Buying a new laptop can be difficult. Although there is a limited number of players in the PC market, too many configurations can be confusing. If you want to buy a laptop under Rs 30,000, 10th Gen Intel, AMD, DDR4 RAM etc. the jargon can be overwhelming. Don’t worry, this buying guide will make it easy for you. If your budget is under Rs 40,000, there are plenty of good options in the market that look good and perform reliably.
Before continuing, readers should note that this series of laptops can support gaming and video editing, but again, the performance will be quite strange. If your main priority is to use your laptop for everyday office work (web surfing, Excel and email) and watching movies, here are some good options. If your job involves video calling, I recommend spending the extra money on an external camera. Whether cheap or expensive, most laptops have bad webcams.
In this series, we haven’t seen a laptop with the latest Intel and AMD processors. Until then, aim for a laptop with a 10/11. 1st generation Intel CPU, SSD storage and at least 8 GB of RAM.
1. Realme Book (Slim)
If a good screen and battery are your main priorities, the Realme Book (Extra Slim) with an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor is a good choice. The LCD screen offers 2K QHD resolution and the port options are decent.
The laptop comes with two Harman speakers, a backlit keyboard, 256GB of SSD storage, and a fingerprint scanner. As the laptop weighs 1.38 kg, it is easy to carry. Some may find similarities between the Realme Book (Slim) and MacBooks based on design.
Price in India (Flipkart): Rs 35,990
2. ASUS Vivobook Ultra 14 (2022)
Similar to the Realme Book (Slim), the Asus Vivobook Ultra 14 (2022) has an 11th generation Intel Core i3 processor, but with 512 GB of storage. The laptop also has 8GB of RAM. It is a great device for everyday work. The ASUS Vivobook Ultra 14 is ultra-portable and features a 14-inch LCD screen with Full HD resolution. The selection of ports is good and users also get a microSD card slot.
Price in India (Flipkart): Rs 39,990
3. HP 14s
Designed for productivity-conscious users, the HP 14s laptop offers built-in Alexa support. It has the same processor as the Asus Vivobook Ultra 14, so it’s a matter of choice.
The advantage here is that users will get reliable after sales service. Other key features include a 14-inch Full HD display, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and speakers.
Price in India (Flipkart): Rs 37,990
4. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3
The Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 looks similar to the laptops on this list, but overall the company makes great keyboards. So if your job depends heavily on writing, this is a good choice.
The Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 has a 14-inch screen, a fingerprint scanner, an 11th generation Intel Core i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM.
Price in India (Flipkart): Rs 37,990
5. Infinix X1 Slim
Infinix is a new entrant in this field but the laptop has a slim design. Although we cannot guarantee after-sales service, its specifications are solid on paper. Users can get a 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor which is a great price. There’s also 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It has a 14-inch FHD screen and an ultra-lightweight design. So, if a lightweight laptop is your priority due to your daily travels, the Infinix X1 Slim is a solid choice.
Price in India (Flipkart): Rs 37,990
