Top Laptops For Students In 2024: Affordable, Reliable, And Powerful

Finding the best student laptop means balancing cost, performance, and battery life to last through classes and study sessions.

Now is a great time to shop, as there are many options for all needs and budgets. Whether in high school or college, you can find a laptop that suits your studies.

For budget-conscious students, the Acer Aspire 5 offers great value. If you can spend more, the Apple MacBook Air with M3 or the Dell XPS 13 Plus provide top performance and design.

Solid choices still meet basic needs if you’re looking for affordable laptops under $500. With careful selection, you can find the right laptop for your schoolwork.

Top Laptops For Students In 2024:

1. Acer Aspire 5:

Feature	Acer Aspire 5 (2022)
Display	15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080), IPS, 16:9
Processor	Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce MX450
RAM	8GB / 16GB DDR4
Storage	512GB / 1TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11 Home / Pro
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, Audio Jack
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Keyboard	Full-sized, backlit
Price Range	Approx. $550 – $800
Key Features	Thin & lightweight, Wi-Fi 6, Fingerprint reader, Dual speakers with DTS audio

 

2. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook:

Feature	Details
Display	11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) IPS touchscreen
	250 nits brightness
Processor	Intel Celeron N4500 or N4020 processor
Memory	4GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage	64GB or 128GB eMMC storage
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
	Bluetooth 5.0
	1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port
	2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports
	1 x HDMI 1.4 port
	1 x microSD card reader
	1 x headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery	3-cell, 42Wh battery
	Up to 10 hours of battery life
Weight	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Additional Features	720p HD webcam with privacy shutter
	Dual array microphones
	Stereo speakers (2W x 2)
	Chrome OS
	Optional stylus support

 

3. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook:

Feature	Details
Display	13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) OLED touchscreen
	400 nits peak brightness
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Memory	4GB or 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage	64GB, 128GB, or 256GB eMMC storage
Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
	Bluetooth 5.0
	1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port
	1 x headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery	Up to 15 hours of battery life
Weight	Tablet only: 700g (1.54 lbs)
	Tablet + Keyboard: 1.25kg (2.76 lbs)
Additional Features	Dual front-facing speakers
	5MP front camera
	8MP rear camera
	Stylus support (optional)
	Chrome OS

 

4. Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022):

Feature	Details
Display	14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS touchscreen
	300 nits brightness
Processor	Intel Core i5-1135G7 or AMD Ryzen 5 5625U
Memory	8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage	128GB or 256GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon Graphics
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
	Bluetooth 5.0
	2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
	1 x HDMI 2.0 port
	1 x microSD card reader
	1 x headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery	Up to 10 hours of battery life
Weight	3.09 pounds (1.4 kg)
Additional Features	Backlit keyboard
	Fingerprint reader
	720p webcam
	Chrome OS

 

5. Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023):

Feature	Details
Display	13.4-inch OLED display (3840 x 2400 pixels)
	500 nits peak brightness
	Dolby Vision HDR
Processor	13th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory	8GB or 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
Storage	512GB or 1TB SSD
Connectivity	2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports
	Wi-Fi 6E
	Bluetooth 5.2
Battery	Up to 12 hours of battery life
Weight	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Additional Features	Capacitive function keys
	Precision Touchpad
	Windows 11

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