The world of budget consumer laptops can be grim. Often you’re juggling performance, battery life, display quality, and design to meet a given price point. However, occasionally we find a few gems in this space, which brings us to the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440) and Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9.
Due largely to its astounding 15 hours of battery life and responsive performance, the Inspiron 14 Plus was awarded our Editor’s Choice rating despite a couple of drawbacks. The Lenovo Slim 7i similarly impressed us with its bright, vivid display and snappy keyboard. While we reviewed the more specced out models, both laptops start at an $899 price point which can net you a pretty solid laptop for a price that won’t lead you to bankruptcy.
