Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. This is still one of the best all-purpose laptops under $500 you'll find. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi 5 is the standard here. The 128GB SSD isn't particularly large, but for the price, it's easier to overlook. Performance from the 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 CPU will handle light productivity work without much issue, especially with 8GB of RAM. A fingerprint reader is built into the touchpad for some added security. The keyboard has decent travel distance at 1.4mm, and it has a backlight to help with working after hours. You get USB-C, HDMI, microSD card reader, three USB-A, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The chassis is relatively thin, but it has plenty of ports. With the ASUS laptop, you'll be looking at a 1920x1080 (FHD) display with a thin bezel. However, the Vivobook 15 has some extra features that you won't find in the IdeaPad. They're both 15-inch laptops with Windows 10 in S mode (which can be switched easily to normal Windows 10 Home), and they both have a similar price.
I recently reviewed the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 - another ultra-budget laptop - and compared it to the ASUS Vivobook 15. Models ship from the factory with Windows 11. This is one of the best budget laptops under $500 for anyone who is always on the move and doesn't need a particularly powerful PC. Ports include USB-C, 3.5mm audio, Surface Connect, and a microSD card reader. You get front- and rear-facing cameras, Wi-Fi 6, and dual 2W stereo speakers. Attaching a Type Cover with touchpad and keyboard turns it into a notebook with the rear stand deployed. Thanks to the 2-in-1 form, you can use the device as a tablet for drawing and writing. This is a typical 10.5-inch Surface display with 3:2 aspect ratio, 1920x1280 resolution, touch functionality, and Surface Pen compatibility. Keep in mind that Instant On capabilities, thinner bezel, and larger display have carried over from the Go 2. Compared to the Surface Go 2, the Go 3 is nearly identical save for the performance upgrade. Baseline models start with an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y CPU, which is still enough power for casual use. The Surface Go 3 might be tiny, but it's a rather versatile laptop with enough performance from an optional Core m3 processor (CPU) to get through most productivity work.
Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately
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