With the technical emergence, today’s world evolves around the equipment fashioned with technology. The central figure in these equipment includes computers so-called portable laptops, handheld phones, tablets and so on. The popularity of laptops these days is rocketing and seems like a human basic need. Laptops vary on different factors focusing on the cost, performance, speed, specifications, durability and certain salient features as per the use and application areas. Laptops can differ from personal use to professional, lightweight programming to high range control systems, simple design tools to core processing entity. Buying laptops can be one of the toughest jobs due to lots of options and criteria. The first thing to see is on the popularity of the brand then processors and followed by the hardware and software specifications. As per personal use, the cost of these laptops is vital to sales and usage. People prefer cheaper laptops with designated features. Below is the list of some of the world’s cheapest laptops (below $200) available today focusing on the brand popularity and names.
HP stream 11
Among the leading laptop brands present today, HP is one who manufactures several ranges of laptops. HP stream 11 with multiple models that include 11-ah117wm, 11-r010nr, 11 pro G4 EE and so on are one of the most popular budget oriented laptops these days. Slick and Stylish in design, this laptop is famous for its solid computing and performance along with great audio experience and decent battery life. The editor at notebookreview.com, review it with 3.5 stars and praises for its design and performance.
Specifications
- Windows 10
- 11.6-inch HD 1366 x 768 resolution display
- 1.6GHz Intel Celeron N3060 CPU
- Intel HD Graphics 400
- 4GB RAM
- 32GB eMMC flash
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.1 x 0.7-inches
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Price: $155(Amazon)
| Pros | Cons |
| Excellent audio Attractive design Good performance Decent battery life | Washed out display Limited storage |
Lenovo Chromebook S330
Lenovo also has contributed on the development of budget oriented laptops that include the newly developed chrome OS dependent Chromebook S330 designed for simple, fast and secure computing. It is quite amazing considering the integrated graphics, LPDDR3 memory, eMMC storage and long battery of 10 hours. Slim, durable and merged with the digital security with inbuilt applications Chromebook is one the better choices if you are looking for the cheap laptops.
Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek™ MTK8173C Processor (1.70GHz) |
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Display | 14” HD (1366 x 768) anti-glare14” FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare |
| Graphics | Integrated MediaTek™ Graphics |
| Camera | 720p HD camera with integrated microphone |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR3 1866 MHz (Onboard) |
| Storage | Up to 64 GB eMMCSD support for expandable storage |
| Dimensions | 12.8″ x 9.1″ x 0.8″ / 325.7 x 232.35 x 20.8 (mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Audio | 2 x 2W speakers |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours* * Battery life based on testing with PLT (power load test). |
| Connectivity | 802.11 AC (2 x 2) + Bluetooth® 4.1 |
| Ports | USB-C (Power Delivery & DisplayPort)USB 3.0**HDMISD Card ReaderAudio Jack |
| Price | $160(Walmart) |
Dell Inspiron 11 3000
If anyone knows only the single brand name of laptops, it’s definitely Dell who have been giants at selling laptops and accessories for decades. Dell Inspiron series are famous for their different features but this one (11 3000) is well known for its colorful design and look with 360-degree hinges influencing portability of use and great performance with an affordable price range.
Specifications
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core N3700 (2.4 GHz) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Display | 11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display1366 x 768 resolution touch screen |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics |
| Multimedia | Integrated Widescreen HD (720p) Webcam with Digital Microphone tuned speakers; audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro |
| Memory | Single Channel DDR3L 1600MHz (4GB x 1) |
| Storage | 500GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive |
| Wireless | 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz |
| Weight | Starting at weight 1.22Kg (2.69lbs) |
| Security | McAfee® Security Center 15 month subscription |
| Battery Life | Intel® Celeron® Processor (Dual Core) up to 9 hours 34 minutes |
| Price | $180(DELL) |
Asus VivoBook E203NA
Asus is also the other leading brand for technical accessories past years and has been busy manufacturing the budget oriented laptops to meet people requirements. VivoBook E203 is one of those products which fascinates the buyers with their stylish design with multiple colors and 180-degree hinge rotation. It can be eye-catching due to its mobility by a lightweight and compact design powered by the latest Intel processor that delivers class-leading performance for work, play or personal purposes.
