The best cheap Windows laptops for 2023
If you’re a regular Engadget reader, you probably don’t think of cheap Windows laptops when you think of daily drivers. But it would be a big mistake to ignore these devices — if not for yourself, then for others. Lots of people have financial restrictions to adhere to and others just don’t need all the power of a flagship laptop — they just need the best budget machine they can get. There’s a good reason companies like Acer, ASUS, Dell and the like make Windows devices under $500.
Affordable Windows notebooks are great options for people that only use a computer to check email, shop online or post on Facebook. (Hello, mom and dad?) They’re also good for kids who have no business putting their sticky little hands on a $2,000 gaming rig. And, depending on what you need them for, these devices can be decent daily drivers, too.
What about Chromebooks and tablets?
Now, you may be inclined to recommend a Chromebook or a tablet to all of the people listed above. Those instincts aren’t wrong, but Chromebooks and tablets aren’t the best buy for everyone. Tablets will only work for the most mobile-competent users like kids who have …read more
