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<\/a><\/p>\n6 Quick Buying Tips<\/h2>\n\n- What’s the right age for a laptop?\u00a0<\/strong>Forgot about age numbers. A good sign that your child needs their own laptop is that they’re already using computers — not tablets or phones — a lot at home or school.<\/li>\n
- What’s the school’s laptop policy?\u00a0<\/strong>Some schools provide students with laptops to take home so you don’t need to buy one. Other districts give kids computers they can use in class only, which means you may want to get a similar software and OS for home.<\/li>\n
- Chrome OS, Windows or macOS?\u00a0<\/strong>Chrome OS is popular with schools, because it’s easy to use and nearly impossible to infect with a virus. However, if your kid is learning how to program, needs to edit media files, requires access to Microsoft Office or wants to play PC games, Windows or macOS is a much better choice.<\/li>\n
- Size:\u00a0<\/strong>For children under 12, get a laptop with an 11.6-inch screen that weighs under 3 pounds. For teens, a 13- or 14-inch laptop that weighs up to 4 pounds is acceptable. Buy larger laptops only if you plan to keep them at home.<\/li>\n
- Keep it cheap:\u00a0<\/strong>Don’t spend over $500 on a laptop for a child under 12, because they may break it and will outgrow it. Even when shopping for a teenager, try to keep the cost under $800.<\/li>\n
- Make it durable:\u00a0<\/strong>Kids are clumsy, so a laptop that can survive bumps, drops or spills is a big plus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Best Windows Laptop for Young Kids: Acer<\/a> Spin 1<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nFor just $329, the Acer Spin 1 offers key features that you won’t find in many 2-in-1s that cost hundreds more. Kids will appreciate the 1080p, 11.6-inch touch screen which is one of the most vibrant displays on the market while parents gawk at the all-aluminum chassis. At just 2.65 pounds, the Spin 1 is more than light enough for young kids to carry to school. An included pressure-sensitive stylus allows children to draw or scribble notes on the screen, which bends back 360 degrees into tablet mode. A small, but highly-tactile keyboard is great for young typists.<\/p>\n
Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Vibrant screen; Aluminum chassis; Stylus included
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0So-so battery life; Limited internal storage<\/p>\nKey Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inch \/ 1920 x 1080 screen; Intel Celeron N3350 CPU; 4GB of RAM; 32GB eMMC storage; 2.65 pounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Chromebook for Young Kids: Asus <\/a>Chromebook Flip C213SA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nWith any notebook for young children, durability has to be a top concern and the Asus Chromebook Flip C213 is the sturdiest 2-in-1 we’ve ever tested. The C213 survived multiple 4-foot drops onto concrete, coming away with a few scratches.<\/p>\n
The keyboard is one of the best we’ve seen on any notebook this size, providing plenty of travel and feedback, while the bendback design allows kids to use this laptop in tablet, tent or stand modes.\u00a0With Google’s Chrome OS on-board and the ability to run Android apps, this convertible is simple, secure and loaded with possibilities. It also lasted a full 11 hours and 8 minutes on our Asus a32-f3 laptop battery<\/a><\/strong> test.<\/p>\nAge Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Long battery life; durable design; Great keyboard
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Mediocre cameras<\/p>\nKey Specs:<\/strong>\u00a011.6-inch \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 4GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 11:08 Battery Life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Sub-$200 Laptop for Kids: Dell<\/a> Inspiron 11 3000<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nAvailable in vibrant colors such as glossy red and blue, the Inspiron 11 3000 looks great and sounds even better, with strong audio output. This 11.6-inch Windows clamshell lasts an epic 13 hours and 45 minutes on a charge, making it ideal for getting through a long school day or maybe even two.<\/p>\n
With its Intel Celeron CPU and 2GB or 4GB of RAM, the Inspiron 11 3000 is particularly powerful, though and its 1366 x 768 screen isn’t particularly bright. However, this laptop will be adequate for younger users and, with its starting price of $179, you won’t feel terrible if your child breaks or outgrows it.<\/p>\n
Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Colorful chassis; Long battery life; Low price
