Best Student Laptops Updated February 2026

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2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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HP Pavilion 15.6" HD Touchscreen Anti-Glare Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Intel Core Processor up to 4.1GHz, Up to 11 Hour...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: ‎1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: ‎Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.75 lbs

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HP Pavilion 15.6" HD Touchscreen Anti-Glare Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Intel Core Processor up to 4.1GHz, Up to 11 Hour...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: ‎1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: ‎Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.75 lbs
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9.9

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6" Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Mem...
Display Size: 13.6"
Resolution: 2560 x 1664
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 256GB SSD
Processor: Apple M4 10-core
Graphics Processor: Apple M4 10-core
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours
Operating System: Mac OS
Weight: 2.73 lbs

9.9

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Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6" Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Mem...
Display Size: 13.6"
Resolution: 2560 x 1664
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 256GB SSD
Processor: Apple M4 10-core
Graphics Processor: Apple M4 10-core
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours
Operating System: Mac OS
Weight: 2.73 lbs
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9.6

Dell 15 Laptop DC15250-15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1334U Processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel ...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.6 lbs

9.6

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Dell 15 Laptop DC15250-15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) 120Hz Display, Intel Core i5-1334U Processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel ...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.6 lbs
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9.4

HP 14 Laptop Student Business 2025 Flagship Computer, AI Copilot, 4-Core 13th Gen Intel CPU, 16GB RAM 628GB Storage (128GB UFS+...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB UFS+500GB external
Processor: Intel N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 0.65 lbs
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HP 14 Laptop Student Business 2025 Flagship Computer, AI Copilot, 4-Core 13th Gen Intel CPU, 16GB RAM 628GB Storage (128GB UFS+...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB UFS+500GB external
Processor: Intel N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 0.65 lbs
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9.3

KAIGERR 18.5 inch Laptop, 2026 Laptop, 16GB RAM 512GB SATA SSD, Ιntel N150 Processor(Up to 3.6GHz), Laptop Computer, 1080 FHD D...
Display Size: 18.5"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 6 hours
Operating System: Windows 11
Weight: 5.8 lbs

9.3

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KAIGERR 18.5 inch Laptop, 2026 Laptop, 16GB RAM 512GB SATA SSD, Ιntel N150 Processor(Up to 3.6GHz), Laptop Computer, 1080 FHD D...
Display Size: 18.5"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 6 hours
Operating System: Windows 11
Weight: 5.8 lbs
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9.1

HP Stream 14" HD BrightView Laptop, Intel Celeron N150, 16GB RAM, 288GB Storage (128GB UFS + 160GB Docking Station Set), Intel ...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB eMMC
Processor: Intel Celeron N4120 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.24 lbs

9.1

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HP Stream 14" HD BrightView Laptop, Intel Celeron N150, 16GB RAM, 288GB Storage (128GB UFS + 160GB Docking Station Set), Intel ...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB eMMC
Processor: Intel Celeron N4120 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.24 lbs
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9.0

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Student Laptop, Intel Dual Core Processor, 20GB RAM, 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC, 15.6" FHD Display, 1 Year Office 36...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 20GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC
Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 2-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 10 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.42 lbs
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9.0

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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Student Laptop, Intel Dual Core Processor, 20GB RAM, 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC, 15.6" FHD Display, 1 Year Office 36...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 20GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC
Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 2-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 10 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.42 lbs
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8.9

SGIN 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer, Windows 11 Laptops 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD, Celeron N5100, Office 365, IPS FHD, WiFi 6, 53.2WH Batt...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1024GB SSD
Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 4-core
Graphics Processor: Integrated
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.4 lbs
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8.9

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SGIN 15.6 Inch Laptop Computer, Windows 11 Laptops 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD, Celeron N5100, Office 365, IPS FHD, WiFi 6, 53.2WH Batt...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1024GB SSD
Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 4-core
Graphics Processor: Integrated
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.4 lbs
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8.7

