Laptop hunting can be an arduous task, especially if you’re insistent upon putting every spec under the scanner. The sub-Rs 45,000 segment is teeming with midrange and premium laptops that promise a rock-solid performance. These laptops primarily cater to an audience that prioritises productivity over everything else. If that’s what you’re looking for, here are the top 10 laptops you can buy under Rs 45,000 in 2025.
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Lenovo V14 G3
The Lenovo V14 G3 is one of the best laptops you can buy under Rs 45,000 in India. It is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor. The laptop is equipped with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The Intel Xe graphics onboard this laptop can handle casual gaming. The 14-inch FHD antiglare display can reach a brightness level of 250 nits. There are 3 USB ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 Ethernet (LAN) port, and 1 headphone jack on this device.
Pros
- Great processor
- FHD display
- Nice design
Cons
- DDR4 RAM is a little slow
HP 15
The HP 15 has a 15.6-inch FHD antiglare micro-edge LED display that can reach 250 nits of brightness. The laptop is powered by the Intel Core i5-1235U processor and packs Intel Xe graphics. There’s 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage onboard. The laptop’s frame houses 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C port, 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports, 1 HDMI 1.4b port, 1 headphone jack, and 1 media card reader. The 720p HD camera with dual array microphone is positioned on the upper bezel of the display. The 3-cell 41Wh battery pack can power the laptop for up to 9 hours and 45 minutes.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Good processor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Only 1 USB Type-C port
Dell Vostro 15 3520
The Dell Vostro 15 is one of our favourite laptops under Rs 45,000. It packs the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads. There’s 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage onboard. The 15.6-inch FHD display has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution. There are 3 USB ports (2x Type-A, 1x Type-C), 1 HDMI port, 1 headphone jack, 1 Ethernet port, and 1 SD card slot on this device. The laptop runs Windows 11 Home Edition out of the box and comes installed with Office 2021 apps. On top of that, you get a 15-month subscription to McAfee LiveSafe with this laptop.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Bright display
- Good processor
Cons
- Non-backlit keyboard
Acer Aspire Lite
The Acer Aspire Lite is powered by the Intel Core i5-1155G7 processor and is integrated with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It comes with 8GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD internal storage. The 15.6-inch FHD display has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution. The 180-degree hinge mechanism makes the laptop very flexible. The HD camera and dual microphone array with noise-cancelling technology make video calling and conferencing a very easy task on this device. Despite a metal chassis, the Aspire Lite weighs just 1.59kg.
Pros
- Flexible
- Lightweight
- Good battery life
Cons
- Only 1 USB Type-C port
Dell Inspiron 3530
The Dell Inspiron 3530 is one of the best laptops you can buy under Rs 45,000. It is powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1305U processor. The 15.6-inch FHD display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a brightness of 250 nits. The laptop runs Windows 11 Home out of the box and comes pre-installed with Office 2021 apps. It packs 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD internal storage. The 2 speakers positioned on either side of the chassis produce a well-rounded audio output. There are 2 USB Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C port, 1 HDMI port, and 1 SD card reader on this laptop.
Pros
- Bright display
- Good speakers
- Adaptive thermals
Cons
- No backlit keyboard
Asus Vivobook 15
The Asus Vivobook 15 flaunts a 15.8-inch FHD NanoEdge display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 250 nits of brightness. The 82% screen-to-body ratio and 178-degree wide viewing angle make for a pleasant viewing experience. Powering the Vivobook 15 is the Intel Core i3-1315U processor. The laptop is integrated with Intel Iris Xe graphics. There’s 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage onboard. The 720p HD webcam has a privacy shutter. If you’re worried about physical damage, this laptop will put your anxiety to rest with its military-grade durability.
Pros
- Bright display
- MIL-STD-810H compliant
- 180-degree hinge
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Acer Aspire 3
The Acer Aspire 3 packs the Intel Core i5-1334U processor and rocks integrated Intel graphics. Its 16GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM is upgradeable to 64GB using two SO-DIMM modules. There’s 512GB PCIe Gen 4, NVMe SSD storage onboard that’s upgradeable to 1TB. The 14-inch IPS LCD panel has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution. The 180-degree hinge and 170-degree wide viewing angle make for a pleasant viewing experience. The laptop comes with 2 built-in digital microphones and 2 speakers. The 2M webcam has a privacy shutter.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Privacy shutter on webcam
- Good processor
Cons
- Mediocre display
MSI Modern 14
The MSI Modern 14 is a performance beast with its 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor. The laptop is integrated with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It runs Windows 11 Home OS out of the box. There’s 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD storage onboard. The 14-inch FHD display has a 60Hz refresh rate. The 180-degree hinge allows the users to flex the display and flip the content on the screen for others to see. The MSI Centre Pro software takes optimisation to the next level. There are 3 USB Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C port (w/ PD charging), 1 HDMI port, 1 headphone jack, and 1 microSD card reader on this device.
Pros
- Great processor
- Good set of ports
- Military-grade durability
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop is a great purchase under Rs 45,000. It is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor and is integrated with Intel UHD graphics. The 15.6-inch antiglare FHD display can reach up to 250 nits of brightness. The 8GB DDR4 RAM on this laptop is upgradeable up to 12GB. On top of that, there’s 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop runs Windows 11 Home OS out of the box. Its 45Wh battery pack can go up to 8 hours on a full charge. The charger supplied in the box can charge the laptop up to 80% in 1 hour.
Pros
- Good build quality
- Decent processor
- Versatile battery life
Cons
- Small touchpad
Asus Vivobook Go 15 OLED
The Asus Vivobook Go 15 OLED has one of the best displays in the segment. The 15.6-inch FHD OLED panel has a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak HDR brightness of 600 nits. The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor and is integrated with AMD Radeon graphics. It flaunts 8GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD internal storage. The Vivobook Go 15 runs Windows 11 Home OS out of the box. Its 50Wh battery pack can go up to 8 hours on a full charge.
Pros
- Amazing display
- DDR5 RAM
- Cool design
Cons
- Not meant for heavy gaming
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 laptops priced under Rs 45,000 right now. While you’re here, check out our list of the top 10 gaming keyboards under Rs 10,000 right now. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
