It’s not the only 2-in-1 on our list (and if ultra-portability is your priority you’ll want to check out the Surface Go 3 below) but it strikes a great balance between specs, price and durability. The only downside is there’s no HDMI port for connecting it to a TV or school projector. You’re limited to apps from the Google Play Store, but it has everything necessary for school, including Google Docs, Sheets and Gmail. Like all Chomebooks, it’s simple to use and has loads of built-in parental controls, so you can create a profile for your child and when that’s signed in you can stop them from browsing in private, manage which websites they are allowed to visit and block adult content.
It has lots of ports, more than enough battery for a full school day’s use, and it’s compact to fit into a backpack with ease. The 513 is the mid-range model of the Chromebook line-up (between the 311 and 713) and shines when used for lighter tasks such as typing, making spreadsheets and web browsing – perfect for homework and research. The name gives it away, but we love Acer’s Spin series because it blurs the line between laptop and tablet – giving your child the best of both worlds.
This list is based on hands-on laptop testing and rigorous research. Most importantly, we scour the menus to check what parental controls are available for you. We try the keyboard and trackpad to make sure they are responsive and comfortable to use, while ensuring the laptop has enough battery for at least a full day of school from a complete charge. We look at the build quality to make sure the device can withstand bumps and small drops and download software to analyse its speed and performance. We test the best laptops for children based on how they’re used day-to-day. Yes, finding the right one is no easy feat, but luckily when choosing a laptop for kids you don’t have to splash out on a high-end device with heaps of computing power and an expensive processor – there are loads of options that we love for under £500 – and we’ve selected a range of models and price points in this roundup, plus there’s a buying guide below our list if you need more information before deciding. The jury is still out on when is the best time to buy your kid a laptop ( recent research suggests age 12 is when UK ownership picks up), but whether your kid is making a spreadsheet or playing an hour of Fortnite, you’ll want to enforce strict rules about how to stay safe online and turn on parental controls to filter search engine results, limit screen time, stop private browsing and get sent activity reports.
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