12 best laptops for study

Modern students and even schoolchildren need to be extremely mobile. Sometimes you have to literally complete tasks on the go, search for information on the Internet and even cope with the work that a person does in isolation from training. Of course, in many cases a phone is enough for this, but for study it is better to choose a laptop. But which option would be optimal? There are really many inexpensive solutions, and it is quite difficult to decide on a specific device. For this reason, we decided to select the best laptops for study and compose the TOP-12 of them.

What to look for when choosing

1. Screen diagonal. The larger the display, the more convenient it is to work on it. But, at the same time, it increases the size and weight of the laptop. If you plan on sitting at home or in the office more often than traveling for business, then you can sacrifice mobility. Otherwise, we recommend choosing models with a diagonal of about 14-15 inches.
2. Battery life. One of the most important criteria, which, again, is not so significant with constant proximity to the outlet. It is desirable that in normal mode the laptop can work for about 7 hours, which is enough for a standard working day (subject to occasional breaks).
3. Hardware component. Obviously, students and schoolchildren love to play. But when compiling the rating, we relied only on the main tasks that will be assigned to laptops. And in this case, a powerful hardware platform is not required at all. Therefore, for the review, we selected devices with energy-efficient i3 and i5 chipsets from Intel, as well as integrated or simple discrete graphics.
4. Weight. It is unlikely that the user wants to constantly carry something heavy with him. Ideally, if the laptop weighs no more than 2.0 kg and can work on battery power for a long time, so that you do not have to carry an additional power supply.
5. Information carrier. You can choose between HDD and SSD. The former are more affordable and more common in inexpensive laptops. But they are slow and do not tolerate even minor blows. SSDs are more expensive, but they boot the system faster, open files faster and there is less risk of accidental breakage.

TOP 12 Best Laptops for Study

The laptops selected for the review are perfect for schoolchildren and students alike. Also, the reviewed models will appeal to business people who often have to travel to meetings and work outside the home or office. Only one 17-inch laptop is in the TOP, which will allow you to do without an additional screen. If we talk about performance, then the whole ten is more or less comparable to each other, so you can choose a laptop by design or other parameters.

1. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-42G-R3GM)

Let's start our review of notebooks ideal for study with a model from Acer, built entirely on the AMD platform. The Ryzen 5 3500U processor installed here does an excellent job of handling workloads and features low power consumption. Thanks to this, the battery installed here at 36.7 Wh provides a good, albeit not a record, autonomy. The drive in the Aspire 3 is solid-state, with a volume of 256 gigabytes.

Alas, because of the need to save money, the manufacturer chose not IPS, but TN-matrix.

As a graphics accelerator, a good laptop for work and study received the Radeon 540X. This is an entry-level discrete graphics card, so its power is not enough for demanding tasks.But if the user occasionally wants to play, albeit not with very high picture quality, then Control, Borderlands 3 and similar projects here will show acceptable frame rates at low / medium settings and HD-resolution.

Advantages:

• space for additional SSD M.2;
• solid assembly;
• support for RAM up to a total of 16 GB;
• good performance;
• fast standard storage.

Disadvantages:

• the display does not have the best viewing angles;
• the body is actively collecting prints.

2. DELL Inspiron 3781

Can't decide which 17 "laptop to choose? We recommend DELL's premium Inspiron 3781. It features moderate cost, excellent build quality and a quiet but efficient cooling system. The RAM is only 4 GB out of the box, but it is easily expandable to 16 GB.

The Inspiron 3781 can be purchased with either Windows 10 Home preinstalled or Linux.

It was quite unexpected to find a DVD burner here. The thing, let's be honest, is not the most necessary thing in 2020. But even if you do not specifically need a drive, then in its place, by simple manipulations, you can install a standard 1 TB hard drive, replacing the latter with a faster solid-state drive.

The matrix of one of the most interesting notebooks in the price-quality ratio is made using IPS technology. Its resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels, which at the declared diagonal provides a good pixel density of 127 ppi. The viewing angles of the matrix are high - 178 degrees, and the maximum brightness is quite comfortable - 300 cd / m2.

