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146 laptops for programming from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,300 to $5,373, and half cost less than $2,880.

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: Lenovo (28)ASUS (28)HP (21)Apple (12)Ist Computers (10)Acer (9)Dell (8)NIMO (4)

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CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX18Apple M5 Max12AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39510Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Intel Core Ultra 96Intel Core i9-13950HX5Intel Core Ultra 75Intel Core Ultra 7 255H5
Show all 40AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3704Intel Core Ultra 9 386H4AMD Ryzen 7 2603AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX3Intel Core 7 240H3Intel Core i7-13850HX3Intel Core Ultra 7 155H3Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX3AMD Ryzen 5 7430U2AMD Ryzen 7 1702AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX2AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D2Intel Core i5-1334U2Intel Core i7-11850H2Intel Core i7-1355U2Intel Core i9-14900HX2Intel Core Ultra 5 225U2Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX2AMD Ryzen 5 7530U1AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS1AMD Ryzen 7 7730U1AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX1AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX1AMD Ryzen AI 7 3501AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 4501AMD Ryzen AI 9 3651AMD Ryzen AI 9 4651AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3751AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 4701AMD Ryzen AI Max 3901Intel Core 7 150U1
GPUGeForce RTX 50607GeForce RTX 50907GeForce RTX 50706GeForce RTX 50806RTX 2000 Ada5Radeon 890M4RTX 50904GeForce RTX 5070 Ti3
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GPU memory8GB1924GB1016GB812GB76GB44GB1
RAM32GB6864GB67128GB7192GB136GB140GB148GB1
Storage1TB2092TB1464TB588TB2216TB193TB55TB46TB1
Screen16-inch6714-inch1618-inch1515.6-inch1213.4-inch917.3-inch714.2-inch415.3-inch4
Show all 1216.2-inch417-inch413.3-inch214.5-inch1
Refresh240Hz2960Hz14120Hz11180Hz11144Hz10165Hz8145Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen42
WeightUnder 1.7 kg341.7 to 2 kg182 to 2.5 kg302.5 kg and up32
BatteryUnder 64 Wh464 to 75 Wh675 Wh and up14
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro78Windows 1122Windows 11 Home20macOS8
GPU modelRTX 509012RTX 50709RTX 50808RTX 50607RTX 5070 Ti7RTX 2000 Ada5RTX 50503RTX 1000 Ada2
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Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-123
Screen resolutionQHD and higher51FHD+ (1920 x 1200)41FHD (1080p)194K UHD8HD (768p)1
Display panelIPS35OLED28Mini LED1
RAM typeDDR571LPDDR5X13LPDDR53DDR41
PriceUnder $8001Under $9001Under $1,0002Under $1,2004Under $1,5003Under $2,0003Under $2,5003Under $3,0007
Show all 13Under $5,0001$1,200 & above110$2,000 & above84$4,000 & above32$5,000 & above20
Storage: 2TB  ×146 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
AppleSpec score 7.7

Apple M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+48GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+2TB storage for large projects
+M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
−Heavy at 2.15 kg for daily carrying
−Runs macOS only
$4,449.00-11%List: $4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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
AppleSpec score 7.8

Apple M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14.2-inch

+1.63 kg: 290 of the 377 here are heavier
$3,863.00-6%List: $4,099.00
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
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
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.
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX PRO 3000, 12GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+12GB GDDR7 graphics memory for demanding graphics work
+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking workloads
+2TB Gen5 SSD for ample local storage
−Heavy at 2.72 kg for daily carrying
$4,848.98
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 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 2TB SSD for big project files
+64GB of RAM for demanding multitasking
+16-inch screen for more workspace
−Heavy at 3.26 kg for daily carrying
$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
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
AppleSpec score 7.7

Apple M5 Max, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+64GB unified memory for very heavy multitasking
+16-inch screen for a larger workspace
$5,373.17
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17-inch

+17 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,099.99-45%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 250, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Display refresh rate is only 60Hz
$975.00-39%List: $1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+2TB storage listed
$1,139.97-35%List: $1,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Light at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
+Touchscreen display for direct input
+64 GB DDR5 memory
$2,599.98-21%Was: $3,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.8

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

+16-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.09 kg, heavy for a 2-in-1 tablet form factor
$1,656.99-17%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+2TB SSD for large storage capacity
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor
−60Hz refresh rate
$1,516.47-15%List: $1,789.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 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 15:28 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
HPSpec score 7.6

32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+17 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.08 kg, heavier for daily carrying
$1,196.00-8%List: $1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 7 260, GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+64GB DDR5 memory for demanding multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for a big game library
−Heavy-ish 2.25 kg for daily carrying
$2,499.00-7%List: $2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+2TB total storage with two SSDs
+32GB RAM for multitasking
−Weighs 1.8 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD+ display resolution
$1,599.00-5%List: $1,679.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.9

Intel Core 7 240H, GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+GeForce RTX 5060 graphics for gaming
+2TB SSD storage
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution, not full HD
−2.1 kg weight for daily carrying
$2,079.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 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
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-13850HX, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large workloads
+2TB SSD storage for a large local library
+Ships with Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Weighs 2.68 kg, heavier than a typical 16-inch ultrabook
$3,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i9-13950HX, RTX 4000 Ada, 12GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Large 17.3 inch screen for wide workspace
+Intel Core i9-13950HX processor for demanding workloads
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Full HD resolution on a 17.3 inch screen
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPUGPURAMStorageScreenSpec scorePrice
Apple M5 Max48GB2TB16.2-inch7.7$4,449.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3DGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop32GB2TB8.0$4,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max36GB2TB14.2-inch7.8$3,863.00
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 290HXGeForce RTX 509064GB2TB18-inch8.1$5,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inch7.8No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HXRTX PRO 300064GB2TB16-inch7.9$4,848.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HXGeForce RTX 507032GB2TB16-inch8.1No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H64GB2TB16-inch7.7$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXGeForce RTX 508064GB2TB16-inch8.4$4,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details

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