Best laptops under $500 | PCWorld
So, you’ve come here looking for a laptop under $500. Luckily for you, the PCWorld team has been ramping up its coverage of budget, sub-$500 laptops over the last couple of months.
Laptops at this price point often come with compromises, so it’s important to shop smart. In this category, you’ll typically find Windows machines with Intel Core i3 or i5 processors or low-powered Chromebooks. While every pick in our list below has its pros and cons, one Windows laptop really stood out from the rest: The Acer Aspire 5.
Not only is the Aspire 5 Windows PC reasonably priced,