Best Laptops for Students

 

Attention all students! The next academic year is right around the corner so be prepared for assignments, homework, revision notes and research. Whether you’re in need of an update, something more suitable for school or just fancy a new laptop, Laptop Outlet are here to help. With a great selection of cheap laptops available at a range of prices, along with a list of specifications you may not understand, it can be a little tricky finding the laptop that’s right for you. To help you out, we’ve chosen the five best student laptops out there, one of which is bound to be ideal for you.

Asus EeeBookX205TA - £144.99

•  Processor: Intel Quad Core Z3735F 1.33 GHz / 1.83 GHz Turbo Processo
•   RAM: 2GB RAM
•  Storage: 32GB eMMC
• Screen: 11.6" Display (1366 x 768) Resolution
• Operating system: Windows 8.1
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics
• Special Offer includes BullGuard Antivirus

The ASUS EeeBook weighs less than 1kg and measures a mere 53 x 53 mm, along with a battery life of up to 12 hours and a pocket sized adapter epitomises portability. Take this little device to school and lectures without being weighed down.

Don’t be fooled by the small size, the Intel Quad Core processor and 2GB RAM provides you with a great deal of power. It has the capability to handle daily computing tasks, as well as being suitable for multitasking. The familiar Windows 8.1 operating system lets you customise and organise your desktop for better management; ideal for fast-paced use or disorganised students. The 32GB storage provides ample space for your homework, pictures and music and the USB ports allow quick transfers and easy sharing.

With integrated Intel HD graphics and ASUS Splendid technology you can enjoy your favourite show (after getting your homework done, of course!) in stunning visuals and you can adjust the settings to suit what you’re watching for the best home cinematic experience possible.

At the great price of £144.99 you can get all your homework done and also enjoy great entertainment features afterwards. If you purchase now, you’ll receive BullGuard Anti-Virus completely free, so you can browse away without worry of get viruses.

Asus F555LA-XX354H - £249.99 (Save £50)

  

• Processor: 4th Generation Intel Core i3-4030U 1.9GHz Processor
• RAM: 4GB RAM
• Storage: 1TB HDD
• Screen: 15.6" Display (1366 x 768) Resolution
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics
• Operating System: Windows 8.1

Connectivity is key for students, whether you need to print off your homework and rush off to school, do online shopping, research or connect your other devices; it’s all guaranteed to be done easily with this cheap ASUS laptop. With a wide array of connectivity options such as USB 3.0 port, a HDMI port, VGA port and a 3-in-1 SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader you’ll never struggle to transfer and save files.

The fourth generation Intel Core i3 processor enables quick browsing, start-ups and resumes with adequate multitasking. So you can get research done for your history paper whilst making notes on a word document, and also play your favourite album at the same time to make homework a little more bearable.

The generous storage space of 1TB ensures even picture and music hoarders won’t run out of space; you’ve got plenty of space to save revision notes, work and also download an entire series of your favourite show. Windows 8.1 is familiar and easy to use and is a great operating system for those who struggle with organisation. You can personalise your homepage so you know exactly where everything is.

At the brilliant price of £249.99 you’ll receive a powerhouse of a laptop and great productivity-enhancing features! ASUS Gesture technology provides a better touchpad with its improved accuracy and precision. It’s super sensitive and the multi-touch technology allows you to scroll, zoom and navigate with greater ease. Typing away for hours on an assignment? The ergonomic keyboard design allows comfortable typing for longer, reducing errors and effectively enhancing productivity.

Many laptops have LED panels that emit blue light which in turn can cause retinal problems after prolonged use and time. ASUS eye care reduces this blue light by up to 33% to ensure less eye fatigue and problems; a great feature for students who usually spend a lot of time on their laptop.

This laptop also has great entertainment features, so for students who love films or are hard-core series lovers, this laptop is worth the investment. With 15.6" widescreen HD Display, 1366 x 768 resolution, and integrated Intel HD Graphics you’re guaranteed great visuals. 141 pixels per inch provides you with immense detail and the exclusive software, ASUS Splendid technology automatically corrects colour temperature to provide more accurate and true-to-tone colour. Great audio quality will accompany vivid graphics to provide you with an amazing home-entertainment experience. SonicMaster provides you with great audio quality whether it’s to watch a film or listen to music. AudioWizard lets you choose from one of five modes to deliver the best sound possible, whether it’s for a film or to listen to your favourite song.

Lenovo YOGA 3 - £479.99 (Save £170)

• Processor: Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5500U / 2.4 GHz Max Turbo Speed 3.0 GHz Processor
• RAM: 8GB RAM
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Screen: 14" Touchscreen Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD 5500 Graphics
• Operating System: Windows 8.1

The Lenovo Yoga 3’s powerful 5^th generation processor ensures optimum power so you can work smart and play hard. This capable hybrid can easily handle multitasking and power-draining software. It’s ideal for students, as you can have a bunch of tabs open for research, your revision notes, and a word document for your essay and even stream a video at the same time!

