Best Laptops for Students
The right student laptop balances price, portability and battery life. You want something light enough to carry across campus, tough enough to survive a few years, and cheap enough that it will not wreck your budget. These are our picks by use case, from budget all-rounders to machines that can handle heavier coursework.
What to look for
- ✓Light enough to carry all day between lectures
- ✓All-day battery life so you rarely need a charger on campus
- ✓Reliable build quality that lasts a full degree
- ✓Enough performance for research, writing and light coding
- ✓Sensible value — you should not overpay for features you will not use
