In this article, let’s check out the latest Intel Core i3 laptops that offer the new 11th gen processor. Most of these laptops are using the new Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor.
Before we get into details about each laptop, let me brief you about the new Intel Chip and why you should prefer it over the 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor.
Intel Core i3 – 11th Gen Vs Intel Core i3 10th Gen
Instead of a 14 Nm manufacturing process used in the 10th gen Intel processor, the new 11th Gen uses a more advanced 10 nm SuperFin-based manufacturing process.
The advantage is that we are getting higher clock speeds and it is more energy-efficient. It has 2 cores and 4 threads with 6 MB smart cache memory. The processor clocks at 3.00 GHz and has a maximum Turbo boost frequency up to 4.10 GHz.
Notably, the single Core performance is much better in the 11th Gen Vs the 10th Gen processor; and you will feel the difference in doing daily tasks. Additionally, It comes integrated with Intel UHD graphics. The memory supported- up to DDR4 (3200 MHz) and LPDDR4x types with up to 64 GB.
Lastly, it has a 12W to 28W TDP. Most ultra-books have a TDP of 12W to 15Watts to keep the thermals in check.
Let’s Check out the 10 Best Intel Core i3 11th Gen Laptops that are worth buying:
1. HP 15 (Intel 11th gen, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)
HP 15 laptop arrives with a large 15.6 inches FHD (1920*1080p resolution) display. It has an IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED backlit screen with 250 nits brightness and 45% NTSC.
The design is pretty cool and the bezels on the display are smaller than what we have seen on the previous models.
The laptop is made of Polycarbonate but feels sturdy and the overall design language is modern and pleasing. The laptop is available in silver color.
Powering the Machine is the Intel 11th Gen Core i3-1115G4 processor that comes with up to 4.1 GHz Turbo Boost Frequency and has got a 6 MB L3 cache, 2 cores, and 4 threads.
Besides, the Notebook pairs 8 GB DDR4 RAM (2666 MHz) and 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage.
It has a 3-cell 41 WHr battery that has up to 7 hours of battery life.
This machine weighs 1.69 kg and measures 359*242*180 mm in dimensions. The laptop is lightweight and portable.
It offers dual speakers to give you an immersive audio experience. We have got a decent webcam and also there is an in-built microphone for attending web calls or online meetings or even your classes.
Ports include – 2* USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, multi-card reader and headphone jack. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth 5. The Notebooks come with pre-installed Windows 10, and Office 2019 for all your productivity needs.
The keyboard is a non-backlit standard notebook keyboard. The touchpad supports multiple touch gestures.
PROS :
- Affordable
- Lightweight
- SSD storage makes it fast.
- More RAM at this price range compared to other
CONS :
- No optical drive
- No VGA port
Price – ₹ 45,782
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2-in-1) Touchscreen Laptop
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i touchscreen convertible laptop comes with 14 inches FHD (1080*1920p resolution) IPS technology display. It has 250 nits brightness and a 45% NTSC color gamut.
The machine is powered by a 52.5 WHr battery which works for up to 7 hours – supports fast charging. The 720p HD webcam has a fixed focus with a privacy shutter and an integrated dual array microphone.
Moreover, it packs 8 GB DDR4 RAM (3200 MHz). The storage has 256 GB SSD. The notebook has a sleek design with 4-sided narrow bezels, and the keyboard is backlit. It consists of a fingerprint reader.
Powering the Machine is the Intel 11th Gen Core i3-1115G4 processor same as above mentioned laptops.
The device holds a dual 2W speaker with HD Audio and Dolby Audio technology. The port section includes 2* USB 3.1, USB 3.1 Type-C, combo jack, HDMI 1.4b, and a 4-in-1 media reader. It supports WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i laptop is available in Graphite Grey color. The lightweight laptop measures 1.5 kg with 322*218*180 mm dimensions.
The advantage of buying a Touch Screen laptop is that you can use it as a tablet too. If you don’t have an iPad and want to read or watch videos in tablet mode, this can be useful. This is a good touchscreen laptop, however, the price is slightly more due to the fact that touch screen displays are more expensive.
PROS :
- Good Battery backup
- Lightweight
- Fast machine
CONS :
- RAM is non-expandable.
Price – ₹ 53,990
ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 Intel Core i3-1115G4 11th Gen Laptop
The ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 comes with 15.6 inches FHD (1920*1080p resolution) display. It has an LED Anti-glare display with 200 nits brightness. The machine is powered by a 3-cell 45 WHr battery.
