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12 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $416 to $499, and half cost less than $488.

JumperSpec score 8.2

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

+0.64 kg: the lightest of the 36 here
+512GB storage: only 4 of 39 here have more
$429.99-39%Was: $709.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.54 kg for easy portability
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 convertible design
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
−128GB storage is limited for large files
−Core i3-N305 processor suits light tasks rather than heavy workloads
$499.99-23%Was: $649.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 Home

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Anti-glare screen coating
+Windows 11 Home operating system
−Only 8 GB DDR4 memory limits heavy multitasking
−512 GB storage is limited for large libraries
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
FunyetSpec score 7.9

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

+Large 15.6-inch IPS full HD display
+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for ample local storage
−Intel Core i5 processor without a dedicated graphics card
$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:23 PST - Details
RumtukSpec score 8.1

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3 inch IPS display for a spacious workspace
+16GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+1TB storage for a large file collection
−Large 17.3 inch chassis is less portable
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:28 PST - Details
ChuwiSpec score 8.1

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, FHD+ (1920 x 1200)

+Compact 10.51-inch body for portable use
+Light at 0.89 kg for carrying
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Small 10.51-inch screen limits workspace
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$415.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
ChuwiSpec score 8.0

16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, IPS

+Compact 10.51-inch body for portable use
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Small 10.51-inch screen limits workspace
−Heavier at 0.92 kg than some compact options
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
ChuwiSpec score 8.0

16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS

+Compact 10.51-inch body for portable use
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Small 10.51-inch screen limits workspace
−Heavier at 0.92 kg than some compact options
$495.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
BirdplaySpec score 7.5

Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Intel Core i3 processor for everyday tasks
+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Full HD IPS display with wide viewing angles
−128GB SSD is small for large files
−Heavier at 1.6 kg for daily carrying
$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
AkchartSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-6200U, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Full HD 1080p IPS display with wide viewing angles
+Includes Windows 11 Home
+Intel Core i5-6200U processor
−8GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
−128GB SSD offers limited storage space
$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
NiakunSpec score 7.6

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

+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for easy carrying
+8GB RAM for basic multitasking
+256GB SSD storage for everyday files
−Intel Pentium 4425Y processor is a dual-core chip with limited performance
−256GB storage is limited for large files
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Intel Core i3-1215U processor with six cores
+256GB SSD for everyday files and apps
−8GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is small for large files
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
12GB512GB12-inchWindows 118.2$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
Intel Core 3 100U8GB512GBWindows 11 Home7.6$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i516GB512GB15.6-inch7.9$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:23 PST - Details
Intel N15016GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:28 PST - Details
Intel N15016GB512GB8.1$415.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
16GB512GB8.0$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
16GB512GB8.0$495.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i38GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-6200U8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:20 PST - Details

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