15 best budget laptops for work in 2020

SmartBook 141C differs from its competitors with the lowest average price of 11,500 rubles. For this money, you will get a 4-core Intel Atom processor for solving elementary daily work tasks or chatting on the Internet, since the frequency of 1.4 GHz is low by today's standards. RAM is only 2 GB of DDR3 format and a frequency of 1600 MHz. There are 2 types of integrated graphics to choose from - Intel HD 400 and 500.

With all this, the laptop has a screen diagonal of 14 inches with an excellent resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The file drive is represented by a single 32 GB SSD.

Comes with Windows 10 operating system and Office Suite for home or office. The maximum opening angle of the lid is about 110-120 degrees, which may not always be convenient for work.By default, absolutely all services are enabled, and in order to offload memory, you will have to disable them manually or using utilities.

Decent unit for the job. It looks stylish, endowed with a large comfortable touchpad, in which the buttons occupy half the area, which is especially pleasing. For those who want to feel complete privacy on the Internet, the manufacturer has provided a curtain covering the webcam.

The model can be upgraded by adding an SSD or HDD. The screen is bright, shows a detailed clear picture with a viewing angle close to 180 degrees. The diagonal is 14 inches, and the resolution is 1920x1080. The fan is quiet. The battery provides a battery life of about 5 hours. In an inexpensive modification, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM are installed. The reviews are unhappy that the sound is devoid of bass, and a classic port for the budget segment is provided for charging, but you could put USB Type-C.

A budget laptop that boasts thin bezels, a stylish design solution and a backlit keyboard (backlit is not available in all modifications). The screen is also worthy of praise: there is an IPS matrix, Full HD resolution and LED backlighting of the screen. The coating is matte, so if you plan to use the device to work under bright lighting, then there will be no problems with glare and the mirror effect on the monitor.

The model is powered by an Intel Core i3 8130U 2.2 GHz processor. There are 4 GB of RAM and 256 permanent.The performance is sufficient to comfortably work in office programs and light graphics. In the reviews, users name the main drawbacks of the model: a noisy cooler and an insufficient number of USB ports. Otherwise, this Asus leaves a good impression and deserves the title of the best laptop in the budget category.

Very nice-looking DELL INSPIRON 3180 is a representative of the classic working laptops that keep up with the times. Let's make a reservation right away - it is not suitable for games at all, since the passive cooling system (that is, there is no cooler) is not designed for such entertainment, and the hardware itself is suitable only for Internet surfing. Replaceable DDR4 2400MHz RAM with 4GB on board ensures comfortable performance for surfing and work and can be upgraded up to 8GB.

The file drive here is also modern, namely an m.2 format SSD soldered directly on the motherboard, which excludes the possibility of any upgrade. The amount of memory is also small - only 32 GB, so you have to buy and connect external hard drives. Mostly shipped with Linux or Ubuntu operating system. The main disadvantage of buyers in their reviews is the lack of an Ethernet port. Connection is carried out only through Wi-Fi or special adapters.

An excellent inexpensive laptop for schoolchildren and adults, which is suitable for work and for home. The most budget modification of this laptop is built on the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor. There is 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Due to the SSD, the laptop starts up quickly - this is also confirmed by the reviews. The screen is matte with a diagonal of 14 inches and a resolution of 1366x768. There is a bluetooth module.

Battery life is about three hours with mixed usage. This is the best budget model for office work, as well as for use at home - as a work machine and for domestic purposes. The main disadvantages of this HP are a cheap matrix, which makes the eyes tired, as well as the budget look of the laptop itself. Users also complain about pre-installed programs, but they can be removed without any problems.

A smart, ergonomic and affordable laptop for work. The simplest modification provides the minimum comfortable performance, which is enough for home and office applications, as well as light gaming. The screen with a diagonal of 15.6 inches is characterized by a budget TN matrix, which shows a surprisingly good picture.The reviews say that the resolution of 1366x768 is enough for them, and the picture quality is excellent for the money. The screen is matte, so it does not suffer from the mirror effect.

The manufacturer installed an AMD Ryzen 3 2200U processor, 4 GB DDR4 inside (there are two slots for RAM that accept up to 16 GB in total). The Radeon Vega 3 video card is responsible for the graphics. The best thing about this laptop is that it can be upgraded without any problems. The best budget option for the case when you want to first buy an inexpensive base, and then gradually refine it, increasing the performance and speed of the device.

Acer Extensa has a solid body that does not bend when worn, and the keyboard does not flex under pressure. The touchpad works quickly, but you can’t call it ideal, you have to make an effort to press it. The kit comes with a Linux or Windows 10 operating system. The screen resolution of 1920x1080 can be called comfortable, all fonts are clearly distinguished.

Buyers have a lot of questions about the screen, or rather its color reproduction. The colors are faded and inexpressive. Very often, manipulations with the settings lead to either a strong dimming, or the screen becomes whitish. Of the drives, installation of HDD and SSD drives is available. The factory installed Toshiba MQ01ABD100 has low speed characteristics, so it is advisable to replace it with a faster SSD. The place for the optical drive is closed by a plug, where you can also put a hard drive. We recommend it for those who do not care about the screen.

This is one of the most popular laptops. This is because there is an excellent value for money here - for a budget price, the manufacturer offers a thin-framed stylish model with good performance and a high-quality screen. The battery here is also good - in average conditions, it holds up to 5 hours.

