UNiDAYS recently surveyed 5,000 college students and overwhelmingly, 97% said that laptops were vital to succeeding at university.
It’s no surprise then, that a laptop will probably be one of the biggest pre-college expenses, so UNiDAYS teamed up with TechRadar to put together a list of top devices with the biggest savings.
There’s so much choice between brands and plenty of differences in specs but for students, quality and price came out as the top two purchase drivers.
87% of students said reliable tech helps with stress levels so whether you’re researching for yourself or a loved one, you want to make sure you’re getting the most for your money.
This guide below will navigate you through Chromebooks to Ultrabooks, Mac and Windows machines in order to find you a quality device and help you stick to a budget.
Under $400
Acer Chromebook 311 – Student offers up to 50% OFF at B&H Photo
If you’re looking for a durable, versatile machine while keeping your spend below $400, this Chromebook is a great choice. The impact resistant body and reinforced ports will stand up to all sorts of daily wear and tear.
The powerful battery lasts for up to 20 hours and its impressive 2-in-1 model has an excellent touchscreen display.
If versatility is a top priority, then look no further than the Acer Chromebook Spin 311. This is an all-round great student laptop and with UNiDAYS, you can save big.
$400 – $600
Lenovo 15.6” IdeaPad 5 Laptop – Student offers up to 50% OFF at B&H Photo
This laptop is one of the most powerful on the market, meaning you’re going to have to pay extra, but with UNiDAYS you’re able to get it for well under $600.
The IdeaPad 5 sports a 1GHz Intel Core i5-1035G1 quad-core CPU which sets it aside from its competitors. This laptop features an integrated battery that can last for up to 12 hours on a single charge to handle all the long nights college throws at you.
This is a great choice for students looking for a high-end laptop that will last for years to come.
$600 – $1000
Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop – Dell Offer
With a fluid dynamic bearing system, your laptop’s fan is not only long-lasting, but it also runs quietly while keeping your device performing at its best. Combined with its slim, lightweight design, it’s an ideal device for students on the go all day.
This device won’t have you waiting hours to charge up. Dell’s ExpressCharge* minimizes the time you spend waiting and will recharge your battery in a flash (up to 80% in 60 minutes*).
It’s stylish, it’s super portable and students can benefit from up to 10% off all Dell products.
MacBook Air – Save $100 on a new MacBook Air + get AirPods
At last, an Apple device, and possibly one of the best laptops money can buy.
The new M1 chip delivers better performance than ever before, taking the macOS to new levels while offering incredible efficiency with a battery life of 11 hours on a single charge.
This stunning device, at well under $1000, is sure to be popular amongst students and is well worth the money even if you’ve only ever used Windows before.
HP Envy x360 13 – Up to 58% Off select products at HP
2-in-1 laptops are a bit of a theme, but the flexibility between work and play is great for student life and HP have delivered a great laptop and UNiDAYS is offering up to 58% off right now
The AMD Ryzen processor, Radeon graphics card and 512GB SSD provide impressive notebook performance for studying, video-editing or gaming.
Features like HD dual speakers, audio boost and tuning from sound experts Bang & Olufsen give an exceptionally rich audio experience when streaming in tent mode.
$1000+
Apple MacBook Pro – $100 Off a new Macbook Pro + get AirPods
Although it doesn’t look different on the outside, the latest MacBook Pro now comes with the M1 chip and delivers great performance and exceptionally long battery life.
A huge 17 hours of wireless web browsing, and up to 20 hours of video playback, 10 hours more than the previous model, means students can go through a whole day before needing to plug in.
The processor offers great performance for video-editing and graphics whether that’s your course or hobby. It’s a big price but with $100 off right now, it’s hard to find a better deal. .
Galaxy Book Pro 360 – Enjoy all the tech you need with Samsung
Right at the top end of the range, the Galaxy Book Pro is a fantastic machine full of features and top specifications to rival its competitors.
The 13.3-inch AMOLED screen is the most advanced ever in a Galaxy Book. The lightweight laptop is also lightning fast. With 512 GB of storage, you’ll always have space for coursework, music, photos and more.
From design and build this is definitely one of the best laptops out there and students can save up big with exclusive pricing right now with UNiDays.
“96% of over 5,000 students agree that having decent tech helps get their coursework done to the required standard, and 89% rely on their laptop and devices to keep in touch with family and friends. UNiDAYS are proud that we can help in any way possible to make the university experience more affordable and fun.” – Josh Rathour, CEO UNiDAYS
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