graphics 620 – integrated video card from Intel, RAM 8/16 GB, built-in memory 256/512/1024 GB, IPS screen 14 inches , resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels.

The first place in the top budget laptops of 2021 is occupied by model 3 SF313‑52‑796K from the Acer Swift line. Reliability, compactness, convenience and affordable price characterize the laptop. The device is available in several variations, which differ in power and, accordingly, cost. On the official Acer website you can choose the characteristics of your laptop. You can choose the processor, the amount of RAM and internal memory, as well as the operating system. You can choose from Intel Core i3/i5/i7, 8/16 GB of RAM, 256/512/1024 GB of internal storage. Available operating systems are Windows 10 Home and Pro. The model can also be ordered without a pre-installed OS (Boot-up only). The body is made of an aluminum-magnesium alloy. This makes the laptop more shock-resistant. An FHD screen with a diagonal of 14 inches and an IPS matrix provides a rich, detailed and rich picture. The previously mentioned Core i3/i7 produces good power results. Low noise level during operation. Backlit keyboard. An additional feature is a built-in fingerprint sensor.

Price – 83,800 rubles.

2 Lenovo Yoga Book

Characteristics: Intel Atom x5-Z8550 with a frequency of 1.44 Gigahertz, built-in HD Graphics 400 video card from Intel, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB built-in memory (supports expansion with a MicroSD memory card up to 128 GB), IPS screen, 10 diagonal, 1 inch, resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels.

Lenovo Yoga Book is an experimental laptop model from Lenovo. It gets its place due to its low price and its additional functions. Among the latter is the ability to use the keyboard as a graphics tablet. The device is perfect for designers, illustrators and other media workers. “Compact, thin, convenient - what a student designer needs,” the model is described in reviews on Yandex.Market. The downside is that it doesn't have enough power and memory. If you can live with 4 GB of RAM, then you can’t live with 64 GB of internal memory in the modern world. But it is possible to expand the memory up to 128 GB. The device will not handle demanding programs/games due to its processor, whose frequency is 1.44 Gigahertz.

Price – 27,200 rubles.

3 HP Pavilion Gaming 15‑ec1062ur

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Characteristics: eight-core Ryzen 5 4600H processor with a frequency of 3 Gigahertz in conjunction with a GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with 4 GB of RAM, 8 GB of RAM (expandable up to 32 GB), built-in memory 512 GB, matte screen with IPS matrix, 15 diagonal, 6 inches, FHD resolution (1920 by 1080 pixels).

Third place goes to a gaming laptop from HP. The model has a futuristic design, minimalistic style, and a green LED-backlit keyboard. In terms of power, the device is ahead of previous models of budget laptops, but it also costs significantly more. But in relation to other “gaming monsters” the laptop is still considered budget.High performance is ensured by a combination of an eight-core Ryzen processor with a GeForce GTX 1650 Ti video card from NVIDIA. In the basic configuration there is 8 GB of RAM, which can be increased up to 32 GB. The cooling system is of high quality - the equipment does not overheat and does not make noise even at maximum load. The device's battery lasts for 6 hours.

Price – 77,000 rubles.

4 Microsoft Surface Go

Characteristics: installed on an old Pentium from Intel (model Gold 4415Y with a frequency of 1.6 Gigahertz), integrated video card from the same Intel, 8 GB of RAM with expandability, built-in memory 128 GB, 10-inch diagonal touch screen with a resolution of 1800 by 1200 pixels.

Fourth place in the top goes to a budget tablet-laptop from Microsoft running Windows 10. The device does not differ in power or performance, being inferior to its more popular competitors. But this experimental model is easy to use and designed for Windows 10, which reveals its full potential. Because of this, it can do things that more powerful iPads and Chromebooks can't. Microsoft positions its product as a device for quick notes and simple tasks. Suitable for students/designers, especially in terms of price. The device is not intended for games.

Price – 35,400 rubles.

5 HP Stream 11

Characteristics: Intel Celeron N3050 processor (frequency 1.6 Gigahertz), integrated Intel GMA HD video card, 2 Gigabytes of RAM, 32 Gigabytes of permanent memory, 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hertz.

The top of the best budget laptop models of 2021 is completed by a simple model from HP.Let us immediately note that the model is suitable for those who work with a large number of documents - freelancers, accountants and those same students. Also, when you purchase an HP Stream 11, you receive a free annual subscription to Office 365 (you can only use Powerpoint, Excel and Word) and a terabyte of memory in the cloud storage service. Additionally, you will have 60 free Skype minutes available for a year. It can connect via Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth version 4.0. There are multiple ports to connect the device to multiple monitors/screens at the same time. Because of this, the model is great for presentations. Low power and performance - you won't play games. Because of this, the laptop does not have a fan for cooling (it does not heat up to high temperatures), which means it will not make noise during operation.

Price – 24,300 rubles.