Here, we will be discussing the best budget laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal (NPR 1,00,000). In today's fast-paced world, everyone is working on the go. Having a device that you can easily carry around in your backpack can have a significant impact on your overall productivity. This has caused a surge in demand for Ultrabooks.

The growing popularity of Ultrabooks has prompted smartphone brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and Realme to chime in on this market as well. Such devices used to be pretty expensive (the premium ones still are), but there are a lot more affordable options today. Here, we have prepared this list of the best budget laptops that you can buy in Nepal for under 1 lakh.Admittedly, you can find even cheaper Ultrabooks on the market. However, most of them are pretty underpowered, feature relatively slow HDD storage, and have a sub-par display. As you move to the 1 lakh category, performance will not be much of an issue, but there will still be slight compromises in areas like build quality, display standard, and such.

Best budget Ultrabook Laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal 2024:

Dell Vostro 15 3520 (2022)

We are starting this list of best ultrabooks under NPR 1 lakh in Nepal with the Dell Vostro 15 3520 (2022). It is powered by the 12th-gen Intel i5-1235U CPU with NVIDIA's GeForce MX550 handling the graphics.

Other than the dedicated graphics, the biggest highlight of this laptop is its screen. Not that it’s a premium mini-LED or OLED display or anything, but Dell has offered a smooth 120Hz refresh rate here. Which should make everything from scrolling through websites to switching between apps feel very smooth and fluid. It’s a 15.6-inch Full HD LCD panel with 1920 x 1080 pixels. 

I/O options here include two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one 3.5mm headphone jack, and one HDMI 1.4 port. For wireless connectivity, you get WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.

Dell Inspiron 3500 (2023)

From Vostro, we move on to another of Dell’s laptops. This time, it is the 2023 edition of Inspiron 3000. You can get this laptop in Intel as well as the AMD variant. The Intel-powered version comes with 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U and bears the 3530 moniker. Like the Inspiron 3535 packs AMD’s Ryzen 7530U.

Other than this, the two models are practically the same. You get a 15.6-inch FHD screen, 41Wh battery, and the same design and build quality.

MSI Modern 15 (2023)

Next up is the MSI Modern 15 (2023). As you would have noticed, almost all the laptops listed above are at least a year old. So, if you want something more up-to-date, the new MSI Modern 15 B13M. It is powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel processor. The Core i5-1335U in the Modern 15 B13M is part of the new Raptor Lake lineup, bringing 10 cores and 12 threads. This is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD.It sports an all-plastic body but is tested against MIL-STD military tests for reliability and durability. Other features include a backlit keyboard, PD charging, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Currently, it is available for pre-order for NPR 105,000, which seems fair given the specs and the 2-year international warranty that MSI provides.

There is also a 12th-generation version of the laptop that costs NPR 92,000, the MSI Modern if you are a bit budget-conscious. However, the 2023 model is the way to go if you want the best performance.

HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1

If you are looking for a 2-in-1 laptop under 1 lakh in Nepal, you might want to consider the HP Pavilion x360. Powered by a Core i5-1235U processor, this laptop is more than enough to handle your daily chores with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.Getting to the USP, the touchscreen display can flex all the way around at 360 degrees, providing you the comfortability and convenience. It's a 14-inch screen at 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution alongside 250nits of peak brightness and 45% NTSC color gamut support. In terms of I/O, you get 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI v2.0, and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack.

Asus Vivobook 14 (2023)

The 2023 edition of Asus Vivobook 14 brings a MIL-STD-810H chassis with an antibacterial layer said to keep your laptop safe from germs for up to 3 years. It sports a 14” FHD display with 45% NTSC and 250 nits of brightness — held by a 180° hinge.Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core i5-1335U processor with 8GB DDDR4 RAM soldered into the motherboard. Fortunately, you get a vacant slot where you can add another 8GB stick. Likewise, you get 512GB of SSD storage.This laptop comes with a backlit keyboard and a Windows Precision touchpad. The latter also houses a physical fingerprint scanner. Alternatively, you can even use it to enable the NumberPad 2.0, which makes up for the lack of a dedicated number pad. Moving on, the Vivobook 14 (2023) features a physical shutter and is backed by in-house AI features. This is true for the audio setup, which now has DIRAC.

Asus Vivobook 15X OLED (2022)

And Deja Vu, another Vivobook 15X OLED also makes up the list, which just got official in Nepal now. As the name implies, you're getting an OLED panel, making it the cheapest OLED laptop in the market at NPR 83,333. Not just a regular OLED, the display supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, 600 nits of HDR peak brightness, Pantone Validated, SGS eye care protection, and such. A paradise for content-watching in a nutshell!Powering it from the core is a 12th-generation Core i3-1220P CPU with 10-core architecture and 4.4GHz boost clock speed. Despite being an "i3", the P moniker denotes some good raw performance in case you are wondering. So, the Vivobook 15X OLED laptop becomes one of the best laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal, without a doubt.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (2023)

Taking the third spot in our list of the best budget laptops is Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (2022). I’ve got to say that it offers an impressive mix of design, performance, and other features at an affordable price.

