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For many, the question arises at the beginning of their studies: which laptop do I really need?
There is a large supply and many top models are priced quickly beyond a student's budget, so it makes sense to consider inexpensive devices first when purchasing.
However, you should make sure that even bargains meet some basic criteria: Weight, screen size, battery life, processor performance and RAM all play a decisive role when buying a laptop for students.
Below you will find out why it can pay off to take a closer look.
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Light laptops: particularly popular
During your studies you go to lectures, to the library and to seminars almost every day - heavy luggage can quickly become a burden.
Most students therefore prefer lightweight laptops so that they do not have to carry extra pounds in addition to the necessary work materials.
Above all, ALLDOCUBE KNoteX * makes life easier for students thanks to its 13-inch display and the handy book cover keyboard.
It only weighs a feather-light 1000 grams.
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Apple also has a lightweight design - the Macbook Air * with a 13-inch screen diagonal is also very popular as a business laptop.
Thanks to its lightweight components and the lack of a CD and DVD drive, it weighs just 1290 grams.
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A significantly cheaper notebook with a similar weight comes from Acer: The Chromebook R 13 * weighs 1490 grams.
The conclusion of an Amazon buyer is: "A real all-rounder, small, light and super practical - I would buy it again at any time and have already recommended it to others."
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Small laptops: provide flexibility
Another decisive factor: Small laptops are much more practical in everyday life than notebooks with a large display - if only because they can easily disappear in a backpack or bag.
Here it is crucial to find a good balance between compact size and practicality: Small laptops with a screen size of 10 to 11 inches such as the Lenovo IdeaPad * are suitable for writing notes in the lecture.
For longer researches in which many tabs are opened at the same time, however, a size of 12 to 14 inches is more recommended in order to be able to work efficiently.
The ASUS VivoBook * is better suited for this.
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If you want to work outdoors between lectures, you might be better off with a matt display.
Reflective screens, on the other hand, provide more color-rich images - a plus for anyone studying graphic design or photography, for example.
12 inch laptop
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If you are looking for a laptop with a 12 inch screen - then a look at the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 * with snap-on keyboard and Full HD touch screen is a good idea.
The convertible notebook is powerful enough to master everyday tasks with ease and at the same time to meet all the requirements of a tablet.
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Students can also use an 11-inch laptop - the little helpers are particularly in demand if you already have a desktop PC at home and you want to be able to take notes on e-mails in lectures and seminars to check and do occasional research on the go.
Thanks to their compact format, 11-inch laptops also fit into smaller backpacks and handbags.
In addition, they are hardly significant.
Student discount laptop: This is how you can save significantly when buying
Regardless of whether you want to get a bargain at the beginning of your studies, need a new laptop during your studies or make use of student status again shortly before graduation: Buying a laptop with a student discount can be really worthwhile.
Numerous manufacturers such as Microsoft, Lenovo and Apple know how important a good laptop is for students and therefore lure their customers with discounts of up to 25 percent.
Part-time students, teachers and employees of educational institutions can also take advantage of the student discount.
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It is still worth comparing - if you take advantage of the free Amazon Prime membership, for example, you may find even cheaper offers than in the manufacturer's online shop and even save on shipping.
You can find more helpful tips on buying a laptop in the notebook buying guide.
Laptops up to 500 euros: versatile all-rounders
Basically, you should keep in mind: The more demands you place on a laptop, the more it pays to invest in a more expensive model.
Students who work with programs that require a lot of processor power (for example Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects or Final Cut) will quickly reach the limits of an inexpensive notebook that is primarily designed for everyday desk work.
The Ultra Ryzen 3 * is equipped with a 512 GB hard drive, 8GB DDR4 RAM and a fast Intel quad-core processor that provides enough power.
The price: 477 euros.
It can also be worth taking a look at current gaming laptops, which usually have a good graphics card and high processor performance.
The Lenovo Gaming Notebook * has enough power at a price of less than 500 euros.
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Laptops up to 300 euros: our favorite
But there is also a cheaper option: The LincPlus P1 * ultrabook prevails among laptops up to 300 euros.
It allows you to work quickly on the 13.3-inch screen and has a slim design that can keep up with high-priced Apple products.
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Laptops under 200 euros: affordable models at student prices
The handy and at the same time very cheap ACEPAD A121 * with Quad Core CPU 2GB RAM is equipped for everyday student life.
The tablet also comes with a keyboard pocket.
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Of course, laptops are also available for less than 100 euros, but such bargains are often to be enjoyed with caution.
Both the performance and the battery life can be perceived as inadequate - unless it is a refurbished, used device that students can use to make ends meet for a few years.
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This article was first published in June 2019.