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24 laptops for students from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $250 to $529, and half cost less than $365.

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.

LenovoSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+12GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
+Full HD touchscreen on a 14-inch display
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for frequent carrying
−Windows 10 operating system is an older version
$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
MeliunaSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron J4105, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+15.6-inch IPS display with 180-degree viewing
+12GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+256GB storage for more files than base models
−Celeron J4105 processor suits only light tasks
−256GB storage is still limited for large libraries
$309.99-45%List: $559.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron 5205U, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+12GB RAM for comfortable multitasking
+Full HD 15.6-inch display
+Numeric keypad on a full-size keyboard
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−38Wh battery is small for a 15.6-inch laptop
$299.99-44%Was: $539.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
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 14:28 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11

+Full HD 1080p IPS display
+12GB RAM for multitasking
+62.7 Wh battery capacity
−Processor is an older-generation Intel Core chip
$399.99-40%List: $669.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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 14:23 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel N5095 is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
$429.99-31%List: $619.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
BiTECOOLSpec score 7.4

Intel N95, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Full HD IPS panel with 15.6 inch screen
+Fingerprint reader for quick sign in
+Windows 11 operating system included
−Heavier at 1.58 kg for daily carrying
−Intel N95 processor is an entry level chip
$289.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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 14:28 PST - Details
AkchartSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron J4105, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Lightweight at 1.66 kg for carrying
+Large 15.6 inch IPS display
+Full HD 1080p resolution
−Intel Celeron J4105 is a low-power processor
−256GB storage is modest for large files
No price recorded yet.
KooforwaySpec score 7.6

Intel N95, 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

+Very light at 0.78 kg
+1TB SSD storage
+12GB LPDDR5 RAM
−8 inch screen is small for long work sessions
$529.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
CleriverSpec score 7.5

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Light 0.92 kg convertible body
+Convertible 2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 10.1-inch display
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits workspace
−Core m3 is a low-power processor
$284.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
KooforwaySpec score 7.6

Intel N95, 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Pro

+Very light at 0.78 kg
+2-in-1 touchscreen design with stylus support
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−8 inch screen is small for long work sessions
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
TunhailSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 360-degree flip design
+Full HD IPS display in a compact body
+Windows 11 operating system included
−Small 10.1-inch screen limits workspace
−Intel m3-8100Y is a low-power processor
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron J4105, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+12GB RAM for comfortable multitasking
+Light at 1.24 kg for carrying
+Full HD display on a 14-inch screen
−256GB storage is limited for large files
−Celeron J4105 is a low-power processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
MoxalcSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+12GB RAM for multitasking
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−10.1-inch screen is small for extended work
−Heavy at 1.45 kg for a 10-inch device
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
KootigersSpec score 7.6

Intel N95, 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Windows 11 operating system
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Small 8-inch screen limits the working area
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
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 14:20 PST - Details
TylvxSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4000, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 15.6-inch Full HD display
+Windows 11 operating system included
+12GB RAM for light multitasking
−Celeron N4000 is an entry-level processor
−Heavier at 1.63 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
GenericSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron J4105, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+IPS panel with wide 180 degree viewing angles
+15.6 inch 1080p full HD display
+12GB RAM for smoother multitasking
−Celeron J4105 processor is entry-level
−Windows 11 Home lacks Pro business features
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 7.7

12GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Lightweight at 0.64 kg for tablet use
+12 inch 2K touchscreen with IPS panel
+12GB RAM for multitasking
−Intel N5095 is a low-power processor
−12 inch screen is smaller than typical laptops
No price recorded yet.
FsjunSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N5095, 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Light at 1.6 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+16-inch screen with QHD or higher resolution
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Celeron N5095 processor for light tasks only
No price recorded yet.
WiseswanSpec score 7.4

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

−256GB storage: 529 of the 651 here have more
No price recorded yet.
DrkakoSpec score 7.4

12GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

−256GB storage: 529 of the 651 here have more
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U12GB256GB14-inchWindows 107.4$719.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Celeron J410512GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Celeron 5205U12GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB256GB12-inchWindows 117.7$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
12GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
12GB256GB15.6-inch7.4$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
12GB512GB12-inchWindows 11 Home7.7$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel N9512GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$289.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i312GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Celeron J410512GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4No current price

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