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The best laptops under $500 that we'd actually buy

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You can buy a cheap Chromebook for as little as $100 , while our favorite gaming laptop will set you back over $2,000 .

If you're only interested in laptops under $500 , you'll be priced out of Ultrabooks , MacBooks , and most gaming laptops.

The right laptop will vary depending on your needs, but the Acer Aspire 5 is our overall top pick.