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HCL ME Y2

Intel UHD Graphics · Core i3-1115G4 · 8GB RAM · 14" FHD
$499
D+
42/100 overall
HCL ME Y2 is a budget laptop built around the Core i3-1115G4 and Intel UHD Graphics, paired with 8GB RAM and a 14" FHD display. It weighs 3.2 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 7 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~4.6 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 0 GB VRAM + 8 GB RAM means the system can limited local-ai capability. At $499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 42/100 (tier D+).

Specifications

BrandHCL
CategoryBudget
GPUIntel UHD Graphics
CPUCore i3-1115G4
RAM8 GB
VRAM0 GB
Screen14" FHD
Weight3.2 lbs
Battery (claimed)7 hrs
Battery (realistic)~4.6 hrs
Price (USD)$499

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierD+ · 42/100
GPU score9/100
CPU score32/100
AI / LLM capability~1B params
Local AI verdictLimited local-AI capability
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