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9 laptops for students from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Prices run $310 to $709.

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.

QazipoSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12-inch

+Very light at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12GB RAM for multitasking
+256GB SSD storage
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
$399.99-43%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
HpikvarSpec score 7.4

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16 GB RAM supports smooth multitasking
+256 GB SSD storage for everyday files
+Lightweight at 1.72 kg for easier carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y processor is a low-power chip
−Storage is smaller than typical laptop capacities
$309.99-14%List: $359.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
TrhroSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
HyyuoSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM, large for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+15.6-inch FHD IPS display
−Pentium Gold is a low-power processor, modest for demanding work
No price recorded yet.
JumperSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
$709.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
ItamryoSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for a sizable file library
+Full HD IPS display with a 15.6-inch screen
−At 1.72 kg it is heavy for daily carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
No price recorded yet.
ZenaeroSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD storage for files and apps
+IPS panel with Full HD resolution
−Heavy at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
KinobucSpec score 7.6

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+Full HD IPS panel on a 15.6 inch screen
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−Weighs 1.54 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
ItamryoSpec score 7.4

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+256GB SSD for fast storage access
+15.6-inch screen for a larger viewing area
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.7$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y16GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB14-inch7.6$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB15.6-inch7.6No current price
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB512GB12-inchWindows 117.7$709.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 117.6No current price
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6No current price
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB15.6-inch7.6No current price
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y16GB256GB15.6-inch7.4No current price

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