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Dim display; Modest performance<\/p>\nKey Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inches \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 2GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 2.4 Pounds; 13:39 Battery life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Budget Laptop for Any Age: Acer E 15 (E5-575-33BM)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThe 15-inch Acer E 15 E5-575-33BM provides strong performance, a colorful 1080p display, a comfy keyboard and plenty of storage for under $350. However, this 5-pound Windows notebook is too heavy to bring to class and too large for all but the oldest kids to use on their laps, so it’s a good choice for kids who mainly need a computer at home.<\/p>\n
If your child wants to kick the E 15’s performance up a notch after you buy, the bottom panel comes off so you can upgrade its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive to 8GB and an SSD. The laptop also lasts over 8 hours on a charge so your kid can use it on the couch or the dining room table, without hunting for an outlet.<\/p>\n
Best Windows Laptop for Young Kids: Acer<\/a> Spin 1<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nFor just $329, the Acer Spin 1 offers key features that you won’t find in many 2-in-1s that cost hundreds more. Kids will appreciate the 1080p, 11.6-inch touch screen which is one of the most vibrant displays on the market while parents gawk at the all-aluminum chassis. At just 2.65 pounds, the Spin 1 is more than light enough for young kids to carry to school. An included pressure-sensitive stylus allows children to draw or scribble notes on the screen, which bends back 360 degrees into tablet mode. A small, but highly-tactile keyboard is great for young typists.<\/p>\n
Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Vibrant screen; Aluminum chassis; Stylus included
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0So-so battery life; Limited internal storage<\/p>\nKey Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inch \/ 1920 x 1080 screen; Intel Celeron N3350 CPU; 4GB of RAM; 32GB eMMC storage; 2.65 pounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Chromebook for Young Kids: Asus <\/a>Chromebook Flip C213SA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nWith any notebook for young children, durability has to be a top concern and the Asus Chromebook Flip C213 is the sturdiest 2-in-1 we’ve ever tested. The C213 survived multiple 4-foot drops onto concrete, coming away with a few scratches.<\/p>\n
The keyboard is one of the best we’ve seen on any notebook this size, providing plenty of travel and feedback, while the bendback design allows kids to use this laptop in tablet, tent or stand modes.\u00a0With Google’s Chrome OS on-board and the ability to run Android apps, this convertible is simple, secure and loaded with possibilities. It also lasted a full 11 hours and 8 minutes on our Asus a32-f3 laptop battery<\/a><\/strong> test.<\/p>\nAge Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Long battery life; durable design; Great keyboard
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Mediocre cameras<\/p>\nKey Specs:<\/strong>\u00a011.6-inch \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 4GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 11:08 Battery Life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Sub-$200 Laptop for Kids: Dell<\/a> Inspiron 11 3000<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nAvailable in vibrant colors such as glossy red and blue, the Inspiron 11 3000 looks great and sounds even better, with strong audio output. This 11.6-inch Windows clamshell lasts an epic 13 hours and 45 minutes on a charge, making it ideal for getting through a long school day or maybe even two.<\/p>\n
With its Intel Celeron CPU and 2GB or 4GB of RAM, the Inspiron 11 3000 is particularly powerful, though and its 1366 x 768 screen isn’t particularly bright. However, this laptop will be adequate for younger users and, with its starting price of $179, you won’t feel terrible if your child breaks or outgrows it.<\/p>\n
Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Colorful chassis; Long battery life; Low price
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Dim display; Modest performance<\/p>\nKey Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inches \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 2GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 2.4 Pounds; 13:39 Battery life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nBest Budget Laptop for Any Age: Acer E 15 (E5-575-33BM)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThe 15-inch Acer E 15 E5-575-33BM provides strong performance, a colorful 1080p display, a comfy keyboard and plenty of storage for under $350. However, this 5-pound Windows notebook is too heavy to bring to class and too large for all but the oldest kids to use on their laps, so it’s a good choice for kids who mainly need a computer at home.<\/p>\n