The most inexpensive modification is based on AMD Ryzen 3 3200U, 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB drive. Screen - IPS matrix with Full HD resolution and matte finish. If you are looking for an inexpensive laptop for work, then this Asus will suit you. In the reviews, users tell their operating experience: the keyboard is comfortable with a soft keystroke, the case materials are of high quality, the weight is small, the dimensions are compact, quiet operation. Disadvantages: a small margin of brightness, so this laptop is suitable for home use, but outdoors under the bright sun, the picture on the screen will be barely distinguishable.

Handsome and practical, the Lenovo IdeaPad 100 15 is the most affordable laptop in its category. Depending on the configuration chosen, the price of such a device will vary, but this does not detract from its achievements.

The laptop is equipped with a reliable and efficient cooling system that allows you to squeeze the maximum performance out of the processor and avoid unpleasant noises. This is confirmed by numerous user reviews.

Depending on the installed central processor, the frequency value can range from 1900 to 2200 MHz, showing good performance even with rather weak equipment. The option provides for the presence of a slot for an additional video card on the motherboard, which makes it possible to turn the laptop into a good gaming platform with a large amount of video memory.

Out of comparison and out of competition, among others, was the HP 15-ay000 laptop. It is not surprising: in terms of the quantity and quality of components, no other model can be compared with it. When installed with exceptionally powerful hardware, this laptop becomes a good gaming platform. The frequency of the installed processor increases from the minimum 1600 to 2500 MHz. The motherboard supports from 2 to 12 GB of RAM depending on the number and size of chipsets. The amount of video memory is also in order: by installing various versions of video cards from AMD and Intel, you can increase it from 2048 to 4096 MB.

With such a variety of energy-consuming elements, the battery allows you to work without recharging for an impressive 8 hours. In addition, the weight of the laptop does not exceed 2.04 kilograms, which makes it the lightest device on the list.

One of the best inexpensive 17 inch laptops for work. The most budget modification of this model is characterized by an Intel Pentium Gold 5405U processor (frequency 2300 MHz), 4 GB RAM and 500 GB HDD. Screen with anti-reflective coating, TN matrix. This Lenovo has up to 7 hours of battery life.

Coolers operate quietly, and at the same time the temperature under load does not exceed the norm. The memory can be expanded (there is a free slot), the M2 hard drive too. Users in the reviews mention that all software, including the Windows 10 operating system and drivers, is installed without problems, the drivers are available on the official website of the manufacturer. The main drawback of the model is the inconvenient location of the USB ports (they are too close, and if one is occupied by a mouse adapter, then not every flash drive will fit into the second one).

Model 17-ca0000 is released in a typical HP style, having acquired many modifications, of which there are 71. For example, a laptop with AMD A6 9225 and a frequency of 2.6 GHz costs 10,000 rubles more than its counterpart with AMD E2 9000E. All variations are equipped with a 500 GB HDD or a 128 GB SSD. Depending on the configuration, Windows 10 is installed on the laptop, or there is no system at all, which significantly reduces its cost. At the moment, the top modification can be considered a model with Ryzen 3 2200U with 2 cores and 4 threads with integrated Vega 3 graphics.

The maximum frequency of the processor can be boosted up to 3.4 GHz, but due to the cooling system, the hardware will start to throttling and reset the frequencies.It will also not work to disperse it by a multiplier, since it is blocked. If you wish, you can pump the RAM by putting 2 bars of 8 GB each. For example, HyperX Impact 2666 or Ballistix Sport 2666 will fit into it. Thus, when you buy the top version, you will get a relatively cool and fast laptop to work without overpaying.

Very tiny for its diagonal, this laptop has gained popularity due to the optimal ratio of features, screen size, size and price. Therefore, it is good enough for office work and business trips. Thanks to the memory frequency of 2400 MHz and the fast 2300 MHz processor, Dell pleases with fast response and normal speed. Memory for an inexpensive model is also very decent. The volume of 1000 GB is more than enough to work with heavy graphic files and resource-intensive programs. For those for whom this is not enough, the laptop is equipped with additional slots where you can install up to 16 GB.

The most discussed feature of the model was the video card. Discrete and with 4 GB of memory, in many reviews it is called quite successful, especially for the economy category. She is often praised by those who work with graphics and modeling. Nevertheless, gamers consider the video card to be mediocre. But everyone notes the silence and performance of the model.

Many simple inexpensive laptops are not fully suitable for work due to the fact that they are too tiring for the eyes and are discharged almost immediately.However, Lenovo's IdeaPad does not sin with this, which already puts it among the best. At just over 17 inches, the matte screen is pleasing to the eye thanks to its even LED backlighting and decent viewing angle. The display does not glare so much and does not reflect nearby objects that it even somewhat resembles a printed page. At the same time, it is quite contrasting and conveys colors well.

The filling of the laptop is also not bad. A whole terabyte hard drive, an average processor, support for Internet speeds up to 1000 Mbps and a 2200 mAh battery, designed for autonomy of up to three hours, distinguish the model from many cheap competitors. In addition, according to many reviews, the laptop received a pleasant sound, a simple interface, and a practical case made of durable plastic.

The Taiwanese company has been famous for many years for good and inexpensive appliances for home and office. One of the most budgetary developments, along with other models, continues this tradition. Despite the impressive 17.3-inch display with good resolution and decent functionality, the charge lasts about three hours, sometimes a little more. Devices of this size with the same battery tend to cost more, making Asus the best value laptop with a large display. At the same time, the quad-core Intel processor provides excellent performance, which means that the device is suitable for multitasking.

Many buyers recommend Asus as a decent device with everything you need for an affordable price.The reviews often note the high speed of operation, the absence of noise and overheating, a comfortable keyboard and a terabyte of memory. The glossy screen does not tire the eyes, but the viewing angle is somewhat limited.