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51 laptops for programming from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,400 to $5,099, and half cost less than $2,100.

Laptops whose listing states at least 32GB of memory and a terabyte of storage, which is what a container stack and a few checkouts ask for.

We do not pick by hand: a laptop is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: NIMO (17)ASUS (8)Ist Computers (4)

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BrandNIMO17ASUS8ME2 MichaelElectronics26Ist Computers4HP3MSI3Lenovo2LG2
Show all 13Microsoft2Eluktronics1Mavark1Mechrevo1Pconline1
SeriesZenbook4Vivobook2Legion1OmniBook1ROG1ThinkPad1TUF1
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 37011Intel Core Ultra 910Intel Core Ultra 7 258V5AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS3Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX3AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS2Intel Core i9-13950HX2Intel Core Ultra 72
Show all 17Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX2AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX1AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3951Intel Core i5-13450HX1Intel Core i7-14650HX1Intel Core Ultra 7 165H1Intel Core Ultra 7 265H1Intel Core Ultra 7 3551
GPURadeon 890M11Radeon 780M5RTX 2000 Ada3GeForce RTX 50602RTX 50702RTX 50902GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1GeForce RTX 50901
Show all 14RTX 40501RTX 50501RTX 51201RTX 61441RTX PRO 10001RTX PRO 20001
GPU memory8GB724GB312GB16GB1
RAM32GB3264GB17128GB148GB1
Storage1TB242TB144TB108TB3
Screen16-inch1517.3-inch1414-inch1315.6-inch315-inch215.3-inch218-inch2
Refresh144Hz11120Hz860Hz6165Hz5240Hz3180Hz1300Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen17
WeightUnder 1.7 kg101.7 to 2 kg92 to 2.5 kg252.5 kg and up3
BatteryUnder 64 Wh2064 to 75 Wh1975 Wh and up51
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro19Windows 11 Home9Windows 116
GPU modelRTX 2000 Ada3RTX 50903RTX 50602RTX 50702RTX 40501RTX 50501RTX 5070 Ti1RTX 51201
Show all 11RTX 61441RTX PRO 10001RTX PRO 20001
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-112
Screen resolutionQHD and higher14FHD+ (1920 x 1200)13FHD (1080p)114K UHD2
Display panelOLED18IPS3Mini LED1
RAM typeDDR524LPDDR5X10
PriceUnder $9001Under $1,0001Under $1,5003Under $2,0002Under $3,0001Under $5,0001$1,200 & above39$2,000 & above22$4,000 & above8$5,000 & above6
Battery: 75 Wh and up  ×51 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
MSISpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Large 18-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores
+RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB VRAM
−At 3.1 kg it is heavy for daily carrying
−Large 18-inch size needs a sizable desk
$2,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Two-in-one touchscreen design for tablet use
+Light at 1.4 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+32GB memory with 2TB storage
−Specifications list no display resolution
No current price. Check it at the store.
NIMOSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion on screen
+Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
−Only 75Wh battery for a 17-inch laptop
$899.99-50%List: $1,789.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+1.7 kg: 270 of the 377 here are heavier
−1TB storage: 257 of the 466 here have more
$949.97-37%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.3

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
$1,449.99-19%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Copilot+ PC with Windows 11
+2TB SSD for a large library of files
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion on screen
−Heavy at 2.1 kg for daily carrying
−Only 75Wh battery for a 17-inch laptop
$1,214.98-10%Was: $1,349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 7 250, GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+OLED panel with WQXGA 2560x1600 resolution
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+RTX 5060 graphics with 8GB VRAM for gaming
−Windows 11 without a stated edition
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, RTX 4050, 6GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+17.3-inch touchscreen display
+Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4050 graphics with 6GB VRAM
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavy at 2.35 kg for daily carrying
−Larger 17.3-inch chassis
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i5-13450HX, RTX 5050, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+2TB SSD for a large game library
+32GB memory for heavy multitasking
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Battery capacity is 90Wh, a smaller battery
$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen convertible with dual screens
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB memory for demanding multitasking
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
−Two-in-one design for tablet and laptop use
$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD storage
+75Wh battery capacity
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.7

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+16-inch OLED display with 240Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5090 with 24GB VRAM for demanding games
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
−Heavy at 2.6 kg for carrying
$5,669.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX PRO 2000, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+64GB RAM for very heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big libraries of files
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor for heavy workloads
−Heavier at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
MechrevoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+RTX 5060 graphics for gaming and demanding graphics work
+Intel Core i7-14650HX processor for high performance
+16-inch 2.5K display with 180Hz refresh rate
−80Wh battery is modest for a gaming laptop
−1TB storage is modest for a large game library
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Windows 11 operating system
+17.3-inch screen for a larger workspace
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
−Only 75Wh battery for a 17-inch laptop
No price recorded yet.
NIMOSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD storage
+Large 15.6-inch 1080p display
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
PconlineSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+OLED panel with QHD-and-higher resolution
+Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor for demanding tasks
+RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB VRAM for gaming
−Battery capacity is only 80 Wh
No price recorded yet.
NIMOSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage

+Large 4TB SSD for a big library of files and games
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion on screen
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
−Only 75Wh battery for a 17-inch laptop
$2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage

+Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads
+64GB DDR5 RAM for very heavy multitasking
+4TB SSD for very large storage
−At 2.09 kg it is heavier for daily carrying
$3,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for ample file storage
−At 2.09 kg it is heavier for daily carrying
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+4TB storage capacity
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.6

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+18-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+24GB GDDR7 graphics memory from RTX 5090
+2TB SSD storage capacity
−18-inch screen makes this a large, less portable laptop
$4,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+64GB DDR5 memory for very heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files
−60Hz refresh rate is standard rather than smooth high-refresh
$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for deep contrast
+Very light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+Large 1TB SSD for many files and apps
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,449.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, 8TB Storage, 16-inch

+128GB LPDDR5X memory for large workloads
+Large 8TB SSD for a big library of files
+QHD or higher resolution on a 16-inch screen
−Only 99Wh battery for a 16-inch laptop
−Weight of 2.45 kg for daily carrying
$5,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Large 17.3 inch screen for wide workspace
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+64GB DDR5 memory for demanding multitasking
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
−75Wh battery capacity is modest for its size
$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch 4K OLED touchscreen
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
+Light at 1.22 kg for carrying
−Compact 14-inch screen limits workspace
−75Wh battery capacity is modest
$2,079.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Light at 1.35 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+2.5K touchscreen with QHD or higher resolution
+32GB LPDDR5X memory with 1TB SSD
−Battery capacity is modest for all-day heavy use
$1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPUGPURAMStorageScreenSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRTX 507032GB1TB18-inch7.9$2,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inch7.8No current price
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Radeon 890M64GB1TB17.3-inch7.9$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8745HSRadeon 780M32GB1TB15.6-inch7.7$949.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB1TB16-inch7.3$1,449.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Radeon 890M32GB2TB17.3-inch7.8$1,214.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 250GeForce RTX 506032GB1TB15.3-inch7.8$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258VRTX 405032GB1TB17.3-inch7.6$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13450HXRTX 505032GB2TB16-inch7.9$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 932GB1TB14-inch7.8$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details

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