Best laptops 2020 price-quality

During the coronavirus epidemic, Russians, who are actually locked in their homes, began to buy more laptops for work, play and study. And if you are just looking for the right model for yourself, we are happy to help you choose.

We present a rating of the best laptops 2020 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: 8 GB
• Storage: 256 GB
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3
• Operating System: No OS, Endless OS

The top three budget notebooks in 2020 are opened by the thin and light device from ASUS. It is entirely plastic, the color of graphite is a rather stylish shade that favorably distinguishes it among the sea of ​​black and silver brethren. And its keyboard is equipped with a special hinge structure called ErgoLift, with which it can be tilted. Agree, it's much more convenient to type this way.

The device is equipped with a 15.6-inch display in Full HD resolution, and the screen-to-body ratio for a budget laptop is excellent - 88%.

Inside the device, the minimum configuration is an AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor with a frequency of 2.6 GHz. The RAM was filled out well - 8 GB. So the laptop came out fast enough and powerful enough to easily cope with several open applications.

And ASUS VivoBook 15 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
• Windows 10

Small, thin and light (1.5 kg) device from Acer belongs to the class of budget notebooks for work and office. It has a screen diagonal of only 14 inches, with a Full HD resolution. The budget makes itself felt, so the brightness and contrast of the screen are not brilliant, however, they are hardly better for other models of the same price range. Well, the response time of the screen of 43 ms hints that dynamic games such as shooters cannot be played here.

Internally, the budget configuration A114-32 contains an Intel Celeron N4000 quad-core processor clocked at 1.1GHz with overclocking capability up to 2.6GHz.

Hard memory is only 64 GB, of which about 20 is occupied by the operating system. But you can add a little volume with an SD card. The Acer Aspire 1 went on sale with Windows 10 S, which, if desired, can be upgraded to the “pro” version. And without spending a dime.

A nice feature that sets the Acer Aspire 1 apart from the competition is that due to the passive cooling involved and the absence of a mechanical hard drive, the laptop runs silently. And since the processor is not too powerful, the device "eats" 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 all this in silence, then the Acer Aspire 1 is a good choice.

pros: price, almost silent.

Minuses: no lock for SD card, no slot for another memory stick.

1. Asus E203MA (N5000, UHD605)

• Glossy screen: 11.6 ″ (1366 × 768)
• Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor (1100 MHz)
• RAM 4 GB
• 128 GB storage
• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 605
• operating system: Windows 10 Home

Asus is not limited to one type of product, and produces powerful gaming models, stylish and expensive laptops for business, and small and inexpensive devices for work and study. We will just talk about the representative of the latter. For a relatively small price, the buyer gets 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 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 the 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, reading speed, quietness, almost no heat.

Minuses: tiny arrow keys.

The best laptops under 40,000 rubles

3. HP PAVILION x360 14-dh0042ur

• Screen 14 ″ (1920 × 1080)
• Intel Pentium processor, Intel Pentium Gold 5405U (2300 MHz)
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 128 GB
• Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610
• Operating system Windows 10 Home

The model, which opens the top three quality laptops for work and study up to 40,000 rubles, belongs to the type of transformers and has a touch screen.

The device houses an energy efficient entry-level dual-core processor. It provides sufficient performance for everyday tasks such as surfing the web, working with Word and other office applications, and playing multimedia.

If necessary, you can buy RAM up to 16 GB. There are two slots for its installation inside the laptop.

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

• Anti-glare screen 14 ″ (1920 × 1080)
• Intel Core i3 processor, Intel Core i3 10110U (2100 MHz)
• RAM 4 GB
• 128 GB storage
• Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics (2GB)
• operating system Linux

The DELL company has got its hand on high-quality laptops, which at the same time do not cost too much. It can be seen even when looking at the case - the device is black, solid and strict.

The Inspirion 5490's display has an anti-reflective coating, which you will certainly appreciate if you use your laptop outdoors on a sunny day. The display itself has good indicators of brightness and contrast, so the eyes should not get tired when working with it.

Considering the characteristics of the processor and RAM, the performance of the laptop is praised for work tasks (office applications, work in Photoshop, etc.). If desired, memory can be purchased, there is a slot for it. And the Intel Iris Plus graphics card is enough for not too demanding games.

Another nice feature of the laptop is Dell Mobile Connect. It makes it very convenient to transfer files from smartphone to laptop and vice versa.

pros: quiet, has three USB ports, great display.

Minuses: Keyboard flexes when pressed, bottom cover gets hot during operation.

1. Acer Aspire 5 (A515-54-359G)

• Screen 15.6 ″ (1920 × 1080)
• Intel Core i3 processor, Intel Core i3 10110U (2100 MHz)
• RAM 4 GB
• 256 GB storage
• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
• Operating system: Linux, Windows 10 Home

Now on the market of inexpensive laptops, the Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best in terms of price and functionality offered. It is equipped with an Intel Core i3-10110U processor, which is capable of overclocking up to 4.1 GHz. It has 4 GB of RAM, but there is room for one more bar.

However, with data storage, things are not so brilliant - the device has only 256 GB of SSD storage. But there is space for an additional hard drive, and if you wish, you can always use an external drive to store weighty movies, music and all the necessary files.

The IPS matrix, LED backlighting and special widescreen technology will allow you to see the image in all its glory from every possible angle. Also included is the Acer TrueHarmony audio system for superb sound. And even in the budget configuration up to 40,000 rubles, the default keyboard is backlit.

