In a sea of mediocre choices, there's one laptop that's under $300 we'd actually recommend. It won't reinvent the wheel, but it's a solid workhorse.

From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than $600.

You don't need to overspend to get a capable laptop, and that includes both Windows models and Apple MacBooks. It's possible to find a decent laptop for less than $1,000 -- sometimes much less. With years and years of experience, I've reviewed enough ...

This is the best deal on a laptop I've seen all year. It's one of the few Black Friday deals that actually lives up to the hype, the kind that I hope for at every major sale event.

When it comes to shopping for the best budget laptops, you can do a lot for less than $1,000. (Heck, even $500 cuts some mustard nowadays.) But you'll probably have to make some compromises along the way to stay below that price point. That doesn't mean ...

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Laptops are essential in most productive environments, and that includes college students. However, finding a laptop to fit a student’s needs while staying within a budget ...

For an affordable laptop that will be able to keep up with all of your daily activities, you’ll want to go for the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i. It’s equipped with the 12th-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Intel UHD Graphics, and 8GB of RAM, which are enough ...

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is the best, most well-made Chromebook I've ever tested. However, it's also the most expensive Chromebook I've ever tested and overkill for most people needing a simple, web-based laptop. As such, I've reserved it for splurgers (unless you can find it on sale — then it's my top pick).

You don't need to overspend to get a capable laptop, and that includes both Windows models and Apple MacBooks. It's possible to find a decent laptop for less than $750, but you may need to comparison shop and exercise some patience while you wait for a sale.