Top 10 Best Laptop Under 40000 In India

Gone are those days when laptops were considered a rich man-machine. Nowadays even a 10th-grade student needs a laptop.

Well, in the market there are so many options for laptops in different price ranges. But for students, the most comfortable price range is Rs 40000. So let’s discuss the 10 Best Laptop Under 40000 In India.

Rs 40000 is an ideal budget for a laptop where you will get no less or no more. You will get almost all the features that a good laptop should have and on the other hand, those laptops won’t be that premium and you won’t be able to do any specialized work like CAD or rendering.

It is always good to have a clear idea about what you should expect when you are buying a laptop for Rs 40000.

If you don’t do that basic homework, you may end up buying the wrong laptop and no one wants to regret buying the wrong product. Right?

So in this guide, we will talk about the best 10 laptops under 40000 in India with a detailed feature list that you should go for. This will help you to make an informed purchase decision.

Key Factors To Consider While Buying The Best Laptop Under 40000

Processor

You can expect a 10th Gen I3 processor or a 9th Gen I5 processor in this price range. If any laptop comes with a 10th Gen I5 processor in this Rs 40000 price range that would be a great deal.

Watch out for Ryzen 3 or Ryzen 5. Both are equally good compared to the Intel counterpart. Especially the integrated Radeon graphics are any day better than Intel UHD graphics.

RAM

4 GB DDR4 RAM is almost standard if you buy a laptop that costs less than or around Rs 40000. 8 GB RAM would be a great deal.

But make sure that the RAM is DDR5 and not DDR4. Also, check if there is an option for expanding the RAM

Storage

Under Rs 40000 range, you may get an SSD and HDD combo. SSD will be used for booting and HDD will be used for storage.

Well, this configuration is good but if you all have SSD laptops then nothing can be better than that. If you get an NVMe slot in your motherboard then you can hook up an SSD later also.

Display

Mostly you can expect a Full HD screen in this price range. The size will vary between 14 inches to 15.6 inches.

However, most companies compromise on brightness. Most laptops in this price range come with about 200-300 NITS which is very low. If you get a laptop with 300 NITS then it should be the one to go for.

Battery

You can expect a normal 3-cell battery with 5-10 hours of battery backup in this price range. Some companies like Dell have a feature called Express Charge that can charge your laptop up to 80% in just one hour. Watch out for those kinds of features.

Ports

You will get a handful of ports in this price range. You can expect USB 2.0, USB 3.1, HDMI port, Type C port, RJ 45, Micro SD card, etc.

One port that you should look for is the Type C port with a power delivery option. Type C port is the future and you should always buy a future-proof laptop.

Operating System

You will get a Windows 10 home in this price range. Don’t buy a laptop without an operating system in this price range.

I prefer Ubuntu over Windows, but for casual users, Windows is still the best bet.

1. Dell Vostro 3401 Intel I3 Laptop

Dell Vostro 3401 Laptop
Dell Vostro 3401 Laptop

Key Specification

Processor10th Generation Intel Core i3-1005G1 Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.4 GHz)
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Display14 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup10 Hours
Weight1.5 Kgs

Key Features

Intel 10th gen processors are really powerful and this laptop comes with a 10th gen Intel I3 processor that can speed up to 3.4 GHz in the turbo boost mode.

The 4 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD complement the processor well to boost up the speed. For storage, the 1 TB HDD is more than enough.

The full HD display is very clear and crisp with 220 NITS brightness. However, the brightness is on the lower side

One of the salient features of this model is the express charge that can charge your laptop up to 80% within an hour. So this is great for portability.

Talking about portability, this laptop is just 1.5 Kg in weight and 20 mm thin. So you can carry it anywhere you want.

The laptop comes with an array of ports like USB ports, HDMI ports, a Micro SD card slot, a 3.5 mm jack, RJ45 ports, etc. So you won’t have any complaints about connecting peripherals.

