The best laptops for work and study up to 25,000 UAH

The HP 255 G10 (8X917ES) notebook fully meets the recommended requirements for implementing work, creative and educational tasks of varying complexity. The performance of four Ryzen 3 cores and 16 GB of RAM is enough to prepare business plans, coursework, essays, process multimedia files, extensively search for information in browsers and stable operation in multitasking mode. The equipment stands out for its low TDP, so the notebook is not prone to overheating. A balanced power supply system ensures good autonomy (about 12 hours). Fast charging restores half the battery capacity in 45 minutes, which is convenient in places with unstable power supply.

The laptop provides a stable connection with the outside world via the Internet thanks to dual-band Wi-Fi 6. Full communication is guaranteed by the HD camera and built-in audio system. Bluetooth 5.3 will significantly expand the capabilities of the laptop, offering the connection of wireless manipulators, speakers. The case complies with the MIL-STD-810 standard and copes well with physical and thermal loads, allowing you to work on the road without the risk of damaging components. The moisture-proof keyboard complements the resistance to external influences. The weight of the device is significantly reduced (1.52 kg) compared to similar models of other brands. When buying, you must take into account the lack of an OS (not counting DOS).

The Vivobook 15 series notebook from Asus is made in a plastic case 20 mm thick. It has a laconic design, weighs a moderate 1.7 kg, and allows opening at 180 degrees. The high level of durability of the Asus Vivobook 15 M1502YA-BQ048W confirms compliance with the MIL-STD-810 standard. And among other signature features of the model, the Antibacterial Guard stands out. It is stated that thanks to it, the appearance and reproduction of 99% of all kinds of pathogens on the case is excluded.

For study, office work and various everyday tasks, the laptop is equipped with a 6-core Ryzen 5 7530U processor, 16 GB of RAM (without the possibility of upgrading) will help it with speed, and the integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 video card is responsible for graphics processing. In general, in terms of price and performance, the model is very balanced, which is confirmed by decent test results (for example, almost 16.5 thousand according to Passmark CPU Mark).

The laptop has a 512 GB M.2 NVMe solid-state drive and a 15.6-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution and basic picture parameters (60 Hz, 250 nits of brightness, modest color gamut). But even long-term work in front of the display eliminates eye fatigue, which is confirmed by the TÜV Rheinland certificate.

The additional equipment of the portable PC also leaves a positive impression. The full-size keyboard is complemented by white backlighting, for connecting to the Internet "over the air" a Wi-Fi 6E module is offered, ready to work at a frequency of 6 GHz. Although fast charging of the 42 Wh battery is not declared, the Power Delivery function with power supply via USB C is supported, including from specialized power banks. It is also worth highlighting the presence of Windows 11 Home and a webcam with a protective curtain.

Asus Vivobook 15 M1502YA-BQ048W is a great laptop for its price, which can be recommended to students, office workers, etc.

The Vivobook Go series of laptops from the Asus brand combines decent performance with increased mobility. Thus, by the standards of its price category, the laptop has a really thin case - 18 mm, and its weight is slightly more than 1.6 kg, which also should not cause trouble during transportation. Another important advantage of the Asus Vivobook Go 15 E1504FA-BQ534 is compliance with the MIL-STD-810 standard. This is an indirect confirmation of the strength and impact resistance of the case. Plus, the hinge allows opening 180 degrees.

The 15.6-inch display does not offer any unique features: it uses an IPS matrix with a typical brightness of 250 nits, a detail of 1920 by 1080 pixels and a standard “hertz” (60 Hz). But it eliminates fatigue due to backlight flickering or potentially harmful blue light, as evidenced by the TÜV Rheinland mark.

The laptop received a 4-core Ryzen 5 7520U processor with an integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics chip. This tandem is not designed for the most resource-intensive programs or games, but for surfing the Internet, typical office tasks, video conferences, such stuffing is quite sufficient. And the presence of 16 GB of DDR5 RAM should be attributed to the advantages of the model, because in this price segment such fast memory is a rarity.

The laptop is equipped with a 42 Wh battery, which in typical scenarios will provide about 6 hours of battery life. You won't have to wait long for the battery to refill, as fast charging is declared - up to 60% in 49 minutes.

The equipment includes a 512 GB solid-state drive, a webcam with a mechanical shutter, a full-size keyboard, popular wireless interfaces and connection ports, including HDMI and USB C. But you won’t be able to start using it right after unpacking, because the OS is not installed. If this is not a critical aspect, then the Asus Vivobook Go 15 E1504FA-BQ534 is a stylish, thin and durable laptop for study or work.

The representative of the working 255th line of HP is a laptop with a very productive filling for its money. So, it has a 6-core Ryzen 5 engine with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz and the ability to increase to 4.3 GHz in Turbo Core mode. The graphics tasks are performed by the built-in AMD Radeon Vega 7 adapter, and 16 GB of RAM are responsible for overall performance and multitasking. Moreover, if this volume is not enough for you, then a 2-fold upgrade is possible - up to 32 GB. The HP 255G9 8A656EA also received a 512 GB solid-state drive and an additional 2.5 "bay, with which you can increase the built-in data storage. Plus there is a slot for SD cards.

The laptop is powered by a 41 Wh (3620 mAh) battery. When using the included 45-watt power supply, the battery charges quickly - up to 50% from zero in 45 minutes. Full capacity will provide good autonomy : it is stated that away from sockets, the model will work for more than 10 hours, that is, more than a standard working day.

The laptop comes with pre-installed Windows 11 Home OS. Users will find practical controls - a full-size keyboard and a responsive touchpad. The presence of a LAN port with a throughput of 1 Gbps deserves special mention: it will definitely not be superfluous if you need a stable and fast Internet connection for work or study.

HP 255G9 8A656EA is a standalone workhorse with optional upgrades.

The laptop manufactured by Dell represents the Vostro business series. It is made in a laconic design, intended for various work tasks, including video conferencing, preparation of presentations for business. Plus, it can be considered for study by students or high school students.

Dell Vostro 15 N5315PVNB3520UAUBU runs Linux, and the hardware is a 10-core Core i5 processor with a clock speed of 0.9 GHz, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and an integrated Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs video card. The hardware is complemented by a 512 GB solid-state drive and a 41 Wh battery.

The image output is provided by a 15.6-inch FullHD display with modest brightness and contrast, but at the same time a safe picture for the eyes (confirmed by TÜV Rheinland). Another advantage of the screen is the increased frame rate of 120 Hz. The user can count on a smoother video sequence, which will increase comfort both in everyday use and when watching movies or playing casual games.

The laptop boasts a practical keyboard with white backlighting. With it, external lighting will play a much smaller role. A fairly standard set of interfaces (wireless communication modules and connectors) is complemented by a card reader and a gigabit LAN port: it will take care of the stability of a high-speed Internet connection. Another feature of the model is the fast charging process: it is stated that with a complete 65 W power supply, up to 80% of the battery capacity is replenished in an hour.

Dell Vostro 15 N5315PVNB3520UAUBU is a solid mid-budget laptop from a reputable manufacturer.