1.Acer Aspire 5 - Best Laptop Under 500
Portable
Perfect in Looks
Mic is high quality
Color & Brightness
Wide Selection of ports
Not good for high end games
No Backlit keyboard
Slow with internet
Defective hardware issues
Not Ubuntu friendly
The Acer Aspire 5 is a mid-range laptop that ticks pretty much all the boxes you’d want for a day-to-day laptop: it performs most tasks well, plays media fine and has a very good battery life, all for a compelling price.
2.Dell XPS 13 Laptop - Best Overall Laptop Under 1000
Gorgeous design with a new Frost White color option
Class-leading performance
Gorgeous 4K display
InfinityEdge bezels with properly placed webcam
Below-average battery life
No USB-A or HDMI connectivity
Loaded configs are pricey
Doesn't support Windows Hello facial login
Dell’s XPS 13 is still one of the best Windows ultraportables around. Its design is better than ever, it has fantastically bright Dolby Vision HDR screens and Dell has finally returned the webcam to the proper position. There aren’t many downsides -- unless you’re looking for a bit of gaming performance.
3.Apple MacBook Air - Best Laptop Under 1000 for Mac Users
Pros:
Improved keyboard (Finally)
Lower price of entry
Long battery life
Sleek design
Good performance
Storage starts at 256GB (larger capacity also available)
Screen colors a little muted
Limited port selection
No support for Wi-Fi 6
No SD card slot
No Face ID login
Screen bezel is large compared to many Windows alternatives
The MacBook Air is easier to recommend than before, thanks to a lower starting price, double the base storage and, most importantly, a redesigned keyboard that’s actually pleasant to type on. Other brands offer either a full-size USB port or longer battery life but all told, the Air is a well-rounded machine that gets most things right.