Laptops under $300
Laptops which are less than 300 US Dollars have very basic specifications and are hard to work on. As they are low budget options, their performance will also be low.
But for general works like light web browsing, writing documents, watching videos, OTT or movies doesn't require much power. So these models can be the best option for the price.
As these laptops have less performance, they will use less battery power which results in many hours of battery life for your travel and outdoor work.
Always remember to go for eMMC storage option only in a chromebook, not on a windows os running laptop. If you prefer a Windows laptop, increase your budget and go for laptops under $500 post.
Lets see my few laptop recommendations for under $300(at the time of this post).
Specifications - 14 Inch HD NanoEdge anti-glare display, MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C reversible ports and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port.
One of the best chromebooks available at amazon.com. This is a decent laptop suitable for very light users. Rugged and durable laptop suitable for kids, spill resistant keyboard, antimicrobial guard for hygiene.
Even minecraft is supported in this model.
Specifications - 15.6 Inch HD display, 16GB RAM, 128GB UFS SSD and Intel Quad-Core N200 Processor.
If you consider using MS Office with moderate browsing and usage, you can consider this laptop under $300(at the time of this post). With 16GB RAM and moderately powerful N200 processor, this laptop can be your daily workhub. You can use an external storage drive if needed.
Conclusion
If you can extend the budget a little to above $300, consider looking at other laptops with decent specs for a better experience.