We all know how difficult it can be to buy a laptop, and even more so when our budget is less than 500 euros. That is why we have carefully elaborated this buying guide for you and, in it, you will find everything you need so that when buying a laptop for less than 500 euros you will get it right.
But before we start working with components, technical characteristics, prices, and recommendations we want to make it easy for you. That’s why we leave the 3 laptops for 500 euros (or less) best sellers this month, straight to the point, as always!
That said we will go into the matter, let’s analyze that it is essential when choosing a good laptop for 500 euros. Remember that we have made this selection by checking the operation of each of these laptops. As an expert and thanks to our work, it is easy for us to compare each team, and that is why we want to share my conclusions with you.
Here are the five best laptops for 500 euros in 2020:
1. HP 15-db1011n
As a computer we have no doubt, the HP 15-db1011ns laptop is one of the best options for its value for money, as it is a team with very balanced technical characteristics.
Also do not be fooled by its price since it is impossible for you to find the same components in other brands for less than 500 euros. We honestly don’t know how HP has done to offer this piece of the laptop at that price, it’s cheap and good!
But what makes this laptop so special with a price below € 500? Let’s see it:
- Processor: This laptop has a beast inside, an AMD Ryzen 5-3500U and although it is from the house AMD believe me, it is a super-billet processor and it is very worth it thanks to its 4 physical cores and 8 logical cores, similar to an i7 and more powerful than an i5-8350U (reference).
- Its integrated graphics: We have AMD Vega 8 integrated graphics ideal for any task, including video editing or gaming, all without needing a dedicated graphics card. It is not a wonder for gaming, but it develops perfectly in any current game.
- Storage: It has everything! An SSD of 240 GB + 1 HDD of 1 TB and all for less than 500 euros, simply magnificent.
- Its RAM: It has 8GB DDR4 and the motherboard supports up to 64GB.
- Screen: It has a resolution 1920x1080p Full HD, it is very difficult to find something like this for this price.
- Battery: Normal, with an autonomy of 6 hours, not bad.
- Includes operating system: Yes, Windows 10 Home to be more precise.
- As you can see the HP 15-db1011ns laptop is the best purchase for less than 500 euros today, both for its price and for the quality of its components.
Pros:
- Quality components
- Quality display
- Best value for money in the market
- Includes operating system
- Silent
Cons:
- Improvable battery
- The bland and plastic design does not do justice to its components
2. Acer Aspire 3 | A315-53G-51GB
This laptop is an alternative to all Intel fans, so it is the direct equivalent to the laptop we saw earlier, also for less than 500 euros.
This laptop has a great advantage over any other in this price range: Its integrated MX130 graphics a bit more powerful than AMD’s Vega 8, although there is little difference in games.
In general, we have a very TOP laptop, although with a small problem: the price oscillation. What do I mean? Very easy, this laptop is usually for less than 500 euros in a “flash” offer, especially at Amazon, while its normal retail price is 699 Euros.
In any case, take advantage, there are few units left at this price! and more considering its characteristics:
- Processor: This laptop brings the well-known Intel Core i5-8250U, efficient and powerful capable of performing in any heavy task thanks to its 8 logical cores (threads).
- Dedicated Graphics Card: We have dedicated Nvidia MX130 graphics which will give us a bonus with respect to the integrated graphics.
- Your storage: It also has everything! An SSD of 240 GB + 1 HDD of 1 TB and all for less than 500 euros, simply bestial.
- Its RAM: It has 8GB DDR4 and the motherboard supports up to 64GB.
- Your screen: It has a resolution 1920x1080p Full HD, it is very difficult to find something like this for this price.
- Your battery: Very poor, with a range of 4.5 hours.
- Includes operating system: Yes, Windows 10 Home with OEM license, not bad.
- As we see the Acer Aspire 3 is a very complete laptop and with a very good price-quality ratio, although with certain shortcomings (unimportant, everything is said):
Pros:
- Components and quality construction
- Full HD screen
- Good value for money
- Includes operating system
- Integrated graphics card
Cons:
- Poor battery, just 4.5 hours of autonomy
- A little loud under load, but rarely
- Eye in summer with the temperatures, take a look at this cooling base
3. Lenovo Ideapad 330S-15IKB
With this buying guide, we want to be the most honest and sincere with you, it’s time to analyze the Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB, one of the best sellers on Amazon, but is this laptop worth it? In my opinion NO, except if you are looking for great autonomy.
As a computer technician, we recommend that if you want to buy a laptop for 500 euros in 2020, choose one of the two above, first for its price and secondly for the quality of the components.
Then you will be wondering why we are going to analyze this equipment, the answer the previous two are “flash offers” and it may be that when you read this article they are no longer for sale for less than 500 euros, there you can already debate whether to buy this. Anyway, let’s see if this laptop is worth it, let’s go!
- Processor: This laptop mounts an Intel Core i5-8250U, one of the best processors for laptops with 8 logical cores (threads) and 4 physical ones.
- Storage: A fast 240 GB SSD, not bad.
