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11 laptops under $400 from HP, Lenovo, Acer and more. Most cost $310 to $399, and half cost less than $330.

AcerSpec score 7.7

Intel N355, 8GB RAM, 15.6-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Large 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display
+DDR5 memory type listed
+Lightweight at 1.73 kg for everyday carrying
−Only 8GB RAM for multitasking
$359.97
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
MeliunaSpec score 7.9

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 15:27 PST - Details
QazipoSpec score 8.2

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 15:28 PST - Details
QazipoSpec score 8.1

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 10.1-inch, Windows 11

+Very light at 0.59 kg for tablet use
+256GB SSD storage
+8GB RAM for everyday tasks
−Small 10.1-inch screen for extended work
$329.99-40%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
JumperSpec score 8.0

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 15:20 PST - Details
DrkakoSpec score 7.8

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 15:23 PST - Details
HillsusuSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium 4425Y, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for daily carrying
+15.6-inch IPS panel with 1080p resolution
+256GB SSD storage for everyday files
−Only 8GB of RAM for demanding multitasking
−Entry-level Pentium processor for light tasks
$359.99-10%List: $399.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
WipemikSpec score 8.1

16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch, FHD (1080p)

+IPS panel with Full HD resolution
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Intel 6500Y is a low-power processor
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
TrhroSpec score 8.8

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 15:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i3-8130U, 64GB Storage, 15.6-inch, ChromeOS

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
−Only 4 GB of RAM
−Only 64 GB of eMMC storage
$303.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
ExilapsireSpec score 7.6

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

+Touchscreen: only 43 of 92 here have one
$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N3558GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.7$359.97
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel Celeron J410512GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.9$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y12GB256GB12-inchWindows 118.2$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
8GB256GB10.1-inchWindows 118.1$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
12GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
12GB256GB15.6-inch7.8$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Intel Pentium 4425Y8GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$359.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
16GB512GB15.6-inch8.1$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y32GB512GB14-inch8.8$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-8130U64GB15.6-inchChromeOS7.5$303.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details

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