But the most important and best feature of this laptop, which will undoubtedly be appreciated by both students and office workers, is the long-lasting battery. The laptop can work at least 9.5 hours in a row.

pros: fast, powerful, lightweight, long-lived.

Minuses: stripped down BIOS, air intake from below, few indicators, including a capsloka.

Best Ultrabooks

3. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 AMD

• Screen: 15.6 "(1920 × 1080)
• AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor
• RAM 8 GB
• AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
• Storage Configuration: SSD
• Total storage: 256GB
• Operating system Windows 10 Home

One of the best ultrabooks for work and study in 2020, thanks to its light weight (1.8 kg including hard drive) and small dimensions, it can easily fit into a youth backpack or a business briefcase.

Depending on the configuration, this model has 4 to 12 GB of RAM, an AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and integrated AMD Vega graphics, which depends on the processor. A fully equipped IdeaPad will allow you to cope not only with work tasks, but also to play most modern games at medium and even maximum settings.

According to users of this laptop, its IPS-screen with thin bezels has good viewing angles, plenty of brightness and excellent color reproduction. And a comfortable keyboard with optional backlighting and a webcam with a shutter provide additional comfort when working.

pros: Supports Dolby Audio technology, excellent operating 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: 512GB
• RAM 8 GB
• Windows 10 Home

Here is a very light (1.28 kg) and compact laptop equipped with a comfortable keyboard with deep key travel and backlighting. 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 run the laptop without problems.

The screen of the Mi Notebook Air is bright and rich 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 reproduction is important, the capabilities of this model may not be enough.

pros: high-quality sound, quiet operation, there is a fingerprint scanner,

Minuses: cable length 1.5 meters, the screen glares, Chinese plug for the power supply (an adapter is needed).

1. Acer Swift 3 SF313-52

• Screen 13.5 ″ (2256 × 1504)
• Intel Core i7 1065G7 processor
• RAM 16 GB
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics
• 512GB total storage
• Operating system Windows 10 Pro

One of the best Ultrabooks of 2020 features a 3: 2 aspect ratio, which increases the usable area, and is very convenient if, for example, you are surfing the web, 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 256 GB storage, to a powerful one (Intel Core i7, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD). This allows you to choose the option that is optimal in terms of price and capabilities for work and even play tasks.

A comfortable backlit keyboard, webcam and built-in fingerprint scanner increase the convenience and safety of the laptop.

pros: high resolution screen, speakers with Acer TrueHarmony function, comfortable touchpad, quiet and low heat.

Minuses: the screen glares, due to the fact that the color of the keyboard buttons is made of silver, to match the body, letters are less visible on them than on black.

Best gaming laptops of 2020

3. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505

• Screen 15.6 ″ (1920 × 1080, Full HD)
• AMD Ryzen 7 3750H 2300MHz 8GB DDR-4 Processor
• HDD 1 TB, 256 GB SSD
• Video card GeForce RTX 2060 6144 MB
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• without OS

Guessing from the appearance of the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 that this is a gaming laptop is almost impossible. Perhaps this is for the best, since you can take it with you to work and study without fear of increased attention from colleagues.

But the filling and display are pleasantly surprising. Yes, the matrix in this model is only IPS, but the screen refresh rate is 120 Hz. So the picture will be very smooth when playing games and watching videos.

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 run at medium or, in extreme cases, at 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 that powers the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 can't match the Intel Core i7-8750H in performance, but it does offer better battery life and more powerful integrated graphics.

pros: very comfortable backlit keyboard with soft keystrokes, quiet, 120 Hz refresh rate, 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 storage configuration
• Total storage: 1256 GB

One of the best laptops for gaming has gained popularity among Russian users for a number of reasons. Among them:

• Quality cooling.
• Quiet work that won't distract your family from watching TV or sleeping.
• Powerful hardware that ranges from the cheapest (8 GB RAM, GTX 1650 graphics card) to the average and maximum (32 GB RAM, RTX 2060 graphics card, and Intel Core i7 9750H processor).
• Sturdy and well-made body.
• High screen brightness and good viewing angles.

So if you want a big, powerful and comfortable gaming laptop, then the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 is a great choice. Most modern high-budget games run on it on ultra settings without jams or freezes.

pros: pleasant key travel, convenient location of ports, screen refresh rate - 144 Hz, there is a curtain covering the webcam.

Minuses: mediocre webcam quality, low autonomy - up to 4 hours, gets very hot during prolonged use.

1.ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

• Screen14 ″ 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 card
• Windows 10

A distinctive feature of the new item among the best gaming laptops of 2020 is its design. The metal body is made of beautiful silvery magnesium alloy. And the lid has 6,536 miniature holes through which light from the display passes through, creating visual effects. This gives the device an unusual look.

The display with IPS-matrix has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and small bezels that do not interfere with watching videos. The smoothness of the image during the gameplay is amazing, after such a screen you do not want to go back to conventional 60 Hz devices.

But there are no webcams in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. Good or bad - decide for yourself.

The AMD Ryzen 7 processor paired with NVIDIA GeForce graphics is responsible for the performance and enjoyable gaming experience. But if this is not enough for you, then there is also a more expensive model on sale, with an AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 video card with real-time ray tracing technology and 32 GB of RAM. This configuration will provide a margin of safety for the next couple of years. In Doom Eternal at high graphics settings, the device produces 103 fps, and in Overwatch - 75 fps.

pros: Loud, surround sound from speakers with 5.1.2-channel sound effect, full-size keyboard that 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, no webcam. It should be noted that in the "typewriter" mode, the laptop will last longer - up to 7 hours.