Many Windows laptops under $500 run on Intel Celeron or Pentium chipsets, but you can find some with Core i3/i5 and AMD Ryzen 3/5 CPUs at the higher end of the price spectrum.

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The devices include two Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52) laptops, an Acer Aspire desktop, a desktop computer and an Acer Veriton all-in-one desktop.

The Acer Aspire C24 proves you can get a dependable, all-in-one desktop without breaking the bank. For less than $600, it has an elegant design, respectable hardware specs, and reliable performance.

It’s faster than flagship laptops costing $3,000. By the time a top-of-the-line desktop computer with AMD Ryzen 9 7900 shows the motherboard splash screen, this laptop will have booted up long ago.

Acer serves up a fine value with its Aspire TC-1780-UA92. Our Core i5 model is short on RAM, with just 8GB, but that can be remedied later, thanks to the desktop’s easy upgradability.

Acer’s Aspire TC-1780-UA92 is an excellent value, with peppy performance and modern amenities including USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E, making it the top budget desktop right now.

If you want the absolute best laptop for computer science, then you should check out the Apple Macbook Pro (M2 Chip), which we think is also one of the best laptops for programming. The 2023 iteration ...

The Acer Aspire Desktop is offered in 21.5 VA display and 23.8-inch IPS display options bearing an FHD+ resolution. Both desktops are also equipped with dual 2W built-in speakers.