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Best Laptops for High School

Chromebooks and Windows laptops under $500 that weigh under 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), with gaming laptops left out, for a backpack and a full school day.

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48 models

Lenovo Chromebook 4 configurations

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14 (14M868)

Processor
MediaTek Kompanio 520
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: MediaTek Kompanio 520 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" HD TN

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Dell Everyday laptop 2 configurations

Dell 15 (DC15250)

Processor
Intel Core 3 100U
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Core 3 100U · Built-in · 8 GB · 512 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook x360 14 (2025)

Processor
Intel N150
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel N150 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 14" Full HD+

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Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 14" Full HD

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HP Everyday laptop 4 configurations

HP 14 (14-dq)

Processor
Intel N150
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel N150 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 14" HD

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HP Chromebook 2 configurations

HP Chromebook 14 (14a-na)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4000
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4000 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 14" HD

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Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook

Processor
Intel N100
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
12.2"

Matching configuration: Intel N100 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 12.2" Full HD+ IPS

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Acer Chromebook

Acer Chromebook 314 (CBO314-1H)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" Full HD

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HP Everyday laptop

HP 15 (15-fc)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U · Built-in · 8 GB · 256 GB · 15.6" HD

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Acer Chromebook

Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-7HT)

Processor
Intel Celeron N50
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N50 · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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HP Everyday laptop

HP Stream 14

Processor
Intel Celeron N4120
Memory
16 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4120 · Built-in · 16 GB · 128 GB · 14" HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 15

Processor
Intel N200
Memory
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel N200 · Built-in · 8 GB · 64 GB · 15.6" HD

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Acer Chromebook

Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-3H)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4020 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 15.6" HD

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Processor
Intel Celeron 3965Y
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
12.2"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron 3965Y · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 12.2" Full HD+

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Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" HD

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Dell Chromebook 3 configurations

Dell Chromebook 3100

Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Memory
4 GB
Storage
16 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4020 · Built-in · 4 GB · 16 GB · 11.6" HD

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Dell Everyday laptop 3 configurations

Dell Latitude 5420

Processor
Intel Core i5-1145G7
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i5-1145G7 · Built-in · 16 GB · 256 GB · 14" Full HD

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Dell Chromebook 4 configurations

Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1

Processor
Intel Celeron N4000
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4000 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.6" HD

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Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo 100e Chromebook (2nd Gen)

Processor
MediaTek MT8173C
Memory
4 GB
Storage
16 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: MediaTek MT8173C · Built-in · 4 GB · 16 GB · 11.6" HD

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Microsoft Thin and light laptop

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5

Processor
Intel Core i7-1265U
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
Screen
13.5"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i7-1265U · Built-in · 16 GB · 512 GB · 13.5" 2K

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Processor
Intel Core m3-8100Y
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Core m3-8100Y · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 11.6" HD IPS

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Dell 2-in-1

Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1

Processor
Intel Core i7-1265U
Memory
32 GB
Storage
512 GB
Screen
13.3"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i7-1265U · Built-in · 32 GB · 512 GB · 13.3" Full HD

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Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4020 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 11.6" HD

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Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo 100e Chromebook

Processor
Intel Celeron N3350
Memory
4 GB
Storage
16 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N3350 · Built-in · 4 GB · 16 GB · 11.6" HD

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Dell 2-in-1

Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1

Processor
Intel Core i5-8365U
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
Screen
13.3"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i5-8365U · Built-in · 16 GB · 256 GB · 13.3" Full HD

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Samsung Chromebook 2 configurations

ASUS Chromebook Flip C214 (C214MA)

Processor
Intel Celeron N3060
Memory
4 GB
Storage
16 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N3060 · Built-in · 4 GB · 16 GB · 11.6" HD

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Acer Everyday laptop

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315-24PT)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1 TB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U · Built-in · 16 GB · 1 TB · 15.6" Full HD IPS

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Dell Everyday laptop

Dell Latitude 7420

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i7-1165G7 · Built-in · 16 GB · 512 GB · 14" Full HD

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Acer Chromebook 2 configurations

Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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Acer Chromebook 2 configurations

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-5HT)

Processor
Intel Core 3 N355
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Core 3 N355 · Built-in · 8 GB · 512 GB · 14" Full HD+ IPS

