The best cheap notebooks to work and study in 2021
Are you working or studying at Home Office? Need to choose a notebook that’s good and cheap but doesn’t know where to start? If you pay attention to the tip, we will help you to get The best cheap notebooks!
Since March 2020, the new coronavirus pandemic has forced most Brazilians to adopt new working methods, and the Home Office system has been increasingly common. As a result, the demand for equipment that can be used as part of your home office has become very high, which directly impacts prices. Yes, nowadays everything is very expensive!
But is it still possible to choose a good and cheap notebook? We are sure that this is a great challenge, and to help you in this task, we have separated a list with several models, each one with a differential, and which are perfect for work or study without spending absurdities. The list starts with the cheapest, with a better cost-benefit ratio, until finally reaching the most expensive models, which are still a good recommendation at this time but respecting a ceiling of up to $500. Let’s check it out?
Check out the good and cheap notebooks for work in 2021
Samsung Book E20

When you realize that this notebook is powered by a Celeron processor, you’re likely to believe that it’s not performing at its best. Really, its use is limited to basic tasks like studying and working, but it can be better combined with an included SSD.
- Release: June/2020
- Screen: 15.6 inches
- CPU: Intel Celeron 5205u
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 500GB
- Recommended price: up to $ 460
Samsung Flash F30

We have another model powered by an Intel Celeron processor, but different from the previous model, Flash F30 already has an SSD included in its hardware, which makes it have a more agile and precise performance.
In addition, its retro design is a real highlight of this notebook, and right away it is possible to indicate it as appropriate for those who usually write a lot, being very useful for studies, writers, and copywriters.
Datasheet
- Processor: Intel Celeron N4000
- Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics 600
- Screen: 13.3 Inch FULLHD (LED)
- RAM memory: 4 GB DDR4
- Storage: 64GB SSD and 128GB SSD
- Wifi network: 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Weight: 1370g
Asus VivoBook X543UA

Now talking about models that can offer better performance, this notebook from Asus has a 7th generation Core i3 processor, a component capable of better performance for tasks that demand it.
Its classic design is completed with an item also considered “retro”. Although newer models have left out the CD/DVD player, Asus was keen to keep this option in this model. Maybe you won’t use this feature (who uses CD in 2021?!), but the manufacturer’s own indication is that this is a compatible configuration model for simple tasks, and possibly very useful for more elaborate image editing programs.
- Release: June/2019
- Screen: 15.6 inches
- CPU: Intel Core i3 7020U
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 1TB HD
- Recommended price: up to $ 520
Lenovo Ideapad S145

Lenovo laptops are generally able to offer sophisticated design and versatility, accompanied by good performance. The Ideapad S145 line has more robust models with a Core i7 processor, which is obviously capable of offering higher performance. But as the tip is cheap models for work, the version with Core i3 8th generation should meet your needs well.
Any task that involves opening and editing multiple spreadsheets, writing texts, and so on are in reality on this notebook. There is the possibility of using even heavier programs, such as a video or image editor, although it is not the ideal model for this.
Datasheet
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8265U
- Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce MX110 2GB GDDR5
- Screen: 15.6 Inch HD (IPS)
- RAM memory: 8 GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB 5400 RPM
- Wifi network: 802.11 ac
- Bluetooth: 4.2
- Battery: 35Wh
- Weight: 1850g
Acer Aspire 3 A315

Of all the options so far, this is my main indication. The Aspire 3 features AMD’s Ryzen 3 processor that competes directly with Intel’s 8th generation i3 which makes it an extremely effective laptop for image editing tasks, as long as it’s nothing too elaborate and allows you to have several open programs at the same time without worrying about the choked ones.
Another interesting point is that it already comes with 8GB of RAM, but it can be expanded to up to 12GB, in addition to the storage that has 1TB HD, and an M.2 SSD of up to 32GB can be added, which will make it faster yet, and will add more life to the device. If you want to spend less than 3 thousand reais on a good notebook, this is the best option.
Datasheet
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon 535
- Screen: 15.6 Inch HD (IPS)
- RAM memory: 8 GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB 5400 RPM
- Wifi network: 802.11 ac
- Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Bluetooth: 4.0
- Weight: 2100g
Samsung Book E30

The first tip in this article was the Samsung Book E20, and compared to it, the E30 features a more robust component package, being powered by a 10th generation Core i3 processor, and with double the space for internal storage.
It’s also ideal for those using essential office programs like text editors, spreadsheets, slides, and so on. Your set can also be improved by inserting an M.2 SSD, as the device supports expansion up to 32GB.
Datasheet
- Processor: Intel Core i3 7020U
- Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Screen: 15.6 Inch HD (IPS)
- RAM memory: 4 GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB 5400 RPM
- Wifi network: 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
- Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10/100 Mbps
- Bluetooth: 4.2
- Battery: 43Wh
- Weight: 1900g
Conclusion
It took a lot of research to bring these six cheap notebooks models as an indication because prices are very high nowadays. We respect the $500 ceiling and it may be that over the days, weeks and months, prices will change. Be careful not to pay more than it’s worth (or nearly so). This article will be updated constantly, so stay tuned!
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