As students do not need a powerful laptop, all you need to look for is a basic laptop that allows you to get the job done without having to worry about performance issues such as crashes.
To help you decide which laptop to buy, we have compiled a list of some of the best basic laptops with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage available in India.
RedmiBook 15
The RedmiBook 15 runs on a 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SATA SSD. The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display that is bright and delivers good colours. It comes with a metallic finish and features a tactile keyboard with a scissor mechanism. The laptop comes with a HD webcam. It features dual stereo speakers and comes with DTS audio processing for an enhanced audio experience.The laptop comes with three USB ports, one HDMI port, one LAN port and a SD card reader.
HP 14s-dy2506TU
The HP laptop comes with a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare IPS display and is powered by a 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It comes with Intel’s Turbo Boost technology that delivers improved performance. It comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and Microsoft Office and Students lifetime license. The laptop comes with a 30-day McAfee LiveSafe trial and offers several connectivity options.The laptop is equipped with dual stereo speakers.
Asus VivoBook 14
The Asus VivoBook 14 is another good option if you are looking for a basic laptop for students. It is powered by a 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home and comes with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 pre-installed. The laptop features a lightweight design and comes with chiclet keyboards. The graphics are handled by Intel UHD graphics.The laptop comes with a fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello support.
Dell Vostro 3401
The Dell Vostro 3401 laptop is a good option for students looking for a basic laptop. It is powered by a 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It runs on Windows 10 Home and features a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare LED display. The graphic duties are handled by Intel Iris xe graphics. The laptop is equipped with two USB 3.2 ports, one USB 2.0 port, one USB Type-C port and a HDMI port.It is a lightweight laptop that can be easily carried around.
HP 15s-gy0501AU
The HP laptop is another good option for students looking for a basic laptop. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U processor coupled with AMD Radeon Graphics. The laptop comes with 8GB RAM and a 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display, allowing you to see a lot of content at once. It comes with a HD camera and dual speakers, offering good quality audio during video calls. It runs on Windows 10 Home and comes with Office 2019.The laptop offers a lot of ports, making it easier for you to connect your devices.
Asus VivoBook Flip 14
The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is a good option if you are looking for a convertible laptop. It comes with a 360-degree metal hinge that allows you to use the laptop in tablet mode as well. It runs on Windows 10 Home and comes with Office 2019 Home and Student. The laptop features a 14-inch Full HD LED-backlit display. It is powered by a 10th gen Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It comes with one HDMI port, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.2 port and one USB Type-C port.It is equipped with a fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello support.
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