The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $570
Acer Spin 1
★ Top Choice
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From $324.9
Features
- 4GB DDR4 SDRAM Onboard Memory & 64GB eMMC.
- 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit Display.
- Up to 6.5 Hours Battery Life.
- Microsoft Office 365 Personal 1-Year Subscription & Windows 10 Home in S mode.
- Intel Celeron N4000 Dual-Core Processor.
Pros
- ⊕ Vibrant screen.
- ⊕ Gorgeous screen.
- ⊕ Aluminum design.
- ⊕ Stylus included.
- ⊕ Aluminum chassis.
Cons
- ⊖ Limited storage.
- ⊖ So-so battery life.
- ⊖ Limited internal storage.
- ⊖ Below-average battery life.
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Lenovo Chromebook C330
♥ Runner Up
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From $400.55
Features
- The Lenovo Chromebook C330 is easy to use, offers built-in virus protection and keeps going with long battery life. No setup needed – just login with a Google account so emails, maps, documents, and photos stay with you via cloud storage.
- Sleek, stylish, and secure, this 360⁰ convertible laptop is less than 1-inch thin and about the weight of a hardback book, with an 11-inch touchscreen display that's perfect for day-to-day computing and multimedia, on or offline.
- Users love it! "High end features for a low price," says one happy reviewer. Another adds, "This Chromebook has far exceeded my expectations. ... The speed is snappy and the device responds quickly to gestures and commands.".
- Built to connect, this notebook computer includes a variety of USB ports for effortless connectivity. Plus, stay in touch with the built-in camera. Bluetooth 4.2.
- Get high performance when you need it – the Chromebook C330 boots up in seconds* and features easy-to-use Chrome OS, plenty of memory and storage, and so much more.
Pros
- ⊕ Low cost.
- ⊕ Quick at simple tasks.
- ⊕ Compact and lightweight.
- ⊕ Transforms into a tablet.
- ⊕ Handles simple tasks well.
Cons
- ⊖ Small screen.
- ⊖ Wobbly hinge.
- ⊖ Lackluster performance.
- ⊖ Wobbly hinge mechanism.
- ⊖ Small screen with big bezels.
Specs
- RAM: 4GB.
- Storage: 64GB.
- Platform: ChromeOS.
- Battery Capacity: up to 10 hours.
- Compatibility: Chrome, Android apps.
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.48 x 0.77 in.
- Processor: 1.70GHz MediaTek MTK8173C Processor.
- Ports: USB-C, USB 3.0, SD card reader, Audio combo jack.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook PC
Best Budget
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From $499
Features
- 4 GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM, 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA.
- AMD Quad-Core A6-7310 APU (2 GHz, up to 2.4 GHz, 2 MB cache), integrated AMD Radeon R4 graphics.
- Weighs 4.74 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin, 3-cell, 31 Wh Li-ion battery.
- 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 2 USB 2.0; 1 USB 3.0; 1 RJ-45, full-size island-style with numeric keypad, 1 multi-format SD media card reader.
- 15.6" diagonal HD SVA BrightView WLED-backlit (1366 x 768).
Pros
- ⊕ Good keyboard.
- ⊕ Attractive design.
- ⊕ Decent stereo sound.
Cons
- ⊖ Only 4 GB of RAM.
- ⊖ Lots of bloatware.
- ⊖ Mediocre battery life.
- ⊖ Display isn’t full HD.
Specs
- Compatibility: Windows.
- RAM: 4GB DDR4.
- Camera: 720p webcam.
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 10 x 0.9 in.
- Processor: AMD A6-9225 2.6 GHz.
- GPU: AMD Radeon R4 Graphics.
- Ports: 2x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jack.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
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From $570
Features
- 14" FHD (1920x1080), Intel HD Graphics 5500.
- 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM; 256 GB Opal2 Solid-State Drive.
- Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64 preinstalled via Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade rights.
- Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, 8-cell (50Wh), Intel 7265 ac + BT4.0.
- Intel i5-5300U (2C, 2.3 / 2.9GHz, 3MB, 1600MHz).
Pros
- ⊕ Colorful display.
- ⊕ Improved speakers.
- ⊕ Best-in-class keyboard.
- ⊕ Luxurious soft-touch design.
- ⊕ Long battery life Very light.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Tinny audio.
- ⊖ No microSD card slot.
Specs
- RAM: 8GB/16GB.
- Weight: 2.5 pounds.
- GPU: Intel UHD 620.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB.
- CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7.
- Size: 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches.
- Display: 14-inch, 1080p or 2560 x 1440-pixel or 4K.