Manage everything on your laptop with the option to customise with the live tiles on your homepage. Everything you need is quick to find and you’ll never waste any time searching for apps or files. The 256GB SSD storage space ensures you’ve got plenty of room for all of your apps and files, as well as premium entertainment.

After a long day at school and finishing all your homework, this cheap Lenovo Yoga will also provide you with great entertainment features! The vibrant 14” widescreen FHD display, 1920 x 1080 resolution and integrated Intel HD 5500 graphics ensure that your viewing experience is vivid and true-to-life with amazing detail and colour. In-plane-switching also ensures you get the best view possible from every angle without glare, reflection or shading. With immersive audio quality due to the stereo speakers and Waves Audio, ensure that your device provides great sound, whether you’re watching a film or playing your favourite song whilst getting ready for school. For the cheap price of £479.99, you get a powerful hybrid capable of handling the tasks of industrious students and film fanatics. The extremely sensitive and responsive screen with multi-touch technology is great for gaming too.

The 360-degree rotational hinge gives you the choice of several modes so you can work and play comfortably, regardless of the environment you’re in. If you’re in bed watching a film, put it in tent mode for comfortable viewing and for essay writing, laptop mode will ensure your work gets done. Only 18.3mm thick and a mere 1.6kg, you can carry this cheap Lenovo hybrid to school and the library without difficulty.

Lenovo IdeaPad 500 - £469.99 (Save £80)

• Processor: Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz Processor
• RAM: 12GB RAM
• Storage: 1TB HDD
• Screen: 15.6" Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
• Graphics: AMD MESO XT 2GB Dedicated Graphics
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home provides the utmost organisation for even the most chaotic of students. With built-in management features you can put your most used aps and sites on your homepage with the live tiled layout, so you can access everything with a quick click.

The Intel Core i7 6^th generation processor gives you immense power for work and play, as it’s the most powerful processor of the Intel family. Graphic design students and aspiring photographers will love this laptop as it has the capability to handle such power-consuming software and hard-core multitasking.

Connectivity is key to students, life without the internet is unbearable and staying connected to all your other gadgets is necessary when using your laptop. With the blazing fast 802.11 a/c Wi-Fi connection on this device you needn’t worry about tabs crashing and slow connection. The two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, a 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC), a HDMI port, RJ-45 port and VGA port, you can connect to all your other devices with ease. If you’re in a hurry to get to school but need to save your presentation, the USB 3.0 port lets you transfer and save files speedily. Friday night movie marathon with friends? Use the HDMI port to connect your laptop to a big screen for a great home movie experience.

When taking a break from revision there’s no need to buy another console for gaming, or to buy speakers to listen to music, or even a monitor for films because this cheap laptop already provides you with everything you need. The 15.6” FHD widescreen display, 1920 x 1080 resolution and AMD MESO XT 2GB dedicated graphics with expressive detail and colour ensure you can game and watch films with mesmerising and immersive visuals. The built-in speakers with surround sound provide you with amazing audio quality whatever the task, whether it’s a video call, watching a film, gaming or listening to music.

This powerful Lenovo Ideapad is a great choice for students, you can play and work with plenty of great features at the cheap price of £469.99.

Lenovo G70-80 - £369.99

• Processor: Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2.0 GHz Processor
• RAM: 8GB RAM
• Storage: 1TB HDD
• Screen: 17.3" HD+ Display (1600 x 900) Resolution
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD 5500 Graphics
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home

There’s nothing better than kicking back and relaxing by watching your favourite T.V show after a long day at school, and this laptop lets you do that in vibrant colours and expressive, life-like detail. With a massive 17.3” HD+ widescreen display, 1600 x 900 resolution and integrated Intel HD 5500 graphics, you can have a cinematic experience in the comfort of your home, for as little as £369.99. The Dolby speakers with advanced audio technology enhance clarity of sound and maintain this despite being at a high volume, so you won’t have issues of sound distortion or fuzziness.

Aside from providing you with great entertainment, this cheap laptop is going to ensure you pass the year! The i3 processor is ready to take on all your assignments and homework. Have numerous tabs open for research, revision notes, a documentary playing in the back and type away at your essay on a word document; this Lenovo G70-80 won’t buckle under the pressure. If you’re a little unorganised, Windows 10 Home is also going to help keep you in check. With an easy-to-view and access homepage you can find everything you need with ease. For quick start ups, personalise your homepage and use the live tiles to quickly get to your most used apps, documents and sites. The immense 1TB storage space will ensure all your beloved apps, programmes and most importantly your homework and assignments are safely stored; and even then you’ll still have plenty of space for films, gaming apps, music and pictures.

This laptop comes with various smart features to help you power through homework and enhance your studying experience. Optimized for Windows, the touchpad is highly sensitive and responsive, so the smallest of gestures will be registered to allow you to navigate, rotate, scroll and zoom with ease. The a/c Wi-Fi is up to three times faster than standard 802.11n connection, so browse away to your hearts content with great connectivity. The great looking AccuType keyboard is more spacious and comfortable, thus allowing you to type for lengthier amounts of time.

