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70 laptops for programming from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $2,499 to $9,129, and half cost less than $4,900.

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: ASUS (11)Lenovo (9)Acer (9)HP (6)

GIGABYTESpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+RTX 5090 Laptop GPU for demanding gaming and graphics work
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate gaming
+QHD and higher resolution for sharp detail
−Dual-state refresh rate limited by the 240Hz panel
$4,599.99-6%List: $4,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5090 graphics for high-performance gaming
+32 GB DDR5 RAM for demanding games and multitasking
−Heavy at 2.85 kg for daily carrying
$4,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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 15:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+18-inch 4K display with 240Hz refresh
+64GB RAM for heavy multitasking and creative work
+2TB SSD for a large library of files and games
−At 3.49 kg it is heavy for carrying daily
−Large 18-inch chassis limits portability
$5,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, GeForce RTX 5070, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate
+GeForce RTX 5070 with 12GB VRAM for graphics-heavy tasks
+Ryzen 9 9955HX processor
−At 2.72 kg, heavy for carrying regularly
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+64 GB of memory for heavy multitasking
+GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB video memory
$4,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.7

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB video memory
+64 GB of memory for heavy multitasking
$5,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5070 Laptop, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+64GB of DDR5 memory
+240 Hz QHD display with RTX 5070 graphics
−Weighs 2.72 kg, heavy for daily carrying
−Only 8GB of GPU memory
$2,459.00-48%Was: $4,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.5

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+RTX 5090 graphics with 24GB VRAM
+32GB of DDR5 memory
+2TB SSD storage
−Weighs 2.98 kg, heavy for daily carrying
$4,499.00-10%Was: $4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
RazerSpec score 8.6

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+RTX 5090 graphics with 24GB VRAM for heavy gaming
+16 inch OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate
+32GB DDR5 RAM for demanding workloads
−Weighs 2.14 kg, heavier than everyday ultraportables
$4,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.3

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+16-inch QHD+ IPS panel with 240Hz refresh rate
+Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores
+32GB DDR5 memory for demanding multitasking
−Gaming-class laptop with a 16-inch display size
$2,874.56
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
PconlineSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+RTX 5080 with 16GB graphics memory
+240Hz refresh rate on a QHD+ IPS panel
+64GB DDR5 RAM for very heavy multitasking
−Windows 11 Home edition only
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5080 with 16 GB VRAM for demanding games
+32 GB DDR5 RAM at 5600 MT/s
−Heavy at 3.42 kg for daily carrying
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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 15:28 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+16-inch 2.5K QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor
+RTX 5070 graphics with dedicated VRAM
−Windows 11 Home lacks Pro business features
−Weight is 2.5 kg, heavier than basic laptops
$2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+16-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy workloads
+3TB storage capacity, the largest in this group
−Weighs 2.7 kg, heavy for daily carrying
$3,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.1

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

+Large 18-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores
−Large 18-inch size needs a sizable desk
$2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+16-inch OLED screen with 240Hz refresh rate
+Lighter 16-inch design at 2.3 kg
+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
−2TB storage is limited for large game libraries
No price recorded yet.
HIDevolutionSpec score 8.6

Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, 64GB RAM, 16TB Storage

+Light at 1.95 kg for a 16-inch gaming laptop
+16 TB storage for a very large game library
+16-inch WQXGA OLED screen with 240Hz refresh rate
−64 GB memory is modest for heavy creative workloads
$9,439.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

Intel Core 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Large 18-inch 2.5K IPS display with 240Hz refresh rate
+16GB RTX 5080 graphics for demanding games and rendering
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
−Heavy at 3.42 kg for carrying around
−Large 18-inch chassis takes up more desk space
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, GeForce RTX 5070, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+GeForce RTX 5070 graphics
+64GB of DDR5 memory
+240 Hz QHD display
−Weighs 2.48 kg, heavy for daily carrying
−Only 8GB of GPU memory
$2,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 96GB RAM

+OLED panel with QHD or higher resolution
+RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24GB VRAM
+96GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
−Heavy at 2.98 kg for daily carrying
$6,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
MSISpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce 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
$2,169.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.0

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

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+GeForce RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB VRAM
+2TB SSD for a large game library
−Heavier build suited to stationary use
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 8.6

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 24GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+18-inch 4K display with 240Hz refresh
+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking and creative work
+2TB storage for a large library of files and games
−At 3.5 kg it is heavy for carrying daily
−Large 18-inch chassis limits portability
$5,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, GeForce RTX 5070, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+17.3-inch 2K display for a large workspace
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
−8GB graphics memory is modest for demanding games
No price recorded yet.
MSISpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+16-inch QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7 VRAM
+AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor
−1TB storage is smaller than some competing models
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 8.3

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory
+Very large 4 TB SSD for extensive storage
−Heavy at 2.57 kg for daily carrying
$4,949.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPUGPURAMStorageScreenSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3DGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop32GB2TB8.0$4,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXGeForce RTX 509032GB2TB18-inch8.0$4,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRTX 507032GB1TB18-inch7.9$2,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HXGeForce RTX 509064GB2TB18-inch8.1$5,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HXGeForce RTX 507032GB2TB16-inch8.1No current price
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXGeForce RTX 508064GB2TB16-inch8.4$4,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXGeForce RTX 509064GB2TB16-inch8.7$5,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386HRTX 5070 Laptop64GB4TB16-inch8.1$2,459.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HXRTX 509032GB2TB16-inch8.5$4,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386HRTX 509032GB2TB16-inch8.6$4,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details

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