All the best laptops you can find for under £400

A new laptop is always a big investment, one that you'll likely need to make every few years to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. You might even put it off after an initial browse when you start to see how pricey a new laptop can get, and the sheer volume of how many options are out there. 

But you don't always need to break the bank to get a suitable laptop. You'll still have a huge range of products to choose from if you're only looking to spend a few hundred pounds. And if you just need another device to check email on, browse YouTube, or pull up recipes, maybe a budget laptop is all you need. Cheaper laptops may not have all the features of top-of-the-line computers, but you can still get reliability and the basic features that you'll be using every day. Read more...

More about Laptops, Mashable Shopping, Consumer Tech, Shopping Uk, and Cheap Laptops

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR FEATURES

Samsung Chromebook 4

Fast speeds and 12.5 hours of battery life, plus the double last model's storage make this a great laptop for under £300.

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4000
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 32GB flash storage
• Display: 11.6 inch HD LED
• Weight: 1.1 kilograms

£299 from Amazon

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR CHROMEBOOKS

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet

This is a great intermediate between tablet and laptop for those who want the best of both worlds.

• Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB eMMC
• Display: 10.1 inches
• Weight: 0.9 kilograms

£279.99 from Amazon

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR TIGHT BUDGETS

HP Stream 11

Budget-conscious shoppers will love the bang they'll get for their buck with this laptop.

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB eMMC flash storage
• Display: 11.6 inches
• Weight: 1.05 kilograms

£224.99 from Amazon

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR DISPLAY

Acer Aspire 1

This is the largest screen you'll find on a laptop that costs less than £300.

• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB eMMC
• Display: 15.6 inches
• Weight: 1.9 kilograms

£299 from Amazon

IMAGE: Amazon

BEST FOR EDITING VIDEO

Chuwi HeroBook Pro

This is a great budget laptop for those who do video editing or any kind of visual work.

• Processor: Intel Gemini Lake N4000
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Display: 14.1 inches
• Weight: 2.06 kilograms

£299 from Amazon

Source : http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/5xhdYfID5JI/