Best Laptops Under 20000 in India (2026): 5 Picks

What we like
+ Full HD 300 nit screen at ₹17,990
+ 2 USB-C, USB-A and HDMI
+ 42 Wh battery and 1.37 kg

What we don’t like
– Only 4GB of RAM
– 64GB storage fills quickly
– ChromeOS only

At ₹17,990 the ASUS CM1405 is the cheapest laptop here and also the best equipped. It has a 14 inch Full HD screen at 300 nits, a 42 Wh battery and both USB-C and USB-A ports, which the cheaper 11 inch Chromebooks cannot match. It runs ChromeOS, so it is a browser and Android app machine and not a Windows laptop.

Everyday speed. The MediaTek Kompanio 540 has 8 cores and is built for ChromeOS. Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, video streaming and a handful of tabs run smoothly. With 4GB of RAM, expect to close tabs if you open 15 or more at once. That is the main limit of every laptop in this price band.

Screen and body. The 14 inch panel is Full HD at 300 nits, which is clearly sharper and brighter than the 1366 by 768 screens on the Acer CO731 and HP 11. It weighs 1.37 kg, light enough for a school bag.

Ports and battery. You get two USB-C ports, one USB-A and an HDMI output according to the listing, so you can plug a monitor or a pen drive in without a dongle. The battery is 42 Wh, which is a healthy size for a ChromeOS machine of this class.

The catch. Storage is 64GB, and ChromeOS itself takes a chunk, so keep files in Google Drive or on a microSD or USB drive. If you want more room, the 128GB version costs ₹5,000 more.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹17,990 on 24 October 2026.

ASUS Chromebook CM1405 (Kompanio 540, 4GB, 64GB) vs the competition. It costs ₹2,000 less than the CM1505 and has a smaller 14 inch screen and a lighter body, while the CM1505 adds a bigger panel and a 1080p camera.

What we like
+ 15.6 inch Full HD screen
+ 50 Wh battery
+ 1080p camera

What we don’t like
– Same 4GB and 64GB as the cheaper model
– Heavier at 1.49 kg
– ChromeOS only

The CM1505 is the bigger sibling of the CM1405. It uses the same Kompanio 540 chip, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but adds a 15.6 inch Full HD screen, a 50 Wh battery and a 1080p camera. It costs ₹2,000 more, and the extra size is the whole reason to pick it.

Everyday speed. Performance is the same as the CM1405, because the chip and memory are identical. That means it is quick for browsing, Google Workspace and online classes and slows down with a very large number of tabs.

Screen and body. The 15.6 inch panel is Full HD at 300 nits, which is easier on the eyes for long reading or video calls. The body is 1.49 kg, only 120 grams heavier than the CM1405.

Camera and battery. The listing mentions a 1080p camera, which is better than the 720p cameras on most budget Chromebooks, and a 50 Wh battery. The bigger battery should help, but the screen is also larger, so expect similar real life use to the CM1405.

The catch. It is the same 4GB and 64GB as the cheaper model. You pay for size, not power. If you carry a laptop every day, the 14 inch CM1405 is easier to live with.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹19,990 on 24 October 2026.

ASUS Chromebook CM1505 (Kompanio 540, 4GB, 64GB, 15.6 inch) vs the competition. It costs ₹2,000 more than the CM1405 for a bigger screen, a bigger battery and a better camera, with no gain in speed.

What we like
+ 1.2 kg and compact
+ Wi-Fi 6E
+ Full HD camera

What we don’t like
– Small 11.6 inch screen
– Battery size looks very small in the listing
– ChromeOS only

The Acer C725 is the small laptop in this group. It has the same 8 core Kompanio 540 chip as the ASUS models in an 11.6 inch, 1.2 kg body, with Wi-Fi 6E and a Full HD camera. It costs ₹500 more than the CM1405 but gives up screen size and, as far as the listing shows, battery size.

Everyday speed. The chip is the same Kompanio 540 as the ASUS models, so everyday speed is similar. Check the RAM and storage on the listing before you order, because Acer sells several configurations of this model line.

Screen and body. The 11.6 inch panel suits a school bag and a small desk. At 1.2 kg it is the lightest laptop in this guide, tied with the CO731.

Connectivity and camera. Wi-Fi 6E is rare at this price and helps on a busy home network. The listing also mentions a USB Full HD camera, which is clearer than the usual 720p webcam.

The catch. The listing shows a battery of about 15 Wh, which looks very small, so treat battery life as unproven and verify it on the product page before you buy. A small screen also means less room for split screen work.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹18,490 on 24 October 2026.

Acer Chromebook C725 (Kompanio 540, 11.6 inch) vs the competition. It weighs 170 grams less than the CM1405 and has Wi-Fi 6E, but the CM1405 has a bigger Full HD screen and a bigger battery.

What we like
+ Light at 1.2 kg
+ Intel Celeron platform
+ Wide Acer service reach

What we don’t like
– 2 core chip
– HD 1366 by 768 screen
– Poor value next to the ASUS models

The CO731 uses an Intel Celeron N4500 with 2 cores and a 1366 by 768 screen. It is a basic Chromebook and costs ₹18,990, which is ₹1,000 more than the ASUS CM1405 and about the same as the Acer C725. It is the weakest value here, so only buy it if you specifically want an Intel Chromebook.

Everyday speed. The Celeron N4500 has 2 cores. ChromeOS is light, so web browsing, video streaming and Google Docs work fine, but it feels slower than the 8 core Kompanio chips when you open many tabs or run Android apps.

Screen and body. The 11.6 inch screen is HD at 1366 by 768, which looks soft for reading. The body weighs 1.2 kg.

Connectivity. The listing shows Wi-Fi 5, not the Wi-Fi 6E on the C725. It is fine for most homes.

The catch. It costs more than the CM1405 and has a weaker chip and screen. The only real argument for it is the Intel platform and Acer service.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹18,990 on 24 October 2026.

Acer Chromebook CO731 (Celeron N4500, 11.6 inch) vs the competition. It costs ₹500 more than the Acer C725 and has a 2 core Celeron and Wi-Fi 5 instead of a Kompanio 540 and Wi-Fi 6E.

What we like
+ Education build
+ Light and compact
+ HP brand and service

What we don’t like
– Oldest chip and 32GB storage
– Low resolution screen
– Weak value

The HP 11MK G9 EE is built for classrooms. It has a MediaTek MT8183 chip, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, which is the lowest storage in this guide. It costs ₹17,980, almost the same as the better ASUS CM1405, so you pay for HP’s rugged education design and not for speed.

Everyday speed. The MT8183 is an older 8 core chip, and it is slower than the Kompanio 540 in the other Chromebooks here. It handles Google Classroom, Meet and Docs, but it is slow with heavy pages.

Screen and body. The 11.6 inch screen is small and low resolution. The EE (Education Edition) body is designed to take knocks in a school bag, according to HP’s education range.

The catch. 32GB of storage is very small, so use Google Drive. The specs are the oldest in this guide at nearly the highest price.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹17,980 on 24 October 2026.

HP Chromebook 11MK G9 EE (MediaTek MT8183, 4GB, 32GB) vs the competition. It costs ₹10 less than the CM1405 but has an older chip, half the storage and a worse screen, so only pick it for the rugged build.