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6 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $420 to $499, and half cost less than $439.

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 11:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.9

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 64GB Storage, 14-inch, ChromeOS

+8GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Touchscreen that folds into a tablet-style 2-in-1
+Full HD 1080p display on a 14-inch screen
−Only 64GB storage for files and apps
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:21 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 11:24 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 11:23 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 11:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
Intel N15016GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:24 PST - Details
8GB64GB14-inchChromeOS7.5$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:21 PST - Details
Intel N15014-inchChromeOSn/a$411.31
as of 11/04/2026 11:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1145G716GB256GB14-inch7.8$428.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:23 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1245U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:22 PST - Details

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