Positives

  • Powerful processor
  • SSD storage
  • Quick charge facility
  • Thin and lightweight
  • Dell mobile connect

Negatives

  • Poor screen brightness
  • Cheap grade plastic
  • Lower bezels are way too thick

2. Dell Inspiron 3505 Ryzen 3 Laptop

Dell Inspiron 3505 Ryzen 3 Laptop
Dell Inspiron 3505 Ryzen 3 Laptop

Key Specification

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 3 3250U Mobile Processor 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 3.5 GHz
Memory8 GB DDR4 ( Expandable up to 16 GB)
Storage1 TB HDD+ 256 GB SSD
GraphicsAMD Radeon™ Graphics
Display15.6 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup7 Hours
Weight1.9 Kgs

Key Features

AMD Ryzen processor with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD is a deadly combination for speed. The Radeon graphics is also very fast. So you won’t be having any complaints about the speed aspects.

The full HD anti-glare screen is very clear and vibrant but the main problem is the brightness. The display is very dim to my taste.

The laptop is sleek and lightweight. carrying it anywhere won’t be a problem at all. It also supports Dell Express charge that can charge your laptop up to 80% in one hour time,

This laptop also supports Dell Mobile Connect which can clone your mobile display on a laptop similar to how the iPhone and Macbook do. So you can receive calls or texts using the laptop now.

Positives

  • Powerful Ryzen 3 processor
  • Anti-glare screen
  • Lightweight
  • Dell mobile connect

Negatives

  • Poor display brightness
  • Low battery backup

3. HP 245 G7 Ryzen 5 Laptop

HP 245 G7 Ryzen 5 Laptop
HP 245 G7 Ryzen 5 Laptop

Key Specification

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5-3500U
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD
GraphicsAMD Radeon™ Graphics
Display14 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemDos
Battery Backup5 Hours
Weight1.8 Kgs

Key Features

This is one of the few laptops under 40000 that comes with a Ryzen 5 processor that can go up to 3.7 GHz speed in turbo boost mode. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics is also awesome compared to the Intel counterpart.

The 4 GB RAM is the downside and it’s DDR4. I wish HP would have given at least DDR5 RAM. But since the processor is very fast, so you won’t notice the RAM issue. One good thing is that you can always upgrade the RAM

On the storage front, you will only get a 1 TB HDD. Again a compromise from HP’s side. Seems like they gave a good processor and took away everything else. Again the good thing is that you can hook up an SSD if you need it.

The full HD screen size is 14 inches. One good thing about the screen is that it is very crisp and vibrant. Although the bezels should have been a bit narrow. Overall a great laptop if you want a great processor.

Positives

  • Excellent processor
  • Excellent graphics
  • Lightweight

Negatives

  • Not enough RAM
  • No SSD
  • Ordinary design
  • Overpriced

4. Acer Aspire 5 Intel I3 Laptop

Acer Aspire 5 Intel I3 Laptop
Acer Aspire 5 Intel I3 Laptop

Key Specification

Processor11th Gen Intel I3 Processor
Memory4 GB DDR4 ( Expandable up to 12 GB)
Storage1 TB HDD+ 256 GB SSD ( NVMe)
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Display15.6 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup8.5 Hours
Weight1.6 Kgs

Key Features

The first thing that will be noticed in this laptop is the premium look. The think bezels account for an 81% screen-to-body ratio. The material quality is top-notch and the looks impressive.

It comes with an 11th-gen I3 processor. 11th Gen processors are the latest generation processor that consumes less power but offers more speed.

The 4 GB DDR4 complements the speed. 256 GB  SSD will make your laptop boot very fast. One more thing to be noted is that the SSD is of NVMe type. NVMe SSDs are very fast compared to M2-type traditional SSDs

This laptop from Acer comes with a Type C port that can also be used for charging. The data transfer rate of Type C is really great and charging is also very quick. Apart from that, it comes with an array of many essential ports like a USB port, HDMI port, Micro SD card slot, etc.

