12 best laptops up to 30,000 rubles

Top models of well-known manufacturers of laptops and flagship new items always attract a lot of attention and deservedly receive high marks from professionals and ordinary users. But the massive demand for middling people who are coping with the majority of the tasks and are at the same time acceptable money is in high demand. In today's issue of the editors of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ presents you a special rating of the best models of laptops no more than 30,000 rubles. We will look at four selections — the cheapest laptops, models with solid-state disks, laptops with an optimal ratio of configuration and cost, and super-compact and lightweight ultrabooks.

Rating the best laptops up to 30,000 rubles

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best laptops at the lowest price.	1	Prestigio SmartBook 133S	13 198 ₽
	2	Acer ASPIRE ES1-531-C18L	15 990 ₽
	3	HP Notebook 15-rb005ur	21 829 ₽
	4	Lenovo IdeaPad 320 15 Intel	20 886 ₽
Best laptops up to 30,000 rubles with SSD-drive	1	Lenovo V130-15 (81HL0038RA) Iron Gray	17 067 ₽
	2	ASUS X407UA	34 990 ₽
	3	Acer TravelMate P2 (P259-MG-37U2)	29 260 ₽
The best laptops up to 30,000 rubles in terms of price-performance	1	Lenovo V310 15	23 691 ₽
	2	HP 17-ca0008ur	29 511 ₽
Best compact laptops up to 30,000 rubles	1	HP Stream 11-y011ur	19 900 ₽
	2	DELL INSPIRON 3180	21 690 ₽
	3	Digma CITI E210	11 461 ₽

The best laptops at the lowest price.

The first selection of laptops in the review - these are models that can be bought with a very modest budget. The need for such a purchase is not so rare. The reason may be urgency (sudden trip, failure or loss of an existing laptop) or reasonable expediency - the solution of simple tasks, temporary use during travel, for study of a high school student. The presented configurations are minimal, and, if desired, their capabilities can be expanded to varying degrees.

Prestigio SmartBook 133S

Rating: 4.7

The first model in this collection is a notebook produced by a relatively young technology company Prestigio, part of the ASBIS holding. The company produces high-quality electronics of the lower and middle price segments.

The laptop system of this series is based on the Celeron processor on two Apollo Lake cores with a frequency of 1100 MHz. The nominal amount of RAM installed is 4 GB of DDR type with a frequency of 1866 MHz. Video - built-in Intel GMA HD. A 32-GB digital eMMC module with a capacity of 32 GB or a solid-state SSD of the same capacity with an M.2 interface can be used as internal memory.

The screen size of this model in the diagonal - 13.3 inches. The matrix is ​​unexpectedly upscale, as for such a budget notebook - IPS resolution FullHD 1920x1080. The screen surface is matte.

The set of interfaces includes two USB 3.0 Type A sockets, HDMI, a Combo interface for audio, wireless modules Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, a frame reader for microSD. Autonomous operation of the laptop provides a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.

Laptop dimensions - 318x214x13.8mm, net weight - 1.39 kg. Four body colors are available - brown, gray, blue, black. In the described configuration, the cost of a laptop in different points of sale is about 13 thousand rubles as of the beginning of 2019.

Acer ASPIRE ES1-531-C18L

Rating: 4.6

The second budget model in our rating is, on average, slightly more expensive than the first, but it has important differences in configuration and is focused on a wider range of tasks than the most elementary ones.

First, the fundamental differences. This model is equipped with a mechanical hard disk HDD with a capacity of 500 GB with a spindle speed of 5400 rev / min. There is also such an “anachronism” as an internal optical drive. Despite the fact that this technology is becoming a thing of the past with every passing year, there is a fairly wide range of tasks where you cannot do without a DVD for now. Finally, unlike the model described above, the screen here is extremely minimalistic - an inexpensive TN matrix with a resolution of 1366x768 with a screen size in the diagonal of 15.6 inches.

