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9 laptops for students from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $969 to $1,649, and half cost less than $1,490.

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: Dell (4)

DellSpec score 7.4

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

+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor for demanding everyday tasks
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large file library
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD options in this lineup
$1,649.99-39%List: $2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 4 TB storage for big file collections
+64 GB memory for heavy multitasking
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$968.79-23%Was: $1,259.90
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
+Touchscreen 15.6-inch Full HD display
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch screen for extra workspace
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+512GB SSD for local file storage
−Heavier at 1.75 kg for carrying daily
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than OLED models
$1,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch touchscreen display
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for big file libraries
−Windows 11 Home edition only
$1,489.85
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3 inch IPS display
+32 GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1 TB SSD storage
−Heavier at 2 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD resolution only
$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

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

+16-inch touchscreen display
+FHD+ resolution for sharp text
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.4

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

+Large 16 inch screen for more workspace
+1TB storage for large files
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
−Heavy at 1.92 kg for daily carrying
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$1,599.99-36%List: $2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+16-inch touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Full HD+ resolution, not 2K
−Battery capacity of 59Wh is modest
$969.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U64GB4TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$968.79
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$1,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U32GB2TB16-inchWindows 117.6$1,489.85
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U32GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U32GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$969.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details

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