In the days of Working from home and Online studying, Laptops are one of the most essential gadgets, that almost everyone needs. But some of us are not so tech-savvy, so we might waste our money on laptops because of the lack of knowledge. So, today we will provide you an ultimate laptop buying guide, which is not based upon models or brands but on what hardware you need to expect when buying a laptop of a specific price range. We will cover the price brackets of 30-40k, 40-60k, 60-80k, and 80-100k.
which the expected specifications we will also give you some model suggestions according to your use case. So, let's get started with our first price bracket.
- 30-40K (Entry-level laptops)
In this price bracket, you are not going to get very good specifications or a very fast experience.
The hardware you can expect in this bracket are:-
Memory - 4GB - 8GB of RAM.
Processor - Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3.
Storage - 512GB HDD or 256GB SSD
Best in this range - Redmi book-15
Let's talk about the Redmi book-15
Specifications :
- Very sleek design and feels very thin
- FHD (1920x1080) display
- Intel Core i3 11th gen tigerlake processor
- Dual-band wifi-5 & Bluetooth V5.1
- Ports:-
- 1x USB 2.0
- 2x USB 3.2 gen 1
- 1x HDMI 1.4
- 1x RJ459(LAN port)
- 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- 1x Kensington lock
- 1x SD Card Reader
- Scissor mechanism-based 1.5mm key travel keyboard
- Multi-touch compatible trackpad
- 720p Webcam
- 2x2W stereo speakers with DTS audio
- 46 WHr battery with 65W power adapter
- Current price - 34,999 INR
Conclusion:- One of the best in its price range, Good for studies and work from home stuff. Not for Gamers or those who work on heavy media processing like video editing or graphic designing.
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- 40-60K (Mid-range Laptops)
In this price bracket, you can expect up-to-the-mark performance and a fast and snappy software experience. The specifications you should expect in this price range are:-
Memory - 8GB DDR4 RAM
Processor - Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
Storage - 512GB SSD or 1TB HDD
Graphics - Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650
Best in this range - Acer Aspire 7
Let's talk about Acer Aspire 7
Specifications:-
- Good looks, But not as slim as the previous one.
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-core Processor
- 8GB DDR4 RAM
- 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- 15.6-inch FHD display with Nvidia control panel
- Stereo speakers
- Wifi 5 IEEE 802.11 with Bluetooth 5
- 720p HD Webcam
- Ports:-
- 1x HDMI port
- 1x USB Type-C
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen1
- 1x USB 2.0
- 1x RJ45 LAN port
- 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
- Backlit key fine tip keyboard
- 48 WHr battery with 135W adapter
- 2.15 KG weight
Conclusion - This laptop can be used for Gaming purposes and media processing as well, But the specifications are entry-level so not for Hardcore gamers and media professionals. Best for personal use.
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- 60-80K (Gaming and Heavy Processing Laptops)
This price bracket is pretty much an entry-level premium range. The laptops falling in this range can be used for heavy gaming and media processing stuff as they have powerful processors as well as fast storage. Expected specs in this range are:-
Memory - 8GB of RAM (Minimum)
Processor - Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
Storage - 512GB SSD or 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD
Graphics - Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050.
Best in this range - MSI GF75
Let's talk about MSI GF75
- Great Looks with Proper gaming build
- 17.3-inch FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050 graphics processor
- 8GB DDR 4 Memory
- 512 GB NVMe SSD
- Per key RGB backlit keyboard
- 51 WHr battery with 180W power adapter
- 2x2 W speakers
- ports:-
- 1x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen1
- 3x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 1x RJ45 ethernet jack
- 1x 4k 60hz HDMI
- 1x mic/headphone 3.5 mm jack
- 2.3 KG weight
Conclusion:- This laptop can handle almost every task that an average user can throw at it.
Either it is heavy gaming or high-end editing stuff. The only drawback in all these High performing laptops is their battery life.
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- 90-100K (Premium Segment)
This price segment, as the name suggests is premium. This means everything you'll get here will be the best out of the best. Let's see the expected:-
Memory - 16GB DDR4
Processor - Intel Core i7 or Ryzen 7
storage - 1TB SSD or 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
Graphics - Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050ti
Best in the range - Acer Nitro 5
Let's talk about Acer Nitro 5
- AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- Geforce RTX 3060 Graphics card
- 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz Display
- 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- 256 GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage
- 2.4KG weight
- 57 WHr battery
- Ports:-
- 1x RJ45 LAN
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x USB 3.2 gen 1
- 1x USB 3.2 gen 2
- 1x 3.5mm jack
- Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard
Conclusion:- This laptop can be your one-stop solution for your studio needs as well as gaming needs. It's a beast for every task you throw at it, like streaming, editing, rendering, and gaming.
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