There are certain things not to miss when you are looking for budget laptops for coding. Laptop’s performance is one of the major things you have to look out for when shopping for budget coding laptops. RAM, GPU and CPU are some of the factors that decide your overall laptop performance. This is what we are going to dive deeper into today.
This blog is relevant for the following reasons:
- Best value for the price
- Fits within your budget (under ₹50000)
- Laptops that are best suited for coding and programming, and other general uses.
- Good battery backup
We will now be taking a closer look at laptops best suited for coding purposes and that easily fit your budget.
Acer Aspire 5 Thin
Price: INR 36,980
This is a great option if you are on a budget way below 50k. But you still get the necessary benchmarks for coding and casual day to day use. Comes with Windows 11 and pre-installed software: MS Office. You should have no problem during coding, casual browsing, and programming tasks. Intensive tasks like gaming are not recommended for this laptop.
Specifications
- Display: 15.6” HD Display
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory Technology: LPDDR5
- Item Weight: 1Kg 780g
HP 15
Price: INR 48,990
HP is a reputable brand. The HP 15 comes with the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU. It protects your eyes by minimising strain with its anti-glare technology. Apart from coding, you can do basic video editing and other production tasks, as it comes with integrated Radeon graphics that support this.
Specifications
- 15.6” FHD Display
- Backlit keyboard and anti-glare coating
- RAM: 16GB
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Supports Fast Charge
- Numeric keypad for quick input
Acer Aspire Lite
Price: INR 44,990
The Acer Aspire Lite is another budget laptop suitable for coding. Its enhanced usability with the 180° hinge design gives you a comfortable touch pad and more flexibility for easier navigation. The Acer Aspire Lite offers a better value than the Acer Aspire 5 Thin when you keep the budget in mind.
Specifications
- Seamless connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, 3x USB 3.2 ports.
- Display: 15.6”
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1334U
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- RAM: 16GB
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Price: INR 46,499
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 is the laptop I’m writing this post from. Its sleek and lightweight design makes it really easy to carry around. Design is best suited to people who travel a lot, especially students as it easily fits into a backpack.
Specifications
- Anti-glare and backlit keyboard
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Lightweight
Lenovo V15
Price: INR 42,490
It supports all your programming needs and is easily portable. It supports Rapid Charge with the help of an integrated Li-Polymer 38Wh battery. This is useful to get the work done when you are traveling.
Scrolling while coding is a waste of time and slows down your productivity. Therefore, going for a laptop with a bigger screen is a way to address this issue.
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Display: 15.6”(39.62 cm)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
- Battery: Lasts more than 8 hours
- 180 degree hinge
Final Verdict
The above list has been curated by keeping RAM, display, processor, battery life, and other important things in mind. These benchmarks are essential for a smooth coding experience anywhere and anytime.