Laptop Buying Guides
Find the right laptop for your specific needs — whether you're an engineering student, a programmer, or a video editor, our guides help you narrow down the choices.
Guides by Need
Our buying guides are organised around real-world use cases — from chemical engineering coursework to programming and video editing workloads.
Chemical Engineering Students
A roundup of 33 laptops suited for chemical engineering coursework, covering models from Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and more, with prices starting from Rs 58,000.
View guide →Engineering Students (General)
Broad recommendations for engineering students across disciplines, balancing performance, portability, and budget for coursework and projects.
View guide →Laptops for Programming
Machines with strong processors, comfortable keyboards, and enough RAM for coding, compiling, and running virtual environments.
View guide →Laptops for Video Editing
Discrete GPUs, colour-accurate displays, and fast storage — what to look for when editing and rendering video on a laptop.
View guide →Price-Based Roundups
If you have a fixed budget in mind, start with our price-tier lists. Each roundup was researched and updated through mid-2021.
Best Laptops Under ₹60,000
A curated list of laptops under Rs 60,000 for work, updated as of 8 July 2021. Part of our tiered series covering the ₹50k–₹80k range.
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14 Best Laptops Under ₹70,000
Published 17 October 2020 and updated 6 June 2021. Covers Intel Core i7/i5 and Ryzen 7/5 machines with dedicated GPUs — including models from Mi, ASUS, Acer, Dell, MSI, and Lenovo.
See the listUnderstanding Laptop Specs
Not sure what a dedicated GPU does, or how much RAM you really need? Our how-to articles explain laptop specifications in plain language so you can make a confident buying decision.
We also cover practical tech skills — from managing your Gmail inbox to converting web pages to PDF — published throughout 2020.
Browse How-To GuidesIndividual Laptop Reviews
Once you've shortlisted a few models from our guides, check the reviews section for detailed breakdowns covering specs, pros and cons, and real-world buying considerations for specific laptops.
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