Best Intel Celeron N4020 Laptops in 2026: 3 Listings Compared
Our top pick is the ASUS 15.6-inch Full HD laptop with 128GB of storage: it comes from an established maker, sold as ASUS configured it, and it has twice the storage of the customized Vivobook. The Celeron N4020 is a dual-core chip Intel launched in late 2019, so all three laptops here suit browsing, documents, online classes and video rather than heavy multitasking. We compared them from stated specifications and Intel and Microsoft data, not from lab tests.
3 picks from 2 laptops that match this guide with a price we can quote today. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
| # | Pick | Laptop | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall | ASUS 15.6” FHD Laptop | $220.00 (as of 10/20/2026 16:20 PDT - Details) |
| 2 | Lightest | 15.6" Laptop with Win 11 | |
| 3 | Customized Vivobook | Customized ASUS Vivobook 15.6" FHD Laptop | $229.99 (as of 10/20/2026 16:20 PDT - Details) |
Which one should you buy?
- For most buyers: The ASUS 15.6-inch laptop pairs the N4020 with 128GB of storage and a Full HD screen from an established maker. See pick 1
- For the lightest carry: The Unowo laptop states 1.45 kg, the lightest of the three, with 128GB of storage and Windows 11. See pick 2
- For cloud-first use: The customized Vivobook suits users who keep files online, since its 64GB of eMMC storage is the minimum Windows 11 needs. See pick 3
The 3 picks
1 Best overall
ASUS 15.6” FHD Laptop
- CPU
- Intel Celeron N4020
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Screen
- 15.6 in
- Weight
- 1.57 kg
- OS
- Windows 11 Home
$220.00 (as of 10/20/2026 16:20 PDT - Details)
It is the only listing here sold as a standard configuration from an established maker, and it has 128GB of storage, twice the customized Vivobook's 64GB. It ships with Windows 11 Home in S mode per the title, which limits apps to the Microsoft Store until you switch out.
Pros
- Standard ASUS configuration, not a reseller build
- 128GB of storage, tied for the most of the three
- 15.6-inch Full HD screen per the listing title
Cons
- 4GB of memory, the minimum Windows 11 requires
- Windows 11 Home in S mode: switching out requires an internet connection
Good fit if
- Browsing, email and online classes
- Buyers who want a known maker for warranty and support
Skip if
- You keep many tabs and apps open
- You need desktop apps from outside the Microsoft Store and do not want to leave S mode
Verdict: The safest N4020 choice in our catalogue.
2 Lightest
15.6" Laptop with Win 11
- CPU
- Intel Celeron N4020
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Screen
- 15.6 in
- Weight
- 1.45 kg
- OS
- Windows 11
At a stated 1.45 kg it is the lightest of the three, and it matches the ASUS on 4GB of memory and 128GB of storage with a Full HD screen per the title. It comes from Unowo, a small brand, so check warranty terms first.
Pros
- 1.45 kg, the lightest of the three
- 128GB of storage, tied for the most
- Windows 11 and a Full HD screen per the listing
Cons
- Small brand: check warranty and support before buying
- 4GB of memory
Good fit if
- Students who carry a 15.6-inch laptop daily
- Light home use
Skip if
- You want an established maker
- You multitask heavily
Verdict: The lightest carry, from a less familiar brand.
3 Customized Vivobook
Customized ASUS Vivobook 15.6" FHD Laptop
- CPU
- Intel Celeron N4020
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Screen
- 15.6 in
- Weight
- 1.57 kg
- OS
- Windows 11 Home
$229.99 (as of 10/20/2026 16:20 PDT - Details)
It is an ASUS Vivobook sold by a reseller as a customized configuration, with 4GB of memory and 64GB of eMMC storage. Its 64GB matches the minimum storage Microsoft lists for Windows 11, which leaves very little room for files and updates.
Pros
- ASUS Vivobook base laptop
- Windows 11 Home
- 1.57 kg
Cons
- 64GB of eMMC storage, half of the other two
- Reseller configuration: confirm who provides the warranty
Good fit if
- Users who keep documents in cloud storage
- A spare laptop for browsing and video
Skip if
- You want to store photos or install many apps
- You want a maker-sold configuration
Verdict: Workable for cloud-based use, but the storage is tight.
