Best Notebooks for Students: the guide of

Just as the school year starts again cyclically, dilemmas also haunt the mind again about what the best notebook to rely on. We all know, the indecision linked to a new purchase, especially of this kind, is not simply a doubt. In fact, we are talking about a device with which to organize our routine, manage commitments and complete a task, all without wasting time because something is not working as it should.

Don't panic - we've thought about providing one complete list for all your needs on which is the best notebook for you.

Best notebooks for students: the selection

The list is divided by uses. Like a tailored suit, a notebook is a tool that achieves its maximum potential if it is purchased with knowledge of the facts. We have therefore selected based on the most plausible uses two price ranges: the first moderately economic, the second higher level for all situations in which a larger spending budget is available. Where possible, multiple notebook solutions have been selected for the usual range within a category.

ATTENTION! Prices are current as of the article publication date, but links to Amazon products update automatically.

Best Notebooks for using office software, internet browsing, video and photo playback

Within this category reside all the uses of a laptop in everyday life, from a classic comprehensive home study institute for high school / high school students with a humanistic orientation and not specific technical or professionalizing, up to the university student who must have a ready-to-use economic solution and does not need to perform complex machining. 

Low range

HP 15-dw0020nl 

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i3-8145U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 15.6″ HD
    • Price 479,80 €

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Huawei MateBook D

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel core i3 - 8130U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 15.6 ” Full HD
    • Price 559,99 €

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High end

HP Pavilion 14-CE2072NL

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5 8265U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 512 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 649 €

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Lenovo V V330

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 573,90 €

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Best Notebooks for 3D Graphics and Design

In the best notebooks for graphics, design and rendering are included all uses ranging from drawing on a PC, through graphic tables and tools such as the Adobe suite, the use of specific programs, come CAD, to 3D rendering and modeling. The target audience is the student who chooses specialization courses, then from the artistic high school in the various branches to the technical institute, up to more complex needs in the university field, such as the engineering branches. 

Low range

Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-59UX

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 642,38 €

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Lenovo Yoga 530 Convertible

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 512 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Pen included 
    • Fingerprint
    • Price 876,99 €

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High end

Huawei MateBook X Pro

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 512 SSD
    • Display: 13.9 ” Full HD
    • Video Card: GeForce MX150
    • LTPS Touch Screen
    • Price 1.399,99 €

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HP EliteBook 840 G5

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U
    • Ram: 16 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 512 SSD 
    • Display: 15.6″ Full HD
    • Price 1299,99 €

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Best Notebooks for Coding

A separate category is dedicated to all those jobs where it is speed of execution and computing power are required, but high contrast and color fidelity is not required. As for programming, and in the more generic case of computing power, more importance will be given to the processor, with reduced costs compared to a notebook dedicated to graphics. On the other hand obviously we will not be able to take from our poor laptop, the rendering of a semi-realistic model in three dimensions. 

Low range

Asus Vivobook A411UA-EB1155T

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 579,00 €

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High end

HP Pavilion 15-cs1009nl

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8565U 
    • Ram: 16 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 15.6″ Full HD
    • Video card: GeForce MX150
    • Price 879,99 €

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Asus Vivobook A411UA-EB1155T

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 739,00 €

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Best laptops for gaming 

They couldn't miss them and we know how much you appreciate them! It is assumed that PCs in this category are well suited for various uses, from graphics to 3D modeling, programming and simpler use for any type of situation. However this selection is geared in all respects to gaming (because it is never that with the excuse of "new year, new life, I need for the study" we escape some more conspicuous fundraising for poor relatives). 

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR GL703GE-EE202T

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H
    • Ram: 16 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD + 1TB HDD
    • Display: 17.3″ – Full HD
    • Video Card: GTX 1050Ti
    • Price 1.106,50 €

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H
    • Ram: 16 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD + 1TB HDD
    • Display: 15.6″ Full HD
    • Scheda video: RTX 2060 
    • Price 1.532,38 €

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Best "all-rounder" notebooks

A few have been collected in this particular category solutions that do not have a particular excellence on their side in some sector, but thanks to their versatility and discreet characteristics, they are able to satisfy all situations. without pretending to compete at other levels. If you are looking for some good middle ground that can get you out of trouble a little in all cases, these are notebooks for you. Scroll down to see the selection!

Low range

Dell Vostro 15 3580

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Scheda Video: AMD Radeon 520
    • Screen size: 15.6 ″ Full HD
    • Price 558,84 €

Asus Vivobook A411UA-EB1155T

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 579,00 €

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High end

Dell Vostro 15 3580

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8565U
    • Ram: 8 gb DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Scheda Video: AMD Radeon 520
    • Dimensione monitor: 15.6″ Full HD
    • Price 692,10 €

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Asus Vivobook A411UA-EB1155T

Features Summary:

• • • Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U
    • Ram: 8 gb ram DDR4
    • Mass storage: 256 SSD
    • Display: 14″ Full HD
    • Price 739,00 €

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Best notebooks: specifications needed

For a better review of the proposed laptops, we have carried out a thorough research with some firm clauses:

• All proposed laptops must be equipped with SSD mass storage: none of the items proposed have a primary magnetic hard disk. This means spending a little more, but the advantage in everyday life is unmatched, the system readiness is surprisingly greater, the risk of breakage far less, especially for a notebook that is carried frequently.
• All notebooks have at least 8 gigabytes of DDR4 ram: considering the minimum specifications required by the basic operating system, an increasing work with web browsers, and the use of multiple software open at the same time, 4 GB of ram would be insufficient. Furthermore, the previous DDR3 technology would result in a noticeable reduction in performance and speed, but not a considerable cost savings.
• All proposed notebooks have processors intel i3/i5/i7 series 8 o AMD Ryzen: in the face of a few euros more, it is advisable not to look at the purchase of a computer with a disposable tool, but, however cheap, always evaluate it as a tool aimed at lasting over time and keeping up with the needs of the future . It should also be added that the production houses of the other internal components of the notebook, together with the software houses that develop programs for both common and specific use, have been supporting these two technologies much better for years now. Especially when it comes to touching high-performance components, or specific programs (such as drawing and engineering). 

Buy consciously

Beyond the practical considerations, the conscious choice and purchase, as well as guaranteeing savings over time, are useful for avoiding waste. Planned obsolescence, consumerism in the technological field, and environmental factors can be countered even with a small initiative such as a more reasoned purchase.

Supplied software to be reported

To complete the equipment of the laptop, we point out that most of the advertisements shown (if not all) give the opportunity to receive a discount on Microsoft Office products! It may be convenient to take advantage of it so as not to find yourself having to make up for it by spending more.

Also in the "Back to School" period, which will end shortly, you can get a discount for the purchase of Adobe software directly on the manufacturer's website: here.