Whether you are a computer science student, an electronics engineering student, an art student, a medical student, or others, there is so much you can gain from having a good laptop. However, if you have difficulty knowing what kind of product you can buy, then we should be able to help. Having conducted an extensive research, we would be presenting 10 good products we think any student can take into consideration.
Best Student Laptop 2020
1. Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 currently ranks as one of the most popular laptops in the market, and we do not see it losing popularity any time soon. The product is used by programmers, graphics designers, doctors, and so many other professionals. The processors powering builds of this product are often different, but they are generally Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The Dell XPS 13 comes with the Intel UHD Graphics 620 as its graphics processing unit, and we love its 13.3-inch full HD display.
- Intel Core i5/i7 processor
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Up to 1TB storage
- Up to 16 GB RAM
Price: $1,360.80
Pros
- Powerhouse performance
- Powerful battery
Cons
- Pricey
2. Acer Chromebook 15
The next product we would be looking at, is the Acer Chromebook 15. The Acer Chromebook 15 has been around for a while, and the laptop would make an ideal product for people on a low budget. The machine costs about $250, making it possible for most people to afford. Powering the Acer Chromebook 15, is the Intel Celeron 3205U processor, a 1.50 GHz dual-core processor. However, unlike the Dell XPS 13 which comes with a 13.3-inch display, the Acer Chromebook 15 comes with a 15.6-inch display.
- Intel Celeron 3205U processor
- About 15.6-inch display
- 32 GB of storage
- 4 GB of RAM
Price: $252.00
Pros
- Great value for money
- Impressive battery
Cons
- No con
3. Huawei Matebook X Pro
The Huawei Matebook X Pro is a very lovely laptop. And not only is this computer beautiful on the outside, it is also beautiful on the inside. The product sells for about $1,500, and we do not think you should overlook an item like this. The processors featured by its build vary, but they are generally Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The GPUS featured by the Huawei Matebook X Pro also vary, but we know the Intel UHD Graphics 620 and the Nvidia GeForce MX150 to be the most popular. If you are a programmer, a product like the Huawei Matebook X Pro is something you would really appreciate.
- Intel Core i7 processors
- About 13.9-inch display
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Nvidia GeForce MX150
Price: $1,499.00
Pros
- Clean and vibrant display
- Very cool design
- Very powerful
Cons
- Pricey
4. HP Pavilion 14
Next on our list is the HP Pavilion 14. This laptop comes pre-installed with the Windows 10 operating system, but you can always change it, if you like. Aside being a cool product, the HP Pavilion 14 is also an affordable laptop, requiring only about $440, to own a build. The HP Pavilion 14 comes with the Intel Core i5-8250U processor as its CPU, and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 as its graphics processing unit. While the RAM of this laptop is about 8 GB, you can always upgrade it.
- Intel Core i5-8250U processor
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- About 14-inch display
Price: $439.74
Pros
- Great value for money
- Great build quality
Cons
- No con
5. HP Envy x360
Of recent, there has been a lot of news about the HP Envy x360, making it possible for you to have heard about it. Aside from being a good and popular product, we find the HP Envy x360 to also be ideal for students. The laptop is not as cheap as the HP Pavilion 14 and its likes, but at the same time, it is not as expensive as products like the Huawei Matebook X Pro.
The HP Envy x360 is of very high quality, so it is not a machine that would start to break down after a few years. And for those students who would be interested in installing a Linux distribution, we find the HP Envy x360 to be among the best items for Linux.
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor
- AMD Radeon RX Vega GPU
- About 13.3-inch display
- 8 GB of RAM
Price: $817.74
Pros
- Outstanding performance
- Impressive design
Cons
- No con
6. Lenovo Yoga 530
The Lenovo Yoga 530 is no doubt a good laptop, and nothing stops a student from choosing the product. We find the computer to be of great build quality, and it sells for about $500.
- Dual-core AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 14-inch full HD display
Price: $491.40
Pros
- Great build quality
- Dependable
- Durable
Cons
- Design could be better
7. Dell XPS 15
For some time now, the Dell XPS 15 has ranked as one of the most popular Dell laptops, due to its design and performance. This machine is quite expensive, but if you are not so concerned about its price, you should consider giving it a try.
- Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M
- About 15.6-inch GPU
Price: $1,890.00
Pros
- Dazzling 4K display
Cons
- Pricey
8. Macbook Pro 15-Inch
Macbooks can not be left out of an article like this, and the Macbook Pro 15-Inch (2018) is one of the Macbook we feel you should consider.
- AMD Radeon Pro 555X – 560X
- Intel Core i7/i9 processor
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- About 15.4-inc display
Price: $2,399.00
Pros
- Astonishing design
- Extremely powerful
Cons
- Very expensive
- Overpriced
9. Microsoft Surface Go
We doubt you have ever heard of the Microsoft Surface Go. And in case you have not, it is a product Microsoft designed for people like you. This computer costs about $450.
- Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y
- Up to 8 GB of RAM
Price: $448.56
Pros
- 2-in-1 laptop/tablet
- Very portable
- Cool design
Cons
- Small display
10. Microsoft Surface Pro
If you love the design of the Microsoft Surface Go, but you feel it would not be powerful enough for you, why not take a look at the Microsoft Surface Pro.
- Intel Core m3 – i7 processor
- Intel HD Graphics 615
- Iris Plus Graphics 640
Price: $541.80
- Seamless 2-in-1 experience
Cons
- Small display
