The most budget-friendly entry-level laptop list starts at Rs 40,000. These laptops are the most affordable and are designed for basic tasks. However, this is not the ideal segment for a good budget laptop. Most Windows laptops in this range do not perform well, but if you plan to install a lightweight Linux distribution, that is fine. We suggest you spend a bit more, as you can get much better options. For that, you can check out our dedicated laptop guides in that range as well.

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Note: In this list, we have also included a few of the best budget laptops priced above NPR 40,000, but not by much. We have done this so you can further curate your choices and ensure you don’t miss any good deals by spending an additional NPR 5,000 – 8,000. The prices of such products are marked with an asterisk (*) at the end.

How to buy laptops under NPR 40000 in Nepal? [Mini-Guide]

The market has not been the same since the COVID outbreak. There are hardly any laptops in this price range, let alone the ‘Best’ in this range. You are better off buying a second-hand laptop at this price than a brand-new one. The laptops are generally equipped with an Intel Celeron processor or an old gen processor. They struggle to keep up with multitasking, and you will notice frequent lag and stuttering. Previously, these laptops featured eMMC storage, but you will most likely find laptops with SATA SSDs or even NVMe SSDs. The display will also not be surprising as it is the most basic looking panels. As mentioned earlier, these laptops are good for running lightweight Linux Distros that are not power hungry. That said, we did see some worthy laptops. Let’s look at some of the best laptops you can find under NPR 40,000.

Best Budget Laptops under NPR 40000 in Nepal 

4. Acer Aspire Lite 14 (2022)

Starting the list, we have a 14-inch device, Acer Aspire Lite 14. This laptop is powered by the Intel Core i3-N300 processor, which has eight cores and eight threads. The CPU is not powerful enough to run Windows, but the eight efficiency cores are great for Linux use. If you want a decent laptop where you will be booting Linux, this is one of the better choices.

The display is also good for casual work, and the battery is decent. Not to mention, the laptop is extremely lightweight, which makes it easy to carry around.

Acer Aspire Lite 14 (2022) Specifications
Display	14” IPS FHD (1920 x 1200 pixels), 60Hz, 45% NTSC
CPU	Intel Core i3-N300 (8C/8T, up to 3.8 GHz)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics
RAM	8GB LPDDR5 4800 MHz
Storage	512GB Gen3 NVMe SSD
Battery	Li-Ion 45.6 Wh
Weight	1.35 kg
Dimensions	314.4 x 220 x 18.95 mm
Price	NPR 44,999*

3. Acer Aspire 5 (2021)

Next, we have a decent laptop for light gaming: the Acer Aspire 5 is paired with an MX350 graphics card and an Intel Core i5-1135G7. The MX350 can help you play games like Fortnite, Forza Horizon 5, GTA 5, and more at low settings. The display is excellent for this laptop; you are getting a 1200p resolution display.

Similarly, it has 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB of storage, but sadly, it is not an SSD and just an HDD. However, you can add an NVMe SSD whenever you like on the go. The laptop is also lightweight which is a thing to consider.

Acer Aspire 5 (2021) Specifications
Display	15.6” IPS FHD (1920 x 1200 pixels), 60Hz, 45% NTSC
CPU	Intel Core i5-1135G7 (4C/8T, up to 4.2 GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (2GB VRAM)
RAM	8GB DDR4 3200 MHz
Storage	1TB HDD
Battery	Li-Ion 48 Wh
Weight	1.45 kg
Dimensions	327.7 x 223.5 x 18 mm
Price	NPR 45,999*

2. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (2022)

We now enter laptops with more commonly known CPUs, such as the Intel Core i3-1215U, which has six cores and eight threads, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz. It is an outstanding laptop compared to those mentioned above. However, it has a 15.6-inch form factor with a mediocre TN HD display which is worse than others in the list.

Moreover, there is 8GB of soldered memory, but with an empty SO-DIMM slot. We are also getting a 256GB SSD in a single M.2 slot.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (2022) Specifications
Display	15.6” TN HD (1366 x 768 pixels), 60Hz, 45% NTSC
CPU	Intel Core i3-1215U (6C/8T, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics
RAM	8GB DDR4 3200 MHz
Storage	256GB Gen3 NVMe SSD
Battery	Li-Ion 42 Wh
Weight	1.63 kg
Dimensions	360.2 x 236 x 17.9 mm
Price	NPR 47,999*

1. Dell Vostro 3520 (2023)

Finally, at the top, we have the Dell Vostro 3520. This laptop is similar to the one discussed above. The Intel Core i3-1215U processor also powers this one. However, we get double the storage, which is quite rare in this market. Not to mention, the display is also great for the price. It is a 15.6-inch FHD resolution IPS panel with a 120Hz panel, which is extremely rare at this price.

The laptop does cost more than NPR 40,000, but the value you get for the price is impressive.

Dell Vostro 3520 (2023) Specifications
Display	15.6” IPS FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 120Hz, 45% NTSC
CPU	Intel Core i3-1215U (6C/8T, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics
RAM	8GB DDR4 3200 MT/s
Storage	512GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
Battery	Li-Po 41 Wh
Weight	1.66 kg
Dimensions	344.2 x 193.6 x 19 mm
Price	NPR 47,000*

Best Budget Laptops under NPR 40000 in Nepal 2026 (Summary)

S.N	Best Budget Laptops under NPR 40,000	Price in Nepal
4	Acer Aspire Lite 14 (2022)	Rs. 44,999*
3	Acer Aspire 5 (2021)	Rs. 45,999*
2	Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (2022)	Rs. 47,999*
1	Dell Vostro 3520 (2023)	Rs. 47,000*

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