The importance of having a good computer that you can use on the go and is agile enough to come with you everywhere has been made more clear than ever this past year. A laptop is ideal for working from home as you can switch up your work station as you see fit and aren’t encumbered by a large desktop.
Lenovo, Asus, Microsoft, ACER, and more have all recognised the importance of offering budget-friendly models, so there are plenty of options on the market. Keep scrolling to explore the Express’ top 10 picks for laptops under £500.
The perfect model for work and play, this laptop is just as comfortable streaming Netflix as it is on Excel.
The Asus SonicMaster audio delivers premium sound quality, and the screen has Full HD resolution so you’re guaranteed an immersive entertainment experience.
Screen size: 14-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £429
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Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, this laptop can easily handle your everyday workload.
The lightweight size of the laptop, as well as the 8.5 hours of battery life, mean that you’ve got plenty of power for on the go working, and the anti-glare screen means you get a great view from every angle.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 256 GB
RAM: 8 GB
RRP: £499
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With a massive 9.5 hours of continuous battery life, you can go an entire work day without having to stop and charge it.
The full HD micro-edge display means it fits more screen into a smaller frame so you don’t have to lug around a heavy laptop but still get a great sized screen.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 256 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £449
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Weighing in at just 1.35 kg and with 10 hours of battery life, this laptop is the perfect match for busy professionals and students alike.
If you love the idea of a tablet but know you need a laptop, this model gives you the best of both worlds by allowing you to switch between either.
Screen size: 13.3-inch
Storage: 128 BG
RAM: 4GB
RRP: £549, on sale now for £399 – you save £150
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With a low weight of just 1.8kg and a durable aluminium build, this model is protected from the knocks and bumps that come with carrying it around with you.
Connected to the Google Play store, you have access to over two million apps for work and fun.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £499, on sale for £399 – you save £100
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Combining the ease of a tablet with the performance of a laptop and weighing in at 544g, this device is perfect for the whole family and is lightweight enough to come with you everywhere.
Screen size: 10.5-inch
Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £399
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With a screen that rotates at a 360-degree angle, this device can multitask as a laptop and a tablet depending on what you need in the moment.
Screen size: 11.6-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 6 GB
RRP: £319.99
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Only 7mm thin and 1.8kg light, this laptop gives you perfect duality with a large screen and keyboard with a slimline size.
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 8 GB
RRP: £349.99
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Lenovo has created a great, no-frills, budget-friendly laptop that is perfect for both work and streaming content.
Screen size: 14-inch
Storage: 256 GB
RAM: 4 GB
RRP: £429
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