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Processor
Intel Core i3-1315U
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
16"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i3-1315U · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 16" Full HD+ IPS

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ASUS Chromebook

ASUS Chromebook CR11 (CR1104)

Processor
Intel N100
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel N100 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 11.6" HD

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ASUS Chromebook

ASUS Chromebook CX14 (CX1405)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" Full HD

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ASUS Chromebook

ASUS Chromebook CX15 (CX1505)

Processor
Intel Celeron N50
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N50 · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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Processor
Intel Core i3-1215U
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Core i3-1215U · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 14" Full HD IPS

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ASUS Everyday laptop 2 configurations

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE

Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.99"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4020 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.99" HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 11 G9 EE

Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.6" HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 11MK G9 EE

Processor
MediaTek MT8183
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: MediaTek MT8183 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.6" HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 14 (14a-ne)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4120
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4120 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 14" HD

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HP Chromebook

HP Chromebook 14 (14a-nm)

Processor
MediaTek Kompanio 540
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: MediaTek Kompanio 540 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" HD

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HP Chromebook 2 configurations

HP Chromebook 14a (14a-nf)

Processor
Intel N200
Memory
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: Intel N200 · Built-in · 4 GB · 128 GB · 14" HD IPS

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Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo 500e Chromebook (2nd Gen)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4120
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4120 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.6" HD

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Lenovo Chromebook 2 configurations

Lenovo Chromebook M 14 (Gen 11)

Processor
MediaTek Kompanio 540
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
14"

Matching configuration: MediaTek Kompanio 540 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 14" Full HD+ IPS

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Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo Chromebook M 15

Processor
MediaTek Kompanio 540
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Screen
15.3"

Matching configuration: MediaTek Kompanio 540 · Built-in · 8 GB · 128 GB · 15.3" Full HD+ IPS

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Lenovo Chromebook 2 configurations

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15 (15ITN10)

Processor
Intel Core 3 N355
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
Screen
15.3"

Matching configuration: Intel Core 3 N355 · Built-in · 8 GB · 256 GB · 15.3" Full HD+ IPS

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Lenovo Chromebook 3 configurations

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook 15 (15IJL6)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4500
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
Screen
15.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4500 · Built-in · 4 GB · 64 GB · 15.6" Full HD

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Samsung Chromebook

Samsung Chromebook 4 (XE310XBA)

Processor
Intel Celeron N4000
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
Screen
11.6"

Matching configuration: Intel Celeron N4000 · Built-in · 4 GB · 32 GB · 11.6" HD

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Picking a laptop for high school

High school laptops have three jobs: survive a backpack, last through the school day and run whatever the school uses. Speed comes a distant fourth.

Every laptop here costs under $500 and weighs under 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), with gaming laptops left out. A lot of the list is Chromebooks, including rugged education models like the Dell Chromebook 3100 and Lenovo 100e, and 2-in-1s like the HP Chromebook x360. There are budget Windows laptops too, for schools that need them.

Check the school’s requirements first. If classes run on Google Classroom, a Chromebook is the simplest choice: it starts fast, updates itself and is hard to clutter with junk. If teachers expect Microsoft Office apps or specific software, get a Windows laptop.

On a Chromebook, look at the automatic update date on the spec sheet. A model that stops getting updates before graduation is a false economy. And durability matters: education models with spill-resistant keyboards and rubber edges are built for this life.

Heading to college soon? Look at laptops for students instead, which allows a bigger budget. Or browse all Chromebooks.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Chromebook good for high school?

For most students, yes. Many high schools run on Google Classroom and Docs, and Chromebooks are cheap, start in seconds and get automatic updates. Check the update end date on the spec sheet so it lasts until graduation.

Does my school require a specific laptop?

Some do, especially for online testing. Check your school's device requirements before you buy; some ask for a Chromebook, others for Windows or a minimum screen size.

How much should I spend on a high school laptop?

Everything on this page is under $500. High school work doesn't need more, and a cheaper laptop is less painful to replace if it gets dropped.

Should a high school laptop have a touchscreen?

It's useful but not essential. A 2-in-1 with a touchscreen makes it easier to sketch diagrams and annotate worksheets, but it uses a little more battery.