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For many people at the beginning of their studies the question arises: which laptop do I really need?
There is a large selection 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 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.
Laptops up to 300 euros: our favorite
It can also be done cheaply: 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 even keep up with high-priced Apple products.
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Laptops between 200 and 300 euros at student prices
The handy and at the same time very affordable Lincplus 14-inch laptop * with 4 GB RAM and full HD is equipped for everyday student life.
The ultrabook also comes with a fast SSD hard drive.
A popular alternative is the Jumper EZBook X3 *, which also includes 4 GB of RAM, but also a one-year license for Microsoft Office.
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Of course, laptops are also available for less than 200 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 more years.
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 don't have to carry extra pounds in addition to the work materials they need.
Especially the Huawei MateBook * literally makes life easier for students thanks to its 14-inch display and its low weight: the laptop weighs only 1.38 kilograms.
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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 somewhat cheaper notebook with a similar weight comes from Microsoft: The Microsoft Surface Laptop * weighs 1310 grams.
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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 Chromebook * 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.
For example, the Lenovo ThinkPad T440p * 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 colorful images - a plus for anyone studying graphic design or photography, for example.
12 inch laptop: Surface Pro
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Are you 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 confidence 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 of little consequence.
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 off 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 Acer Chromebook * is equipped with a full HD display, 4 GB LP-DDR4 RAM and a fast Intel processor that provides enough power.
The price: 379 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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Student discount laptop: This is how you can save significantly on your purchase
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.
It is still worth comparing - if you take advantage of the free Amazon Prime membership, for example, you may be able to discover even cheaper offers than in the manufacturers' online shop and even save on shipping.
You can find more helpful tips on buying a laptop in the notebook buying guide.
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This article was first published in June 2019.