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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with 256 GB of storage today

Today’s picks

  1. The best with 256 GB of storage
    score 5.1

    Asus

    Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U

    Core 5 120U8 GB RAM256 GB

    $700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM; Only 256 GB SSD

  2. Best value
    score 4.6

    Acer

    Aspire Lite 15.6″ Core 3

    Core 316 GB RAM256 GB

    $650

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 16% less than similar models; 16 GB of RAM

    Cons: Only 256 GB of storage

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The best laptop with 256 GB of storage today is the Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U, $700 (score 5.1).

All models: Laptops with 256 GB of storage

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Asus Vivobook S14 14″ Snapdragon X8 GB · 256 GB$1,000at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip 14″ Ryzen 5 7520C8 GB · 256 GB SSD$894at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$940at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Core 316 GB · 256 GB$650at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$749at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
HP Chromebook Plus 15.6″ Core i3-N3058 GB · 256 GB UFS$820at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14″ Core i5-1135G78 GB · 256 GB SSD$799at Amazon4.3Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 14″ Intel N3558 GB · 256 GB$649at Amazon4.0Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 14″ Ryzen 5 3500U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$370at Amazon3.8Buy on Amazon
Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$366at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP 14 14″ Athlon4 GB · 256 GB SSD$400at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Intel N45002 versions · 8 GB a 16 GB of RAM · 256 GB$440at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 14″ Snapdragon X8 GB · 256 GB SSD$550at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Intel N1508 GB · 256 GB SSD$583at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 14″ Ryzen 38 GB · 256 GB SSD$700at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 14″ Core i3-1315U8 GB · 256 GB$799at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Asus TUF 15.6″ Ryzen 5 3550H GTX 16508 GB · 256 GB SSD$911at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Intel N1508 GB · 256 GB SSD$1,000at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge SE 15.6″ Snapdragon X16 GB · 256 GB$1,200at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Microsoft Surface 15″ Core Ultra 5 236V16 GB · 256 GB SSD$2,127at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Laptops with 256 GB of storage in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 21 laptops cost up to $749; the range with the most models is from $750 to $1,000, with 8.

How many models there are in each price range, from $250 to $2,250. Half cost up to $749; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.4 models between $250 and $5007 models between $500 and $7508 models between $750 and $1,0001 model between $1,000 and $1,2501 model between $2,000 and $2,25047810001$250$750$1,250$1,750$2,250
  • half cost up to $749
  • whole catalog: $1,155

Cheapest $366 Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U

Most expensive $2,127 Microsoft Surface 15″ Core Ultra 5 236V

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Laptops with 256 GB of storage by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $81013824.44.5
$810 to $1,2007365.05.9
$1,200 to $1,8000387.0
$1,800 to $2,7001337.7
Over $2,7000278.4
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

6 brands have a model here; Asus has the most, with 7 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 1 of 21 has a confirmed dedicated graphics card

Against the whole catalog

  • −35%median price below the catalog’s
  • −2.1median spec score: 4.6 vs 6.7
  • 10%of the catalog: 21 of 216 models
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Laptops with 256 GB of storage against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with 256 GB of storageWhole catalogDifference
Models2121610% of the catalog
Median price$749$1,155−35%
Median score4.66.7−2.1 ponto
Lowest price$366$320+$46
Highest price$2,127$8,499−$6,372

What the numbers say about laptops with 256 GB of storage

  • Versions: 1 model has more than one version within the selection, from 256 GB to 256 GB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U, $700 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 21 models on the list is $749.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop with 256 GB of storage today?

Today it is the Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U, for $700 (score 5.1).

Which laptop with 256 GB of storage has the best value today?

The Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Core 3, for $650 (score 4.6).

How much does a laptop with 256 GB of storage cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 21 models in the segment is $749, and prices range from $366 to $2,127. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a version of 256 GB of storage are included. Specs missing that information are left out. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

How does the Radar choose the laptops on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the laptop that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which laptop to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.