For BDT 30,000 to BDT 40,000 in Bangladesh, you can acquire a good entry-level laptop that is quite an upgrade from the budget range of below 30,000 BDT. In this range, the combination of performance, storage, and display will be better, and these laptops are suitable enough for students, office work, and general home use.
Common Specifications in this Price Range
Processor: Your budget within this range will get you into the Intel Core i3 (10th, 11th, or even 12th gen) or AMD Ryzen 3 (3000, 5000, or even 7000 series) processor category. You can even find newer Intel Celeron N-series (like N100, N150) or Pentium Silver processors that offer surprisingly efficient performance in their class. These are a notch above the entry-level Celeron/Pentium processors.
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM is almost standard in this range, providing comfortable multitasking. Some models, especially those with newer Celeron/Pentium processors, might even offer 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, which is excellent for the price.
Storage: A 256GB or 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD is common, offering significantly faster boot times and application loading compared to traditional HDDs. Avoid models with only HDDs if possible, as SSDs greatly enhance the overall user experience.
Display: Most laptops will feature a 14-inch or 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS anti-glare display. IPS panels offer better viewing angles and color depiction than standard TN panels.
Graphics: Integrated graphics (Intel UHD, Intel Iris Xe, or AMD Radeon Graphics) are the norm. Discrete graphics are generally found on upper-tier models.
Operating System: You should find laptops with Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home preinstalled. Budget laptops might come with FreeDOS, and you will have to install Windows yourself.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.2, USB Type-C (sometimes with charging), USB Type-A ports, and HDMI.
Extra features: The majority of models will feature a webcam (most likely 2MP), stereo speakers, and sometimes a webcam privacy shutter. Backlit keyboards are not typical, but they can be found on select models or in promotional offers.
Where to Purchase in Bangladesh
You can purchase these laptops at big electronics shops throughout Bangladesh, both online and offline.
- Star Tech: One of the largest and most popular computer and laptop shops.
- Ryans Computers: Another large shop with a massive selection.
- Computer Village: A well-known name for computer hardware and laptops.
- TechLand BD: Offers a good selection of laptops and deals.
- Walton Plaza/Walton Digital: Buying direct from their showrooms can be an acceptable option for Walton-branded laptops.
- Online Marketplaces: Daraz, Pickaboo, etc., also have many of these models in stock.
