Top 6 Budget-Friendly Laptops for Students in Nepal 2021
The developing digital world has made gadgets like laptops and smartphones a must-have for students. The advanced teaching methodology in schools and colleges require gadget even for a minimal task. The need is further driven by the ongoing pandemic that has been affecting the whole world. As the pandemic has affected almost all aspects globally, the education system isn’t an exception. In the current scenario of the pandemic where the risk of the second wave is rising—resulting to close the educational institution along with most offices and gatherings—schools will soon be shifted to online classes (some might have already started).
The education system opting for a virtual teaching method has made the necessity of gadget for students mandatory or else they might miss their parts of the education journey. While most of the parents and students might still be feeling hard to adapt to the not-so-new culture, some might even be facing trouble on how to actually start.
The initial issue: which laptop should you buy? Well, we are well aware of the concerns of parent about buying a gadget for their kids that will be a well-balanced device in terms of durability, specs, and price. To minimise the dilemma, we have gathered a list of laptops that is budget-friendly as well as enough for the kids to complete their daily educational assessment smoothly.
The below list of the laptops will contain a price range from Rs 87,000 – Rs 58,775 in descending order.
Acer Aspire 5
Acer Aspire 5 is one of the options for budget-friendly laptops in Nepal. It comes with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM (Expandable), 512GB SSD, and a 15.6-inch IPS Display. This sleek budget notebook has a backlight keyboard and weighs 1.8 kg and powered by a 3-cell 3320mAh battery.
Specification
| CPU | 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor, turbo up to 3.60GHz |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Screen | 15.6″ LCD ComfyView In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology FHD LED 1920 X 1080 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | INTEL HD |
| Wireless | Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth® 4.2 |
| Computer Memory | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Batteries | 3-cell 3220 MAH |
| Weight | 1.8Kg |
The price for Acer Aspire 5 in Nepal is Rs 86,000.
HP Notebook 14s-DQ
HP Notebook 14s-DQ is another affordable option for students that comes with 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 4GB DDR4 RAM (Expandable), 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and a 14-inch full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display. Furthermore, it has a dual speaker and powered by a 41Wh battery. the thickness of the Notebook measures 18mm thickness and weighs 1.47 kg.
Specification
| CPU | 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 (1.0 GHz base frequency, up to 3.6 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics with the shared graphics memory |
| Memory | 4GB, DDR4, 2666MHz |
| Display | 14-inch Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Size :Height x width x depth | 32.4 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm |
| Camera Webcam | 720p |
| Batteries | 3-cell, 41 Wh Li-ion |
| Weight | 1.47Kg |
The price for HP Notebook 14s-DQ in Nepal is Rs 85,000.
Asus Vivobook X409JA
The Asus Vivobook X409JA is an entry-level laptop that delivers powerful performance and immersive visuals. It is powered by up to a 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with up to 16GB 2400MHz RAM. A dual-storage design with up to a 512GB PCIe® SSD and 1TB HDD gives the perfect combination of large storage capacity and fast data read/write speeds for the students.
Specification
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 1035G1 Processor |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| Memory | 4 GB Onboard Memory |
| Display | 14.0″ (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panell |
| Graphic | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics |
| Storage | 256GB NVME SSD |
| Battery | 2 -Cell 32 Wh Polymer Battery |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
The price for Asus Vivobook X409JA in Nepal is Rs 76,000.
Dell Vostro 14 3400
The Dell Vostro 14 3400 is a classic budget laptop that is powered by an Intel Tiger Lake CPU (Core i5-1135G7) processor paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. The laptop uses Intel Irix Xe graphics while the resolution stands at 1920×1080.
Specification
| Body | 12.94W x 9.43D x 0.71H-inches, 1.58 kg |
| Display | 14-inches IPS panel, 2-sided narrow bezel |
| Resolution | FHD (1920×1080) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Keyboard | Dark grey keyboard (non-backlit) |
| Touchpad | Multi-touch supported touchpad |
| Processor | Intel Tiger Lake CPU (Core i5-1135G7), 4C/8T, 4.2GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 8MB Intel Smart Cache, 10nm SuperFin |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 RAM @2666MHz |
| Storage | 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (dual-drive arrangement) |
| Graphics | Intel Irix Xe (integrated) |
| Audio | 2x2W stereo speaker setup |
| Battery | 3-cell 42 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery, ExpressCharge |
| Power Supply | 45W AC adapter |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
The price for Dell Vostro 14 3400 in Nepal is Rs 75,990.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that comes with AMD Ryzen 3 4300U processor with Quad-core CPU, Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, 4GB DDR4 RAM, and 128GB SSD Storage. It has a 14-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD Glossy TouchScreen display, HD (720p) Webcam with Privacy Shutter, and Stereo Speakers. The thickness of the laptop measures 20.9mm and weighs 1.5 kg.
Specification
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 4300U (4C / 4T, 2.7 / 3.7GHz, 2MB L2 / 4MB L3) |
| RAM | 4GB Soldered DDR4-3200 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Screen | 14.0-inch Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD display, Glossy; 250nits brightness, 10-point Multi-touch |
| Screen | 14.0-inch Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD display, Glossy; 250nits brightness, 10-point Multi-touch |
| Hard Drive | 128GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 321.5 x 217.5 x 17.9 – 20.9 (mm) |
| Batteries | Integrated 52.5Wh |
| Weight | Starting at 1.5Kg |
The price for Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 in Nepal is Rs 72,000.
Dell Inspiron 15 3501
The Dell Inspiron 15 3501 comes with a 10th Gen Intel® processors that offer a wide range of multimedia capabilities to entertain and entice all throughout your day. Coupled with up to 4GB DDR4 memory, students can easily multitask and switch between open applications.
Specification
| Display Size | 15.6 inches |
| Generation | 10th |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics with the shared graphics memory |
| Maximum Display Resolution | (1366 x 768) Anti-glare LED-Backlit |
| Operation System | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Core™ i3-1005G1 |
| Ram | 4GB, 4Gx1, DDR4, 2666MHz |
| Storage | 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive |
The price for Dell Inspiron 15 3501 in Nepal is Rs 60,040.
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