10 Best i5 11th gen Laptops in India

Intel recently unveiled their next generation of 11th gen processors. Now we’re still yet to see what improvements their next gen processor will bring to the desktops, we already have a suite of processors available for laptops and these laptops are currently available for you to buy now so if you were waiting for the 11th gen to upgrade your current laptop then we have got something for you. First we will be talking about the improvements of 11th gen processors over 10th gen and then our list of some of the best laptops with 11th gen processors at the heart.

The Improvements of 11th gen

So there are some improvements over the last gen but it’s not a day and night difference. This new gen is being called Tiger Lake and along with, it brings support for the following:

• Support for Wifi 6
• Support for thunderbolt 4
• Support for 8K HDR output or 4K HDR output on multiple displays
• A new AI engine claimed to enhance the video conferencing experience \
• A completely new integrated graphics called Iris Xe claiming to perform better than previous integrated graphics (only available in i5 and i7 chips)

These are some of the biggest and major new improvements in the 11th generation of processors for laptops. These new gen processors are built on the same 10 nanometer process which Intel has refined and now they are calling it the 10nm SuperFin design. This new design is supposed to bring in 20% better performance improvements in office productivity tasks while also improving the battery life by 20% which translates to roughly somewhere around 1 Hour in real world usage. 

Intel’s new integrated graphics called the Iris xe is also supposed to bring in improvements but will only be available for the i5 and i7 series of processors and i3 will be bundled with the previous gen integrated graphics. 

So these are all the major improvements Intel is bringing to the table especially for the laptop market. We are yet to see what they bring in for desktops as of writing this review. Now let’s checkout our list of the top laptops with Intel’s 11th gen laptop currently available in India.

*Do keep in mind that the ratings are based off of the pricing, what the products offer, and pros and cons.

Top 10 Best i5 11th gen Laptops in India 2021

1. HP Spectre x360 Core

Rating:  8.5/10

Pros:

• Great IO with 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 4.0 Type C ports and a Type A port
• Amazing inbuilt speaker clarity and speakers by Bang and Olfusen
• Smart color calibration based on the type of content on the screen
• Great display with vibrant colors and 100% sRGB coverage, 400 nits brightness
• Fingerprint sensor, lock to turn off webcam and microphone

Cons:

• Ram not upgradeable
• The keyboard feels cramped
• Battery takes a hit with that display and smart color calibration on

The new x360 core comes with the new 11th gen i5 chip, a better panel and design which gives it a very bling look and great specs. The speaker quality is better than even some bigger laptops although bass is decent. It’s a good laptop for photo and video editing especially with that great color calibrated display and the new CPU should make things even smoother. It’s lightweight and comfortable to type on although the keyboard might feel cramped for some and with 2 in 1 you can enhance your experience by using that touch screen.

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2. DELL Inspiron 5406

Rating: 9/10

Pros:

• Discrete 2GB Nvidia MX330 graphics
• Great audio with the inbuilt speakers by Waves MaxxAudio Pro
• Support for wifi 6
• Keyboard and trackpad are spacious and feel comfortable while typing
• Lock for camera and mic for privacy

Cons:

• Lack of thunderbolt port
• Camera quality is just average

DELL Inspiron 5406 is another 2 in 1 laptop coming with a 14 inch Full HD LED touchscreen display which has good viewing angles with nice and crisp color reproduction. It has a nice professional looking design with a comfortable backlit keyboard and trackpad. Inside it comes packed with the new i5 processor along with 8GB expandable memory and 512Gb NVMe SSD and A discrete 2GB graphics card. The laptop works great for office productivity and some gaming with a decent 6 hour battery life.  A definite consideration for students out there.

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3. ASUS Zenbook 13 

Rating: 8/10

Pros:

• Good level of screen brightness at 300 nits and 100% sRGB coverage
• Good quality inbuilt speakers by Harman/Kardon
• Comes with thunderbolt 4 ports
• Support for fast charging (0% to 60% in less than an hour)
• Very lightweight and compact

Cons:

• No support for Wifi 6
• The mic quality is muffled and just average
• The keys feel mushy and cramped

ASUS Zenbook 13 is a nice compact and lightweight laptop weighing much at almost 1.11kg. The laptop comes with a small 13.3 inch display which looks great with the FHD resolution and sRGB 100% coverage just making colors lifelike and natural. And it’s also packing some decent specs along with the new 11th gen i5 processor. The chiclet style keyboard is backlit along with the trackpad where your number pad also resides. It’s good and spacious but the keys dont give that haptic feel and might feel cramped but it comes with great speakers.Basically it’s a good option for students, writers and for office productivity purposes.

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4. DELL Inspiron 5502

Rating: 8.5/10

Pros: 

• 2GB Nvidia MX330 discrete graphics
• Upgradeable dual RAM slots
• Great sound output by inbuilt speakers by Wave Maxxaudio
• Privacy lock for webcam and mic and fingerprint sensor

Cons:

• No thunderbolt ports
• No support for Wifi 6

DELL Inspiron 5502 comes with a 15.6 inch Anti glare IPS display with great viewing angles. The picture quality is decent and you’ll enjoy consuming media on this laptop. It has a solid and durable build and comes with some really nice sounding speakers. The Keyboard is backlit spacious along with the trackpad and also comes with a fingerprint scanner for added security. It comes with a discrete graphics card giving it a performance advantage for gaming. That’s why we definitely recommend it for people who would want to get some gaming out of their laptop and enjoy consuming music and other media.

