Ranking: Best laptops for under 800 dollars/euros

The RedmiBook 14 gets new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs from Intel for the 2025 model year. In addition to the high-quality aluminum casing, there is also a high-resolution IPS screen that can be used to edit images with ease.

In the test, the new RedmiBook 14 2025 proves to be a good all-rounder with a high-quality aluminum casing, sufficient performance and quiet cooling for little money.

The RedmiBook 14 2025 is currently only available as an import and can be purchased via TradingShenzen, for example, from 727 euros (16 GB, 512 GB SSD).

The price-performance ratio is probably the strongest selling point for the OmniBook 5 14. At less than $600, it's one of the few subnotebooks in this price range that comes with an OLED screen, which offers better color and black levels than most other budget alternatives. If you appreciate the benefits of OLED and the extremely long battery life and quiet operation of Windows on ARM, then the OmniBook 5 14 is a tempting option.

Users who are looking for OLED P3 colors and are not bothered by the idiosyncrasies of Windows ARM will find the OmniBook 5 14 a strong and very affordable solution.

The HP OmniBook 5 Next Gen AI PC 14-he0354ng comes closest to the model discussed here and is available from Mediamarkt for 839 euros. The HP OmniBook 5 14-he0754ng can currently be ordered from HP itself for 839 euros. Both models have a 512 GB SSD.

With the IdeaPad Slim 5-15, Lenovo offers an affordable everyday notebook. Priced at 649 euros, it features an AMD SoC, a matte IPS display, and impressive battery life, all within an attractive aluminum case.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5-15 is a solid everyday laptop that delivers a well-rounded package. In testing, its high-quality case and long battery life stood out.

The IdeaPad Slim 5-15 is available at Campuspoint for 649 euros, or 585 euros for those eligible for the education program. It can also be purchased directly from Lenovo at its RRP of 649 euros.

The Asus VivoBook S16 offers sufficient performance for everyday use with its Snapdragon processor and the matte IPS display impresses with its high 2.5K resolution and 144 Hz. Another highlight is the battery life of almost 20 hours in the Wi-Fi test.

The Vivobook S16 is a good everyday laptop with sufficient performance if you don't have any problems with the limitations of the ARM platform.

In Germany, the Vivobook S16 is available from 749 euros as tested.

The Ninkear S14 combines low weight, solid performance and a high-quality IPS display to create an attractive overall package. With the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, the notebook is ideal for pupils, students and mobile office users.

The Ninkear S14 presents itself as an inexpensive notebook with solid features for everyday use.

The Ninkear S14 can be ordered from the manufacturer for 629 euros can be ordered from the manufacturer. The Ninkear S14 is already available from Banggood for 442 euros.

Qualcomm and Microsoft aim to bring the efficiency of ARM architecture to the Windows segment. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 7 QOY, featuring a large 16-inch display, is available for under 1,000 euros and offers an impressive battery life of over 24 hours.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY is a great choice for users seeking a durable, large-screen device at a budget-friendly price. Some compromises are necessary, but that's expected in this price range.

Amazon DE lists the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY in the tested configuration for around 773 euros.

With its efficient processor and long battery life, the Acer Aspire 14 AI meets basic office requirements and, due to its price, students too. Basic office work, web browsing, streaming, light gaming and everyday multitasking run excellently on this affordable Acer device.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a good everyday laptop for everyone and meets all office requirements.

At the time of writing, the Aspire 14 AI is not yet available from most retailers. In our test country America, Costco currently has a single SKU in stock for $700.

The Snapdragon processor offers sufficient performance and enables very long battery runtimes, the slim aluminum casing makes a good impression and offers sufficient connections, including a fast microSD reader. A modern Wi-Fi 7 modem is also already installed.

The Galaxy Book4 Edge is a good 15.6-inch everyday computer for less than 700 euros.

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 15 is available on Amazon for 699.99 euros.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 is an inexpensive multimedia computer that is particularly impressive with its fast AMD processor, decent maintenance options and good battery life. There is even enough power for some games, but the fan is audible relatively often. The RAM can be upgraded and a second SSD slot is available.
 

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 is an affordable multimedia computer with a fast AMD processor and good battery life.

The test device is available at Campuspoint for 649 euros - or 585 euros as an education sector SKU.

Similar to the flagship Snapdragon X Elite series, the budget-oriented Snapdragon X Plus series offers both incredible battery life and minimal fan noise, especially when compared to the usual Intel or AMD options. Performance per watt can be exceptional, assuming everyday Windows applications are optimized for the ARM hardware. The 2-in-1 form factor and standard OLED touchscreen help to extend the versatility and visual experience respectively.

The IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8X9 is one of the most affordable convertibles on the market and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

The IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8X9 is now available on Amazon from 761 euros.