Advantages:

• cool full-size keyboard;
• plastic, but very durable case;
• color rendition and brightness of the IPS-display;
• quiet operation even under heavy load.

Disadvantages:

• slow hard drive;
• modest preset amount of RAM.

3. HP PAVILION 14-ce3006ur

It continues the TOP compact laptop for students from the HP brand. The Pavilion 14 model, as the name implies, is equipped with a 14-inch matrix. This made the device quite thin (17.9 mm) and light (1.6 kg). The charger for this model also does not weigh much, so it is convenient to take a laptop with you to study.

However, you might not even need a PSU as the Pavilion 14 has a modern Core i3-1005G1 processor. This is a 10nm solution. It features a base frequency of 1.2 GHz, low power consumption and modest heating. As a result, this model can work up to 10.5 hours from one battery charge.

Note that this compact laptop comes with only 128 GB of SSD storage. This volume is sufficient for the system, installation of working applications and storage of documents. But for movies and other files, there will be a minimum of space, so you have to either initially replace the pre-installed drive, or get an external hard drive.

Advantages:

• compactness and lightness;
• good autonomy;
• excellent assembly and pleasant appearance;
• Full HD screen resolution;
• metal case.

Disadvantages:

• little RAM;
• storage capacity.

4. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IWL

Looking for the lowest-priced study laptop that won't disappoint in use? IdeaPad L340 in 15IWL modification can be a good solution. In the reviews, the Lenovo laptop is praised by the real owners for the excellent build. True, the manufacturer clearly chose inexpensive materials. However, this is not surprising, as for a device whose cost starts from 350 $.

A good laptop for study has 4 GB of RAM. Additionally, a slot for RAM is available in case the initial volume is not enough for the applications being used. The drive here is M.2, it is very fast, but not too large - 128 GB. However, the limitations are again explained by the cost. But the fact that both USB-A and the only USB-C port comply with the 3.1 standard is an important plus.

Advantages:

• interface set;
• high-quality assembly;
• very low cost;
• economical processor;
• fast battery charging;
• the presence of a slot for RAM.

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled plastic case;
• mediocre viewing angles of the TN-screen;
• short power supply cable.

5. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API

It's almost impossible to get a powerful laptop for schoolchildren on a modest budget. But finding just a good working "machine" that will cope with basic tasks like typing, simple image editing, surfing the Internet and creating demos is not so difficult. Take the Lenovo IdeaPad S340 for example.

For its size, it is a very light laptop (1.8 kg) and its thickness is only 19.4 mm.

Ryzen 3500U with Vega 8 graphics core is enough for any of the above tasks, and with a margin. It is unlikely that anyone will miss the standard 8GB of RAM. But if the user needs more, then the RAM can be expanded up to 12 GB. However, it should be borne in mind that 4 GB was initially soldered on the motherboard, so when installing a bracket with an 8 gigabyte volume, the memory will work in single-channel mode.

Advantages:

• high performance;
• beautiful IPS display with thin bezels on the sides;
• large battery;
• excellent combination of price and performance;
• webcam shutter;
• keyboard backlight.

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled matte case;
• there is no LAN connector.

6.HP PAVILION 15-cw1004ur

When buying a laptop for study, you should pay attention not only to the price, but also to the convenience of the device. And according to this criterion, the Pavilion 15 from HP is one of the most profitable positions. The keyboard here is not just good, but ideal for the class it occupies. Especially its convenience will be appreciated by users who have to constantly type large amounts of text during their studies or work.

When you first get acquainted with a high-quality laptop model for home and office from HP, you immediately understand that the manufacturer decided not to save on it. The lid and worktop of the Pavilion 15 are made of silver anodized aluminum. It is very sturdy and does not collect fingerprints. The touchpad is comfortable and has a neat border around it for decoration.

