I don’t recommend anything under 16GB of RAM if you want a laptop that runs Windows 11, but it’s often hard to find that at a budget price. Today, an eBay seller is offering an MSI laptop with double that (32GB) and a screaming Intel processor for just $519. It’s a refurb model, but still an absolutely incredible value—it’s almost half off the retail price!
The MSI Modern 15 H AI is a general-purpose design with a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen. Though it uses an Arc integrated graphics card, so this thing won’t be blazing through the latest AAA games. But with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor—a 16-core Meteor Lake design—it can handle pretty much anything else you might throw at it, including some AI tasks thanks to the built-in NPU. You also get a 1TB SSD.
At 0.78 inches thick with a 3-cell battery, the Modern 15 H AI is neither slinky nor long-lasting, so you might look elsewhere if you’re constantly working on the go. But those specs are damn near impossible to find at this price, and the touchscreen and full-sized keyboard might be particularly appealing to students. It also offers an impressive array of ports, including full-sized HDMI and microSD, three USB-A ports, and one USB-C. You won’t be needing a dongle anytime soon.
Again, this is a refurbished laptop, which might give you pause. The eBay seller claims that it’s refurbished by the manufacturer, and it comes with a two-year Allstate warranty, which might help alleviate any hesitation. If you’re convinced, grab it at this price while you can. If not, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best laptops on the market.
Get this MSI laptop with Core Ultra 9 CPU and 32GB RAM for $519