Looking for Laptop Suggestions Based on Real User Experiences (50k Budget)

[Anurag]

Hey everyone, I’m planning to buy a laptop in the 50k range, and while I can easily compare specs, I want to hear from people who have actually used these laptops. Some things like display quality, speakers, and real-world performance can’t always be judged just by looking at spec sheets.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

✅ Processor – Open to Intel (i5 H/U series) or Ryzen 7 (latest gen). No gaming, so U-series is fine, but I won’t mind an H-series if it fits the budget.
✅ Display – IPS minimum, OLED is welcome (though I’ve heard it has oversaturated colors). Real experiences with OLED vs. IPS would be great!
✅ Portability & Weight – Should be easy to carry around.
✅ Backlit Keyboard – A must-have.
✅ Good Speakers – Since the second major use is entertainment & media consumption, speakers should be decent.
✅ RAM – At least 16GB, given the budget.

❌ No gaming at all, so I don’t care about dedicated GPUs.

If you’re currently using or have used a laptop that fits these needs, I’d love to hear your thoughts! How’s the display, keyboard, speakers, and overall experience? Any heating issues? Battery life? Let me know what you think.
Also if someone is using lenovo ideapad slim 3 ( intel or ryzen, any varient) or the samsung book 4 i5 , please share their experience.

Thanks in advance!

 

[avikrish]

Hey everyone, I’m planning to buy a laptop in the 50k range, and while I can easily compare specs, I want to hear from people who have actually used these laptops. Some things like display quality, speakers, and real-world performance can’t always be judged just by looking at spec sheets.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

✅ Processor – Open to Intel (i5 H/U series) or Ryzen 7 (latest gen). No gaming, so U-series is fine, but I won’t mind an H-series if it fits the budget.
✅ Display – IPS minimum, OLED is welcome (though I’ve heard it has oversaturated colors). Real experiences with OLED vs. IPS would be great!
✅ Portability & Weight – Should be easy to carry around.
✅ Backlit Keyboard – A must-have.
✅ Good Speakers – Since the second major use is entertainment & media consumption, speakers should be decent.
✅ RAM – At least 16GB, given the budget.

❌ No gaming at all, so I don’t care about dedicated GPUs.

If you’re currently using or have used a laptop that fits these needs, I’d love to hear your thoughts! How’s the display, keyboard, speakers, and overall experience? Any heating issues? Battery life? Let me know what you think.
Also if someone is using lenovo ideapad slim 3 ( intel or ryzen, any varient) or the samsung book 4 i5 , please share their experience.

Thanks in advance!

Include P series along with H and U in processor for your search.

I think difficult for you to get in Rs50K for the specs you need. Rasise the budget to 80-90K

Check on individual websites like hp, dell, lenovo

And from their you can get the model no and try to buy on eCommerce.

Speakers high priority means hp is out of equation. Try for lenovo, dell.

Try to get a student with student id from your family/friends so that you can buy on his/her name and get discounts in respective websites.

 

[Anurag]

Include P series along with H and U in processor for your search.

I think difficult for you to get in Rs50K for the specs you need. Rasise the budget to 80-90K

Check on individual websites like hp, dell, lenovo

And from their you can get the model no and try to buy on eCommerce.

Speakers high priority means hp is out of equation. Try for lenovo, dell.

Try to get a student with student id from your family/friends so that you can buy on his/her name and get discounts in respective websites.

Thank you for your detailed suggestions! I actually had already bought the Samsung Book 4, and luckily, it met most of the requirements I was looking for. Iappreciate your insights.. thanks again.

 

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Thank you for your detailed suggestions! I actually had already bought the Samsung Book 4, and luckily, it met most of the requirements I was looking for. Iappreciate your insights.. thanks again.

Book 4 which varaint

 

[avikrish]

Thank you for your detailed suggestions! I actually had already bought the Samsung Book 4, and luckily, it met most of the requirements I was looking for. Iappreciate your insights.. thanks again.

Give us product detail variant or specs link and your first impressions feedback.

Laptop searching is a big ask because too many parameters, permutations

 

[Anurag]

Give us product detail variant or specs link and your first impressions feedback.

Laptop searching is a big ask because too many parameters, permutations

The best thing I liked about this laptop is its display and build quality, including the design—easily the sleekest laptop in this price range. Since it’s a professional laptop, it’s not meant for heavy tasks, but it performs well for its intended purpose.

Personally, I prefer 14-inch laptops (I would have bought one if it existed), but despite being 15.6 inches, it doesn’t disappoint. It’s incredibly lightweight, making it easy to carry even at this size.

 

[Kushagra_]

Get a macbook when on sale
Nothing will best that for your use case

Edit: I did read that you already got your laptop, so for anyone with similar needs and budget and can wait for a sale above suggestion stays

 

[dvader]

Do Not buy Asus, HP and Dell. Asus has no warranty. HP and Dell will always cost more than alternative while providing less features.

Rest should be fine.

Note: Based on personal experience.