Best Laptops for Back To School
It's that time of year again! As students gear up to head back to school, many are in search of a new laptop to help them with their studies. As an Internet provider, MaxxSouth understands the importance of being able to access the Internet through technology. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. That's why we've compiled a list of the best laptops for back-to-school.
High Schoolers
Acer Aspire 5
The Acer Aspire 5 is a great laptop for high school students. It's affordable, lightweight, and has a long battery life, making it perfect for taking to and from classes. It also has a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display, so students can easily see their work and presentations. The Aspire 5 runs on an AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor and comes with 4GB of RAM.
Lenovo Chromebook C330
The Lenovo Chromebook C330 is another great option. It's a 2-in-1 laptop that can convert into a tablet, which is perfect for taking notes and drawing diagrams. It has a 11.6-inch HD IPS display, which is small but still readable, and its MediaTek MT8173C Processor and 4GB of RAM make it powerful enough to handle basic tasks.
The Chromebook C330 also has a long battery life of up to 10 hours, which means students can use it all day without worrying about running out of power.
HP Stream 14
The HP Stream 14 is a budget-friendly laptop that is perfect for high school students. It has a 14-inch HD display, which is great for watching videos and completing homework assignments. It runs on an Intel Celeron N4000 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM. The Stream 14 also features a long battery life of up to 14 hours.
College Students
Apple MacBook Air
The Apple MacBook Air is a great laptop for college students. It's lightweight, portable, and has a 13.3-inch Retina display, which is great for watching videos and completing coursework on the go. If the student owns an iPhone, they can also easily transfer pictures of notes, images, and more to their laptop.
The MacBook Air runs on an Apple M1 chip, which is powerful enough to handle more demanding tasks like video editing and programming. It also has a long battery life of up to 18 hours, which is perfect for differing schedules and working on projects.
Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 is another solid college laptop choice. It has a 13.4-inch Full HD display and runs on an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM, which is enough for more demanding tasks. Its battery life of up to 14 hours, which is great for long labs and completing coursework.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is our third suggestion for college-bound students. It has a 13.5-inch PixelSense display and runs on an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM, which can handle downloading textbooks, coursework, and much more.
This laptop has the longest battery life of the suggestions we’ve given. At up to 19 hours, students will not need to worry about their laptop dying when they need it for class and assignments.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
For college students who want a laptop that can handle gaming as well as schoolwork, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a great option. It has a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card and a 120Hz display, which makes it perfect for playing games.
It also has an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor and 16GB of RAM, which means it can handle tasks such as Zoom meetings, and downloading and uploading assignments. Despite its powerful specs, the Zephyrus G14 is still lightweight and portable. To power this amazing gaming computer we recommend having an Internet speed meant for gaming. Check out MaxxSouth’s Supreme Internet and Fiber Internet Packages for more information.
No matter what your needs are, there is a laptop out there that is perfect for you. Happy shopping and good luck with the new school year!