During the coronavirus epidemic, Russians, virtually locked up in their homes, began to buy laptops more often for work, games and study. And if you are just looking for a suitable model, we are happy to help you in choosing.
We present the rating of the best 2020 laptops in terms of price and quality, top 12 models from budget options to powerful gaming solutions.
Inexpensive and good laptops for work and study up to 30 000 rubles
3. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA-BQ1169)
- Screen: 15.6 ″ (1920 × 1080)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U (2600 MHz)
- RAM Capacity: 8 GB
- Storage: 256 GB
- Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3
- Operating System: No OS, Endless OS
Opens the top three good budget laptops in 2020, a thin and light device from ASUS. It is entirely plastic, the color of graphite is a pretty stylish shade that sets it apart from the sea of black and silver counterparts. And his keyboard is equipped with a special hinged design called ErgoLift, with which you can give it a slope. Agree, so printing is much more convenient.
The device is equipped with a 15.6-inch display in Full HD resolution, and the screen / case ratio for a budget laptop is excellent - 88%.
Inside the device in the minimum configuration is an AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor with a frequency of 2.6 GHz. RAMs dumped well - 8 GB. So the laptop came out quite fast and powerful, which can easily cope with several open applications.
ASUS VivoBook 15 also has a built-in fingerprint scanner. So to enter the system you no longer have to type (and remember) a password - just touch it with your finger. In addition, the laptop supports fast charging technology, which can raise the battery to 60% charge in just 49 minutes.
pros: build quality, low weight, speed, color rendering, battery life - 5 hours.
Minuses: TN-matrix, low screen brightness.
2. Acer Aspire 1 (A114-32)
- 14 inch screen (1920 × 1080)
- Processor: Intel Celeron N4000, frequency: 1.1 GHz (2.6 GHz, Turbo mode)
- Memory: 4096 MB, DDR4
- eMMC: 64GB
- Intel UHD Graphics 600
- OS Windows 10
Small, thin and light (1.5 kg), Acer's device belongs to the class of budget laptops for work and office. The screen size is only 14 inches, with a resolution of Full HD. The budget makes itself felt, therefore, the brightness and contrast indicators of the screen are not brilliant, however, they are hardly better for other models of the same price range. Well, the 43ms response time of the screen hints that you won’t play dynamic games such as shooters.
Inside the budget configuration A114-32 contains a quad-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor with a frequency of 1.1 GHz with the ability to overclock to 2.6 GHz.
Hard memory is only 64 GB, of which about 20 are occupied by the operating system. But you can add a bit of volume with an SD card. Acer Aspire 1 went on sale with Windows 10 S, which, if desired, can be updated to the “pro” version. And without spending a dime.
A nice feature that sets Acer Aspire 1 apart from its competitors is that the laptop works silently due to the passive cooling involved and the lack of a mechanical hard drive. And since the processor is not too powerful, it eats up a little. As a result, it can work on average 6-7 hours without recharging.
In general, if you need a simple laptop on which you can read documents, surf the Internet, play streaming video and do it all in silence, then Acer Aspire 1 is a good choice.
pros: price, almost silent.
Minuses: there is no latch for the SD card, there is no slot for another memory strip.
1.Asus E203MA (N5000, UHD605)
- Glossy screen: 11.6 ″ (1366 × 768)
- Intel Pentium Silver N5000 (1100 MHz) processor
- RAM 4 GB
- 128 GB drive
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 605
- operating system: Windows 10 Home
Asus is not limited to one type of product, and produces both powerful gaming models, stylish and expensive laptops for business, as well as small and inexpensive devices for work and study. We’ll talk about the representative of the latter. For a relatively small amount, the buyer receives an undemanding Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor with a frequency of 1.1 to 2.7 GHz, an integrated Intel UHD 605 graphics adapter, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of data storage.
If desired, memory can be added by inserting an SD card. By the way, the speed of data exchange between the "main" device in the Asus E203 is one of the best in this price group. Wi-Fi speeds are also not far behind.
The laptop’s display is small, with a diagonal of only 11.6 inches, but its response time is only 10 ms, so you can play games on the Asus E203.
At the same time, the battery life of the laptop is not bad - it can do without recharging from 8 to 9 hours.
pros: performance, read speed, noiseless, barely heats up.
Minuses: tiny arrow keys.
The best laptops up to 40,000 rubles
3. HP PAVILION x360 14-dh0042ur
- 14 ″ screen (1920 × 1080)
- Processor Intel Pentium, Intel Pentium Gold 5405U (2300 MHz)
- RAM Capacity: 4 GB
- Storage: 128 GB
- Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610
- Windows 10 Home Operating System
The model, which opens the top three high-quality laptops for work and study up to 40 000 rubles, belongs to the type of transformers and has a touch screen.
Inside the device is an energy-efficient dual-core processor, related to the entry level. It provides sufficient performance for everyday tasks such as web surfing, working with Word and other office applications, and multimedia playback.
