Need A Lightweight Laptop for a budget around 50k-55k

[kasshav]

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
INR 50k-55k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Screen Size - 14"-15"
Weight - Light & Sturdy

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Mainly Programming & Watching Movies. Software I use will be VSCode, Netbeans, Node.js, Firefox etc.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
At least an i5 - 7th Gen. or 8th Gen.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenovo, HP, Asus
b. Dislike: Apple


6) Anything else you would like to say?

• Screen Resolution - 1080p Full HD
• Screen Type - AntiGlare - No Touchscreen
• Battery back up - normal (3-4hrs) will be sufficient.
  
• Purchase place - Online or Chandigarh, India.
• Build - A sturdy build like HP 348 G4 have with plastic-metal amalgam OR Full Metal Body

 

[omega44-xt]

I have seen HP Envy ultrabook (13.3") for about 55k during big sales in flipkart (check amazon as well). Expect next big sale near Aug 15.

It's specs included i5 8250U, 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD.

Check for deals in Asus S510 too with i5 8250U, 8GB RAM & 1TB HDD (preferably without GPU). It has an M.2 slot for SSD, add it later for a massive speed boost. Even a 128GB SSD is enough for OS & other apps. Clone OS to it (google it).

 

[kasshav]

@anupam_pb I am skeptical regarding build quality of Asus. I looked into S14 in a local shop and though it is metal-body but still its keyboard chassis felt flimsy upon pressing the buttons.

 

[omega44-xt]

@anupam_pb I am skeptical regarding build quality of Asus. I looked into S14 in a local shop and though it is metal-body but still its keyboard chassis felt flimsy upon pressing the buttons.

Asus S series aren't meant to be premium devices. They are priced at $600-700 in US & doesn't have great build quality as that budget is considered mid range. Asus has Zenbook series of ultrabook for great build quality, but those start at $750 (₹70k+ here). You may think 60k is a lot & sure it is but it's not like you have better options in India.