5 Best Student Laptops

When it comes to the right student laptops, there’s a whole variety of laptops to fit any budget. In order to satisfy the broad range of research specifications, the right student laptops are not only very robust but are fitted with plenty of power and capacity. The aim is to choose a laptop that is future-proof for at least the next three years, with low maintenance while you’re using it.

Another significant factor is the health (durability) of the battery. The best student laptops last all day in classrooms and lessons and should be faster to recharge. Space is another factor that has to be considered. If you’re a creative student, you’re going to want a laptop that comes with plenty of hard disk space to house your potentially huge work data. For students in film, video editing, and music production, we would suggest moving to at least 1TB.

In reality, you’re going to be better off paying out just a little extra for added functionality or a more powerful laptop. Over all the right student laptops can have enough power to see students through school assignments, be compact and small enough to move around school, and provide a battery life to last a full day of school. And if that means paying a bit more on a decent unit, you’re going to get something that’s better value in the long run.

Luckily, we’ve tested a lot of laptops on our own and found some excellent options for you to remember. owe looked at a few factors when selecting them, including price factoring, durability, performance, portability, and longevity.

From the best Chromebooks and student Chromebooks to the heartier ones with a more powerful operating system like Windows 10 or MacOS, here are our options for the best student laptops in 2020. We have something for any form of student, so whatever you or your child wants, you’re going to find something on this page.

1.      MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

(Right laptop for students with balanced/ Flexible budgets)

Just weeks after announcing MacBook Air M1 2020, I deliberately posted

“I am shifting to MacBook Air). Well, those who read my articles will tell that am not a great fun of the apple eco system.

So, what changed??

a)      SPECIFICATIONS

CPU	Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU
Graphics	Integrated 7-core – 8-core GPU
RAM	8GB – 16GB unified memory
Screen	13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 Retina display
Storage	256GB – 2TB SSD

b)      Reasons to buy

+ MacOS Big Sur is fast and receptive.

+ Battery life is fantastic

+ Silent when in use

c)      Reasons against

• Fan less architecture may have an effect on efficiency

Apple hit 2020 with a bang, rolling out their much-talked M1 silicone chip that’s been a total game-changer so far. And the first laptop to acquire it is the thinnest and lightest company to place it on the list of Apple’s most thrilling laptops in recent years. With this new processor, the MacBook Air is better than ever, boasting outstanding performance alongside its brilliant battery life – without raising the price to make it (fairly) affordable. It’s not going to be the cheapest choice for teachers, but it’s the easiest college laptop to get for those who have a much larger budget.

READ the Full Review Here: MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

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2.      HP Chromebook 14

A well-Balanced Chromebook on a budget.

a)      Specification

CPU	AMD A4 – A6, Intel Celeron N3350 – N3450
Graphics	AMD Radeon R4 – R5, Intel HD Graphics 500
RAM	4GB – 8GB
Screen	14-inch diagonal HD (1366×768) SVA anti-glare – FHD (1920×1080) IPS BrightView
Storage	16GB – 64GB eMMC

b)      Reasons to Buy

+Excellent keyboard & trackpad

+Chrome OS is responsive to the

+Crisp, bright screen

c)      Reason against

• Unpleasant battery life

The HP Chromebook 14 might not be as powerful as other Chromebooks, but this tiny laptop has a few aces on its sleeves, helping it win a well-deserved top spot on our top student laptop list. These provide a strong balance between adequate screen space and portability, as well as a remarkably outstanding keyboard and a reasonable trackpad. Without mentioning how bright the show is and how low the price tag is.

d)      Pricing

3.      Microsoft Surface Go 2

Premium style, more competitive pricing

a)      SPECIFICATIONS

CPU	8th Gen Intel Core m3 – Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4425Y
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 615
RAM	4GB – 8GB
Screen	10.5” 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI) PixelSense Display
Storage	64GB eMMC – 128GB SSD
Connectivity	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE Modem

b)      Reasons to Buy

+The Premium Design

+Affordable value

+Can run Windows 10 in full

c)      Reason Against

-No touch cover or style included

-The specifications of the base model are weak

Microsoft’s devices are known for their higher price tags, which is why the Surface Go line proves popular with the more budget-conscious crowd. It’s Microsoft’s best affordable premium tablet, and the follow up, Surface Go 2, continues that tradition with its reasonable price and premium design. It even runs the full Windows 10 operating system, so it’s even more capable than other tablets out there as far as what applications it can run. Unfortunately, as with the original, it suffers from the same curse of being underpowered, especially at the base configuration. However, it does offer a slight bump in performance over its predecessor. If you’re looking for the best student laptops, this one’s certainly a great contender.

4.      Acer Swift 3 (2020, AMD Ryzen)

a)      Specifications

 CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB | Display Size: 14-inch, 1080p | Size: 12.7 x. 8.6 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.7 pounds

b)      Reasons to Buy

+ Herculean performances

+ A multitasker beast

+ Awesome keyboard

+ Scanner for fingerprint

c)      Reason Not to Buy

• Dim display

d)      Conclusion

If you want blister output at a budget price, look no further than Acer Swift 3 with AMD Ryzen CPUs. This $649 laptop will outperform the Dell XPS 13 and even run on the MacBook Pro. It’s really all about the Ryzen 7 4700U Processor inside, piercing its Intel opposites in raw performance.

We also like the Fast 3 clicky keyboard, which was easy to type thanks to the spring input. You’ll also get a fingerprint reader on the deck for easy login and the chassis is made of aluminum and magnesium, not plastic. The dark and bland show is our biggest beef with the Quick 3. If this is not a problem for you the Swift 3 is an outstanding option at a fair price.

5.      HP PAVILION 14

a)      Specifications

CPU	8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM	8GB
Screen	14-inch (1,920 x 1,080)
Storage	256GB SSD

b)      Reason to Buy

+ Strong all-round specs

+ Solid build quality that will last

+ Big internal storage space

c)      Reasons not to buy

–somewhat meagre connectivity

–the keyboard could be better

–backlight bleeding

–annoying fan noise

d)      Conclusion

At first sight, Pavilion 14-ce3040ng gives a pretty good impression.

The trendy design, which is partially made of aluminum, has amazed us with its lightweight and compact design. This makes the interface especially well-suited for regular on-the-go use.

Its vivid and contrast-rich show is another selling point and distinguishes the 14-inch from the competition. On the other side, the input modules, networking and battery life are just good enough for the center of the pack.

HP, however, made a decisive error with the fan curve. The fan hits 40 dB(A) even when it’s idling and almost 50 dB(A) under load. In its current state, we will suggest that you search elsewhere because you are scared off by noisy and distracting fans.