HP 14 Laptop Student Business 2025 Flagship Computer, AI Copilot, 4-Core 13th Gen Intel CPU, 16GB RAM 628GB Storage (128GB UFS+...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB UFS
Processor: Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
Operating System: Windows 11
Weight: 3.24 lbs

8.7

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HP 14 Laptop Student Business 2025 Flagship Computer, AI Copilot, 4-Core 13th Gen Intel CPU, 16GB RAM 628GB Storage (128GB UFS+...
Display Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 128GB UFS
Processor: Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
Operating System: Windows 11
Weight: 3.24 lbs
10

8.6

Dell 15 Laptop DC15250-15.6-inch FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core 3 Processor 100U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, W...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Core 3-100U 6-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.19 lbs
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8.6

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Dell 15 Laptop DC15250-15.6-inch FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core 3 Processor 100U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, W...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Processor: Intel Core 3-100U 6-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.19 lbs

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10.0

HP Pavilion 15.6" HD Touchscreen Anti-Glare Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Intel Core Processor up to 4.1GHz, Up to 11 Hour...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: ‎1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: ‎Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.75 lbs

10.0

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HP Pavilion 15.6" HD Touchscreen Anti-Glare Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Intel Core Processor up to 4.1GHz, Up to 11 Hour...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: ‎1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: ‎Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 3.75 lbs

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Display Size
15.6" 13.6" 15.6" 14" 18.5" 14" 15.6" 15.6" 14" 15.6"
Display Size
15.6" 13.6" 15.6" 14" 18.5" 14" 15.6" 15.6" 14" 15.6"
Resolution
1366 x 768 2560 x 1664 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080
Resolution
1366 x 768 2560 x 1664 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1366 x 768 1920 x 1080
Memory
16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 20GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 8GB RAM
Memory
16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 20GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM 8GB RAM
Storage
‎1TB SSD 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 128GB UFS+500GB external 512GB SSD 128GB eMMC 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC 1024GB SSD 128GB UFS 512GB SSD
Storage
‎1TB SSD 256GB SSD 512GB SSD 128GB UFS+500GB external 512GB SSD 128GB eMMC 1TB SSD + 128GB eMMC 1024GB SSD 128GB UFS 512GB SSD
Processor
Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core Apple M4 10-core Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core Intel N150 4-core Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core Intel Celeron N4120 4-core Intel Celeron N4500 2-core Intel Celeron N5100 4-core Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core Intel Core 3-100U 6-core
Processor
Intel Core i3-1115G4 2-core Apple M4 10-core Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core Intel N150 4-core Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core Intel Celeron N4120 4-core Intel Celeron N4500 2-core Intel Celeron N5100 4-core Intel Twin Lake N150 4-core Intel Core 3-100U 6-core
Graphics Processor
‎Intel UHD Graphics Apple M4 10-core Intel UHD Graphics Intel Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Integrated Intel Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Graphics Processor
‎Intel UHD Graphics Apple M4 10-core Intel UHD Graphics Intel Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Integrated Intel Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen
Yes No No No No No No No No No
Touchscreen
Yes No No No No No No No No No
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 6 hours Up to 9 hours 6 hours Up to 14 hours 10 hours Up to 8 hours Up to 9 hours Up to 7 hours
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 6 hours Up to 9 hours 6 hours Up to 14 hours 10 hours Up to 8 hours Up to 9 hours Up to 7 hours
Operating System
Windows 11 Home Mac OS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Windows 11 Home
Operating System
Windows 11 Home Mac OS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.75 lbs 2.73 lbs 3.6 lbs 0.65 lbs 5.8 lbs 3.24 lbs 3.42 lbs 4.4 lbs 3.24 lbs 4.19 lbs
Weight
3.75 lbs 2.73 lbs 3.6 lbs 0.65 lbs 5.8 lbs 3.24 lbs 3.42 lbs 4.4 lbs 3.24 lbs 4.19 lbs

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