Cheapest D5300 kit with non-VR AF-P zoom, Wi-Fi and GPS body with unstabilised quiet lens at budget pricing.
The Nikon D5300 with AF-P 18-55mm non-VR is a variant using the quiet stepping-motor zoom without stabilisation. The D5300 body provides Wi-Fi, GPS, 24.2MP, and articulating screen, but the non-VR lens limits handheld capability.
The AF-P stepping motor provides quiet autofocus ideal for video, but the missing VR limits handheld shooting in low light. The D5300's Wi-Fi, GPS, and no-OLPF sensor remain excellent regardless of the lens variant.
Build quality matches other D5300 kits. The non-VR AF-P saves cost but sacrifices the handheld stabilisation that the VR version provides — a meaningful compromise for everyday photography.
The D5300 with non-VR AF-P offers connected Nikon at lowest cost. The missing VR is a significant compromise — the VR variants provide substantially better handheld results.