Affordable laptops: what you should keep in mind
In short
What should you keep in mind when looking for an affordable laptop? We have 2 simple tips for you:
- Be realistic about your budget when buying a new laptop.
- Why not compare new laptops to our Second Chance laptops?
What can you expect from an affordable laptop?
- Price up to 600 euros
- Standard build quality
- Not very fast
- Suitable for simple tasks
Be realistic about your budget
A new laptop of up to € 600 would be an affordable laptop, we'd say. Everyone wants a laptop with Intel Core i7 processor, SSD drive, and IPS panel for only € 100. That's just too good to be true, so be realistic about your budget if you're looking for an affordable new laptop. However, if you're looking for a laptop that handles photo or video editing and gaming smoothly, you need at least an i5 or i7 processor. And for that you, you might have to pay a little more.
Up to € 300
- Intel Celeron or Intel Atom processor
- Up to 64GB Flash or SSD
- Entry models and Chromebooks
- Especially 11-inch laptops
€ 300 to € 400
- Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, or AMD A6 processor.
- Up to 256GB storage
- Usually a Full HD screen
- Lots of choice in Chromebooks
€ 400 to € 500
- Mostly Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor
- 256GB storage, or even 512GB storage
- All inch sizes
- Full HD screen
€ 500 to € 600
- Often Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 5, or Intel Core i5 processor
- Mostly 14 or 15-inch laptops
- Mainly 256GB or 512GB storage
- Suitable for basic and simple photo editing, or multitasking
A Second Chance laptop
Going for Second Chance? When looking for an affordable laptop, it's worth considering purchasing a Second Chance laptop. If a laptop is also available as a Second Chance, you'll be told on the product page for the laptop you're interested in. On that page, you'll also see what state the Second Chance laptop is in. Depending on the state of the Second Change laptop, this could easily save you € 20 or more on the original purchase price of the same laptop in new condition.