The hardware platform here is the same as in the Lenovo device described above, and the display has the same IPS technology at the same Full HD resolution. But the sound of one of the best laptops in the company's range was able to stand out, because experts from Bang & Olufsen helped to refine it. Yes, the speakers of the laptop will not be able to notice the speakers, but they play quite well.

Advantages:

• anti-glare IPS-matrix;
• modern processor;
• nice appearance;
• Bang & Olufsen acoustics;
• premium build;
• ergonomics of the keyboard.

Disadvantages:

• it gets very hot under load;

7. ASUS VivoBook S15 S510UN

At a cost from 490 $ The VivoBook S15 S510UN is one of the best budget laptops not only in the ACS line, but in the market as a whole. The weight of the device is 1.5 kg, and its thickness is modest for its class of 18 mm.

At the same time, the characteristics of the S15 are very worthy for their price, because there is a FullHD display with a diagonal of 15.6 inches, and a good Core i3-7100U processor with two cores at 2.4 GHz, and discrete graphics MX150, and 6 gigabytes of RAM. as well as 1 terabyte storage.

If you often work with text, then the ASUS VivoBook S15 keyboard will be an important plus for you. It is quite comfortable, has a clear stroke and, which is important, is equipped with a backlight. Its only drawback is the power button, located in the usual place for the Del key.

The excellent assembly of the ASUS notebook cannot be ignored. Yes, only the lid is metal here, but the plastic used in the case is very pleasant to the touch and instills confidence in its strength. By the way, if you don't want to waste time installing the OS, then the cheap VivoBook S15 home laptop is a great choice. At the stated price tag, it ships with Windows 10 Home and is ready to go right out of the box.

Advantages:

• thickness and weight;
• screen resolution;
• excellent matrix quality;
• first-class keyboard;
• the presence of a fingerprint scanner;
• discrete graphics;
• system performance;
• materials and build quality;
• well-developed ergonomics;
• fingerprint scanner (in some versions).

Disadvantages:

• location of the power button;
• a lot of extra software out of the box.

8. Lenovo IdeaPad 330s 14 Intel

The IdeaPad 330s 14 is a great laptop that has everything you need but nothing more. Due to this, the monitored model costs only 462 $, leaving virtually no chance for competitors. With its small size and weight of just 1.67 kg, the laptop is easy to take with you to school or on a business trip. At the same time, it will suit active people perfectly, because it is not an HDD installed here, but an SSD, which is less afraid of shocks and shaking. True, its capacity is only 128 GB, so think about purchasing an external drive or replacing the complete drive if this volume is not enough for you.

The laptop case is made of metal and is designed in a strict style, so Lenovo IdeaPad 330s 14 is ideal for schoolchildren with students, and for businessmen. The screen is also pleasing. First, it reclines 180 degrees. Yes, this is unlikely to be required by all or even many users, but the very possibility of the laptop should be given credit.

Secondly, with a diagonal of 14 inches, its resolution is Full HD, so more information can be displayed on the display at the same time, and it will be clearer. At the same time, the manufacturer retained good autonomy (6-8 hours at moderate load).

Advantages:

• premium appearance;
• high pixel density of the display matrix;
• long battery life;
• excellent IPS-screen with good brightness;
• light weight;
• quiet cooling system;
• fast solid state drive.

Disadvantages:

• ports may not be enough for many users;
• mediocre sound quality.

9.Apple MacBook Air 13 Mid 2025

The American company Apple sets quality standards for the entire industry every year. Without a doubt, the MacBook Air 13 Mid 2017 is the perfect purchase option. However, at a price above 60 thousand it can hardly be called a mass one, so we did not dare to put a stylish laptop from the "apple" brand above the fifth place. If the cost does not bother you, then a powerful laptop with a 128 GB SSD drive will certainly delight you.

Traditionally for Apple, the MacBook screen is also admired for its brightness and richness of the picture. This model has an IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1440 × 900 pixels and a diagonal of 13.3 inches. The laptop case is made of durable metal and can of course be opened with one hand, which most competitors still have not achieved.

