Best Budget Laptop for 2026 - Cheap Computers Under $500
You don’t need to overspend to get a capable laptop, including Windows models and Apple MacBooks. It’s possible to find a decent laptop for less than $1,000, even with RAM prices on the rise.
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Bottom Line
The MacBook Neo is easily the best laptop for school use, especially if you (or the student you're buying for) already have an iPhone. The two...
Pros & Cons
- Premium MacBook look and feel at much lower cost
- 13-inch display not much smaller than Macbook Air's
- A18 Pro chip is powerful enough to provide fulfilling MacOS experience
- Surprisingly impressive sound from stereo speakers
- Touch ID costs $100 extra
- Baseline 256GB SSD will fill up fast
- No MagSafe or fast charging
- Smaller battery and shorter battery life than MacBook Air
Bottom Line
The Surface Laptop 7 model we reviewed is a higher-end model that sells for roughly $1,500 at Amazon, but you...
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