Technology is already playing a big part of our daily life and we can’t spend a day without any type of tech. Youngsters make a big use of it while studying because we’re in an era when the internet is the main source of studying and discovering new things. If you want to look up something quickly, you might use your smartphone to go on the web and find whatever you want, but is it the best device that’ll help you throughout the course of study?
The answer is no because laptops are offering far more possibilities and back students up in any study related activity. In the following article and video by Dave Lee, we’ll take a look at the top 3 cheap laptops for students. Not only are they cheap, but offer hardware at a top-notch level.
Acer Aspire 5
First one on the list is the Acer Aspire 5, that comes at a screen size of 15.6″ and price of $535 on Amazon. It offers 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. Powered by an Intel i5 7th Gen 7200U, clocked up at 2.5GHz, it will operate quickly and support each and every move you perform on it. It’s perfect for gaming with the combination of Intel HD Graphics 620 and the full HD CineCrystal LED-backlit display. This means that you’ll never get bored in school, but due to the low battery life, you’ll have to bring your charger with you. It offers 5-6 hours before a charging’s needed but if you don’t play games on it and don’t use power-requiring software, then it may last the whole day with you – it’s up to you.
Apart from the battery life, another thing that won’t be found really comfortable by students is the size. The laptop weighs 2.2kg, which is not that much, but the dimensions of 38.1 x 26.3 x 2.16 sm may be a problem for the backpack, so students may search for a bigger one to put it in.
Lenovo 320S
If you are looking for a thinner laptop than the previously discussed model, then this Lenovo 320S is the perfect choice for you. It still offers powerful hardware, but in a smaller size and weight. The weight of this one is 1.7kg and the dimensions are 38 x 27.7 x 1.93 sm, while the hardware capabilities are almost the same. The processor is again Intel i5 7th Gen 7200U, clocked up at 2.5GHz with the familiar already Intel HD Graphics. In terms of storage, this one is again the same as the previous model, coming with 256GB internal and 8GB RAM storage.
What’s better though about this model is the battery life performance, that’s capable of 7-8 hours of total use because of the easily removable 40 WHr, 4-cell battery. The Lenovo 320S has different configurations available for purchase, starting at the price of $530.
ASUS ZenBook UX330
Next laptop that’s up on the list is the Asus ZenBook UX330. It’s definitely not the cheapest version here, coming at the price of $700, but it’s surely the best one here. The 7th generation Intel i5-7200U, clocked at 2.5GHz, is already familiar, with the rest of the configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It has the best screen and keyboard of all the models mentioned above. The display is with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and has anti-glare technology that looks amazing and prevents distracting glare whether you’re working in a brightly lit room or streaming videos sitting at a cafe table in the sun.
The battery life is great, offering 6-7 hours of average use and the audio system on this laptop is phenomenal, with the two speakers located on the bottom of the case. If you are looking for a small, compact and powerful laptop, then this one is the right version for you, but it’s not the cheapest. You’ll spend ~$150 more than the two previously discussed models, but you’ll get a better display quality and top-notch design.