This 15-inch laptop delivers excellent performance in a surprisingly sleek and sturdy design. Yes, it’s an all-metal build with a rigid chassis and is also MIl-STD 810H sturdiness. You can even lay the lid to almost 180° if that’s important for you.[caption id="attachment_153317" align="alignnone" width="900"] Display[/caption]

Now, the IdeaPad Slim 5 is equipped with the same Ryzen 7 5825U as most other laptops on our list. And it is also loaded with 16GB RAM for a smoother workflow since IDEs like Visual Studio Code can be pretty memory-hungry.

Nitty-gritty features

But what makes IdeaPad Slim 5 stand out among the crowd are its few neat nitty-gritty features that really contribute to a fairly premium user experience. For example, it has the “Flip-to-open” feature that wakes the laptop as soon as you open the lid, like on a MacBook. You can then proceed to sign in via the fingerprint sensor. You can also enable fast charging from the Lenovo Vantage app, which can juice up the battery from 0-80% in just about an hour.

• Read our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (2023).

If you want something cheaper you can go with the IdeaPad 3 with more toned specs. You can find the laptop in two CPU flavors— Ryzen 7 5825U (NPR 95,000) and Ryzen 5 5625U (NPR 85,000). 

I was also quite surprised to see that Lenovo is not offering a keyboard with backlighting for some reason across all variants. But this seems to be a region-specific thing since the IdeaPad 3 in India and the US do enjoy a backlit keyboard.

Lenovo Thinkbook 13s Gen 4

A quick recap, the Lenovo Thinkbook 13s Gen 3 was already a liable choice and now its successor is even better. This is by far the best all-around laptop for non-gamers that you can get under NPR 1 lakh in Nepal. The main selling point of this laptop is its design and portability.

This laptop features an all-metal build, which sets it apart from the competition. In addition, it sports a 13.3-inch IPS screen with a modern 16:10 aspect ratio. The added vertical screen space allows programmers and officers to do more without scrolling. Also, the screen has 100% sRGB coverage, and the stereo speakers sound great, making it ideal for content consumption.

The laptop is powered by Ryzen 5 6600U, which boasts 6 physical cores and 12 logical threads. Despite the chip being not the latest, it is still capable of handling all the core tasks you would want in a laptop that costs less than NPR 1 lakh. The keyboard and trackpad are easy to use and don’t feel cheap as other laptops in this range do.

• target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch our review of Lenovo Thinkbook 13s Gen 3.

Acer Aspire 7

Bagging the bronze medal in our list of best budget laptops under NPR 1 lakh in Nepal is the Acer Aspire 7. It is a more advanced form of the Aspire 5 discussed earlier. To start with, it comes with a dedicated graphics unit. 

Here, you can choose between two configurations. The more affordable option includes comes with GTX 1650.  It is not a gaming beast by today’s standard, but it still performs better than integrated GPUs that you usually get in this price range. This is more evident in tasks like editing and gaming. The GTX 1650 is paired with a fairly capable Ryzen 5500U.

If you want more power, you can go with the Intel version, which pairs the newer Core i5-12450H CPU with RTX 2050. The latter supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and other RT-exclusive features like DLSS, Broadcast, and Reflex.

For the same 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD configuration, the Intel and AMD variants differ by NPR 10,000. Shared features include a 144Hz 15.6-inch FHD screen, backlit keyboard, aluminum lid, and Wi-Fi 6E.

• Read our review of Acer Aspire 7.

HP Victus 15 (2023)

And taking the second spot on our list of best budget laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal is the HP Victus 15 (2023). For its price tag, this guy offers you a powerful Core i5-13420H CPU, paired with a RTX 3050 GPU. Sufficing your 1080p games at medium settings that too at the best price.So, playing CPU-intensive games like Valorant and CS Go goes without a hiccup. While graphics-intensive titles like Cyberpunk 2077, and Star Wars Jedi Survivor run at respectable frame rates for the price.Other than that, you get a 15.6-inch IPS panel with a fluid 144Hz refresh rate, dual front-firing speakers, and a fairly good plastic build. Fueling the machine is a 70Wh cell contemplated by a 200W AC adapter.

Acer Swift Go 14 (2023)

Finally, the Acer Swift Go 14 is our top pick in this list of best laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal. And right off the bat, this one doesn't have a discrete GPU like the two options before it. But if you're just looking for a thin and light laptop for everyday usage with a premium design, reliable performance, a gorgeous OLED display, and more, then there's simply no option better than the Swift Go 14.Thanks to Intel's powerful Core i5-13500H CPU inside, everyday performance is incredibly smooth on this guy. There's also 16GB of RAM onboard so multitasking isn't going to be a trouble either. It also has a beautiful 90Hz OLED display with excellent color accuracy and brightness levels. And the best part is that the Acer Swift Go 14 is also super lightweight at just 1.25 kg, making it a great choice for students, programmers, graphic designers, and just casual users.

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