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Best laptop for students in Pakistan

For assignments, MS Office, Zoom classes and research, without overspending.

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1 Your needs

1. What will you use it for?
3. Laptop or desktop?
4. New or used?
5. How often will you carry it?

2 Your options

Your options appear hereAnswer the questions and press Show my options. You'll get up to 4 choices with specs, price ranges and models to search for.

Best laptop for students in Pakistan: how it works

Students need a laptop that is light enough to carry, lasts through classes and runs MS Office, browsers and Zoom smoothly. You don't need gaming power. The options below start from the cheapest machine that works. Change the budget to see what more money gets you.

Is 8 GB RAM enough for university?

Yes for most subjects. Computer science, engineering and design students should aim for 16 GB.

Chromebook or Windows laptop for students?

A Chromebook is the cheapest option for browsing and Google Docs, but it can't run Windows software like MS Office desktop, InPage or AutoCAD. Most university students are better off with Windows.

How the Laptop & PC Finder works

Tell us what you'll do and your budget, and we'll suggest up to four options: the cheapest machine that does the job, the best value, the best you can get for your money, and what you'd get by stretching a little. Each option lists the specs to look for and example models to search on OLX, Daraz or at your local market.

Prices are rough Pakistani market estimates (reviewed ) and change with the dollar rate, so always compare a few sellers.

Questions

What is the cheapest laptop that actually works?

For browsing, YouTube and online classes, a used Chromebook (around Rs 15,000 – 28,000). For Windows and MS Office, a used business laptop like a Dell Latitude or HP EliteBook with an SSD.

Is 8 GB RAM enough?

For study, office work and browsing, yes. For programming, design, editing or gaming, get 16 GB. Many used laptops can be upgraded for about Rs 5,000 per 8 GB.

Should I buy a used laptop in Pakistan?

A used business laptop (ThinkPad, Latitude, EliteBook) is often better and tougher than a cheap new one. Test it with the checklist we show and get a checking warranty.

Laptop or desktop?

If it will stay on a table, a desktop gives much more power for the money and lasts longer. Keep a UPS for load-shedding.

SSD or hard disk?

Always an SSD. It makes even an older computer feel fast. If a laptop you like has a hard disk, an SSD costs about Rs 5,000 to fit.