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Updated 6 Nov, 2026

Best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today

Today’s picks

  1. The best with Intel Core i5 processor
    score 6.9

    Lenovo

    V14 Gen 5 14″ Core i5-13420H

    Core i5-13420H16 GB RAM512 GB

    £669

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: Costs 23% less than similar models; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

  2. Best value
    score 6.4

    Acer

    Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i5-13420H

    Core i5-13420H8 GB RAM512 GB

    £595

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

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

    Pros: Costs 33% less than similar models; IPS screen; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM; No dedicated graphics card

  3. Gaming
    score 6.7

    MSI

    Cyborg 15.6″ Core 5 210H RTX 5050

    Core 5 210H16 GB RAM512 GB

    £985

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Programming

    Pros: IPS screen; Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM

  4. Top pick from Acer
    score 5.4

    Acer

    Chromebook Plus 514 14″ Core 5 120U

    Core 5 120U8 GB RAM512 GB

    £382

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Study and basic use

    Pros: 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

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The best laptop with Intel Core i5 processor today is the Lenovo V14 Gen 5 14″ Core i5-13420H, £669 (score 6.9).

All models: Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Lenovo LOQ Gen 10 15.6″ Core i5-13450HX RTX 506024 GB · 1 TB SSD£1,349at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo V14 Gen 5 14″ Core i5-13420H16 GB · 512 GB SSD£669at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro Essential 15″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£882at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core 5 210H RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB SSD£985at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Asus Zenbook 14″ Core i5-1340P16 GB · 512 GB SSD£899at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
Alienware 15 15.3″ Core 5 210H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD£945at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 40502 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB£998at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i5-13420H8 GB · 512 GB SSD£595at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Acer TravelMate P2 16″ Core i5-1335U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£720at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core i5-1335U16 GB · 1 TB SSD£839at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro 15 Essential 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB£900at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Core i5-13420H16 GB · 512 GB SSD£699at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15 B13U 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD£800at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Asus ExpertBook P1 15.6″ Core i5-13420H16 GB · 512 GB SSD£849at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£630at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£800at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3520 15.6″ Core i5-1235U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£849at Amazon5.6Buy on Amazon
HP Probook 16″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 256 GB SSD£937at Amazon5.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 14″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 512 GB SSD£382at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
HP Elitebook 15.6″ Core i5-8365U16 GB · 1 TB SSD£460at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 14″ Core i5-10310U16 GB · 256 GB SSD£268at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i5-1235U16 GB · 512 GB SSD£699at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 16″ Core i5-1334U8 GB · 256 GB SSD£399at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 15.6″ Core i5-1235U2 versions · 8 GB of RAM · 256 GB a 512 GB£569at Amazon4.9Buy on Amazon

Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 30 laptops cost up to £709; the range with the most models is from £600 to £800, with 10.

How many models there are in each price range, from £200 to £1,400. Half cost up to £709; across the whole catalog, the median is £745.3 models between £200 and £4006 models between £400 and £60010 models between £600 and £80010 models between £800 and £1,0001 model between £1,200 and £1,40036101001£200£600£1,000£1,400
  • half cost up to £709
  • whole catalog: £745

Cheapest £268 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 14″ Core i5-10310U rating 5.3

Most expensive £1,349 Lenovo LOQ Gen 10 15.6″ Core i5-13450HX RTX 5060

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Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under £4503335.34.1
£450 to £68010355.65.6
£680 to £98014335.96.2
£980 to £1,5003326.77.2
Over £1,5000218.8
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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

8 brands have a model here; Acer has the most, with 8 models.

and 3 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 5 of 30 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 5 of 30 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 2 of 30 have an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −5%median price below the catalog’s
  • −0.8median spec score: 5.9 vs 6.7
  • 19%of the catalog: 30 of 154 models
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Laptops with Intel Core i5 processor against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with Intel Core i5 processorWhole catalogDifference
Models3015419% of the catalog
Median price£709£745−5%
Median score5.96.7−0.8 ponto
Lowest price£268£182+£86
Highest price£1,349£4,858−£3,509

What the numbers say about laptops with Intel Core i5 processor

  • Versions: 3 models have more than one version within the selection, from 128 GB to 1 TB. 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: Lenovo V14 Gen 5 14″ Core i5-13420H, £669 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 30 models on the list is £709.

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 Intel Core i5 processor today?

Today it is the Lenovo V14 Gen 5 14″ Core i5-13420H, for £669 (score 6.9).

Which laptop with Intel Core i5 processor has the best value today?

The Acer Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i5-13420H, for £595 (score 6.4).

How much does a laptop with Intel Core i5 processor cost?

In the 6 Nov 2026 catalog, the median price of the 30 models in the segment is £709, and prices range from £268 to £1,349. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models whose specs list Intel Core i5 processor 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 6 November 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.co.uk, delivered to London SW1A 1AA, on the day it was read, including VAT.

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

Data from 6 Nov 2026.