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39 laptops for programming from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $2,300 to $5,019, and half cost less than $2,959.

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.

ASUSSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+2.5K QHD+ display with 180Hz refresh rate
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.2 kg for a 13.4-inch laptop
−Only 32GB unified memory
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,030.99-15%List: $2,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, GeForce RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Dual touchscreen for extra workspace
+16-inch 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5090 graphics for high-performance gaming
−1 TB SSD offers less storage than larger models
$5,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5060, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Fast AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor for demanding workloads
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
+1TB SSD storage for a large library of games and files
−Only 8GB graphics memory on the RTX 5060
$2,299.99-42%List: $3,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, GeForce RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+18-inch 4K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+RTX 5090 graphics for high-performance gaming
+32 GB DDR5 RAM for demanding games and multitasking
−Heavy at 3.73 kg for daily carrying
−1 TB SSD offers less storage than larger models
$4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Lightweight at 1.57 kg for easy carrying
+14-inch 3K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
+32 GB RAM for demanding games and multitasking
−1 TB SSD offers less storage than larger models
−Smaller 14-inch display than many gaming laptops
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i9, GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Large 18-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
+1TB SSD storage for a large game library
−Full HD+ resolution with lower pixel density than QHD
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Windows 11 Pro
$2,763.22
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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
ASUSSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5060, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Fast AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor for demanding workloads
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
+1TB SSD storage for a large library of games and files
−Smaller 16-inch display than many gaming laptops offer
$2,299.99-38%List: $3,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch screen for more on-screen workspace
+64 GB LPDDR5X memory for demanding multitasking
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Only 1 TB SSD for a large game library
−Unified memory cannot be upgraded later
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Large 2 TB SSD for a big game and file library
+64 GB unified memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
−Unified memory cannot be upgraded later
$2,949.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64 GB LPDDR5X memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+13.4-inch 2.5K display with 180Hz refresh rate
−Only 1 TB SSD for a large game library
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Large 18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+12GB RTX 5070 Ti graphics for demanding games
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
−Heavy at 3 kg for carrying around
−Large 18-inch chassis takes up more desk space
$3,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Large 18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking and heavy applications
+1TB SSD storage for a solid game library
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Windows 11 Pro
−Large 18-inch chassis takes up more desk space
$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Lightweight 1.57 kg for a 14-inch gaming laptop
+3K display with 120 Hz refresh rate
+32 GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−14-inch screen is smaller than most gaming laptops
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 8.4

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

+Large 18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+16GB GDDR7 RTX 5080 graphics for demanding games and rendering
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large projects
−Heavy at 3.42 kg for carrying around
−Large 18-inch chassis takes up more desk space
$4,769.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Large 2 TB SSD for a big game and file library
+64 GB LPDDR5X memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than other models in this line
$2,959.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

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

+RTX 5070 Ti graphics for demanding games
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+165Hz refresh rate on a 16-inch IPS display
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than QHD displays
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for easy carrying
+8 TB SSD for very large storage
+RTX 5080 with 16 GB VRAM for demanding games
−Smaller 14-inch display than many gaming laptops
$4,766.24
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+2TB storage for large game and project libraries
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
−Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled
$3,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+2.5K QHD+ display with 180Hz refresh rate
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,729.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Dedicated GeForce RTX 5070 graphics for gaming
+16-inch IPS display for a larger workspace
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−At 2.5 kg, heavy for carrying daily
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than QHD models in this list
$2,279.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

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

+Large 18-inch 2.5K display with 240Hz refresh rate
+8TB storage for a very large game and file library
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large projects
−Heavy at 3.2 kg for carrying around
−Large 18-inch chassis takes up more desk space
$5,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+64GB LPDDR5X unified memory for demanding workloads
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+QHD-class WQXGA display for sharp detail
−Only 1TB storage in the base configuration
−Small 13.4-inch screen for gaming
$2,929.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

Intel Core i9-14900HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+64 GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+16-inch display for a larger workspace
−At 2.5 kg, heavy for carrying daily
$3,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 5070, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+Large 18-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large projects
+2TB SSD storage for a large game library
−Only 8GB graphics memory on the RTX 5070
−Heavy at 3.2 kg for carrying around
No price recorded yet.
ASUSSpec score 7.8

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

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for a large library
+165Hz refresh rate on a 16-inch display
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than QHD displays
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPUGPURAMStorageScreenSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39532GB1TB13.4-inch8.1$2,030.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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 386HGeForce RTX 509032GB1TB16-inch7.7$5,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HXRTX 506032GB1TB16-inch7.8$2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HXGeForce RTX 509032GB1TB18-inch7.4$4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370GeForce RTX 5070 Ti32GB1TB14-inch8.0No current price
Intel Core i9GeForce RTX 507032GB1TB18-inch7.7$2,763.22
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRTX 508032GB2TB18-inch8.2$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HXRTX 506032GB1TB16-inch7.8$2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core 9 275HXGeForce RTX 508032GB2TB18-inch8.2$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details

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