The notebook offers 8 GB DDR4 RAM (3200 MHz) and 256 GB NVMe SSD storage. It has a Standard Notebook backlit keyboard and a touchpad with multi-touch gestures enabled. Additionally, the Notebook has a fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support. Powering the Machine is the Intel 11th Gen Core i3-1115G4 processor.
Notably, Asus is now doing well in the Indian Laptop Market and was one of the fastest-growing laptop brands in recent months. The thin and light laptop weighs 1.8 kg. It measures dimensions of 235*359*20 mm. It has a built-in speaker supported by ICE power and Harmon/Kardon.
The port section includes USB 3.2 gen1 Type-C, USB 3.2 gen1 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A, Micro SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo jack, and HDMI.
PROS :
- Premium look with a decent price range
- Lightweight
- Provide great performance
CONS :
- Average battery back-up and display brightness.
Price – ₹ 43,954
HP Pavilion x360 14-inch FHD Touchscreen Convertible
HP pavilion touchscreen convertible laptop arrives with 14 inches FHD (1080*1920p resolution) touch-enabled display. It IPS panel, edge-to-edge glass, 250 nits brightness, and 45%
The machine has 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage – Wondrous storage at this price range that provides faster performance. It packs 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM (3200 MHz) – expandable up to 16 GB.
A 3-cell 41 WHr battery gives life to the notebook. It runs up to 7 hours on a single charge (Supports fast charging). The laptop has an in-built Alexa and a fingerprint reader. Consist HP True Vision webcam with integrated dual array microphone.
The device comes with a backlit keyboard. It weighs 1.58 kg – a lightweight convertible laptop easy to carry everywhere.
Ports section – USB 3.1 Type-C, 2* USB 3.1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4b, RJ-45, and SD card reader. It supports advanced and faster WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity.
PROS :
- Budget touchscreen laptop
- Lightweight
- Great for working from any place
CONS :
- A Bit Expensive.
Price – ₹ 49,990
HP 14 (2021) 11th Gen Intel Core i3 Laptop
HP 14 (2021) (14s-dy2500TU) comes with a 14 inches display that has an anti-glare coating. It has integrated Intel UHD graphics that deliver amazing visuals.
This notebook comes loaded with the latest Intel 11th Gen Core i3 processor, which offers fast performance.
Additionally, the HP 14 notebook has a sturdy build and weighs 1.47 kg. The battery life is quite long, with up to 9 hours.
The machine comes with 8 GB DDR4 RAM that is expandable up to 16 GB. It comes pre-loaded with Windows 10 Home, Microsoft Office Home, and Student 2019.
Suitable for – Basic daily tasks, watching movies, enjoying the internet, and good for basic gaming.
Key Specs for HP 14:
- Processor – Powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor that clocks at a 3.0 GHz, and can be boosted up to 4.10 GHz. It has 2 cores and 6 MB cache memory.
- Graphics card – Intel Integrated UHD graphic processor.
- RAM – 8 GB DDR4 (2666 MHz)
- Expandable RAM support – Yes(up to 16 GB).
- Storage – 256 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Operating System – Windows 10 Home
- Screen Size – 14 inches Anti-glare LED-backlit display with 250 nits brightness and 45% NTSC
- Screen resolution – FHD(1920*1080)p resolution.
- Weight – 1.47 kg.
- Battery – up to 9 hours of battery life
- Connectivity Ports – HDMI, 2* USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SD card reader, RJ45, combo jack.
- Price Rs. 40,990
Our rating – 4.4/5
Acer Aspire 3 – 15.6 Inch Intel 11th Gen
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-58) laptop comes with a display of 15.6 inches which gives you a bigger screen to watch movies and web series or to play games.
The Tiger Lake Intel Core i3 processor makes the notebook easy to use for all aspects of everyday computing.
Moreover, the machine is lightweight and thin, these features make it portable so can be easily carried everywhere. It packs 4 GB DDR4 RAM which is expandable up to 12 GB. Th storage offers 1TB of HDD.
Suitable for – Basic daily tasks, watching movies, students, enjoying the internet, and good gaming.
Key Specs for Acer Aspire 3:
- Processor – Powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor that clocks at a 3.0 GHz, and has a maximum boost of up to 4.10 GHz, 2 cores, and 6 MB cache.
- Graphics card – Intel Integrated UHD graphic processor.
- RAM – 4 GB DDR4
- Expandable RAM support – Yes(up to 12 GB).