If necessary, you can buy up to 16 GB of RAM. For its installation inside the laptop are two slots.
pros: Up to 10 hours of battery life, high-quality and responsive touch screen, almost no heat.
Minuses: There is no lan connector, although this problem is solved by purchasing a USB-Ethernet adapter.
2. DELL Inspirion 5490
- 14 ″ anti-glare screen (1920 × 1080)
- Processor Intel Core i3, Intel Core i3 10110U (2100 MHz)
- RAM 4 GB
- 128 GB drive
- Integrated graphics card: Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics (2 GB)
- Linux operating system
DELL company got a hand on high-quality laptops, which at the same time cost not too much. This can be seen even when looking at the case - the device is black, solid and strict.
The Inspirion 5490 display has an anti-reflective coating that you will certainly appreciate if you work on a laptop on the street on a clear sunny day. The display itself has good brightness and contrast indicators, so that you should not get tired when working behind it.
Given the characteristics of the processor and RAM, the laptop praises the performance for work tasks (office applications, work in Photoshop, etc.). If you wish, you can buy memory, there is a slot for it. And Intel Iris Plus video cards are enough for not too demanding games.
Another nice feature of the laptop is the Dell Mobile Connect. Using it is very convenient to transfer files from a smartphone to a laptop and vice versa.
pros: quiet, there are three USB ports, excellent display.
Minuses: the keyboard bends when pressed, the bottom cover heats up during operation.
1.Acer Aspire 5 (A515-54-359G)
- Screen 15.6 ″ (1920 × 1080)
- Processor Intel Core i3, Intel Core i3 10110U (2100 MHz)
- RAM 4 GB
- 256 GB drive
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
- Operating System: Linux, Windows 10 Home
Now on the market for low-cost laptops, the Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best in terms of price and functionality offered. It is equipped with a processor from Intel Core i3-10110U, which is capable of overclocking to 4.1 GHz. He has 4 GB of RAM, but there is room for one more bar.
True, things are not so brilliant with data storage - the device has only 256 GB of SSD capacity. But there is a place for an additional hard drive, well, and if you want, you can always use an external drive to store weighty movies, music and all sorts of necessary files.
IPS matrix, LED backlight and special widescreen technology will allow you to see the image in all its glory from all possible angles. Also included is an Acer TrueHarmony audio system that delivers superior sound. And even in a budget configuration up to 40,000 rubles, the default keyboard is backlit.
But the main and best feature of this laptop, which, no doubt, will be appreciated by both students and office workers, is a long-lived battery. The laptop is able to work in a row for at least 9.5 hours.
pros: fast, powerful, lightweight, long-lived.
Minuses: truncated BIOS, air intake from the bottom, few indicators, including the capsule.
The best ultrabooks
3. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 AMD
- Screen: 15.6 "(1920 × 1080)
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Processor
- 8 GB RAM
- AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
- Drive Configuration: SSD
- Total storage capacity: 256 GB
- Windows 10 Home Operating System
One of the best ultrabooks for work and study in 2020, due to its low weight (1.8 kg with a hard drive) and small dimensions, it can easily fit both in a youth backpack and in a business portfolio.
Depending on the configuration, this model has 4 to 12 GB of RAM, an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, AMD Ryzen 5 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD Vega integrated graphics, which depends on the processor. The maximum-equipped IdeaPad will allow you to cope not only with work tasks, but also play the majority of modern games at medium and even maximum settings.
According to user reviews of this laptop, its IPS-screen with thin frames has good viewing angles, a large margin of brightness and excellent color reproduction. A convenient keyboard with optional backlight and a webcam with a shutter will provide additional comfort during work.
pros: supports Dolby Audio technology, excellent speed, elegant and expensive appearance.
Minuses: easily soiled case, heats up, only 2 USB 3.1 connectors.
2. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air
- Screen 13.3 ″ (1920 × 1080)
- Processor: Intel Core i7 8550U
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce MX250
- Total storage: 512 GB
- 8 GB RAM
- OS Windows 10 Home
Here is a very light (1.28 kg) and compact laptop equipped with a comfortable keyboard with a deep key travel and backlight. However, not all sellers sell models with a Russified keyboard, be sure to check this fact before buying.
As for performance, such popular and resource-intensive programs as AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max and Adobe Premiere will pull the laptop without any problems.
The screen on the Mi Notebook Air is bright and saturated enough to make it pleasant to watch movies and edit videos on it. However, for those who are professionally engaged in web design or other work for which the best color rendering is important, the capabilities of this model may not be enough.
pros: high-quality sound, it works quietly, there is a fingerprint scanner,
Minuses: cable length 1.5 meters, the screen glare, a Chinese plug for the power supply (you need an adapter).