- Its RAM: It has 8GB DDR4 and the motherboard supports up to 32GB.
- Battery: Very, very good, with 7 hours of autonomy and fast charging.
- Includes operating system: Yes, Windows 10 Home with OEM license.
- As you can see a priori, it is inferior to the other two models we have presented, but be careful! Battery life is 7 hours.
his Lenovo model includes one of the best batteries on the market, with brutal autonomy and fast charging. Now it sounds interesting, right? Let’s recap everything about this 500 Euro laptop.
Pros:
- Components and quality construction
- The correct value for money
- Includes operating system
- Battery with a lot of autonomy 7 HOURS + Fast charging!
Cons:
- No dedicated graphics
- HD display
- There are options with better value for money
4. Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR
Not only do we want to focus on 15-inch laptops, but we also wanted to find a 14-inch convertible notebook for less than 500 euros and the great Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR has fallen into my hands, a very versatile Ultrabook with features that you’ll love insurance.
It is also an optimal time to buy this equipment since its price is well below 500 euros and, taking into account everything it offers is a very safe purchase.
If you are looking for a good, cheap, beautiful, tactile, convertible device, with autonomy and that serves for tasks that require mobility this Lenovo has everything you are looking for and at a scandal price! Let’s see why:
- Size and weight: This is a very portable laptop, with dimensions of just 1.6 kg and 17.6 mm thick, finer than a notebook!
- Screen and sound: We have a fair HD screen (720p) but with very good sharpness, in addition to being a little smaller the screen appreciates this resolution, in addition to being tactile. The panel has very bright and faithful colors in addition to having an advanced Harman audio system.
- Processor: An efficient Ryzen 3 2200U with very low consumption and solvent power for the most common tasks. More powerful than a sixth and seventh generation i3.
- RAM: 4 GB that, taking into account the use that is usually given to this type of notebooks, is not bad, although if you can afford the model with 8, the better.
- Storage: A 128 GB M2 SSD very fast, just right.
- Fingerprint reader: Perfect to keep our equipment safe, it is not essential but hey it is appreciated.
- Battery: The best of this equipment without a doubt, with more than 10 hours of autonomy, thanks to the synergy of its components this laptop has a beastly autonomy.
- Operating System: Includes a license of Windows 10 Home S.
- As we see the Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR is a very interesting team and has a more professional market. If you work in an office, you are commercial or simply study or travel a lot this team can give you many joys for its sensational value for money.
Pros:
- Components and quality construction (Aluminum)
- Clear, touch screen and includes touch pen
- Compact and lightweight size
- Includes operating system
- Battery with a lot of autonomy + 10 HOURS!
Cons:
- Ryzen 3 from the previous generation
- Fair storage: 128 GB
- The 4 GB of RAM may fall short on some tasks
5. CHUWI Lapbook Plus
Finally, we wanted to present you with a (laptop + Ultrabook) with unbeatable quality and price, it is a piece of special equipment as we will see below and yes, it is a Chinese laptop for less than 500 euros, which is not bad.
We are facing a laptop marketed in Spain, so we want to take away all your fears regarding the warranty, we have as with any purchase with 2 years of warranty always with the Amazon warranty (which is incredible) in addition to Chuwi support. we have worked with them and believe that these Chinese are very nice.
That said let me tell you that, except for playing and video editing, this is the best laptop you can buy for 500 euros, we put our hand in the fire for the 100.
- Building materials: Quality aluminum and magnesium, it is very worthwhile and with passive dissipation.
- Size and weight: Barely 1.5 kg in weight and with 16 mm thickness all this for a laptop of 15 inches and for less than 500 euros freaks out!
- Processor: Intel Atom X7-E3950 of last generation (Apollo Lake) with consumption of laughter and four cores at your disposal.
- Storage: We have a 256 GB SSD, we do not need more. It also supports SSD up to 1 TB in M2 format.
- RAM: 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, more than enough for this device.
- Screen: The crown jewel without a doubt with a 4K Screen: 15.6 inches, with resolution 3840 * 2160 4K Ultra HD (UHD) with intense colors and very faithful blacks, without doubt, the best screen on the market in this range of price.
- Battery: Includes a battery with a lot of autonomy 9 HOURS! thanks to the low consumption of its processor.
- Operating System: Includes a Windows 10 Home (OEM) license.
- You have run out of words, right? Chuwi is trying to sneak into the notebook market by making a very aggressive bet: laptops for less than 500 euros and with unsurpassed quality.
As we said, we have worked with them and no, they don’t pay me for this article, we say it from the heart. The truth is that they have a very short benefit with their equipment since their strategy is to enter the European market and offer other services in the future (as Xiaomi already did).
Pros:
- Quality components and construction (Aluminum and magnesium)
- Clear 15-inch screen, high quality and with … Native 4k resolution!
- Compact and lightweight size.
- Latest generation and maximum efficiency components
- Includes operating system
- Battery with a lot of autonomy 9 HOURS!
Cons:
- Atom processor, very efficient but does not serve us for gaming or for photo or video editing tasks.
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