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HP
HP 15s-fq5111TU (Core i3-1215U)
12th Gen i3512GB SSD8GB RAMMS Office included
₹39,990₹55,535Save 28%
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Best laptops for budget
The best laptops for budget use in India, led by the HP 15s-fq5111TU (Core i3-1215U) (₹39,990) — chosen for the specs that matter to budget buyers, then ranked by value.
How we picked
We compared these laptops on verified specs, current price and buyer ratings, then ranked them by value. No paid placements — ever. See our full methodology → · Read the full buying guide →
Top 3 at a glance
| Model | HP 15s-fq5111TU (Core i3-1215U) HP | Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) Lenovo | MSI Cyborg 15 A12VE (Core i5-12450H, RTX 4050) MSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹39,990 | ₹81,000 | ₹81,990 |
| Rating | 4.2 ★ | 4.2 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Category | Laptops | Laptops | Laptops |
| OS | Windows 11 Home + MS Office | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Cpu | Intel Core i3-1215U (12th Gen) | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core i5-12450H |
| Gpu | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB |
| Ram | 8GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 |
| Weight | 1.69 kg | 2.4 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Display | 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) micro-edge | 15.6" FHD 144Hz | 15.6" FHD 144Hz |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Battery | — | — | 53.5Wh |
| Buy | Amazon › | Amazon › | Flipkart › |
Ranked by value
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MSI
MSI Cyborg 15 A12VE (Core i5-12450H, RTX 4050)
RTX 405016GB DDR5144Hz1.98 kg
₹81,990₹99,990Save 18%
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Gigabyte
GIGABYTE G6X 9KG (Core i7-13650HX, RTX 4060)
RTX 406016GB DDR5165Hz1TB SSD
₹99,990₹1,70,000Save 41%
5Best Value
Xiaomi
RedmiBook 15 (Core i3-1115G4, e-Learning Edition)
11th Gen i38GB RAM256GB SSDFull-HD
₹30,990₹49,999Save 38%
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ASUS
ASUS Vivobook Go 14 (Ryzen 3 7320U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)
Lightweight 1.38 kgFast charging180-degree hinge + webcam shieldBundled Office 2024
₹31,990₹43,990Save 27%
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Infinix
Infinix INBook Y2 Plus (Core i5-1155G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD)
16GB RAM near-30k priceAluminium alloy build1080p webcam with AI noise cancel512GB NVMe SSD
₹32,990₹54,990Save 40%
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Acer
Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41 (Ryzen 5 5625U, 16GB, 1TB SSD)
16GB RAM at budget price1TB NVMe SSDMetal body, 1.59 kgBacklit keyboard
₹39,990₹63,999Save 38%
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Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15ABR8 (Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB, 512GB SSD)
6-core Ryzen 5 7530UMS Office 2021 bundled1.6 kg slim chassis512GB NVMe SSD
₹43,990₹71,890Save 39%
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Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 15.6")
Ryzen 5 7520U16GB LPDDR5512GB SSD1.6 kg
₹44,990₹68,590Save 34%
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ASUS
ASUS Vivobook 15 (2025, Intel Core 5 120U, X1504VAP)
Core 5 120U16GB RAM512GB SSDBacklit keyboard
₹57,990₹73,990Save 22%
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Acer
Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-52, Intel Core 5 210H, RTX 4050)
RTX 4050 6GB144Hz FHD16GB DDR5Dual-fan cooling
₹79,990₹1,06,999Save 25%
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ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NVR, Ryzen 7 7435HS, RTX 4060)
RTX 4060 140W144Hz FHDRyzen 7 7435HS90Wh battery
₹89,990₹1,19,990Save 25%
Buyer FAQ
Which is the best laptops for budget right now?
Our current top pick is the HP 15s-fq5111TU (Core i3-1215U) (₹39,990). We rank on a transparent value score built from researched specs and current price — never on payment. See our methodology for the full breakdown.
What's the cheapest laptops for budget?
The most affordable pick in this guide is the RedmiBook 15 (Core i3-1115G4, e-Learning Edition) at ₹30,990. We only include products we'd genuinely recommend, so even the budget options are worth a look.
Are these prices up to date?
Prices are researched from public sources, refreshed regularly and shown with a "price as of" date. They change constantly, so always confirm the live price on the retailer's page before buying.