This is the company’s dinky laptop, with a small 12-inch screen which makes it an absolute doddle to use on the go and carry around in a bag.

No fingerprint scanner on base configurationįancy a Windows laptop that costs less than $600? Then the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is our top recommendation.Most powerful Chromebook with convertible design: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 – check price.Best 15-inch budget laptop: MSI Modern 15 – check price.Best budget Chromebook: Acer Chromebook 314 – check price.Best classic Chromebook: Acer Chromebook Spin 513 – check price.

Best 2-in-1: Lenovo Chromebook Duet – check price.

Best all-rounder: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 – check price.

Without further ado, here are our top picks for the Best Budget Laptops currently on the market. Otherwise, make sure you keep this page bookmarked and come back soon, as we ensure to update this page every time another fantastic budget laptop comes through our doors. If you don’t mind spending a little more money, we have also covered the Best Ultrabook Laptops, the Best Student Laptops and the Best Overall Laptops. For something more specialised, take a look at the roundups for the Best MacBook Laptops, the Best Huawei Laptops and the Best Dell Laptops. Plus, we have a multitude of other roundups you can check out for a more comprehensive view of what’s on offer. We also take note of any anecdotal evidence, such as how the laptop feels to carry around, how good the keyboard feels and how long the battery lasts during normal day-to-day use, to give you an even broader idea of how each device handles. We’ve ensured that every laptop on this list is affordable and under £600 with a variety of features and specifications so you can find what you need without breaking the bank.Įvery laptop on this roundup has been tested for at least a week as well as professionally benchmarked using industry-standard tests, so you know exactly what to expect. Our expert team reviews countless laptops every year and we have plenty of experience with both the most expensive and the most affordable devices on the market. Buying a new laptop is a costly endeavour, and it’s surprisingly easy to get tricked into buying an expensive device that you don’t really need. That’s why we’re here to help.

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