1. Acer Swift 3 SF313-52
- Screen 13.5 ″ (2256 × 1504)
- Intel Core i7 1065G7 Processor
- RAM 16 GB
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- 512 GB total storage capacity
- Windows 10 Pro Operating System
A feature of one of the best ultrabooks of 2020 is the aspect ratio of 3: 2, which increases the usable area, and is very convenient if, for example, you are engaged in web surfing, working with tables or editing texts.
This model has several modifications, from the most inexpensive, with an Intel Core i3 processor, Intel UHD Graphics and a 256 GB drive to a powerful one (Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD). This allows you to choose the option that is optimal in price and features for work and even gaming tasks.
A convenient backlit keyboard, a webcam and a built-in fingerprint scanner increase the convenience and security of working with a laptop.
pros: high screen resolution, speakers with Acer TrueHarmony function, convenient touchpad, does not make noise and is slightly heated.
Minuses: the screen flashes, due to the fact that the color of the keyboard buttons is made silver, in tone with the body, letters are less visible on them than on black.
The best gaming laptops of 2020
3. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505
- Screen 15.6 ″ (1920 × 1080, Full HD)
- AMD Ryzen 7 processor 3750H, 2300 MHz, 8 GB DDR-4
- 1TB HDD, 256GB SSD
- Video card GeForce RTX 2060 6144 Mb
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- without OS
Guess in appearance ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 that this is a gaming laptop is almost impossible. Perhaps this is for the best, as you can take it with you to work and study, without fear of the increased attention of colleagues.
But the filling and display pleasantly surprise. Yes, the matrix in this model is just IPS, but the screen refresh rate is 120 Hz. So the image during games and watching videos will be very smooth.
Depending on the configuration, this laptop is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 graphics card. All modern AAA games will go at medium or, in extreme cases, low settings with 50-60 fps.
For example, in Apex Legends at high graphics settings, fps constantly fluctuated between 64 and 70. Agree, not bad for an inexpensive, but powerful gaming laptop for less than 100,000 rubles.
The Ryzen 7 3750H chipset, which is equipped with the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505, cannot compare with the Intel Core i7-8750H in terms of performance, but it offers better battery life and more powerful integrated graphics.
pros: very comfortable keyboard with backlight and soft keystrokes, not noisy, screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, average autonomy - 5 hours.
Minuses: low screen brightness, some users complain that sometimes the touchpad is buggy (freezes), it gets warm.
2. Lenovo Legion Y540-17
- Screen 17.3 ″ (1920 × 1080)
- Intel Core i5 9300H processor
- RAM 16 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Card
- HDD + SSD Configuration
- Total storage capacity: 1256 GB
One of the best gaming laptops has gained popularity among Russian users for a number of reasons. Among them:
- Quality cooling.
- A quiet work that will not distract relatives from watching TV or sleeping.
- Powerful stuffing, which varies from the most inexpensive (8 GB of RAM, GTX 1650 graphics card) to the average, specified in our specifications and maximum (32 GB of RAM, RTX 2060 graphics card and Intel Core i7 9750H processor).
- Strong and quality made case.
- High screen brightness and good viewing angles.
So if you need a large, powerful and convenient gaming laptop, then Lenovo Legion Y540-17 will be a great choice. Most modern high-budget games go on it on ultra-settings without jams and freezes.
pros: pleasant key travel, convenient port layout, screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, there is a shutter that closes the webcam.
Minuses: mediocre webcam quality, low autonomy - up to 4 hours, it gets very hot during prolonged use.
1. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
- Screen 14 ″ Full-HD (1920 x 1080)
- AMD® Ryzen 7 4800HS Processor
- Memory 16 GB LP DDR4 3200 MHz
- 512 GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti 4Gb Graphics
- OS Windows 10
A distinctive feature of the novelty among the best gaming laptops of 2020 is the design. The metal case is made of beautiful silver-magnesium alloy. And in the lid 6536 miniature holes are made through which light from the display passes, creating visual effects. This gives the device an unusual look.
Display with IPS-matrix has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and small frames that do not interfere when watching a video. The smoothness of the image during the game process is amazing, after such a screen I do not want to return to the usual 60 Hz devices.
But webcams in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 are not provided. For better or worse - decide for yourself.
For performance and a pleasant gaming experience, the AMD Ryzen 7 processor is paired with graphics from NVIDIA GeForce. But if this is not enough for you, then there is a more expensive model on sale, with an AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card with real-time ray tracing technology and 32 GB of RAM. Such a configuration will provide a margin of safety for the next couple of years. In Doom Eternal at high graphics settings, the device gives out 103 fps, and in Overwatch - 75 fps.
pros: loud, surround sound from speakers with the effect of 5.1.2-channel sound, a full-sized keyboard, which will be convenient for those who switch to this laptop from a PC.
Minuses: without recharging, the game will last about a couple of hours, there is no webcam. It is worth noting that in the "typewriter" mode, the laptop will last longer - up to 7 hours.