Side by side
| # | Laptop | CPU | GPU | GPU memory | Rentable GPU model | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASUS 15.6” FHD Laptop | Intel Celeron N4020 | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4 GB | 128 GB |
| 2 | 15.6" Laptop with Win 11 | Intel Celeron N4020 | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4 GB | 128 GB |
| 3 | Customized ASUS Vivobook 15.6" FHD Laptop | Intel Celeron N4020 | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4 GB | 64 GB |
How we picked
How we picked: our catalogue holds 3 laptops whose listing states an Intel Celeron N4020, so all 3 appear here. One is a standard ASUS configuration, one is a customized ASUS Vivobook sold by a reseller (with 64GB of eMMC storage), and one is an Unowo laptop from a small brand. We ranked the maker-sold ASUS first, then weighed storage, weight and what each listing leaves out. Chip facts come from Intel's specification page and Windows facts from Microsoft. Prices on this page are live: each one is read from the store listing and shown with the time it was read. Nobody at wikilaptop.org has tested these units; every comparison below is drawn from the stated specifications.
How to choose
What the Celeron N4020 is
Intel lists the Celeron N4020 as a Gemini Lake Refresh processor launched in the fourth quarter of 2019, with 2 cores, 2 threads, a 1.1 GHz base and 2.8 GHz burst frequency, and a 6W TDP. Its integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 supports 4K at 60Hz output. Intel now lists it as discontinued.
That is enough for web browsing, email, documents, online classes and video streaming. It is not built for photo or video editing, modern games or many open apps at once.
Memory
All three laptops state 4GB of memory, the minimum Microsoft lists for Windows 11. Intel lists 8GB as the N4020's maximum, so even an upgradable model tops out there. With 4GB, keep only a few tabs and apps open; check whether the memory is soldered before planning an upgrade.
Storage
Two laptops state 128GB and the customized Vivobook states 64GB of eMMC. Microsoft lists 64GB as the minimum for Windows 11, and updates need free space over time, so the 64GB model leaves almost nothing for your files. eMMC storage is generally slower than an NVMe SSD; plan on cloud or external storage in any case.
Windows 11 and S mode
Microsoft's list of Windows 11 supported Intel processors includes the Celeron N4000 Series, which covers the N4020. The ASUS pick ships with Windows 11 Home in S mode per its title. Microsoft says S mode limits you to apps from the Microsoft Store and that switching out of it requires an internet connection.
Maker and warranty
Only one of the three is a standard configuration from an established maker. The customized Vivobook is a reseller build of an ASUS laptop, and the Unowo comes from a small brand. For both, ask who provides the warranty and where repairs happen before you buy.
Questions
Is the Celeron N4020 fast enough for everyday use?
For light use, yes. Intel lists it with 2 cores, 2 threads and a 2.8 GHz burst frequency, which handles browsing with a few tabs, email, documents and video streaming. It slows down with many open apps, and it is not built for editing or games. With 4GB of memory, as all three picks here have, keep workloads light.
Can I add more memory to an N4020 laptop?
Only up to a point. Intel lists 8GB as the processor's maximum memory, so no N4020 laptop can go beyond that. Whether you can reach 8GB depends on the model: some have soldered memory with no free slot. None of the three listings here states the slot layout, so ask the seller first.
What is Windows 11 in S mode?
Microsoft describes S mode as a Home edition setting that limits you to apps from the Microsoft Store. You can switch out of it, which Microsoft says requires an internet connection. The ASUS pick in this list ships in S mode according to its title.
Is 64GB of storage enough?
It is the minimum Microsoft lists for Windows 11, so the customized Vivobook with 64GB of eMMC starts at the floor. After the system and updates, little space remains for files. It works only if you keep documents and photos in cloud storage or on an external drive.
Did you test these laptops?
No. Nobody at wikilaptop.org has used these units. We compared them on the specifications stated on each listing, checked against Intel's and Microsoft's published data. We do not describe speed in use, screen quality or build, because those claims need testing we have not done.
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