Searching for the perfect cheap laptop to take to college? Here are our top recommendations all tried and tested by our computing experts

Date:
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:09:40 +0000

Description:
Any of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college
or university.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Finding the perfect budget laptop for college or university can be a tricky task. You want something
that won't break the bank, but will be a great studying companion that won't let you down. At TechRadar, we've tested hundreds of laptops; this guide runs through our top affordable recommendations for college or university
students.

I've focused on options that deliver strong bang for your buck, and can
handle an average student's day-to-day typing, research and entertainment needs. Most offer generous battery life, so you can move about without having to worry about staying near a power outlet, and are pleasingly compact and portable too. Note, these are all affordable, relatively basic options and as a result, they're not suitable for demanding tasks head to our general best laptop or best student laptop guides for a wider range of options for more intensive needs. Scroll down for our top recommendations. Hit the View
Details button to find out more about each one and why it's a great choice
for students specifically, or hop to the bottom for a specs comparison table
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MacBook Neo 550 shop now View details 23% OFF HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch
309 399 shop now View details Acer Chromebook Plus 516 368.75 shop now View details Asus Chromebook CM14 258.75 shop now View details Cheap college laptops: specs compared Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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