Given the steady stream of innovation being injected in electronic products, particularly laptops, it might sometimes be difficult for the uninitiated to keep up.

With so many choices of brands and features, many individuals may find it difficult to decipher the technical jargon beyond an advertisement or a salesman’s demonstration. To help you understand how each specification affects a laptop’s performance, the following is a list of things to look out for when purchasing laptops under 40000.

With this list in tow, availing the perfect balance of price and features in a laptop can become extremely simple.

Things to consider before purchasing a laptop

  1. Operating system

The foremost factor you should consider when purchasing a laptop is its operating system. There are three OS categories available in the market as of now – Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows. While the latest Windows 10 is the most widely available OS across most laptop brands, the macOS Big Sur is exclusive to Apple’s MacBook. Google’s Chrome OS is a rare version limited to a handful of devices. The most debated choice here is between Windows and macOS, with the former offering usage flexibility.

  • Storage

The 2 main types of ROM available in today’s laptops are HDD and SSD. A 1 TB HDD is a staple offering for most laptops under 40000, adequate for large storage. If you prefer high-speed storage over large storage, SSD might be your ideal choice. Within the given budget, the Solid State Drive offers a maximum of 256 GB space, which is remarkably low, compared to that of HDD.

However, if you are willing to invest a little more for a variant with larger SSD, consider utilising your Bajaj Fiserv EMI Network Card to ease your financial constraint with monthly instalments. Using this you can avail no-cost EMIs with a pre-approved credit limit of Rs.2 lakh, on purchase from any Bajaj Finserv EMI Store.

  • Processor

The Central Processing Unit or CPU of a laptop plays the primary role in deciding its performance. Several factors like core count, clock speed, cache memory, etc. decide the extent of multitasking a processor can handle without a glitch. Buyers should aim for at least Intel Core i3 4th gen within the 40k mark. However, the AMD processors offer better affordability. Laptops running on Ryzen 3 series like Lenovo Ideapad S145 can be a suitable choice for standard performance at a low price.

  • RAM

This is also called the primary memory and contributes to the performance speed of a laptop, besides the processor. Most laptops under 40000 come with a maximum of 8 GB RAM, which is sufficient for regular laptop users, and definitely helps in switching between multiple tabs faster than 4 GB variants. For more graphics-intensive activities like those performed by gamers and designers, a 12 GB RAM can offer the best user experience. In short, the higher the RAM, the faster will be your device.

  • Graphics card

Most laptops come with an integrated GPU these days, which is sufficient for regular usage. However, for graphics-heavy usage, a dedicated GPU of at least 4 GB is a must, which might be hard to find in laptops under 40000.

Besides, these crucial features, there are several other specifications like display size, battery life, number of ports and slots, which govern a laptop’s performance. Take all aspects into consideration before choosing the most suitable one from laptops under 40000. You can also compare brands offering the same features before purchasing from the one with greater credibility.