One of the salient features of this laptop is the dual-band Wi-Fi 6 that can increase the network speed up to 3 times and reduce the latency by up to 75%. This is one of the few laptops in this price range that comes with a dual-band Wi-Fi

Positives

  • 11th gen processor
  • NVMe SSD
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Sleek design

Negatives

  • Only 4 GB RAM

5. ASUS VivoBook 14 Intel I3 Laptop

ASUS VivoBook 14 Intel I3 Laptop
ASUS VivoBook 14 Intel I3 Laptop

Key Specification

Processor10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1, 1.2 GHz Base Speed, Up to 3.4 GHz Turbo boost Speed, 2 cores, 4 Threads, 4MB Cache
Memory4 GB DDR4 ( Expandable up to 12 GB)
Storage1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Display14 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup6.5 Hours
Weight1.6 Kgs

Key Features

Although the processor is a bit old the 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB SSD is enough to boost the speed. The processor speed can go up to 3.4 GHz in the turbo boost mode which is enough for day-to-day work.

The display bezels are very thin compared to other models in a similar price range. The display size is 14 inches and the resolution is Full HD.

However, the brightness is on the lower side. It can only go up to 220 NITS. One of the best parts about the display is that it has an anti-glare coating.

This laptop supports login using Windows Hello. That is why it comes with a fingerprint sensor. We tested the speed of the fingerprint sensor and it responds very fast.

Positives

  • Nano edge display
  • Anti-glare coating
  • Windows Hello support

Negatives

  • Weak processor
  • Poor brightness

6. HP 15 Intel I3 Laptop

HP 15 Intel I3 Laptop
HP 15 Intel I3 Laptop

Key Specification

Processor11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 (up to 4.1 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6MB L3 cache, 2 Cores)
Memory8 GB DDR4 ( Upgradable up to 16 GB)
Storage256 GB SSD
GraphicsIntel integrated graphics
Display14 Inches HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup9 Hours
Weight1.4 Kgs

Key Features

8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Intel’s latest processor. It’s a beast in this price range I would say. The latest generation Intel I3 processors are super fast and the high speed and SSD complement that speed. The RAM also can be upgraded to 16 GB if there is a need.

The 14-inch display is good but the resolution is only HD. That may be a deal-breaker for a laptop that otherwise has a power-packed configuration.

However, if you hook up that laptop to a monitor then you can solve these low-resolution display issues.

This laptop from HP comes with a Type C port that can transfer data at 5 GBPS. I wish that would have supported power delivery also. Other than that it has all the required ports like USB, HDMI, etc. So you won’t have any issues connecting your peripherals.

If you are someone who travels a lot then this laptop may be a perfect fit as it weighs just 1.4 kg and gives battery backup of up to 7-8 hours on a single charge.

Positives

  • 8 GB RAM
  • Excellent battery backup
  • Type C port
  • Lightweight

Negatives

  • Low-resolution display

7. Lenovo V15 Intel I3 Laptop

Lenovo V15 Intel I3 Laptop
Lenovo V15 Intel I3 Laptop

Key Specification

ProcessorIntel I3-1005G1 processor, base speed 1.2 GHz, max speed 3.4 GHz, 2 Cores, 4MB smart cache
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD
GraphicsIntel Integrated Graphics
Display15 Inches HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup5.5 Hours
Weight1.85 Kgs

Key Features

The main attraction of this laptop is the build quality. The body is made of metal alloy and the hinge can withstand up to 30000 cycles. The design is also very sleek and lightweight too. However, due to the metal chassis, this laptop weighs 1.8 kg.

The processor is Intel I3 like other models in the same price range. However, the disappointing part is the 4 GB RAM and there is no SSD. Although there are slots for expansion.

Coming to display, it is a 14-inch HD display. The bezels are comparatively thin. The display also has an anti-glare coating.

One of the salient features of this laptop is that the audio supports Dolby Audio. It comes with two 1.5W speakers that are powerful enough for a laptop.