- Storage – 1 TB HDD (5400 rpm, upgradeable up to 2 TB)
- Operating System – Windows 10 Home
- Screen Size – 15.6 inches Anti-glare LED-backlit display
- Screen resolution – FHD(1920*1080)p resolution.
- Weight – 1.7 kg.
- Battery – 2-cell 56 WHr with up to 9 hours of battery life
- Connectivity Ports – HDMI, 2* USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SD card reader, RJ45, combo jack.
- Price – Rs. 36,990
Our rating – 4.0/5
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (2021) Laptop
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (82H700KAIN) laptop comes with 14 inches FHD anti-glare display.
It runs on Windows 10 Home with lifetime validity and there is MS Office 2019 pre-installed.
Additionally, it pairs 8 GB DDR4 RAM, which is upgradeable up to 12 GB. For storage, the Notebook comes with a 256 GB SSD.
The SSD storage and ample amount of Ram and Intel 11th Gen Core i3 processor make this laptop fast and responsive.
The integrated GPU allows you to play casual gaming titles with ease.
Suitable for – Basic daily tasks, students, and enjoying the internet, and light gaming.
Key Specs for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3:
- Processor – Powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor that clocks at a 3.0 GHz, and has a maximum boost of up to 4.10 GHz. It has 2 cores and a 6 MB cache.
- Graphics card – Intel Integrated UHD
- RAM – 8 GB DDR4
- Expandable RAM support – Yes (up to 12 GB)
- Storage – 256 GB SSD
- Operating System – Windows 10 Home (lifetime validity)
- Screen Size – 14 inches anti-glare display, 300 nits brightness, IPS technology, and 45% NTSC
- Screen resolution – FHD (1920*1080p) resolution.
- Weight – 1.41 kg
- Battery – 3-cell 45 Whr with up to 6 hours of battery life
- Connectivity Ports – USB 2.0, HDMI, 2* USB 3.0, SD card reader, and a 3.5 mm combo jack.
- Price Rs. 43,990
Our rating – 4.3/5
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Dell Inspiron 5406 – Touch Screen 14 Inch Laptop
Dell Inspiron touchscreen laptop comes with 14 inches FHD (1080*1920p resolution) display. It has a WVA LED-backlit touch panel that is very pleasing to work on.
Also, the Notebook includes an Active pen for creative work. You can use the thin and sleek laptop as a tablet as it comes with a flexible hinge. It pairs 4 GB DDR4 RAM (3200 MHz) and 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage. The major con for this laptop is the non-expandable Ram which may be a deal-breaker for some of the
The 3-cell 40 WHr battery claims to have up to 6 hours of lifespan. It owns an English International backlit keyboard.
Similar to the above-mentioned other laptops it also comes with the new Intel 11th Gen Core i3-1115G4 processor.
The port section includes – HDMI 2.0, 2* USB 3.2 gen 1, Thunderbolt, a combo jack. For connectivity, it has WIFi 802.11 A/B/G/N/Ac and Bluetooth 5. It includes a webcam with a privacy shutter.
The audio system supports Waves MaxxAudio Pro technology. The thin and light touchscreen convertible notebook weighs 1.72 kg.
PROS :
- Amazing Build quality
- Great performance with the latest processor
- Affordable touchscreen laptop
CONS :
- Battery backup is Average
- Ram is not expandable
Price – ₹ 51,990
ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 – Touch Screen
The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 touchscreen laptop arrives with 14 inches LED-backlit FHD (1080*1920p) display. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio, frameless NanoEdge screen, 82% screen-to-body ratio, and 178-degree wide-view technology.
Here, with this ASUS notebook, you will get the latest memory – 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM with a 4266 MHz frequency rate. For storage, it has a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD.
It is one of the best laptops for you if you need more storage space. Also, the Ram used is very fast and will make the machine more snappy.
Furthermore, it also has the Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor with a 3.0 GHz Base Clock speed (6M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz Boost clock speed, 2 cores, and 4 threads).
Also, we have got a full-size backlit keyboard.
It has an HD webcam with an integrated array microphone. The notebook packs a 42 WHr battery that supports fast charging.
The convertible laptop weighs 1.5 kg. The ports include Thunderbolt, USB 3.2 gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, microSD card reader, and a 3.5 mm combo jack.
Lastly, It supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
PROS :
- Great storage with faster performance
- Lightweight
- Affordable touchscreen laptop
CONS :
- No CD Drive
Price – ₹ 49,990
Written By – Heena Makwana, Edited By Kanuj Sharma
