Best New Laptops For 2025 Under 300. That's half a pound lighter than apple's. We've tested over 145 laptops, and below, you'll find our recommendations for the best cheap and budget laptops.

Here’s a brief overview of the laptops on this list, along with quick links that let you jump down the page directly to a review of whichever laptop catches your eye. Below are our recommendations for the best laptops under $300.