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Discover the Best Budget-Friendly Laptops Under $100 in 2023

Wait, what?!

Best laptops under 100$, really exist or is it some another stupid blog post to get your attention?!

Well, I was surprised, too.

Today, my team and I decided to do back-breaking research, sitting in front of the laptop for hours…to really find some fine quality laptops under 100$ only.

And, you know what; we have found some decent ones!

Now, I’m being completely honest with you, if you’re thinking you can play high-resolution warfare games, or do some heavy graphic designing on these laptops…well, sorry, not today.

You need to increase your budget just a bit. Read our post on the best laptops under 200$.

Finding a new out-of-the-box functioning laptop under 100 bucks is a miracle in the first place. And, what if that laptop could tackle some basic tasks like web browsing, answering work emails, writing research papers, handling spreadsheets, or painting on the good old painter?

Well, the laptops that we have found are capable of doing all those basic things. So if that’s what you need, follow along.

Don’t have a ton of cash to invest in a laptop you need? Don’t worry. Turns out, there are amazing laptops just under $100 – even in 2022 and 2023.

My team and I have dug deeper, and discovered 3 of those top laptops for just under $100, you can buy right now. These are jam-packed with decent features that can cover your day-to-day needs.

Now, of course, I’m not suggesting you can do heavy gaming, video editing, or tasks like music production — but, if you want to write college assignments on MS World, do basic office work on excel, powerpoint presentations, watch movies, listen to music, or browsing — then these laptops are for you.

Let’s get into it, shall we?

Top 3 Laptops Under $100 You Can Buy Now!

There’s one problem: because these laptops are good for the money, they’re sold off quickly. Make sure you purchase them as soon as you find this article – or they might go out of stock, and we never know when they will come back.

Ready? Let’s Dive in.

Acer Flagship CB3-532 Chromebook

Starting off with the Acer’s refurbished, fully functional flagship Chromebook. For the price you pay, just $100, this laptop comes with a lot. All your everyday needs are covered with this laptop: your writing, browsing, online tutoring, watching Netflix, reading eBooks, and more — this laptop can do all of that for you in a breeze. With over 5,706 positive reviews as of now, people are praising it, mainly because, with just a hundred bucks, the value seems unbelievable.

It’s a tad bit heavy, and the packaging might not be as super-cool as you see in those YouTube reviews, but do you need that really? It’s super easy to use, has a 15.6 inch ultra large HD LCD display, has over 80% battery life, feels brand-new, and most of all, comes at a great price.

Most of the consumers bought it for their kids, tutoring work, school work, at-home use, or for watching movies and reading books. If you’re also looking for a laptop that can reliably cover these types of tasks, then this is for you. Purchase it before it runs out of stock.

Key Features:

  • Acer Brand
  • 16 GB Hard Disk Size
  • Black color
  • RAM 4 GB
  • Operating Model: Chrome OS
  • CPU Model: Celeron N3060 Dual-Core 1. 60 GHz Processor
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400
  • Fast USB 3.0 Port
  • HD LCD 1366 x 768, 15.6 Inches Display
  • Bluetooth Available, ‎Bluetooth, 802.11bgn
  • 80% Battery Health

Pros:

  • Extremely budget-friendly, just 100 bucks for a laptop is nothing
  • Backed by Amazon’s 90-days money-back guarantee
  • Up to 7 hours of battery life
    Good for everyday use
  • Large display, making it suitable for kids and elderly, and watching movies
    Robust quality

Cons:

Dell ChromeBook

Can you imagine a laptop with a touch screen for under 100 bucks only? I know it sounds far-fetched, but it’s true. This Dell Chromebook comes with a smooth 11.6 inches touch screen LCD display. But that’s not the only reason you should get this laptop.

If you’re a journalist, writer, college student, teacher, professor, or at-home mom, this Chromebook can easily cover your day-to-day needs. You can easily do web browsing, write your documents, watch movies, or stream music non-stop. Another thing, I noticed some of the reviews on Amazon mentioned that they bought it as a Christmas present for their kids, and they absolutely loved it. It’s compact and small, extremely lightweight, and very easy to use. Especially, if you’re a beginner, and don’t want to invest too much in a laptop, then this is it. The 90-day money back guarantee by Amazon on this laptop gives peace of mind – easily return and get your money back if you don’t like it.

But hurry because this Chromebook is selling fast, and chances are, the seller will soon run out of stock.

Key Features:

  • Processor: Intel Celeron N2840 Processor, High Performance (Dual Core, 2. 58 GHz Burst, 1MB cache, 4. 5W)
  • RAM 4GB DDR4
  • Storage 16GB SSD
  • Display: 11.6 Inches ‎1366×768 Touchscreen
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • Wireless ‎802.11abg
  • 3X 3.O Ports, 2X 2.0 Ports
  • 8 Pounds weight
  • 5 Hours Battery Life, 80% Health
  • Chrome OS

Pros:

  • Best price
  • Easy to use and carry
  • Compact and small
  • 90 days money back guarantee by Amazon
  • Great for basic needs

Cons:

Can’t download latest Chrome OS updates

This Chromebook is awesome for day to day tasks, especially for students and journalists to write daily assignments, do browsing, stream music, or watch movies on Netflix. Hundreds of parents I’ve seen through Amazon reviews bought it for their kids, and they loved it. Its CPU can handle apps like Microsoft, Chrome, Google Docs, Netflix, and every basic online activity. Besides, it’s so compact, lightweight, and looks sleek due its thin design.

This might look old on the surface, since it’s a used machine, but the condition is ‘okay’. The price is around 50 bucks only. 1,234 buyers have already bought it on Amazon, and most of them are satisfied with the purchase. I wouldn’t advise expecting too much — like gaming or multi-tasking with heavy apps — on this laptop, because its RAM is only 2GB. It’s strictly for basic needs and basic fun.

With the 50 bucks, what more can we expect, really? But hurry, only 6 pieces are left in the stock. Once it’s gone, it is gone.

Key Features:

  • Integrated Graphics, 0.3MP Webcam, and Microphone
  • 6″ backlit LED HD Display, 1366 x 768
  • Chrome OS
  • Processor: Samsung Exynos 5 Dual-Core 1.7GHz
  • CPU Cache: 1MB, 2GB DDR3L
  • Bluetooth, ‎802.11abg, 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11a
  • 49 Pounds Weight, Silver Color
  • 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • Storage 16GB EMMC
  • 3-4 Hours Battery Life

Pros:

  • Super cheap, 50 bucks only
  • Works absolutely fine with the basic tasks
  • Comes with a good working condition
  • 30 days warranty by seller

Cons:

Some reviews complain of receiving it as ‘scratched surfaces

Conclusion

So, there you have it.

I hope you found the above list helpful.

My team and I spent hours digging through different laptops and going through reviews — only then we were able to extract these top 3 options for you. If you ask me, I like the Acer Flagship one in this list.

Why?

Because it has more positive reviews than the other two here, and it comes with more powerful features. If your budget allows 100 bucks, then definitely go for that one. But again, all of these are safe to purchase for basic needs.

If you’ve questions, just comment below. I’ll be happy to answer.

Eli Overbey

Elioverbey is a Hillman professor of information science and human-machine emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University. Elioverbey has a broad interest in design technology and social effects, spanning from computer-based teamwork and computer-assisted collaborative research to human-robot interaction.

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