Intel Core i5 laptops may not be the best out there, but they do offer respectable performances. The CPU from Intel bridges the gap between the Core i3 (found mainly in budget systems) and Core i7 (made for enthusiasts and high-end users) processors. The Core i5 processor can comfortably handle activities such as internet browsing, basic office work, and light gaming. If you’re looking for a laptop with those requirements and a spending limit as small as possible, here’s an article that can help you with that. We’ve compiled a list of the most affordable Intel Core i5 laptops with 8GB RAM available in India right now.
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Most affordable Intel Core i5 laptops with 8GB RAM
| Intel Core i5 models | Price |
| Avita Liber V14 | Rs 41,490 |
| Mi Notebook 14 | Rs 43,999 |
| Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i | Rs 44,990 |
| MSI Modern 14 | Rs 55,990 |
| ASUS VivoBook 14 | Rs 55,990 |
1. Avita Liber V14
Highlights
- Value for money
- 14-inch display with slim bezels
- Fingerprint scanner
Avita Liber V14 is the most affordable Intel Core i5 laptop you can buy right now. The notebook is selling in India at just Rs 41,490. The Avita Liver V14 rocks power-efficient U-series 10th-gen Intel Core i5 processor under the hood that is paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB fast SSD storage. The laptop is compact and touts a modern design with a near bezel-less 14-inch display that bears FHD resolution.
The Avita Liber V14 has a large trackpad and a backlit keyboard that is inspired by Apple MacBook Air. The laptop also packs a fingerprint sensor for security. There are a webcam, microphones, and HDMI, USB 3.0, USB3.0 Type-C, and microSD card ports as well. Another advantage of the notebook is that it comes in a bunch of colour options. Lastly, the Avita Liber V14 is said to offer up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge.
2. Mi Notebook 14
Highlights
- NVIDIA Mx250 graphics option
- 10 hours of battery backup
- Dual speakers with DTS Audio
The Mi Notebook 14 is an affordable Intel Core i5 laptop from the house of Xiaomi. Like Avita Liber V14, the laptop also has a U-series 10-gen Intel processor ticking at its core, which is accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB/ 512GB SSD storage options. The 256GB storage variant is priced in India at Rs 43,999, while the 512GB option costs Rs 46,999. You also have the option to pick NVIDIA Mx250 graphics option with the top-end storage model, but that will set you back to Rs 49,999.
The standard variant of the Mi Notebook 14 has Intel’s UHD graphics. Additionally, the laptop rocks a 14-inch FHD display with 81.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, scissor mechanism ABS keyboard, DTS audio dual speakers, and a battery with up to 10 hours of backup. There is no webcam onboard; it’s shipped separately with the laptop as an accessory.
3. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
Highlights
- 15.6-inch FHD display
- 1TB storage
- Dual speakers with Dolby Audio
This affordable Intel Core i5 laptop has more screen real estate than the Avita Liber V14 and Mi Notebook 14. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i packs a 15.6-inch display with FHD resolution. The laptop is powered by the G-series 10th-gen Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Intel UHD GPU, 8GB RAM, and 1TB HDD storage. The notebook also touts a full-size backlit keyboard and dual speakers with Dolby Audio support.
Other highlights include a built-in webcam with privacy shutter, slim form factor, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, and standard connectivity ports. The only downside of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is its nominal 5 hours of battery life. Apart from that, the laptop seems to be a decent choice for playing games and watching content on that large screen. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is priced in India starting at Rs 44,990.
4. MSI Modern 14
Highlights
- Slim and lightweight
- 80 percent screen-to-body ratio
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
MSI Modern 14 shares most of its traits with the Avita Liber V14; however, it’s much more compact and lightweight than its counterpart. This laptop with 10th-gen Intel Core i5 processor tips the scales at just 1.19kgs and comes in at 15.95mm thickness. The notebook sports a 14-inch FHD IPS display that bears slim bezels and 80 percent screen-to-body ratio for immersive viewing experience.
MSI claims that the Modern 14 laptop offers up to 10 hours of battery life. This could have been assisted by its power-efficient U-series chipset, which is paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. Sadly, there is no fingerprint scanner onboard. The MSI Modern 14 is retailing in India right now via Flipkart with Rs 55,990 sticker price.
5. ASUS VivoBook 14
Highlights
- 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD storage
- Fingerprint scanner
- 87 percent screen-to-body ratio
Also retailing at Rs 55,990 on Flipkart right now is the ASUS VivoBook 14. The notebook seems to be built on top of MSI Modern 14 — it has pretty much the same specifications as its counterpart, but you get a fingerprint sensor onboard for security, a higher screen-to-body ratio, and 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD storage. Apart from this, the ASUS VivoBook 14 has a 14-inch FHD display with 87 percent screen-to-body ratio. The laptop rocks 10th-gen Intel Core i5 U-series processor with 8GB RAM under the hood and a backlit chiclet keyboard.
That said, the ASUS laptop has a slightly lower battery life compared to the MSI offering. The VivoBook 14 is said to last only up to 8 hours instead of 10 hours on a single charge.
These are the most affordable Intel Core i5 laptops that you can buy in India right now. The prices we’ve mentioned here may fluctuate up or down a little based on the deals on the e-commerce platforms.
