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21 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $410 to $499, and half cost less than $440.

Top brands: Lenovo (6)

LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution
+Light at 1.55 kg for portable use
+Includes Windows 11 and 8GB DDR5 memory
−Only 128GB storage for files and apps
−Intel N150 processor is a low-power entry chip
$429.99-46%List: $799.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for ample local storage
+Lightweight at 1.7 kg for portability
−15.6 inch screen is average for portability
$499.99-44%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11

+Large 15.6 inch screen with 1080p resolution
+Runs Windows 11 out of the box
+8GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
−Only 128GB of onboard storage
−47 Wh battery is a modest capacity
$429.98-39%List: $699.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 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 14:23 PST - Details
VigsenupSpec score 7.7

16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch, FHD (1080p)

+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+256GB SSD storage
−Dual-core processor for basic workloads
−38 Wh battery is small
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel N150, 8GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+15.6-inch FHD display
+Light at 1.55 kg for carrying daily
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Only 8GB RAM for multitasking
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
ChifuyouSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen with 360 degree flip design
+Intel Core i5 processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Weighs 1.59 kg, heavier than tablets
−Storage is smaller than many larger drives
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

Intel N150, 8GB RAM, 1120GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+1TB of storage for a large file library
+8GB LPDDR5 RAM for smoother multitasking
+15.6-inch FHD display for a larger workspace
−Intel N150 processor is entry-level for demanding tasks
−Storage is split across 128GB UFS and 1TB
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+15.6-inch FHD display
+Windows 11 operating system
+DDR5 memory type
−Only 8GB RAM, limited for heavy multitasking
−128GB storage is small for large files
$419.99-40%List: $699.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+15.6-inch FHD display
+Windows 11 operating system
+DDR5 memory type
−Only 8GB RAM, limited for heavy multitasking
−128GB storage is small for large files
$429.96-39%List: $699.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Light at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
+Expandable storage up to 4TB
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−Only 8GB of memory listed
−Only 256GB SSD storage
$429.99-22%Was: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
MituntunSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen with 360° flip design for tablet mode
+Light at 1.59 kg for carrying
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Battery capacity of 38 Wh is below typical laptop capacity
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
UnowoSpec score 7.4

Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+15.6-inch Full HD display for a roomy workspace
+Ships with Windows 11 operating system
+Lay-flat hinge opens up to 180 degrees
−Celeron N4020 processor suits only light tasks
$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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 14:20 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 14:20 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
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 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
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 3501U16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 117.8$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i516GB512GB15.6-inch7.9$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
16GB256GB15.6-inch7.7$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB628GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i516GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB1120GB15.6-inchWindows 118.1$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.96
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

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