{
  "id": 7661654,
  "title": "Best Budget Laptops for 2026: 5 Picks Under $800",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/best-budget-laptops-for-2026-5-picks-under-800",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-15T20:30:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-budget-laptops-2026-under-800/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of September 2026, five budget laptops priced under $800 offer different features, making them ideal for various needs such as work, school, and travel. The MacBook Neo at $699 features an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of unified memory, an 8-inch Retina display, and an aluminum chassis, providing an impressive 13-hour battery life. The XPS 13 by Dell, priced at $699.99, boasts 8GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 256GB SSD, and a lightweight design, but lacks USB-A and a headphone jack. ASUS' Zenbook 14, also at $799, stands out with its 14-inch OLED display, offering superior contrast and color, along with an 8GB memory setup and a broad range of ports. Lastly, the Acer Swift Air 14, priced at $699.99, includes a 14-inch 120Hz display, 8GB of memory, and 512GB of storage, ensuring a smooth multitasking experience along with a 22-hour battery life. Each laptop's unique attributes cater to different priorities, ranging from portability and display quality to storage and multitasking capabilities.",
  "summary": "Five budget laptops under $800 stand out for different reasons, from OLED displays and 16GB RAM to long battery life and premium portable designs. The post Best Budget Laptops for 2026: 5 Picks Under $800 appeared first on TechRepublic .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}