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This one is 650 and is same spec as the Acer
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/laptops/new-inspiron-14-5000/spd/inspiron-14-5405-laptop/cn54506AMD rather than Intel, but comparable according to benchmarks.
Acer looks fine though. The Dell XPS stuff will obv be nicer but you'll probably need to find a student discount and some good luck to get it towards 650. Otherwise Inspiron, Acer etc will all be decent.
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Acer's lack of detailed specs on its site is maddening.
Currently looking at an Aspire 5 A514-54 that I can get for ~£600. 8GB RAM (can upgrade to 20GB myself at a later date). 512GB SSD. 14" screen (don't want bigger). i5-1135G7 CPU.
Can drive a 4K monitor over HDMI 2.0 and probably not USB-C (which would have been preferred) but finding any accurate specs is nigh on impossible.
Cheapest Dell that meets my requirements is £1000, even with various sales/outlets.