The Celeron N3050 series on two Braswell cores with a frequency of 1600 MHz is used as the central processor in this model. RAM 4GB, type - DDR3L, frequency - 1600 MHz. Video - integrated Intel GMA HD.

The set of interfaces includes two USB sockets 2.0 standard and one 3.0; HDMI; RJ-45 from a gigabit network card; combined audio interface for headphones and microphone; Wireless radio modules Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0. There is also a slot for external SD memory cards.

This notebook is noticeably larger and more weighty than the previous one due to the use of a mechanical hard disk and an optical drive: 381.6x258x26.1 mm, net weight - 2.4 kg. The battery is noticeably weaker than the previous model - a lithium-ion capacity of 3220 mAh, so the autonomy of this model is not a record, but it is quite acceptable.

HP Notebook 15-rb005ur

Rating: 4.5

The third model in the ranking of the best budget notebooks according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is almost exactly equal to the previous solution in terms of its capabilities and price, the only difference being that this notebook will appeal to the “ideological” admirers of processors and other microelectronics of Intel's direct competitor AMD.

The screen size of this model is 15.6 inches, the resolution of the matrix is ​​1366x768. The screen surface is matte. Processor - AMD E2 9000E on two Stoney Ridge cores with a frequency of 1500 MHz. RAM 4GB, type - DDR4, frequency - 1866 MHz. Video integrated AMD Radeon R2. The data storage subsystem is a mechanical HDD with a capacity of 500GB with a spindle rotation of 5400 rev / min. Optical drive no. There is a card reader for external memory SD, SDHC, SDXC.

The following interfaces are used to connect peripherals and networks: one USB 2.0 connector, two USB 3.1 Type A connectors, HDMI, Combo interface for audio, RJ-45 from a gigabit network card; Bluetooth 4.0 wireless modules and Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n.

Autonomous operation of the device provides a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 31 Wh (3 cells). The estimated battery life of a laptop with a full charge is up to 11 hours. Full charge time "from scratch" - 1.5 h.

The dimensions of the laptop case are 380x253.8x23.8mm, the net weight is 2.1 kg.

Lenovo IdeaPad 320 15 Intel

Rating: 4.5

Completes the selection of the rating of the most budget notebook model manufactured by Lenovo, which the mass consumer is closely associated with high-quality and inexpensive electronics. As part of the IdeaPad 320 series, the manufacturer collects dozens of modifications, which are very different. We will consider one of the most affordable option.

The system is based on the Intel Celeron N3350 processor on two Apollo Lake cores with a frequency of 1100 MHz. RAM - 4GB. Video - integrated into the processor - Intel HD Graphics 500. For data storage - mechanical HDD with a capacity of 500 GB. There is an optical DVD-RW drive.

The screen size of this model is 15.6 inches, the matrix resolution is 1366x768, the screen surface is matte.

For communication with peripheral devices and networks, the following set of interfaces is offered: two USB 3.0 Type A connectors, one USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, a combined audio interface for headphones and a microphone, an RJ-45 network card connector; Wireless communication modules Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1. There is a card reader for SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards.

The estimated average battery life with this configuration is about 5 hours.

Laptop dimensions - 378x260x22.9 mm, net weight - 2.2 kg.

Best laptops up to 30,000 rubles with SSD-drive

The second selection of laptops in our rating is aimed at those customers for whom the speed of the laptop is much more important than the capacity of the storage subsystem. We consider three models with high-speed solid-state SSD-drives, which are available on the modern market at relatively low prices.

Lenovo V130-15 (81HL0038RA) Iron Gray

Rating: 4.9

The first in this group is a Lenovo-made laptop with a maximum configuration, the total cost of which fits into the limit of 30,000 rubles.

The electronics of this model is built around an Intel Core i3 6006U processor on two Skylake-U cores with a frequency of 2000 MHz. RAM - 4 GB DDR4 type with a frequency of 2133 MHz. The graphics subsystem is integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. And the most important thing in this group is a 128 GB SSD SSD. There is also an internal optical DVD-RW drive.

