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37 laptops for students from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $400 to $1,967, and half cost less than $998.

Laptops whose listing states a weight under 2kg and at least 256GB of storage.

We do not pick by hand: a laptop is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: NIMO (12)HP (5)Lenovo (4)

MallraceSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with 8 cores and 16 threads
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB NVMe SSD for fast storage
$599.97-40%List: $999.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
DrkakoSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Full HD 1080p IPS display
+Lightweight at 1.68 kg
+53.2 Wh battery capacity
−Quad-core J4105 processor is modest for demanding software
$329.99-35%List: $507.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.4

16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11 Home

+16GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.7 kg for portable use
+Storage expandable to 4TB
−256GB SSD storage is limited for large files
−Ships with Windows 11 Home instead of Pro
$379.99-21%Was: $479.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+16GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
+1TB SSD storage
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
$699.99-13%List: $799.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.3

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11 Home

−256GB storage: 529 of the 651 here have more
$379.99-12%List: $429.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.56 kg for carrying
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$979.99-11%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch screen for a large working area
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.92 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−512GB storage is smaller than 1TB alternatives in this lineup
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD options in this lineup
$997.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Ryzen 7 7735HS with 8 cores for demanding workloads
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large library of games and files
−Integrated Radeon 680M graphics limit demanding game settings
−Only 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
$1,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
WiseswanSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i3, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Ships with Windows 11
+Intel Core i3 processor
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Entry-level Core i3 processor
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:29 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
+Integrated Radeon 860M graphics on an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
+Runs Windows 11 Pro
−Only 16GB of memory for heavier multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:27 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Light at 1.57 kg for carrying
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
−60Hz refresh rate, lower than gaming-focused laptops
−16GB of LPDDR4 memory is soldered and not upgradable
$799.90
as of 11/04/2026 11:29 PST - Details
TheyetiSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i3-1215U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 15.6-inch screen for multitasking
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
−Intel Core i3-1215U is a basic processor for demanding tasks
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:29 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+IPS panel with Full HD 15.6-inch display
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 1TB SSD for storing files
−Full HD resolution, not higher-resolution display
No price recorded yet.
NIMOSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Ryzen 7 7735HS with 8 cores for multitasking
+32GB DDR5 RAM for running many programs at once
+1TB SSD for ample file storage
−Integrated Radeon 680M graphics limit demanding game settings
No price recorded yet.
NIMOSpec score 7.4

Radeon 680M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Ryzen 7 processor with DDR5 memory for demanding tasks
+16GB of DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
+1TB SSD offers room for a large library of files
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for frequent carrying
$729.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
KaigerrSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N5095, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB DDR4 RAM for solid multitasking
+512GB SSD for a sizable file library
+Full HD 15.6-inch display
−At 2 kg it is heavy for daily carrying
−Listed processor conflicts with the AMD Ryzen name
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:26 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.4

Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+Ships with Windows 11
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16 inch 1920x1200 IPS touchscreen with taller display
+32GB DDR5 memory for demanding workloads
+1TB SSD for large file storage
−Weighs 1.79 kg, heavier for frequent travel
$2,059.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:26 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Large 64GB of DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+2TB of storage for large files
+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−60Hz refresh rate is standard for this screen
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:27 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.8

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Lightweight at 1.19 kg for easy carrying
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor uses an Arm architecture
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 5, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Generous 64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+16-inch IPS display with touch input
+Lightweight at 1.72 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−Only 1TB storage, less than the 2TB model
−Only 60Hz refresh rate
No price recorded yet.
NIMOSpec score 7.4

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Intel N150 processor with four cores
+16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking
−256GB storage is small for large files
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for frequent carrying
$669.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 5, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for storing big files
+16-inch IPS display with touch input
−Only 60Hz refresh rate
−48Wh battery is modest for a 16-inch laptop
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7, 64GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+64GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+16-inch IPS display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Only 512GB storage for files and apps
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
$1,927.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB SSD for a big file library
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$2,317.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+2TB SSD storage
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$1,967.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB SSD for a big file library
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$2,017.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch IPS display
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Only 512GB storage for files and apps
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
$1,267.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$599.97
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
12GB256GB15.6-inch7.4$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
16GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS16GB1TB15.6-inch7.4$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
8GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$997.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 117.6$1,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i312GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:29 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:27 PST - Details

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