We hope our round-up of the top five student laptops has helped end the search for your perfect laptop. If not, visit our website to see our huge range of student laptops and you’ll be sure to find something you like.

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*Please note: all prices are subject to change without notice and all offers are subject to availability.

Lenovo ThinkPad E565 Review

• Price: £239.49
• Processor: AMD A8-8600P / 1.6GHz Max Turbo Speed 3.0GHz
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 500GB HDD
• Screen: 15.6" Display (1366 x 768) Resolution
• Graphics: AMD Radeon R6 Graphics
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
• Special Offer at Laptop Outlet: Includes ACME SP103 Efficient Mini Portable Speaker 

A little undecided on this powerful Lenovo Thinkpad E565? With great graphics, fast performance speed, and great connectivity features, it sure sounds like a good deal at only £239.49; but we’ll get to all of that tech stuff in a bit. At Laptop Outlet, we love nothing more than seeing our customers being happy with their purchase, that’s why we’ve included a free ACME mini portable speaker with this device! Pretty cool, right? We’re dedicated to making sure you invest in something that suits your tech needs, so we’re going to make sure you have all the necessary information if you’re considering buying this cheap Lenovo laptop.


Pros:

• Powerful processor ensures good performance
• Durable
• Cheap price
• Graphics
• Pre-installed with Windows 10 Home 64-bit
• Keyboard designed to provide comfortable typing for longer 
• Comes with ACME SP103 Efficient Mini Portable Speaker free! 

Cons:

• Not the most portable laptop
• lain black exterior, very mediocre 

Design & Portability:

The matte black graphite finish is nothing too flashy or eye-catching, but ensures that this laptop is office and school appropriate. The matte black casing also counteracts fingerprints, dust and scratches, as laptops with a glossier finish are more prone to such damage and wearing out. The plastic exterior gives the device an old-school look and is surprisingly robust and sturdier than other competitors in its range. Bumpy car rides to work or school are no problem for this affordable Lenovo laptop.

In terms of portability, it could be better; however the impressive specs make up for its weight. Weighing 2.4 kg and with a dimension of 14.8” x 10” x 1.1”, it carries a fair bit of weight and isn’t the smallest, but for the great price and power you get, it’s somewhat expected. We recommend using this at home, but if you’re only a short trip away from the library then you’ll be fine carrying this there. The battery life of 9 hours ensures you can get a fair bit of work done whilst out of the house, and is suitable for an entire day out, and lengthy journeys.

Performance & Connectivity:

With a VGA port, a DVD/CD reader, three USB 3.0 ports, a 4-in-1 card reader (SD card, multimedia card, SDHC card and SDXC card), Bluetooth connectivity and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, you’re really spoilt considering the cheap price of £239.49; as you’re ensured connectivity to all your devices/external storage drives and the internet quickly.
The AMD A8 processor offers immense performance quality, providing this laptop with the capacity to run power-consuming software and programmes, as well as multitasking and gaming. It’s a one-off and an extremely pleasant surprise to see a laptop as cheap as this provide such power, as others in a similar price range wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure of such demanding programmes and work.

Entertainment:

With AMD Radeon R6 graphics, films and gaming are all the better! For only £239.49, visual quality stretched beyond anything of competitors in its price range; offering you more than the standard integrated Intel HD graphics that most laptops have. Become engrossed in a game and feel like you’re part of your favourite movie, the colour is sharp and detail is impeccable.

Your gaming and cinematic experience will be further enhanced by the built-in Dolby speakers with advanced audio, as well as with the additional ACME Mini Portable Speaker which comes free with this device; providing you with clear and defined sound effects which allows you to have a great gaming experience, as well as being loud enough to fill your bedroom if you want to play some tunes in the morning whilst getting ready.

Options like Bluetooth allow you to connect to speakers, the DVD/CD port lets you play films and burn tracks, as well as play games, and the multi-purpose card slots allow you to transfer and edit pictures with ease.

Operating System & Storage:

Windows 10 Home 64-bit ensures optimum performance with numerous features that help manage all your apps, files and programmes. With everything you need on your homepage in an easy-to-view and access tiled format, you’ll never waste time searching for what you need and are guaranteed quick start-ups. Customise your homepage for even quicker and easier access to your favourite and most used apps and programmes.

The massive storage space of 500GB caters to all your needed apps, files, documents and programmes and entertainment features too. Ideal for those who use graphics software (e.g. photo/video editing software) which takes up a lot of storage space. In the off chance that you do run out of space, you needn’t worry as you’re equipped with all the needed ports to connect to numerous external storage devices.


We hope this Lenovo Thinkpad E565 review has helped you make your choice. Have your heart set on one? Purchase yours now on our site!

A little unsure? Check out our range of laptops to find something ideal for you, and our blog for more helpful reviews, top picks and tech related news.

*Please note: all prices are subject to change without notice and all offers are subject to availability.