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Laptops for Data Science

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9 laptops for data science from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more. Most cost $4,899 to $7,999, and half cost less than $6,699.

64GB of memory or more, on machines built without a gaming screen. A dataset that does not fit in memory is the thing that stops the work, and a high refresh rate does nothing for it.

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

Top brands: Apple (6)

AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big project libraries
+Compact 14.2-inch display for easier portability
−Compact 14.2-inch screen offers less workspace than larger models
$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big project libraries
+Large 16.2-inch display for expansive workspace
−Large 16.2-inch screen makes it less portable
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 9.1

Intel Core i9-13950HX, RTX 3500 Ada, 12GB Graphics, 128GB RAM

+128GB RAM for very heavy multitasking and large datasets
+12GB RTX 3500 Ada graphics memory for demanding GPU work
+1TB NVMe SSD storage for a sizable local library
−Full HD 1080p resolution rather than higher
$4,899.21
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 9.1

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big project and media libraries
+Large 16.2-inch display for expansive workspace
−Large 16.2-inch screen makes it less portable
$7,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 9.1

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+128GB unified memory for extreme multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
$7,874.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+128GB unified memory for extreme multitasking
+16-inch screen for a larger workspace
−Space Black finish limits color choice
No price recorded yet.
LenovoSpec score 8.8

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX PRO 2000, 8GB Graphics, 128GB RAM

+OLED panel with 3.2K resolution for sharp detail
+128GB DDR5 RAM for very large memory-heavy tasks
+Large 4TB SSD for storing big project files
−Heavy at 2.54 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
DellSpec score 9.1

Intel Core i9-13950HX, RTX 3500 Ada, 12GB Graphics, 128GB RAM

+128GB RAM for very heavy multitasking and large datasets
+12GB RTX 3500 Ada graphics memory for demanding GPU work
+4TB SSD storage for a very large local library
−Weighs 3.05 kg, heavy for daily carrying
−Full HD 1080p resolution rather than higher
No price recorded yet.
AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big project libraries
+Compact 14.2-inch display for easier portability
$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple M5 Max128GB2TB14.2-inchmacOS8.9$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB2TB16.2-inchmacOS8.9No current price
Intel Core i9-13950HX128GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1$4,899.21
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16.2-inchmacOS9.1$7,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16-inch9.1$7,874.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB2TB16-inch8.9No current price
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX128GB4TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.8No current price
Intel Core i9-13950HX128GB4TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1No current price
Apple M5 Max128GB2TB14.2-inchmacOS8.9$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details

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