Everything you need to know about buying a laptop for your kid

Kids are capable of mastering computer skills at a very young age, and not just to watch videos on YouTube. In fact, they probably know more than you.

As desktops, laptops, and tablets continue to play a larger role in our everyday lives, children are learning about the internet, word processing, coding, and other everyday computer skills, and applying those skills in various aspects of their education and recreation. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to equip your child with a device to help them learn. 

SEE ALSO: Best cheap laptops in the UK: 7 options for under £500

When buying a computer for your child, we recommend buying a laptop in lieu of a desktop. Kids will definitely benefit from the portable nature of laptops, especially when it comes to schoolwork. And you will benefit from the lower price point of a laptop compared to a desktop model.   Read more...

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BEST FOR VERSATILITY

Microsoft Surface Go 2

Microsoft's 2-in-1 laptop is a slick studying sidekick that comes with a stylus and an app for scanning whiteboards.

• Battery life: 10 hours
• Weight: 540 grams
• Display: 1920 x 1280
• RAM: 4GB, 8GB
• Storage: 64GB, 128GB

£399 from Amazon

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BEST FOR HOMEWORK

Lenovo Chromebook Duet

Lenovo's true detachable Chromebook has impressive specs for its price, and you don't need to buy a separate keyboard.

• Battery life: 10 hours
• Weight: 920 grams
• Display: 1920 x 1200
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 128GB

£279.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Apple MacBook Air

The 2020 Air is a real Pro competitor with a Retina display and beefy M1 processing chip.

• Battery life: 18 hours
• Weight: 1,270 grams
• Display: 2560 x 1600
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, configurable up to 2TB

£999 from Amazon

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BEST FOR CONVERTING

Acer Chromebook Spin 713

Visual learners and streaming fans will be psyched on the glorious hi-res screen of this souped-up Chromebook.

• Battery life: 12 hours
• Weight: 1,360 grams
• Display: 2256 x 1504
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB

£479.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR OLDER KIDS

Google Pixelbook Go

The newest Pixelbook is a cool lightweight powerhouse that averts the "clunky Chromebook" rep.

• Battery life: 12 hours
• Weight: 1,050 grams
• Display: 1920 x 1280
• RAM: 8GB, 16GB
• Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

£949 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ADVANCED FEATURES

Apple MacBook Pro

Probably the coolest of the bunch, but it'll cost you.

• Battery life: 20 hours
• Weight: 1,400 grams
• Display: 2560 x 1600
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 56GB, 512GB, configurable up to 2TB

£1,299 from Amazon

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