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16 laptops under $500 from Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Most cost $420 to $499, and half cost less than $457.

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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:20 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 15:23 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 15:26 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 15:20 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 15:26 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 15:20 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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:20 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 15:21 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 15:24 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 15:27 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 15:28 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 15:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i3-N3058GB128GB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel N15016GB628GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB628GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i516GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB1120GB15.6-inchWindows 118.1$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Celeron N40204GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.4$409.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$419.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel N1508GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.5$429.96
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details

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