Best Laptops for Students 2026
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed)
This is a sleek but underpowered web machine for students who don't mind living entirely in cloud storage and gambling on refurbished battery health.
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3in Retina Laptop Intel i5 Dual Core 2.6GHz 8GB 128GB SSD - MGX72LL/A (Renewed)
This is a dirt-cheap, decade-old Mac with a beautiful Retina screen and great ports, best suited for basic web browsing or kids' homework if you accept an outdated OS.
HP 2020 Flagship 14 Chromebook Laptop Computer 14-inch HD SVA Anti-Glare Display Intel Celeron N5000 Processor 4GB DDR4 64GB eMMC WiFi Webcam Chrome OS (Renewed)
This renewed 14-inch Chromebook is a fanless web browser perfect for kids or basic tasks, provided you can tolerate a washed-out 720p screen.
HP 14" HD Laptop, Windows 11, Intel Celeron Dual-Core Processor Up to 2.60GHz, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, Webcam, Dale Pink (Renewed)
This renewed 14-inch pink HP is a bare-bones web browsing machine built strictly for elementary students or casual users who only need a few browser tabs open at once.
HP Stream 14" HD Laptop, Intel Processor N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS, Intel Graphics, Copilot, Fast Charge, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 S, Sky Blue (Renewed)
This 14-inch 1366x768 laptop with an Intel N150 processor and 4GB RAM is for basic web browsing and document editing.
HP Stream 14" HD Laptop, Intel Processor N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS, Intel Graphics, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Copilot, Fast Charge, Windows 11, Silver (Renewed)
This 14-inch renewed laptop with an Intel N150 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB UFS is for basic web browsing and document work.
HP Stream 14" HD Laptop, Intel Processor N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS, Intel Graphics, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Long Battery Life, Copilot, Windows 11 S, Gold (Renewed)
This 14-inch, 1366x768 laptop with an Intel N150, 4GB RAM, and 128GB UFS is for basic web browsing and document work.
Apple MacBook Air Late 2020 with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
The renewed M1 MacBook Air is a massive bargain for students and casual users who want Apple's 15-hour battery life and silent performance without paying the new-in-box premium.
HP Stream 14" HD Laptop with AI Copilot, AMD Athlon 7120, 4GB RAM, 1.12TB Storage (128GB UFS + 1TB Docking Station Set), Radeon Graphics, 1 Year Office 365, Wi-Fi 6, Win 11, Moonlight Blue
This HP Stream 14-inch laptop with an AMD Athlon 7120, 4GB RAM, and 1366x768 display is for basic web browsing and document editing, not heavy multitasking.
Apple 2020 MacBook Air with 1.1GHz Intel Core i3, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage Space Gray (Renewed)
This is the notorious overheating Intel MacBook Apple released right before the M1, suitable only for light web browsing if you're on a strict sub-$200 budget.
Apple Macbook Air 2017 with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed)
This is a durable, legacy-port-equipped typing machine for students and writers who only need basic web browsing and don't mind a low-resolution screen or an older operating system.
Apple 2019 MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
For under $300, it’s a gorgeous aluminum web-browser with a 2560x1600 Retina display, but the microscopic 128GB drive and infamous butterfly keyboard make it strictly for light, cloud-based tasks.
HP Chromebook 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4120, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB eMMC, 14" HD Display, Chrome OS, Thin Design, 4K Graphics, Long Battery Life, Ash Gray Keyboard (14a-na0226nr, 2022, Mineral Silver)
This is a barebones, 3.24-pound web browser built for students and casual users who need 12 hours of battery life and do not mind a washed-out 720p screen.
Apple 2019 MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Core i5, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage, Gold (Renewed)
This 2019 Intel-based MacBook Air pairs a sharp 2560x1600 screen with severe overheating issues and a fragile keyboard, strictly for light web browsing on a tight budget.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Midnight
This 3.32-pound MacBook Air with an M4 chip and 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display is for users needing portable power for productivity and creative tasks.
Apple 2019 MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Space Gray (Renewed)
This is a beautifully built but aging Intel Mac with a controversial keyboard, best suited for casual users on a strict budget who just need macOS for basic web tasks.
Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5, 13.3-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Silver (Renewed)
This is a basic entry point into the Mac ecosystem for web browsing and writing, but the infamous butterfly keyboard and 8GB of RAM severely limit its lifespan.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Sky Blue
This 15.3-inch MacBook Air with an M4 chip and 16GB RAM is for anyone needing a portable macOS laptop with up to 18 hours of battery life for productivity and creative tasks.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Midnight
This 3.32-pound laptop with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display and M4 chip is for users needing portable power for daily tasks and light creative work.
Apple 2019 MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed)
This 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is a capable daily driver for students and light office workers who need macOS, but the 128GB storage fills up instantly.
New Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
This 2019 Intel MacBook Pro offers a gorgeous Retina display, but the notorious butterfly keyboard and aging, hot-running Intel chip make it a risky buy today.
Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro with 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Silver (Renewed)
This is a beautifully built but severely outdated Intel Mac with a notoriously fragile keyboard and tiny 128GB drive, strictly for casual users who just need a cheap macOS machine.
Samsung Chromebook 4 Chrome OS 11.6-inch HD Intel Celeron Processor N4000 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC Gigabit Wi-Fi - XE310XBA-K01US (Renewed)
This is a disposable, sub-$100 web browser built for kids or emergency travel, but the washed-out 720p screen makes it a punishing daily driver.
HP 14 Laptop, Quad-Core (Beat i3) 8GB RAM 256GB Storage(128GB UFS + 128GB SD Card) 1-Year Office 365 Copilot AI Computer for Student Study Back to School Win11 w/GM Accessory
This 3.24-pound HP 14-inch laptop with an Intel Celeron N150 processor and 1366x768 display is for basic web browsing and document editing, not demanding tasks.