The screen size in this case is 15.6 inches. The resolution of the matrix type TN - 1366x768. The screen surface is matte. It is worth adding that the various configurations of this series allow you to set a different type of matrix and a higher resolution, but this automatically means a noticeable appreciation. But just in case it is worth remembering that such an opportunity exists.

The set of interfaces includes two USB 3.0 connectors (as an option - one port 3.0 and 2.0 each), HDMI, a combo interface for audio, a Gigabit RJ-45 network card connector; Bluetooth 4.1 wireless modules and Wi-Fi with support for 802.11ac and 802.11b. There is a module for reading external memory cards SD, SDHC, SDXC.

This model can be equipped with a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery - it affects the cost slightly. Capacity - 30 Wh⋅. The estimated battery life of the laptop from a battery with a full charge is up to 6 hours.

Noteworthy features of this Lenovo notebook series: increased security and privacy due to the presence of the TPM 2.0 trust platform module; protective shutter on the camera; the hinge stroke allows you to open the lid with a screen 180 degrees.

Laptop dimensions - 375x253x22.3 mm, net weight - 1.8 kg.

ASUS X407UA

Rating: 4.8

The second number in this group of our rating is a laptop produced by the world famous company ASUS. The X407UA series includes many configuration options, and we, like in the case of the model described above, consider the maximum configuration no more than 30,000 rubles. In this case, our specialists highly appreciated this model for twice the amount of SSD-disk in combination with characteristics that are not lower, or even higher than the previous solution.

The screen size here is slightly smaller - 14 inches in diagonal, but the resolution of the matrix is ​​fundamentally higher - FullHD 1920x1080, type - TN. The screen surface is matte.

The processor is of the same class as the above-described version - Core i3 made by Intel, but of a different series - 7100U, faster and with other cores - two Kaby Lake at a frequency of 2400 MHz. The RAM has 4GB of DDR4 specification at 2400 MHz, technically, a double upgrade to 8GB is allowed, however, when planning such an improvement, you need to remember that there is no place to "roam" here, as the developers have provided a single slot. Graphics processing subsystem - Intel HD Graphics 620 logic module contained in the processor.Data accumulation - 256GB high-speed electronic SSD. There is no optical disc player.

You can connect a laptop to external devices through the following interfaces: USB connectors of generations 2.0 and 3.0, HDMI, a combined jack for audio, functional blocks for transferring data using Bluetooth 4.0 technologies and Wi-Fi specifications 802.11ac / b. There is an authorization module through fingerprint reading.

In this series, by definition, there is no network card capable of connecting a laptop to an internal computer network or to the Internet via twisted pair. A significant percentage of users note this fact with regret.

Independent operation of the device is supported by a three-component lithium-ion battery or, as an option, a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 33 Wh ⋅ h. According to the impressions of real buyers, the average battery life with a full charge of about 5 hours. The type of battery does not have a significant impact on the final price of the selected configuration.

The dimensions of the laptop - 328x246x21.9 mm, net weight - 1.5 kg.

Acer TravelMate P2 (P259-MG-37U2)

Rating: 4.8

Completes the selection of the rating of the most successful notebooks with solid-state disks Acer model production of the popular line TravelMate P2 series. As part of this series, a variety of configurations come out, but our experts have selected the maximum for you, which you can buy no more than 30 thousand rubles. The reserve for the upgrade of this modification is very significant.

Physical dimensions of the laptop - 381.6x259x30.2mm, the weight of the device without packaging - 2.4kg. The screen has a diagonal of 15.6 ”, equipped with a high-quality TN-matrix with full Full HD 1920x1080 details. With this screen, the NVIDIA GeForce 940M (or MX) discrete video subsystem is perfectly combined with 2GB DDR-3 memory. This is the only notebook listed to this point with a dedicated graphics subsystem, and not a built-in processor. From this, the laptop does not become gaming, but its capabilities in terms of processing complex and heavy graphics are incomparably higher.

