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9 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $420 to $469, and half cost less than $430.

Top brands: Lenovo (4)

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
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
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 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
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
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

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40204GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i38GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-6200U8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 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
Intel Core i5-6200U8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$459.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:29 PST - Details

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