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Laptops under $500

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39 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $416 to $499, and half cost less than $468.

Top brands: Lenovo (6)Dell (6)HP (5)

HPSpec score 7.4

4GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 17.3-inch, Windows 11 Home

+Large 17.3-inch display for extra workspace
+256GB SSD for everyday file storage
+Windows 11 Home operating system
−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−Heavy at 2.38 kg for carrying
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HP

Intel N150, 14-inch, ChromeOS, HD (768p)

+14-inch screen for a larger work area
+Runs ChromeOS as its operating system
+Intel N150 processor
−HD resolution at 768p
−Only 64GB of flash memory
$411.31
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.7

Intel Core i7-9850H, 64GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Intel Core i7-9850H processor
+64GB of RAM for very large memory workloads
+512GB SSD storage
−Weighs 2.63 kg for daily carrying
$467.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

Intel Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display for direct on-screen input
+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for daily carrying
+Full HD resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
−Only 8GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
$463.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen for direct on-screen input
+16GB memory for smooth multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg for daily carrying
−256GB SSD offers less local storage than common alternatives
−Renewed unit rather than new
$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
MorostronSpec score 7.6

8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch screen for a large workspace
+Storage expandable to 1TB
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg
−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 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 14:28 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 14:28 PST - Details
ZJBSpec score 7.5

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

+8GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+Windows 11 operating system
+180 degree opening display
−128GB SSD is limited storage
−Heavy at 1.66 kg for daily carrying
$459.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:29 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i5-1245U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+512GB storage for files and apps
+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+16GB memory for multitasking
$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.3

Intel Core i7-9850H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+1TB storage: only 1 of 39 here have more
−2.63 kg: 35 of the 37 here are lighter
$407.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
4GB256GB17.3-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel N15014-inchChromeOSn/a$411.31
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-9850H64GB512GB15.6-inch8.7$467.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1334U8GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.2$463.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1145G716GB256GB14-inch7.8$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
8GB256GB16-inch7.6$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Pentium 4425Y8GB256GB15.6-inch7.6$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-1215U8GB256GB15.6-inch7.5$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-6200U8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$459.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:29 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1245U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details

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