r/LaptopForStudent

I'm looking for a laptop that can carry me through about 2 more years of university and writing my bachelor thesis. I've had someone recommend the Lenovo v15 gen 4, is that anything?

My needs:

- something portable I can carry around most days

- no fancy programs, I basically only need the office suite

- I just need to do research, write essays, take notes and maybe edit some basic audio sometimes via audacity

- not a gamer

- I'm not an apple user and would only get a MacBook if it's truly the best option here

- I'll need to ask a family member to buy this for me and would like to keep the price as low as possible, so under 600$ would be great

I'll keep an eye out for refurbished ones but I've had bad experiences before where the battery was completely shot, so I'm a bit cautious about that. I'm open to any input, if it's not possible to get a reliable laptop within my budget feel free to tell me

Thank you for your help!

I’m looking for a laptop that has a 14 inch screen for college under $1500.

I’ve looked into the Asus zenbook 14 s and it seems like a good option https://www.bestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-s-14-14-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-7-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-zumaia-gray/JJGGLHJXT8/sku/6615730?utm\_source=feed

What are some other laptops in this price point? I’m not looking for any macbooks. Any advice is appreciated!

Im rough with my stuff, no fancy case, carry it with books and water bottle. dont want something flimsy that cracks or breaks the hinge in a semester. Which brands or models are built tough?

Hello, I'm in the market for a laptop after my laptop i used through high school tore itself apart. I'm on a pretty restricting budget (<800) preferred as long as can be, I was checking Facebook marketplace for good deals on used laptops, and I found a 2022 ASUS Zephyrus g14 with the following specs for $500:

- AMD Radeon RX 6700S GPU

- 16GB RAM

- 1TB SSD

- 14” WQXGA 120Hz display

The seller says no outside physical damage, but it has an overheating issue which I've read online is pretty common on these laptops, I have all the tools to take it apart and repaste aswell. I'm not afraid to do so.

I bet I can offer a bit lower than $500 for the laptop, but any thoughts on how good this laptop would be for a student like me?

Hello there!

I already have a powerful desktop PC, but I’m doing a Master’s in HR and I want to buy a cheap laptop, maybe second-hand, that lets me do Human Resources stuff like using Office 365 and similar programs. I’d like something lightweight and around 14 inches (I have big hands, so I don't wanna go with anything smaller).

I found in a big company here in Europe two laptops that may be good enough, but Im not sure since I've never been into laptops:

HP EliteBook 840 G6 - Intel Core i5-8265U, 16 GB RAM and 256GB SSD. I like that its silver colour, looks like it has more "premium" look, but both the SSD and its ports make me think its older.

DELL E3420 - Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.I like its ports but I dont quite like it being black.

Both of this laptops are listed just under 300€, second hand.

I'll love to read your opinions and suggestions 😄

ive been researching for some time on which laptop to get and i plan to get an asus laptop but which one is the best for electrical engineering and portable and not so heavy and a laptop that would last me a really long time

ive seen some good stuff about ASUS ROG Strix G16, Asus TUF Gaming A16 Laptop and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

but im unsure on which to get it doesnt have to be from the 3 ive mentioned but just any good laptop that will really help out

thanks!

What specs do I need as an AI Engineering student? What are the minimum and the recommended specs I need for my laptop?

Im starting college this fall 2026 as a biology major.
I have a budget of 1000 and need a laptop that will be sufficient for many years, atleast 5+. At home, I have a regular pc that I occasionally use and a iPad that I intend to use to hand write notes in college

My criteria:
-under 1000
-can last for atleast 5 yrs
-can buy used aswell
-Mac/windows
-atleast 5hrs or more of battery life

Nice to have:
-OLED screen
-120hz+
-powerhouse for light gaming

I’m starting collage this fall and I can’t figure out what laptop to buy. I’ve been looking at Dells but I’m not sure. I’m going to be taking a lot of notes so I’ll need a fair bit of storage. I’ll be using it everyday. I would perfect something with a good battery life but if I have to charge it a little more often it’s not a huge deal. I want it to last me at least 4 years, hopefully more. I’m trying to stay under $2000 USD.

I’m stumped on what specs I’ll need for my laptop going into college as a freshman. I’ll be in mechanical engineering not sure what subdivision yet. Ideally I want a laptop that’s not so bulky and good battery life, but can still run majority of programs I may need. I’ve been looking at laptops with cpus like the intel core ultra 5 226v, core ultra 7 256v, and core ultra 9 288v, just wondering if anyone has experience with these specs or if anyone has recommendations for a laptop. The specific laptop I’ve been looking at is the Acer Aspire 14 Ai which has any of the 3 cpus mentioned above, although no dedicated gpu I think the IGPU’s are well enough to run majority of programs?

First of all, I have zero knowledge of I.t stuffs.

I am a single mom working hard with no CS but I do want to give my kid to have something decent to use for college. Major in general business/ business administration / business marketing, I do not think need lot of coding or graphic design features?

I have a list below from Costco: I hope 16GB is enough?

1. $849 - Dell 16 Touchscreen Laptop - 16.0" FHD+ 1920x1200 Touchscreen - Ryzen 7 250 - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Windows 11 Home - Carbon Black
2. $899- Dell 16" Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core 7 150U - 1920 x 1200 - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Windows 11
3. $699 - Dell Inspiron 14" Copilot+ Laptop - Snapdragon X Plus Processor (10 Core) - 1920 x 1200 - Windows 11
4. $899 ($200o ff) - Acer Aspire 16" AI Copilot+ PC Touchscreen Laptop — Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 288V — WUXGA (1920 x 1200) — 32GB RAM — 1TB SSD — Windows 11 Home — Steel Gray
5. $999 - MacBook Air Laptop (15-inch) - Apple M4 chip, Built for Apple Intelligence, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD Storage

Please tell me if eBay a safe place to buy a laptop?

Any other laptop products suggestion are appreciated and please tell me where to buy it?

Price range $700-999. 14' to 16"

Thank you everyone.