Screens dominate our daily lives in various forms, but nothing marries power and portability together like a laptop. Unfortunately, finding a good one on an affordable budget can prove to be a difficult task. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one that balances performance and price.

To help you out, here are our top picks for five laptop models available in the local market right now, under the BDT 50,000 price tag. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

Asus ExpertBook BR1100FKA

Price: BDT 43,000 - 47,000

• Display: 11.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED Touch Display
• Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 (1.10 GHz up to 2.80 GHz)
• RAM: 4 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (shared)
• Storage: 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

For students and educators looking for a machine to depend on, the Asus ExpertBook BR1100FKA stands out as a decent option. Its compact and sturdy build ensures great portability that won't break your back, and a 360-degree rotating touch screen adds a layer of great user experience. The laptop also comes with a stylus pen, catering to the artistic, or those who just hate to type. While not built for heavy-duty workloads, its specifications are enough to handle everyday tasks with ease.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1i 14IGL7

Price: BDT 36,500 - 38,000

• Display: 14-inch FHD (1920x1080) LED
• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 (1.1 GHz up to 2.8 GHz)
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (shared)
• Storage: 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD (upgradeable)

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1i is a great budget-friendly option that sacrifices neither style nor functionality. The lightweight design and great specs make it a practical choice for users on the move. Featuring a Full HD display, Dolby Audio-enabled stereo speakers, and SSD storage, it's well-suited for cinephiles and multitaskers alike. Whether for office tasks, school work, or casual web surfing, the IdeaPad Slim 1i handles daily demands effortlessly, making it a versatile and dependable option.

Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41

Price: BDT 49,500 - 54,000

• Display: 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) TN LED
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U (2.6GHz up to 3.8 GHz)
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
• Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (shared)
• Storage: 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (upgradeable)

The Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41 is a lightweight and versatile laptop, great for everyday tasks. The huge 15.6-inch FHD LED display serves amazing visuals, working in tandem with a Ryzen 3 for snappy response times. With upgradable RAM and ample SSD storage, it's designed to adapt to your needs over time. Even though this laptop may be a bit above the BDT 50k price range, it can prove to be a reliable companion for students and professionals on the go.

Asus Vivobook E410MA

Price: BDT 37,800 - 39,000

• Display: 14-inch HD (1366X768) 
• Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 (1.1 GHz up to 2.8 GHz)
• RAM: 4 GB DDR4 RAM 3200 MHz
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (shared)
• Storage: 256 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (upgradeable)

The Asus Vivobook E410MA delivers just the right balance for your computing needs - your need for the best hardware and the urge to keep your wallets heavy. Lightweight and compact, it sports a stylish look that will fit right in with your dynamic lifestyle. This can be a great option for students or young professionals with a tight budget without any room for compromise on quality and power.

HP 255 G8

Price: BDT 48,500 - 52,000

• Display: 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) LED
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 5300U (2.6GHz up to 3.8 GHz)
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
• Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (shared)
• Storage: 1 TB HDD (M.2 expansion slot available)

The HP 255 G8 is a versatile laptop suitable for everyday tasks. With 8GB of RAM, you can multitask between several applications without experiencing any lag. The 15.6-inch Full HD display offers crisp visuals for work and entertainment, and a 1TB hard drive provides ample storage space for the documents, photos, and videos you love. The Ryzen 3 processor offers enough power to handle tasks smoothly, and the 8GB of RAM allows you to multitask between several applications without lag.