Best Budget Laptops in India (September 2023)

By Manish Rajesh | Updated on 17-May-2023

Budget laptops are faster and more powerful now than they've ever been. Of course, being the budget segment means that there will be compromises, but that doesn't mean that you won't get your money's worth out of budget laptops. You won't get the latest processors, graphics cards or RAM in budget laptops. Depending on your budget, your options will be a generation or two older than the current. Similarly, budget laptops also compromise in the display department, so you can't expect full sRGB coverage and high resolution displays. That being said, recent generation processors, both from Intel and AMD are no slouches. Some of these budget laptops can even handle intensive workloads, and while it won't be as fast as current gen laptops, you will still be able to get what you need. In our list of the best budget laptops, we've got laptops starting at as low as around Rs 35,000 going up to around Rs 65,000. We've got thin and light options like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i, the MSI Modern 14 and Realme Book (Slim). We've also got a budget gaming laptop option in the MSI GF63 Thin for those looking for a budget gaming laptop option.

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Infinix INBook X1

Windows 11 Home
14" (1920 x 1080)
Intel 10th Gen Core i5-1035G1 | 1.0 GHz
512 GB SSD/8 GB DDR4

No device fits better on the list of best low budget laptops on the market than the Infinix INBook X1. It is the latest thin and light from the smartphone maker Infinix and is also one of the cheapest Windows laptops online. With a starting price of Rs 35,999, the Infinix INBook X1 comes with an Intel 10th Gen Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. However, for an extra Rs 10,000, you can get the Infinix InBook X1 with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 quad-core CPU and a 512GB SSD. The Infinix INBook X1 comes with a full metal body, 65-Watt Type-C charging, a 1080p display with 300 nits of brightness etc.

Pros

Portable and lightweight
Decently specced internals
Good battery life

Cons

Build quality issues
Components reliability issues

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Intel 10th Gen Core i5-1035G1 4 core processor with 1.0 GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Integrated UHD Graphics card
Body	:	323.5 x 219.5 x 16.3 mm dimension & 1.48 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 36,090

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i

Windows 10
15.6" (1920 x 1080)
10th Gen Intel Core i5 (i5-1035G1) | 1.0 GHz
1 TB HDD/8 GB DDR4

If you’re looking for affordable laptops for work from home then the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i with its solid build quality should be on your list. The key highlights of one of the best low economical laptops from Lenovo include a powerful Intel 11th Gen Core i5-1135G7 4-core 8-thread processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is also a very thin and lightweight laptop thanks to 1.41kg of body weight, making it portable in addition to being pretty powerful. On top of all this is the solid build quality Lenovo has also packed a fingerprint reader, a 14-inch FHD display with 300 nits brightness and much more.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	10th Gen Intel Core i5 (i5-1035G1) 4 core processor with 1.0 GHz clock speed
Display	:	15.6″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 10
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 1 TB HDD
Body	:	362 x 253 x 20 mm dimension & 1.85 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 59,800

HP 14s

Windows 11 Home
14" (1920 x 1080)
5th Gen AMD Ryzen 3 5300U | 3.8 GHz
512 GB SSD/8 GB DDR4

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	5th Gen AMD Ryzen 3 5300U 4 core processor with 3.8 GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	AMD Radeon Graphics card
Body	:	‎32.4 x 22.5 x 1.8 mm dimension & 1.46 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 35,490

MSI Modern 14

Windows 10 Home
14" (1920 x 1080)
Intel 10th Gen Core i3-10110U | 2.1 GHz
512 GB SSD/8 GB DDR4

If you’re on the search for affordable laptops for work from home or the best low budget laptops then MSI Modern 14 is one of the best options available online. It features a very sleek and modern design incorporating an ergo lift feature as well. With an overall weight of just 1.3kg it is also one of the most affordable thin and light laptops you can purchase on the market. In terms of specs, it features an Intel 10th Gen Core i3 CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 1080p FHD display. All these features together designate MSI Modern 14 as one of the best economical laptops on the market.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Intel 10th Gen Core i3-10110U processor with 2.1 GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 10 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Integrated UHD Graphics card
Body	:	319 x 220 x 16.9 mm dimension & 1.3 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 33,350

MSI GF63 Thin

Windows 10 Home
15.6" (1920 x 1080)
Intel 10th Gen Core i5-10300H | 2.5 GHz
1 TB HDD/8 GB DDR4

I am pretty sure on a list catering to the best economical laptops you were not expecting to find a gaming laptop and that too a thin and light one, well relatively. The MSI GF63 Thin comes with an Intel 10th Gen Core i5 CPU along with a capable GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the laptop also features 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB HDD, which should be plenty to store all of your large games. Furthermore, with an overall weight of 1.86kg, the laptop is also pretty thin and light compared to a gaming laptop standard as well. The laptop also features a 1080p FHD 60Hz panel, which should be enough for an entry-level GPU like the Nvidia GTX 1650.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Intel 10th Gen Core i5-10300H processor with 2.5 GHz clock speed
Display	:	15.6″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 10 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 1 TB HDD
Graphics Processor	:	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q Graphics card
Body	:	359 x 254 x 21.7 mm dimension & 1.86 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 51,490

Realme Book (Slim)

Windows 10 Home
14" (2160 x 1440)
11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 | 3.0GHz
256 GB SSd/8 GB DDR4

