Best Laptops for Students 2020 – Swift Comparisons

In the following article I outline a few laptop computer options suitable for students. Whether you’re about to attend college or university, or maybe you’re just looking for a decent laptop, I hope the following 2020 laptop comparisons proves useful in your buying decisions.

Whilst the following laptops aren’t the cheapest on the market they are all from respected manufacturers with excellent build quality and reliability! If you’re planning on spending money on a new laptop computer that has got to your number one priority!

Option 1:
Apple MacBook Air (2020 model) Laptop

For those who have a decent budget, want a premium display, value lightness and performance plus the ever seductive MacOS ecosphere.

The Swift Summary

Specification and Features (Apple MacBook Air 2020)

• 13.3 inch retina display (2560 x 1600 pixels)
• 1.1GHz dual-core 10th-generation Intel Core i3 processor
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB or 512GB SSD Storage
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (compatible with USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack
• 11 hour battery life
• Operating System: MacOS
• Weight: 1.27kg

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The Apple MacBook Air (2020 model) is available in three different colours: gold, silver and space grey.

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Option 2:
HP Chromebook 15 Laptop

For those who want simplicity, value for money, a long lasting battery and don’t need high-end performance.

The Swift Summary

Specification and Features (HP Chromebook 15)

• 15.6 inch HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• 2.3GHz Intel Pentium Gold or 2.2Ghz Intel Dual Core i3 processor
• 4Gb or 8Gb RAM
• 64Gb or 128Gb eMMC Storage
• 2 x USB-C ports, 1 x USB 3.0 port, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
• 13 hour battery life
• Operating System: Chrome OS
• Weight: 1.58kg

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The HP Chromebook 15 is available in one colour: silver.

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Option 3:
Dell Inspiron 14 (Touchscreen 2-in-1) Laptop

For those who want the flexibility of a tablet and laptop all in one, plus the extra performance combination of a fast processor and SSD storage.

The Swift Summary

Specification and Features (Dell Inspiron 14)

• 14 inch HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• 4.4GHz 10th Gen Intel Quad Core i5 processor
• 8Gb RAM
• 256Gb SSD Storage
• 1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB 3.2 port, SD card slot, HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm headphone jack
• 6 hour battery life
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Weight: 2.1kg

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The Dell Inspiron 14 laptop computer is available in one colour: silver.

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Option 4:
HP ENVY x360 13″ Convertible Laptop

For those with a heathy budget who want it all: a slick design, a touchscreen tablet/laptop combination, extra performance plus a long lasting battery.

The Swift Summary

Specification and Features (HP ENVY x360 13″)

• 13.3 inch HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• 2.3GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor (Intel Core i5 and i7 processors also available)
• 8Gb RAM
• 256Gb SSD Storage
• 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A port, SD card slot, HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm headphone jack
• 12 hour battery life
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Weight: 1.27kg

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The HP ENVY x360 laptop computer is available in two colours: Nightfall Black and Natural Silver.

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Option 5:
Lenovo V15 Laptop

For those who just need a decent laptop with generous storage space that offers great value for money.

The Swift Summary

Specification and Features (Lenovo V15)

• 15.6 inch HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• 2.6GHz Ryzen 3 or 1.6GHz Intel i5 processor
• 8Gb RAM
• 512Gb SSD Storage
• 2 x USB-A 3.0 Gen 1 ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack
• 6 hour battery life
• Operating System: Windows 10
• Weight: 2.1kg

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The Lenovo V15 laptop is available in one colour: Iron Grey.

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