Looking for a Windows student laptop? Pay close attention to the size and processor. Compact Windows student laptops are useful if you take them to college often. With a larger size, you can also see all the details well on the screen. For a Windows student laptop, we recommend at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor with 8GB RAM. Going to pursue a creative or technical study? Choose a more powerful processor so you can perform demanding tasks smoothly.