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5. HP 15s 15s FR2005TU

Rating:  8.5/10

Pros:

• 1TB SSD 
• Upgradeable RAM upto 16GB
• Support for fast charge, MU MIMO, Miracast compatible.
• Fingerprint sensor for added measure

Cons:

• No thunderbolt 4 
• No Wifi 6
• Inbuilt speaker quality is just average

HP 15s is a great value for money laptop coming with a terabyte of SSD which is hard to find in this price range. It comes with a 15.6 inch Full HD display with 45% NTPC coverage and 250 nits of brightness which might fall short on brightness outdoors but overall looks great indoors. The fact that it comes with a 1TB SSD and 2 slots to upgrade RAM. It does weigh a little more than some might like and the speakers provided does not provide a satisfying sound experience but it’s a good option for office productivity and general purposes.

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6. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5i

Rating: 9/10

Pros:

• Dual channel Dolby audio speakers
• Good amount of storage with 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD
• RAM is upgradeable 
• Fingerprint scanner for added security
• Fast charging supports 80% charge in 1 hour
• Good amount of IO ports

Cons:

• Viewing angles could be better
• Build quality is just average and feels flimsy
• Little bit on the heavier side

Lenovo ideapad slim 5i is a well rounded mid range laptop coming with the latest 11th gen processor. The biggest highlights here is the amount of storage you get on top of the fact that the RAM is upgradeable which is always a plus. The build quality of the laptop is just ok, it’s not cheap but you won’t be satisfied with it. On the other hand you get a suite of features that you will definitely enjoy like the dolby audio speakers, fingerprint scanner and fast charging. The laptop does feel somewhat hefty and chunky but for all it offers at the price it offers, you can’t go wrong buying this one.

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7. HP Pavilion x360

Rating: 8.5/10

Pros:  

• Upgradeable RAM 
• Great sounding speakers by Bang & Olfusen
• Integrated dual array mics for good sound quality
• Support for Wifi 6 band
• 45% NTSC color gamut

Cons:

• Limited number of IO ports
• Screen is a bit dimmer
• Laptop is heavier

 HP Pavilion x360 is another 2 in 1 for those looking for a convertible laptop at a budget. Packing the newest 11th gen core i5 at heart it comes with a 14 inch display which has some of the color reproduction and vibrant output although the brightness goes a little dimmer. It’s a good multimedia laptop with nice inbuilt speaker sound and a great display. The battery does take a hit in laptop mode but performance is overall excellent thanks to the latest processor. It’s a good recommendation for students or for those who want a decent 2 in 1 at an affordable price.

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8. Acer Swift 3

Rating: 8/10

Pros:

• Good microphone quality
• Support for Wifi 6 and thunderbolt 4
• Lightweight and compact
• Fingerprint sensor for added security

Cons:

• The viewing angles are dull along with poor color calibration
• RAM is not upgradeable

Another small and compact lightweight laptop by Acer. The Acer Swift 3 is a very sleek looking laptop that comes with good specs for the laptop at its price and size. It also comes with a suite of ports including thunderbolt 4 port and support for Wifi 6 band that the new 11th gen processors support. The display is a 13.5 inch is a FULL HD+ display but doesn’t come with the typical 16:9 aspect ratio so you might have issues with some apps not being able to adjust properly. Other than that the performance is good and so is the speaker and mic quality. It’s a simple no gimmick laptop good for those who don’t want to carry a big heavy laptop.

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9. ASUS Vivobook Ultra 14

Rating: 8/10

Pros:

• Long lasting battery life
• Discrete Nvidia MX330 graphics
• Harman / Kardon speakers 
• Fingerprint sensor for added security
• Long last battery life

Cons:

• Build quality is not good
• Can get a little hot even during general usage

 ASUS Vivobook Ultra 14 is an all rounder laptop for all general purpose usage and you can even game on it if you please, thanks to the 2GB Nvidia MX330 discrete graphics that come with this laptop. The display is a respectable 14 inch with good viewing angles and brightness is also very good in an outdoor environment.  The backlit keyboard feels nice and comfortable with tactile feel and the trackpad is also very comfortable to use. For added security you can use the fingerprint to wake up the screen and lock your device. The laptop also doesn’t weigh much at 1.4kg. If you want an all rounder than you should look at one glance at this laptop.

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10. Acer Aspire 5 

Rating: 7.5/10

Pros:

• Affordable
• Support for Wifi 6 and gigabit internet
• Comfortable typing experience
• Great battery life
  

Cons:

• Poor viewing angles
• Speakers don’t sound pleasing
• Webcam quality is really bad

Now if you really want to jump on the 11th gen wagon without paying the premium then Acer Aspire 5 might be worth your consideration. The laptop comes with a 14 inch display with a suite of Acer technology to improve the output but it still falls short on viewing angles. The performance on the other hand is great thanks to the latest processor and 8GB RAM and provided 512GB SSD. The speaker quality is just average at best so you might want to opt for external speakers or headphones. The build is decent and it’s a good option if you want an 11th gen laptop with i5 at a budget.

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This Article is Written By Anshuman Jain

I’m a college student pursuing computer science and indulge myself in tech and video games. I’m great at nitpicking and pointing out even the smallest flaws. Instagram

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