Positives

  • Dolby audio support
  • Powerful speaker

Negatives

  • Weak processor
  • No SSD

8. Dell Latitude 3410 Intel I3 laptop

Dell  Latitude 3410 Intel I3 laptop
Dell Latitude 3410 Intel I3 laptop

Key Specification

ProcessorIntel I3 10 gen processor, 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 4.1 GHz
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD
GraphicsIntel UHD graphics
Display14 Inches HD display
Operating SystemUbuntu
Battery Backup5 Hours
Weight1.3 Kgs

Key Features

Latitude brands are Dell’s premium segment laptops. These are basically business laptops. And now you can own a business laptop for under Rs 40000. And you don’t need to worry about after-sales service as Dell is known for giving excellent service.

The processor in this laptop is Intel I3 which in the paper may be very weak. But Dell always does some tweaks in their latitude brands so that more speed even from a weak processor. The RAM is 4 GB which is low and there is no option for an SSD.

Since this laptop comes under the business laptop category, so the laptop weighs just 1.3 kg. So you can easily carry this laptop anywhere without any issues. This is a great plus I would say

Positives

  • Dell Lattitude brand
  • Excellent service
  • Solid build quality

Negatives

  • Weak processor
  • No SSD

9. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Intel I3 Laptop

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Intel  I3 Laptop
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Intel I3 Laptop

Key Specification

Processor10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor, 1.2 GHz base speed, 3.4 GHz max speed, 2 Cores, 4Mb Smart Cache
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Display14 Inches HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup5 Hours
Weight1.6 Kgs

Key Features

As the name suggests, this is a very slip laptop. The design is very stylish and the weight is also very low. If you look at the display, the bezels are very thin. So you will get a good screen-to-body ratio.

This laptop is powered by a 10th-generation Intel I3 processor with 4 GB RAM and 1 TB hard disk. An SSD could have changed the game for this laptop. However, if you want you can install an SSD and upgrade the RAM as well.

Like other Lenovo laptops, the sound quality of this laptop is excellent. It supports Dolby Audio sounds that come from the dual speaker. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi so the internet speed will be awesome on this laptop.

Although it is an HD screen, the screen quality is good, and the size is only 14 inches. The brightness is very good compared to other laptops in this price range.

Positives

  • Dolby Audio
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Sleek design

Negatives

  • Poor processor
  • No SSD

10. Lenovo Ideapad S145 Ryzen 3 laptop

Lenovo Ideapad S145 Ryzen 3 laptop
Lenovo Ideapad S145 Ryzen 3 laptop

Key Specification

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor, 2.6 GHz base speed, 3.5 GHz max speed, 2 cores, 4 Mb Cache
Memory4 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB HDD
GraphicsAMD Radeon™ Graphics
Display15.6 Inches Full HD display
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery Backup5.5 Hours
Weight1.8 Kgs

Key Features

Like other laptops in this price range, this laptop also comes with a Ryzen 3 processor with 4 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. There is no option for SSD.

However, the processor is fast enough to handle the load. The graphics performance is better than its Intel counterpart.

The design is very flimsy but looks very premium. Lenovo knows how to make an attractive laptop. The display is good with Full HD resolution. Bezels are comparatively thin.

Like other Lenovo laptops, the sound quality is awesome in this laptop as well. With a good display and great sound quality, this laptop is a beast for multimedia consumption

Positives

  • Good screen quality
  • Excellent audio

Negatives

  • Weak processor
  • No SSD
  • Only 4 GB RAM

Conclusion: Best Laptops Under 40000

That’s all we have in this article about the 10 Best laptops in India. I hope this article helped you to choose the model as per your requirement or at least helped you to shortlist a couple of models so that you can choose the best.

Still can not decide. Don’t worry, we are here to help. Just write down your query in the comment section and we will be happy to help you.

Rajib
Rajib
Rajib Is The Founder And Head Of RiansClub. A NIT 2004 Graduate In Mechanical Engineering With Close To Two Decades Of Experience In Designing Large Appliances And Consumer Electronics Products.

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