The Best Budget Laptop! – $500 to $800

The Best Budget Laptop! – $500 to $800

My search for the best budget and affordable laptop

Check my new video on the $650 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with AMD 4500U CPU: https://youtu.be/3jf7itO2YKg

In this video I’ll walk you through exactly what to look for, and review 30 potential laptops to recommend several options.

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50 Comments

  1. Lan Don on December 15, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    Will the Lenovo v14 work for 2d GameDev with unity.it contains a Rysen 5 4500u,8gb of ram,256gb SSD, windows 10 pro,14inch screen. It cost $580 but I found it renewed for $500.



  2. Jolayemi Samuel on December 15, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    I love the way this guy speaks 😀



  3. pim1234 on December 15, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    what is light gaming ? Does Call of duty fit in that description ?



  4. Valiantiron on December 15, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Finally, a Youtuber speaking my language when it comes to real concerns I have with laptops. Thank you for doing the research and uploading this video!



  5. Sanjay Kumar on December 15, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    Can you please do a video like this with only ryzen processors



  6. Sai N on December 15, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    800 dollars is considered budget?



  7. Eredin Glas on December 15, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    The ultimate review



  8. _n on December 15, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    The speaking, the presentation… what a video! Thank you!



  9. Enrique Calderon on December 15, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Thank you this is great



  10. Mark Okoli on December 15, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    was looking for a video just like things you made my day



  11. ben west on December 15, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Who else wants more of that adorable dog?!?



  12. Ash Raf on December 15, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    you won me over with this video.



  13. radenzito on December 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Xiaomi Redmibook 16 is now the best budget for just 650 € (16 GB ram Ryzen 5 4500U)



  14. Jan Venter on December 15, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I understand your methodology but I tend to look at performance first. The HP at the bottom of your list is by far the most powerful machine on the list.



  15. Noah Smith on December 15, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    Thank you for excluding Chrome OS!



  16. Phillip John Evans on December 15, 2020 at 10:43 pm

    $500-$800 is not budget!



  17. Ruma on December 15, 2020 at 10:43 pm

    thank you for all the research



  18. Samarth R.K on December 15, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Most detailed review.. great job bro 👍



  19. Supermonsters MC on December 15, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    Btw, you can easily switch out of windows s mode for free



  20. Croaking Toad on December 15, 2020 at 10:48 pm

    Good video. So many now are heavy on intros, b roll, and music, and short on the details i’m looking for.



  21. CYRIL ANTHONY NASH on December 15, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    You are doing a great service



  22. DANGER SOUNDS on December 15, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Wtf 500 to 800 is budget



  23. Muhialdin Badraldin on December 15, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    I like the way you work Well done bro success 🤜🤛👏👍



  24. pim1234 on December 15, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    King Charles Spaniel



  25. Vanity on December 15, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    Fantastic Video



  26. ricky hernandez on December 15, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    Would you recommend this one for the price?will be used for college student ..https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0862269YP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_R.rYFb707B0Q0



  27. Kenta shimizu on December 15, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks



  28. Kevin Albano on December 15, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    I love his reviews because he goes very in depth for the specs of every customer

    Sub from me then mate +1



  29. Kumar Setty on December 15, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    How about LENOVO thinkpad T15 ?



  30. Kumar Setty on December 15, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    How about lENOVO thinkpad T15 15.6" ?



  31. colette coates on December 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks Josh I got the hp 15 convertible with AMD 5, touch screen, comes with a pen,, with 400nits, and new blue tooth & wifi. I got my sister in law the 17 inch. Thank you because 2 weeks ago I knew nothing so I really appreciate you. I am a casual user.



  32. NeverAimInnaKid NAIK on December 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Come On what were waiting for let’s start serchong for…..*ads*
    4:46
    (This comment made for fun no offence)
    Great video Just Josh you made my life easier!!!!



  33. Jill Pearcy on December 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    I really appreciated your best budget laptop review. Thank you. However, please give me your thoughts on a REFURBISHED LenovoThinkpad L460.



  34. Gustavo Cabrera on December 15, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Great video. I just don’t like that every “decent” laptop you found was in the $800 range and nothing really good on the lower 500-650 range



  35. CYRIL ANTHONY NASH on December 15, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    I really like how you present your content I would like to use direct people to your videos as a means to educate and help them make better choices



  36. Emma Vacca on December 15, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Sir you are way too cute



  37. Patayder on December 15, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    amazing video. you did so much research thank you lol



  38. fake on December 15, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    did you do a review of the huawei matebook d15? starts at 500usd



  39. phillycheesemac gaming on December 15, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Ur so great man fr thabk you your really tryna help us and I appreciate it🙇🏾‍♂️🤝🏾



  40. jordan Higgs on December 15, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    How come no Huawei/Honor/Chuwi options?
    Maybe I missed you addressing this in the video somewhere.



  41. Sneakers Dave's on December 15, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    Its like he was actually trying to pick out a laptop for someone he knows. Earned my sub ✌️



  42. BALAJI Tata TATA on December 15, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    U



  43. nunio binez on December 15, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    Hi Josh, love your reviews. I ‘m wondering what your thoughts are on the Acer Aspire 5 Slim laptop. I saw it mentioned on some "top 5" site and liked it and the price. I’m looking for a budget laptop that’s good enough for voiceover work, as well as a good bright screen in Full HD for streaming. Thanks.



  44. Jeanger Bread on December 15, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEO I’VE WATCHED. it’s over when he showed an excel file, peak effort. worth the subscribe



  45. Antonio De Sante on December 15, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    please review the Nitro 7. Txu!



  46. Paul Green on December 15, 2020 at 11:14 pm

    It’s an shame that you still can buy an notebook with a 1366×768 Resolution in 2020 at that price point! Everything below 1080p should cost under 300€



  47. Vincent Nyakundi on December 15, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    I like your objectivity and honesty…



  48. Patrick Witter on December 15, 2020 at 11:17 pm

    is 250 nits really that bad?



  49. Ali Mohseni on December 15, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    Im Stuck between 2 Notebooks:

    Lenovo ideapad 5-15
    -Ryzen 5 4500u
    -512 GB SSD
    -16 GB RAM
    Mostly made of plastic
    Cost: 680 €

    Vs.

    Magicbook 15 (2020)
    -Ryzen 5 4500u
    -512 GB SSD
    -8 GB RAM
    Mostly made of Aluminium
    Cost: 600 €

    Which one should i buy?