Advantages:

• very light and compact - it weighs only 1.35 kg and its thickness is only 17 mm;
• Excellent performance - fast Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and HD 6000 graphics;
• the convenience of the Mac OS X system;
• reliability in work;
• first-class screen;
• long battery life - up to 12 hours on a single charge.

Disadvantages:

• the high cost is not affordable for everyone;
• all software is paid.

10. ASUS VivoBook 15 X542UF

The VivoBook 15 X542UF is an inexpensive yet very high quality laptop that offers 504 $ everything that schoolchildren and students need. The weight and size characteristics of this model are usual for 15.6-inch solutions - weight 2.3 kg and dimensions 380 × 251 × 23.2 mm. As for the "hardware", it is as follows:

1. 8th generation processor from the Core i3 line;
2. TN matrix with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels;
3. discrete video card GeForce MX130 from "green";
4. 4 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM.

When buying a laptop for study, it is worth considering the variety of interfaces. The VivoBook 15 is fine with that. There are several standard USB 3.0 and one 2.0 standard, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1 modules, combined audio, HDMI and VGA video outputs, a LAN port and one USB-C. But for storage, the laptop uses a budget 500 GB HDD, which has quick access to easily replace it with a faster SSD.

Advantages:

• topical iron;
• a wide variety of ports;
• preinstalled Windows 10;
• long battery life;
• reasoned cost;
• easy-to-use keyboard;
• stylish appearance;

Disadvantages:

• slow hard drive;
• the amount of RAM is small.

11. DELL Vostro 5370

In second place, we chose a high-quality laptop model based on user reviews. And among the dozens of options considered, the DELL Vostro 5370 turned out to be the best, from the point of view of real buyers.

With a diagonal of 13.3 inches, its thickness is slightly more than 17 mm and weighs 1.41 kg. Yes, this is not the MacBook discussed above, but the price of a very light laptop starts at 560 $... In addition, the screen is Full HD, the SSD capacity is twice as large and the newer Intel Core i5 8250U processor is installed.

An optional keyboard backlight is also available, which is very good in itself. The only thing that can upset is the production technology of the 13.3-inch matrix, which is TN here. Otherwise, DELL Vostro 5370 has practically no worthy competitors for its price.

Advantages:

• compactness and lightness;
• easy access to the RAM;
• Type-C supporting charging;
• pretty good autonomy;
• capacious solid state drive;
• metal cover;
• perfect combination of price and performance;
• quiet cooling system;
• high build quality;

Disadvantages:

• soiled plastic inside the case, collects prints strongly.

12. HP PAVILION 15-cs0048ur

Rounding off the review of notebooks ideal for study is another model from the HP brand, but this time from the PAVILION line. The appearance, build, hardware and price of the laptop are very interesting.

The device is equipped with a 15.6-inch screen, which is familiar to many, made using IPS technology, a discrete MX150 video card from NVIDIA, as well as an i5 8250U processor and 8 GB of RAM at once. The storage is a regular HDD with a spindle rotation speed of 5400 rpm and a capacity of 1 TB.

One of the best TOP laptops is enclosed in a metal case with a thickness of only 17.9 mm. Moreover, its weight is 1.93 kg. Yes, this is not a record figure, but taking into account the chosen "hardware" and dimensions, such a mass can be called small.

I am glad that at a cost of 630 $ the device received not only an excellent keyboard, but also a backlight for it. Additionally, the HP PAVILION 15-cs0048ur can be praised for the good autonomy (about 10 hours) provided by the 41 W / h battery.

Advantages:

• great appearance;
• huge battery that provides up to 9 hours of continuous video viewing;
• thickness and weight as for its class;
• good performance;
• excellent combination of price and quality;
• great sounding;
• very comfortable keyboard.

Disadvantages:

• noisy cooling system.

What to buy a laptop for study

When compiling a rating of laptops that are ideal for study, play and work, we tried to take into account all the wishes of real customers. The review did not include high-performance solutions that weigh too much, run little on battery power, but cost a lot. But there are many light, compact and standalone laptops here. The best among them are the HP and the MacBook. Also you can pay attention to 14-inch laptops.