The Realme Book (Slim) is a fantastic laptop that offers a plethora of premium features at a budget price. Starting at Rs 45,000, the Realme Book (Slim) comes with a 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor with 8GB of RAM and Intel’s integrated UHD graphics. The highlight of the laptop has got to be its design and the display. The Realme Book (Slim) sports a 14-inch 2K panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It covers up to 98% of the sRGB colour space and looks crispy thanks to its resolution. This laptop definitely deserves a spot on this list, so be sure to check it out.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 3.0GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (2160 x 1440) screen
OS	:	Windows 10 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 256 GB SSd
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Integrated UHD Graphics card
Body	:	307.2 x 228.9 x 15.5 mm dimension & 1.38 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 32,990

Lenovo IdeaPad S145

Windows 10 Home
15.6" (1920 X 1080)
7th Gen Core Intel I3-7020U | 2.3 GHz
1 TB HDD/4 GB DDR4

Starting the list off with a laptop under Rs 30,000 and it's the Lenovo IdeaPad S145. This particular laptop has been on a lot of our recommendation list and it's a solid budget laptop to buy. For Rs 29,999, it comes with a dual-core Ryzen 3 3200U processor and 4GB Soldered DDR4 2400MHz. If you can stretch your budget, then you can also configure it with up to Ryzen 5 CPU.

For display, the IdeaPad S145 sports a 15.6-inch FHD panel with narrow bezels. It also has a 180-degree hinge that allows you to have a wide range of viewing angles. The laptop comes with plenty of ports for connectivity and it also carries a decent full-sized keyboard.

Pros

Plenty of USB-A ports
Simplified charging kit
Screen gets Full HD resolution

Cons

Woefully underpowered
Screen lacks colour
Non-precision touchpad

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	7th Gen Core Intel I3-7020U 4 core processor with 2.3 GHz clock speed
Display	:	15.6″ (1920 X 1080) screen, 60 refresh rate
OS	:	Windows 10 Home
Memory	:	4 GB DDR4GB RAM & 1 TB HDD
Graphics Processor	:	2 INTEGRATED GFX Graphics card
Body	:	362 x 251 x 20 mm dimension & 1.85 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 35,999

Mi NoteBook 14 e-Learning Edition

Windows 10 Home
14" (1920 x 1080)
10th Gen Intel Core i3-10110U | 2.1GHz
256 GB SATA/8 GB DDR4

The Mi NoteBook 14 e-Learning Edition can't be missed when you are talking about budget laptops. It's a more affordable version of the Mi NoteBook Horizon Edition which the company sells as a flagship unit in India. The Mi NoteBook e-Learning Edition looks modern despite its price tag. It has an all-metallic body that only weighs 1.5Kg.

As for the specs, the laptop is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and it's also one of the few laptops on this list that comes with an SSD, and not just an HDD. This notebook also has a webcam, which is something that's missing on even the Mi NoteBook Horizon edition.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	10th Gen Intel Core i3-10110U processor with 2.1GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 10 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 256 GB SATA
Graphics Processor	:	Intel UHD Graphics 620 Graphics card
Body	:	17.95 x 323 x 228 mm dimension & 1.5 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 39,999

Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop

Ubuntu
15.84" (1366 X 768)
4th Gen Intel Core i5 QM87 | 1.7 GHz
1 TB HDD/4 GB DDR3

The Inspiron 15 3000 is yet another laptop that comes under Rs 30,000. It is, in fact, one of the most affordable Dell laptops that you can find in India. An AMD Athlon Silver 3050U mobile processor with Radeon graphics is at the heart of this laptop and it is backed by 4GB of RAM. You also get plenty of ports that are distributed evenly on both sides.

The Inspiron 15 3000 packs a 3-cell 42Whr battery inside to keeps the lights on and it sports a 15.6-inch HD anti-glare panel with narrow bezels. We've added another variant of this laptop to the list which is slightly more powerful, so be sure to check it out as well.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	4th Gen Intel Core i5 QM87 processor with 1.7 GHz clock speed
Display	:	15.84″ (1366 X 768) screen
OS	:	Ubuntu
Memory	:	4 GB DDR3GB RAM & 1 TB HDD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Integrated HD4400 Graphics card
Body	:	381.4 x 267.6 x 25.6 mm dimension & 2.4 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 34,390

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Dell Inspiron 3525

Windows 11 Home
15.6" (1920 x 1080)
AMD Ryzen 5-5625U | 2.30 GHz
512 GB SSD/8 GB DDR4

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	AMD Ryzen 5-5625U 6 core processor with 2.30 GHz clock speed
Display	:	15.6″ (1920 x 1080) screen, 120 Hz refresh rate
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	8 GB DDR4GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	AMD Radeon Graphics card
Body	:	235 x 358 x 21 mm dimension & 1.68 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 53,900

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List Of Best Budget Laptops In India

Product Name	Seller	Price
Infinix INBook X1	Amazon	₹ 36,090
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i	Amazon	₹ 59,800
HP 14s	Amazon	₹ 35,490
MSI Modern 14	Amazon	₹ 33,350
MSI GF63 Thin	Amazon	₹ 51,490
Realme Book (Slim)	Flipkart	₹ 32,990
Lenovo IdeaPad S145	Amazon	₹ 35,999
Mi NoteBook 14 e-Learning Edition	Amazon	₹ 39,999
Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop	N/A	₹ 34,390
Dell Inspiron 3525	Amazon	₹ 53,900