Longer battery life, durability, lightweight, and more; these are all specifications to look for in a work laptop, and we have compiled the 7 best you can buy for under $500 in 2022.

Unlike laptops for other purposes — gaming, production, graphics — basic work PCs do not require so much high-end specs. Hence, you can get many of them for far lesser than what you have to shell out for other PCs. Before shopping for a work laptop in 2022, here are a few things you should be on the lookout for.

7 Tips for buying a work laptop in 2022

• Function over looks: Because you may not use it outside of work, pleasing aesthetic features should be the last thing on your mind.
• No storage, no problem: Storage capacity should also not be a problem as most work-related files may not be large.
• Hard drive compatibility: In any case, if your storage capacity is at a minimum, you can always get backup hard drives. Make sure your PC doesn’t have issues working with external storage devices.
• Battery capacity: For long nights without power, you may need a PC with long-lasting battery capacity.
• Cooling: You may be on your PC for eight or more hours a day, so you should get one that does not easily overheat.
• Lightweight: If you have to jump from meeting to meeting with it, then consider the weight when buying a laptop for work.
• Durable: Still related to moving about with it; get a laptop that will not crack at every slight bump, scrape or even fall.

With these tips in mind, you are ready to go into the market and get that work or business laptop you have been thinking about. Here are a few suggestions if you have nothing in mind.

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7 best work laptops to buy in 2022 under $500

1. Lenovo S145

– Specs

• CPU: 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8565u
• GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce™ MX230 (PRC only)
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD/ 1TB SATA HDD
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080)
• Size: (W x D x H) 14.3″ x 9.9″ x 0.8″
• Weight: 1.85kg
• Battery: 6 hours

– Price range: $350 to $400

2. HP Laptop 15

– Specs

• CPU: Intel® Celeron® N4020
• GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 600
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 1TB SATA HDD
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 15.6″ HD (1366 x 768)
• Size: (W x D x H): 35.85 x 24.2 x 1.99 cm
• Weight: 1.76kg
• Battery: 8 hours

– Price range: $400 to $450

3. Lenovo Ideapad -14″

– Specs

• CPU: Intel Integrated Graphics
• GPU: Intel® HD Graphics 400
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 1 TB HDD
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 14.0″ HD SVA (1366 x 768)
• Size: (W x D x H) – 38.43 x 25.46 x 2.43 cm
• Weight: 1.96kg
• Battery: 10 hours

– Price range: $350 to $400

4. Asus Mini – 11.6″

– Specs

• CPU: Intel Intel Celeron N4020 processor
• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600 Graphics
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 500GB HDD
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 11.6″ (1024 x 768)
• Size: (W x D x H) – 27.91 x 19.12 x 1.69 cm
• Weight: 1.2kg
• Battery: 10 hours

– Price range: $350 to $400

5. HP Chromebook x2

– Specs

• CPU: Intel Core m3-7Y30
• GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 618
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 32GB (microSD max of 256GB)
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 12.3″ (2400 x 1600)
• Size: (W x D x H) – 29.2 x 21.14 x 0.82 cm
• Weight: 0.73 kg (tablet); 1.39 kg (tablet and base)
• Battery: 10.5 hours

– Price range: $470 to $500

6. Acer Aspire 5

– Specs

• CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-10210U
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX250
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• OS: Windows 10
• Display: 15.6″ (1920 x 1080)
• Size: (W x D x H) – 14.31 x 9.86 x 0.71 inches
• Weight: 2.2kg
• Battery: 5 hours

– Price range: $500 (there are deals with lesser pricing online)

7. Samsung Chromebook 4

– Specs

• CPU: Intel Celeron Processor N4000
• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 32GB
• OS: Chrome OS
• Display: 11.6″ HD LED (1366 x 768)
• Size: (W x D x H) – 11.33 x 7.96 x 0.66 inches
• Weight: 1.7kg
• Battery: 10 hours

– Price range: $230 – $250

Before reaching a decision, check how the specifications of the recommended laptops match your daily routines. Also, match them with the tips for making a choice. Lastly, ensure that your best work laptop for 2022 is within your budget.

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