This selection of components uses the Intel Core i3 6006U series manufactured by Intel on 2 cores of the Skylake family (or with the prefix U in the nomenclature) with a frequency of 2000 MHz. A very good technology from a technological point of view is installed - DDR4 with a frequency of 2133 MHz, and the volume is also quite decent for most ordinary tasks - 4GB. We also see here a serious advance of other laptops in the review in terms of the possibilities of memory upgrade - as much as 32GB. Hard disk - 128 GB SSD with M.2 / Serial ATA interface.

This model has a significantly expanded set of interfaces for interaction with various external devices and other gadgets in the networks: one USB 2.0 and two 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), combined audio jack, built-in wired connector network card. Card reader for external memory compact standards SD, SDHC and SDXC. For connection without wires, data modules are used for Wi-Fi technology specifications 802.11a / ac / b and Bluetooth 4.0.

Independent operation of the device is provided by a 2.8A⋅h battery capacity (lithium-ion principle, 4 cells).

The best laptops up to 30,000 rubles in terms of price-performance

Now, as part of the rating of the most successful laptop models at prices up to 30,000 rubles, we will analyze the characteristics of two models, which our experts have identified in the rating for important functional advantages. In the first model, this is the optimal organization of the storage subsystem given, in the second - the big screen.

Lenovo V310 15

Rating: 4.9

For the third time in our review, we turn to an assortment of laptops of the famous Lenovo brand for its inexpensive electronics. Among the modifications of the V310 series there are several configurations of laptops where a pair of hard drives are installed - a solid-state smaller volume for the operating system and a mechanical larger volume for data storage.Our experts have chosen an option that you can buy no more than 30,000 rubles.

Dimensions of the laptop - 380x262x22.9 mm, weight without packaging - 1.85 kg. The screen size is 15.6 inches, the matrix with a resolution of 1366x768, the surface is matte.

The developers have “assigned” the Intel Core i3 6006U series on two Skylake-U cores with a frequency of 2000 MHz as the central processor for this model. RAM - 4 GB DDR4 type with potential for expansion up to 16GB. The video subsystem is only integrated into the Intel HD Graphics 520 processor. The storage subsystem is the leading solid-state SSD on 128GB and a mechanical HDD on 500GB. There is also an internal DVD-RW.

Interfaces for peripherals and networks: one USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), audio interface combined for headphones / microphone, RJ-45 from a wired network card; Bluetooth 4.1 wireless modules and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. There is a card reader that is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC.

The nominal battery life with a full charge is about 6 hours. Some configurations are equipped with an additional battery, which increases battery life up to 12 hours.

HP 17-ca0008ur

Rating: 4.8

The second model in this mini-selection of the rating is interesting in that it is a laptop with the largest screen in the entire review in the stated price category. Our experts also selected the rest of the technical specifications to the maximum, taking into account the price limit set by the review topic.

So, the screen size of this model is 17.3 inches, and the equipment with a matrix allows two variations - 1366x768 or 1600x900 of the SVA type. Neither the one nor the other options make the final configuration beyond the price category established by the review.

The central processor is the AMD A9 9425 with a frequency of 3100 MHz on two or four Stoney Ridge cores. Expanded RAM: 8GB of DDR4 specification with a frequency of 1866 MHz. Video subsystem - integrated AMD Radeon R5. The data storage subsystem is a mechanical 1TB HDD. There is an internal DVD-RW drive.

A set of interfaces for networks and peripherals: one USB 2.0, two USB 3.1 Type A, HDMI, a combined audio interface, RJ-45 from a gigabit network card; Bluetooth 4.2 wireless modules and Wi-Fi standards 802.11b and 802.11n.

The original 3-cell lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 41 Wh provides an autonomous operation up to 9 hours of full charge.

The device dimensions are 414.8x272.2x24.5 mm, weight without packaging - 2.51 kg.

