India, Sept. 18 -- A laptop for students and office users needs to do more than handle basic browsing and documents. It should be portable enough to carry around campus or between meetings, offer enough performance for everyday workloads and last through a reasonable part of the day without constantly searching for a charger.

The good news is that you no longer need separate devices for studying and professional work. Many current laptops combine capable processors, sharp displays, comfortable keyboards and useful battery life in a relatively compact design. We have shortlisted options that can handle assignments, presentations, online classes, spreadsheets, video calls and other everyday tasks without feeling limited.

The Acer Aspire 5...