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01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
Quick answer
A good student laptop is light, has an SSD, at least 8 GB RAM and good battery life. For most courses a Core i3/i5 or Ryzen 3/5 is plenty. Engineering, architecture and IT students should go for Core i5/i7 with 16 GB RAM. A business-class laptop (ThinkPad, EliteBook, Latitude) survives campus life better than a cheap consumer one.
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Shop all student laptops →Key takeaways
- 8 GB RAM + SSD minimum.
- Battery life matters more than raw power.
- Engineering/IT: i5/i7, 16 GB.
- Business laptops survive campus best.
- Add a laptop bag and surge protector.
01What to look for before you buy
| Course | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Arts, business, law | Core i3/i5, 8 GB, SSD |
| Computer science, IT | Core i5/i7, 16 GB, SSD |
| Engineering, architecture | Core i7, 16 GB, graphics card |
| Media, design | Core i7 or MacBook, 16 GB |
02Best prices in stock today
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03Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
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04Frequently asked questions
What is the best cheap laptop for students?
A Core i5 business laptop with SSD often beats a new Celeron laptop at a similar price.
Do students need 16 GB RAM?
Only for engineering, IT, design or video courses; 8 GB is fine for most.