Best compact laptops up to 30,000 rubles

And the final selection of laptops in our rating are thin and light devices of minimal size. Such parameters automatically imply a very tiny screen, but such solutions become the most appropriate and convenient for solving many working and training tasks. The high demand for such models directly confirms the broadest market offer.

HP Stream 11-y011ur

Rating: 4.8

First consider the most expensive model in the group, the average cost of which is still significantly below 30,000 rubles. The technical characteristics of this miniature device is not inferior to the above budget models in the first selection.

The dimensions of the notebook are 300x205.7x18 mm, the weight without packaging is 1.17 kg. It is offered in the original color design of the case - blue or blue. The screen size in the diagonal - 11.6 inches. Matrix type - SVA, resolution - 1366x768.

The central processor here is the most powerful in the selection - the 2-core (Braswell) Celeron N3060 series with a frequency of 1600 MHz. 4GB of RAM type DDR3L with a frequency of 1600 MHz. Video - GMA HD or HD Graphics 400 from Intel. Data storage - electronic solid state module eMMC or SSD to 32GB.

Interfaces: USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Type A, micro HDMI, combo audio interface, Bluetooth 4.2 wireless modules and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. There is a card reader for reading microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC.

A rechargeable battery of two cells with a total capacity of 37.7 Wh⋅ ensures autonomous operation of up to 10.75 h.

A special feature of this model is the presence of a Trusted Platform Module, which provides an increased level of data privacy security.

DELL INSPIRON 3180

Rating: 4.7

The second model in this rating selection is a miniature laptop made by the American corporation DELL of the popular INSPIRON line.

The screen size here is the same as the model above - 11.6 inches and the resolution of the matrix is ​​also 1366x768. The only difference is in the type of matrix - here it is TN.

The central processor in this laptop is almost analogous to the solution described above and formally coincides with it even in terms of nominal parameters - this is a 2-core AMD A6 9220e with a frequency of 1600 MHz. Only independent tests show that, ceteris paribus, the Celeron N3060 series still shows better results. RAM is 4GB DDR4 with a frequency of 1600 or 2400 MHz, depending on the specific modification. Video subsystem - AMD Radeon R4. Data storage - 32GB eMMC.

Peripheral interfaces are as follows: USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Type A, HDMI, standard combo interface for headphones and a microphone, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless modules and Wi-Fi standards 802.11b and 802.11n. There is a block for reading memory cards MicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC.

Autonomous operation provides a 2-cell lithium-ion battery 32 WH⋅. According to reports of independent experts and ordinary users, even with significant loads of full battery charge, it lasts for 6 hours of full operation of the laptop.

The dimensions of the mini-notebook are 292x196x20.8 mm, the weight without packaging is 1.46 kg.

Digma CITI E210

Rating: 4.6

And completes the group ranking mini-laptops, as well as the entire review of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ best laptops up to 30 thousand rubles interesting model of the brand Digma. The holder of the brand is a company from Hong Kong Nippon Klick. Although this is not quite a mainstream manufacturer, the CITI series of Digma laptops has been so successful that for a long time it has not ceased to collect the most positive feedback from real users.

The screen size, the resolution of the matrix and its type completely coincide with the previous model - 11.6 inches, 1366x768, TN. The only difference is that in this case the screen surface is glossy.

The central processor is significantly different here compared to the other two - this is Atom x5 on the four Cherry Trail cores with a frequency of 1440 MHz. RAM relatively little - 2GB. Video subsystem - integrated Intel HD Graphics 400. Data storage - 32GB solid state SSD.

Interfaces: USB 2.0, USB 3.0 Type A, HDMI, combo audio jack for headphones and microphone. Wireless connectivity - Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.

An impressive battery with a capacity of 7600 mAh is installed, allowing you to work autonomously with a full load of up to 10 hours or more depending on the mode of operation.

Laptop dimensions - 295x197x18mm, unpacked weight - 1.09 kg.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.