4GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 17.3-inch, Windows 11 Home
Laptops under $500
39 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $416 to $499, and half cost less than $468.
Spec score 7.4
+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 - DetailsProduct details
HP 17 Laptop PC, 11 Generation Intel Core, 4 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, UHD Graphics, 17.3" HD+ Display, Windows 11 Home,
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.4
Pros
+Large 17.3-inch display for extra workspace
+256GB SSD for everyday file storage
+Windows 11 Home operating system
Cons−Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
−Heavy at 2.38 kg for carrying
−HD+ resolution is lower than Full HD
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page−2.38 kg: 34 of the 37 here are lighter
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
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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 - DetailsProduct details
HP Fortis G1i 14" Chromebook - HD - Intel N150-8 GB - 64 GB Flash Memory - English Keyboard - Intel Chip - 1366 x 768 -
$411.31as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+14-inch screen for a larger work area
+Runs ChromeOS as its operating system
+Intel N150 processor
Cons−HD resolution at 768p
−Only 64GB of flash memory
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Dell Precision 7540 15.6" i7-9850H T2000 64GB 512GB SSD W11P Very LowBattHealth (Renewed)
$467.99as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.7
Pros
+Intel Core i7-9850H processor
+64GB of RAM for very large memory workloads
+512GB SSD storage
+Ships with Windows 11 Pro
Cons−Weighs 2.63 kg for daily carrying
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page+512GB storage: only 5 of 39 here have more
−2.63 kg: 35 of the 37 here are lighter
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
HP 15t-fd000 School & Business Laptop (Intel i5-1334U 10-Core, 8GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD, 15.6" 60 Hz Touch
$463.99as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+Touchscreen display for direct on-screen input
+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for daily carrying
+Full HD resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
Cons−Only 8GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
−60 Hz refresh rate
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page+41 Wh battery: only 1 of 6 here have a larger one
+Touchscreen: only 13 of 40 here have one
−1.59 kg: 19 of the 37 here are lighter
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Dell Latitude 7420 14" Laptop i5-1145G7 16GB 256GB SSD W11P Touchscreen (Renewed)
$428.99as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+Touchscreen for direct on-screen input
+16GB memory for smooth multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.35 kg for daily carrying
+Windows 11 Pro operating system included
Cons−256GB SSD offers less local storage than common alternatives
−Renewed unit rather than new
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page+1.35 kg: only 6 of 37 here are lighter
+Touchscreen: only 13 of 40 here have one
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Morostron Laptop 16-inch 8GB DDR 256GB SSD Portable,Expandable to 1TB Pentium Quad-core CPU up to 2.64 GHz 9000mAh
$499.00as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+16-inch screen for a large workspace
+Storage expandable to 1TB
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg
Cons−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page+1.4 kg: only 7 of 37 here are lighter
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
NIAKUN 15.6" Laptop Computer 2026 Window 11 Pro, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD, office | Intel Dual-Core, FHD 1080P IPS Display,
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+Lightweight at 1.59 kg for easy carrying
+8GB RAM for basic multitasking
+256GB SSD storage for everyday files
+Full HD IPS display for clear viewing
Cons−Intel Pentium 4425Y processor is a dual-core chip with limited performance
−256GB storage is limited for large files
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page−1.59 kg: 19 of the 37 here are lighter
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
NIMO 15.6" IPS FHD-Student-Laptop, Intel 6 Cores I3-1215U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Beats i5-1135G7, Up to 4.4GHz) Business
$479.99as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Intel Core i3-1215U processor with six cores
+256GB SSD for everyday files and apps
+15.6-inch Full HD display
Cons−8GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is small for large files
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for frequent carrying
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page−1.7 kg: 28 of the 37 here are lighter
−256GB storage: 20 of the 39 here have more
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
ZJB 15.6'' AI Laptop Win 11 i5-6200U With Office 365, 8GB RAM 128GB SSD | 180° Opening Display, 6200mAh Battery, Win 11
$459.99as of 11/04/2026 14:29 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+8GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+Windows 11 operating system
+180 degree opening display
Cons−128GB SSD is limited storage
−Heavy at 1.66 kg for daily carrying
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page−128GB storage: 29 of the 39 here have more
−1.66 kg: 26 of the 37 here are lighter
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Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Dell Latitude 5430 14" Laptop i5-1245U 16GB Ram 512GB SSD Windows 11 Pro (Renewed)
$419.99as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.9
Pros
+512GB storage for files and apps
+Light at 1.41 kg for carrying
+16GB memory for multitasking
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
Compared with the 39 laptops on this page+512GB storage: only 5 of 39 here have more
+1.41 kg: 28 of the 37 here are heavier
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 - DetailsProduct details
Dell Precision 7540 15.6" Laptop i7-9850H 32GB 1TB SSD W11P Low Battery Health (Renewed)
$407.99as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Compared with the 39 laptops on this pagePros
+1TB storage: only 1 of 39 here have more
Cons−2.63 kg: 35 of the 37 here are lighter
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| laptop | CPU | RAM | Storage | Screen | Operating system | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB | 256GB | 17.3-inch | Windows 11 Home | 7.4 | $499.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details | ||
| Intel N150 | 14-inch | ChromeOS | n/a | $411.31 as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details | |||
| Intel Core i7-9850H | 64GB | 512GB | 15.6-inch | 8.7 | $467.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i5-1334U | 8GB | 256GB | 15.6-inch | Windows 11 Home | 8.2 | $463.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-1145G7 | 16GB | 256GB | 14-inch | 7.8 | $428.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details | ||
| 8GB | 256GB | 16-inch | 7.6 | $499.00 as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details | |||
| Intel Pentium 4425Y | 8GB | 256GB | 15.6-inch | 7.6 | $499.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i3-1215U | 8GB | 256GB | 15.6-inch | 7.5 | $479.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details | ||
| Intel Core i5-6200U | 8GB | 128GB | 15.6-inch | Windows 11 | 7.5 | $459.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:29 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i5-1245U | 16GB | 512GB | 14-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 7.9 | $419.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details |
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