If your child wants to kick the E 15’s performance up a notch after you buy, the bottom panel comes off so you can upgrade its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive to 8GB and an SSD. The laptop also lasts over 8 hours on a charge so your kid can use it on the couch or the dining room table, without hunting for an outlet.<\/p>\n
For just $329, the Acer Spin 1 offers key features that you won’t find in many 2-in-1s that cost hundreds more. Kids will appreciate the 1080p, 11.6-inch touch screen which is one of the most vibrant displays on the market while parents gawk at the all-aluminum chassis. At just 2.65 pounds, the Spin 1 is more than light enough for young kids to carry to school. An included pressure-sensitive stylus allows children to draw or scribble notes on the screen, which bends back 360 degrees into tablet mode. A small, but highly-tactile keyboard is great for young typists.<\/p>\n
Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong>\u00a0Vibrant screen; Aluminum chassis; Stylus included Key Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inch \/ 1920 x 1080 screen; Intel Celeron N3350 CPU; 4GB of RAM; 32GB eMMC storage; 2.65 pounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n With any notebook for young children, durability has to be a top concern and the Asus Chromebook Flip C213 is the sturdiest 2-in-1 we’ve ever tested. The C213 survived multiple 4-foot drops onto concrete, coming away with a few scratches.<\/p>\n The keyboard is one of the best we’ve seen on any notebook this size, providing plenty of travel and feedback, while the bendback design allows kids to use this laptop in tablet, tent or stand modes.\u00a0With Google’s Chrome OS on-board and the ability to run Android apps, this convertible is simple, secure and loaded with possibilities. It also lasted a full 11 hours and 8 minutes on our Asus a32-f3 laptop battery<\/a><\/strong> test.<\/p>\n Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong>\u00a0Long battery life; durable design; Great keyboard Key Specs:<\/strong>\u00a011.6-inch \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 4GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 11:08 Battery Life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Available in vibrant colors such as glossy red and blue, the Inspiron 11 3000 looks great and sounds even better, with strong audio output. This 11.6-inch Windows clamshell lasts an epic 13 hours and 45 minutes on a charge, making it ideal for getting through a long school day or maybe even two.<\/p>\n With its Intel Celeron CPU and 2GB or 4GB of RAM, the Inspiron 11 3000 is particularly powerful, though and its 1366 x 768 screen isn’t particularly bright. However, this laptop will be adequate for younger users and, with its starting price of $179, you won’t feel terrible if your child breaks or outgrows it.<\/p>\n Age Group:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 12<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong>\u00a0Colorful chassis; Long battery life; Low price Key Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>11.6-inches \/ 1366 x 768 Screen; Intel Celeron N3060 CPU; 2GB RAM; 32GB eMMC Storage; 2.4 Pounds; 13:39 Battery life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The 15-inch Acer E 15 E5-575-33BM provides strong performance, a colorful 1080p display, a comfy keyboard and plenty of storage for under $350. However, this 5-pound Windows notebook is too heavy to bring to class and too large for all but the oldest kids to use on their laps, so it’s a good choice for kids who mainly need a computer at home.<\/p>\n If your child wants to kick the E 15’s performance up a notch after you buy, the bottom panel comes off so you can upgrade its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive to 8GB and an SSD. The laptop also lasts over 8 hours on a charge so your kid can use it on the couch or the dining room table, without hunting for an outlet.<\/p>\n
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0So-so battery life; Limited internal storage<\/p>\nBest Chromebook for Young Kids: Asus <\/a>Chromebook Flip C213SA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Mediocre cameras<\/p>\nBest Sub-$200 Laptop for Kids: Dell<\/a> Inspiron 11 3000<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCons:<\/strong>\u00a0Dim display; Modest performance<\/p>\nBest Budget Laptop for Any Age: Acer E 15 (E5-575-33BM)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n