You won't find cheap laptop prices for a MacBook or any other Apple laptop. At best you can get the current entry-level model of the MacBook Air for $999. On sale, you may be able to get it for less than that, but it will never reach truly "budget" territory. Even an iPad wi...
Other cheap laptops on our radar We have the latest Intel-powered Framework Laptop 13 on deck for testing. While it comes in just over our "budget" threshold of $1,000 when purchased prebuilt (the DIY Edition starts at $899), the fact that it's upgradable and repairable makes it seem...
in 2025, and True Tone ensures color accuracy. The only knocks against the Air's display are its 60Hz refresh rate and the fact that it isn't as vibrant as OLED competitors. These aren't problems, but they are things you would notice if looking at it side-by-side with another laptop...
Lenovo also boasts MIL-STD 810H certification on this affordable laptop, so don't worry that you're getting a cheap build due to the low cost. While you can find a laptop for under $500, most business users will be better served by stretching that budget to reach the ThinkPad E14 Gen...
As of May 2025, there isn’t a cheap 2050RTX laptop. They’re all pretty much around 580 dollars which is a bit high considering that the HP Victus with the much faster 3050RTX is around the same price. However, the HP Victus has a 2050RTX modelwhich is around 550 dollars and may ...
While there might be a few restrictions associated with a cheap gaming laptop, you can still expect an entry level gaming performance. You’ll hopefully find some helpful suggestions, particularly if you’re looking to prioritize battery life. However, as some of our suggestions come under the ...
We review a lot of high-end laptops here at XDA, but you can still find great cheap laptops under $700. Here are a few great choices.
In the midrange, there's the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, with the RTX 5060 and 5050 at the budget end. We've yet to get our hands on an RTX 5050 or 5060 laptop, which means you’ll need to exercise patience if you're waiting for a cheap gaming laptop with a next-gen GPU. It...
Looking for a new gaming laptop but don't want to spend a fortune? Here are our top picks for the best cheap gaming laptops you can buy!
It's not the most durable laptop you'll find, with Lenovo opting for MIL-STD 810H standards over the more robust IP ratings. But for a cheap, heavy-duty laptop that can take a knock or three, it's a good bet. Read our fullLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review ...