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Laptops for Data Science

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10 laptops for data science from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more. Most cost $969 to $2,988, and half cost less than $1,700.

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: Dell (4)

DellSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 4 TB storage for big file collections
+64 GB memory for heavy multitasking
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$968.79-23%Was: $1,259.90
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.2

Intel Core i5-1334U, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 64 GB DDR5 memory for demanding workloads
+2 TB SSD storage for large file collections
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−At 2.09 kg, heavier than most listed models
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.2

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 17:27 PST - Details
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 17:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+64GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for storing big files
+AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor
−Heavier at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
$1,359.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i7-11850H, RTX A2000, 4GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+64GB of system memory for heavy workloads
+Large 2TB SSD storage
+Dedicated RTX A2000 graphics with 4GB VRAM
−Heavy at 1.81 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$2,988.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 64GB RAM for heavy multitasking and demanding workloads
+2TB storage for large files and project libraries
+15.6-inch IPS panel with 1080p resolution
−Full 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen is not high density
$2,124.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
BoosttechSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3 inch Full HD screen
+Up to 64GB DDR5 memory for heavy workloads
+Very large 2000GB storage for big libraries
−Heavy at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
$719.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
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.
LenovoSpec score 8.4

Intel Core 7 240H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+64GB DDR5 RAM for demanding workloads
+2TB storage for large files and media
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
−Non-touch display limits input options
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U64GB4TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.4$968.79
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1334U64GB2TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS64GB1TB15.6-inch8.2$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13950HX128GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1$4,899.21
as of 11/04/2026 17:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U64GB2TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$1,359.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-11850H64GB2TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$2,988.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-11800H64GB2TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$2,124.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U64GB2TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$719.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13950HX128GB4TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1No current price
Intel Core 7 240H64GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Home8.4No current price

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