10 Best Laptops for College Students in India 2021 (Apple, ASUS, and more)

The Mi Notebook 14 gives you the best value for money. It comes with a 256 GB SSD that allows the operating system to boot up fast and applications to open quickly. The 10th generation Intel Core i3 works with 8GB RAM to give you lightning speed even while you have applications running in the background.

The laptop comes with Windows 10 Home and Office 365(one-month trial) preinstalled. It is easy to hold and carry as it weighs only 1.5 kg with a thickness of 17.95mm. With a battery life of up to 10 hours, this laptop will last an entire day at college. This laptop is suitable for students of any discipline who want to run multiple applications for doing extensive research and projects.

If you are looking for a powerful laptop that is thin and lightweight, the MacBook Air is just for you. The 256 GB solid-state drive enables faster boot times, and the 10th generation Intel Core i3 and 8 GB RAM can run multiple applications without any lag. It can run for 15 hours continuously even while connected to WiFi, making it suitable for after-college hours project works too.

The Retina display can produce life-like colors and sharp text clarity. In terms of security, MacBook comes with TouchID that requires your fingerprint to unlock the machine. We recommend this laptop to mechanical or aerospace engineering students who want to run graphics and processor-intensive applications like AutoCAD.

Dell INSPIRON 3505 is a 15-inch laptop with two types of storage. It has 256 GB SSD in which you can install your software for fast loading times; Windows 10 coms preinstalled in the SSD. The laptop also has a 1 TB hard disk which is more than enough for storing your important files and documents.

It comes with a full HD display, and the backlit keyboard enables you to work even in low light conditions. You also get a 15-month subscription to the McAfee security software, which includes antivirus software, anti-spam software, online browsing protection (from dangerous downloads and phishing attacks), and many more.

ASUS ZenBook Duo is perfect for students who are studying designing, video editing, or music production. It features a secondary touchscreen that can be used for designing or drawing using a stylus or as a work area for photo/video editing students and music production students. The dedicated 2GB NVIDIA graphics make it suitable for animation students too.

With the secondary screen on, the laptop can run 10 hours and without it for 11. Editing and animation software are memory and processor-intensive applications. But with 10 generation Intel Core i5, 8 GB of RAM, and 512 GB solid-state drive, be assured that nothing will slow you down. It is easy to carry as it weighs only 1.5 kg, and the magnesium-aluminum alloy body makes it durable even with rough usage.

If you study graphic design or animation, this laptop will meet all your requirements. Yes, it is categorized as a gaming laptop, but the specifications are exactly what designers and animators want. The laptop comes with 4GB dedicated graphics, 8 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. You can run 3D graphics software like Blender, Maya, and Cinema 4D smoothly.

This product is also suitable for you if you study VFX (visual effects) and use software like After Effects for incorporating animated models into videos, which is a heavy process that utilizes a lot of resources. It weighs 2.2 kg, so you may need a laptop bag for carrying it to your college.

You also get a one-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW), so if you face any issues with this laptop, you can get it fixed anywhere in the world where Acer service centers are available.

ASUS VIVOBOOK X515 has enough features for everyday use. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled, a one-month trial of Microsoft 365 and McAfee security software. The touchpad has a fingerprint sensor integrated for added security and quick unlocking. 

You get a one-year international warranty, so your laptop is protected if you go abroad for projects or as part of a student exchange program. The laptop has an IPS level LED display, which makes it viewable from any angle without inaccuracies in color production and consumes less power. 

It gives a battery backup of five hours, and if you find it with less charge during an emergency, you can fast charge it up to 60% in 49 minutes. We recommend ASUS X515 for everyday tasks like preparing presentations, browsing the internet, attend online classes, and project works.

With 4GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, DELL Inspiron 3585 is suitable for light multitasking operations. You won't experience any lag while browsing the internet and running MS Office applications at the same time. Try to use light web browsers like Microsoft Edge (comes with Windows) and Opera rather than heavy ones like Chrome.

You may experience some lagging if you have multiple applications and browser windows open. The 15.6-inch screen is adequate for watching videos, attending online classes, and reading text without straining your eyes. We recommend buying a laptop bag to carry this laptop as it weighs 2kg, which is a bit on the heavier side.

You don't have to purchase an operating system or Microsoft Office separately. The HP 15s-gr0006AU comes preinstalled with Windows 10 Home and Microsoft Office 2019 - Home and Student Edition; both of them are lifetime-activated. It lasts 6 hours on a full charge if you run moderate tasks like word processing, web browsing, and video playback.

The 15-inch display and 720p HD camera are apt for attending online classes, and the dual speakers produce clear audio, which is essential for proper listening while watching educational videos. Customer reviews show that the build quality is decent and provides good value for money.

Lenovo IdeaPad D330 is a convertible laptop. You can detach the keyboard docking to use it as a tablet. Students who need to do minor sketching works relating to fashion designing, interior designing, etc., will find this laptop-tablet to be extremely comfortable to use. It has a dual-camera setup, USB ports, and button controls on the tablet for ease of use even after undocking.

You only get 128 GB of storage which may be a drawback if you have lots of study materials to store. It offers a battery life of 12 hours, which is more than enough to last an entire day at college. The slim and lightweight design makes it portable, and the touchscreen makes carrying out operations easier.

Avita Magnus Lite is the most affordable laptop on our list. It is a convertible laptop that you can turn into a tablet, depending on your needs. The laptop offers a clear and stunning viewing experience with its 12.2 inch full HD IPS display. You can use a stylus to sketch on the touchscreen or switch between multiple apps quickly.

The laptop-tablet only has 64 GB of storage which is a huge drawback. But if your requirement is sketching, browsing the internet for writing assignments and projects, and preparing presentations, this laptop will prove to be adequate. Avita Magnus Lite is slim, lightweight, and has a battery life of 8 hours.