Specifications
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core N3350 Processor, |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home Endless OS |
| RAM | 2 GB Onboard Memory, up to 4 GB SDRAM |
| Hard Drive | eMMC: 32GB / 64GB / 128GB |
| Display | 11.6″ (16:9) LED backlit HD (1366×768) with 45% NTSC Support ASUS Splendid Technology |
| Graphics Card | Intel integrated HD Graphics |
| Multimedia | VGA Web Camera Built-in Stereo 2 W Speakers And Digital Array Microphone, Support Windows 10 Cortana |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 802.11AC Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth V 4.1 |
| Touch pad Size | 4.1 x 2.4-inches |
| Battery | 2 Cells Polymer Battery Approx. 9 hours life |
| Dimensions | 28.6×19.3×1.7cm 11.3 x 7.6 x 0.7 inch |
| Weight | 2.16 lbs. |
| Price | $160 (2 GB RAM, Asus) |
Evoo ultra thin
Probably the cheapest laptop today’s market has seen is Evoo’s ultra thin laptop which is small as 11 inch and quite fascinating by its look. It has two options with the processor which is either the dual core or the quad core that varies its cost and functionalities. This little device may have certain disadvantage as it’s storage capacity is limited to 32 or 64 GB and considering the installment of windows 10, this can be quite insufficient but the memory works just fine with 3 GB of primary memory. Considering the personal application and usage, this laptop is cost beneficial and can come handy as well.
Specifications
| CPU | Dual core Intel Celeron (1.10 GHz per core), Quad core |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 2GB 3GB 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB |
| Display | 10.1” 11.6” 14” |
| Multimedia | Built in webcam, Microphone and Speakers |
| Ports | USB , Micro HDMI |
| Brand | Evoo/ HP |
| Price | $99 $109 $139 (Walmart) |
DELL Latitude E6420
The latitude series of DELL are among-st the top notch laptops available today within the small budget. Mesmerizing design and eye glowing finishing of the edges are one of many reasons buyers prefer this product. Similarly, the main motive of introducing this product was to maintain high class security and product durability along with facilities of nine-cell battery that can be used to charge gadgets via USB even when system is off. Intuitive Control Point software installed within the system also fascinates the buyers.
Specifications
| CPU | 2.26-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 |
| Operating System | MS Windows Vista Business |
| RAM | 2 GB On board Memory, up to 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB |
| Display | 14.1″ LED back lit HD (1280 x 800) |
| Graphics Card | Intel GMA 4500M HD |
| Multimedia | 32 MB video memory with inbuilt webcam Microphone and speaker support |
| Networking |
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | DVD+/-RW DL |
| Battery | Lithium Lion nine-cell batteries 8 hours 45 minutes life |
| Ports/Slots | Ethernet, eSATA, Microphone, Headphone Display port, VGA, Modem, Firewire, Card readers |
| Dimensions | 13.9 x 9.5 x 1.3 inches |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs. |
| Price | $150 (DELL) |
Acer ChromeBook 11
Another Chromebook worth looking after is the product of Acer labelled as Chromebook 11 which is known for its build quality influencing the performance within the limited budget. Unique color combination with 11 inches of high definition powered by Intel Celeron processor are charming factors. Similarly, people are attracted towards this product due to decent battery life, faster connectivity and light weight design.
Specifications
| Processor | Intel Celeron N3060 Dual-Core Processor (Turbo up to 2.48 GHz) |
| RAM | 4GB LP DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 16GB eMMC Flash Memory |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| Display | 11.6-Inch HD IPS Screen, 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs |
| Price | $199 (Amazon) |
Bhawesh Chaudhary has been the lead blog writer at technology journal since 2017. His passion for helping people in all aspects of online marketing flows through in the expert industry coverage he provides.
