Under $500, I would be looking at second hand ThinkPads either on eBay or r/thinkpadsforsale

The following IdeaPads are comparable to the Acer Aspire recommended by someone else and less than $600

https://www.amazon.com/New_Lenovo-Business-Bluetooth-Microphones-AimCare/dp/B08WHY2HNS/

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-i5-1035G1-15-6-inch-Screen/dp/B08NXSJVCR/