Spending less than $800 on a laptop no longer means settling for the same bargain-bin formula. At roughly $699 to $799, buyers can choose among premium ultraportables, OLED displays, 16GB of memory, long battery life, and more generous storage.
These five models stand out for different reasons, giving buyers strong options for work, school, and travel without moving into a higher price range.
Prices checked Sept. 16, 2026. Promotional pricing and configurations can change.
How we chose the best budget laptops
To qualify for this guide, a laptop needed a configuration currently sold in the US for $800 or less and enough reliable information to…
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