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10 laptops for data science from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more. Most cost $969 to $7,874, and half cost less than $2,750.

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.

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 16:22 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 16:21 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 16:22 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.
AppleSpec score 8.3

Apple M5 Max, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+64GB unified memory for very heavy multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
$6,009.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
iCarpSpec score 8.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+64 GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+4 TB storage for large game libraries
+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−60 Wh battery is modest for all-day use
$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.3

Intel Core i7-13850HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core i7-13850HX processor with boost up to 5.3GHz
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large projects
+Large 4TB SSD for storing big files and projects
−Weighs 2.35 kg, which is heavy for carrying often
$3,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
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.
WowpcSpec score 8.6

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250, Radeon 780M, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage

+64GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+4TB SSD storage
+AMD Ryzen 7 PRO processor
$2,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.6

Intel Core 7 240H, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+1.37 kg: the lightest of the 39 here
+4TB storage: only 1 of 58 here have more
−47 Wh battery: 7 of the 8 here have a larger one
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U64GB4TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.4$968.79
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16.2-inchmacOS9.1$7,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16-inch9.1$7,874.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13950HX128GB4TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1No current price
Apple M5 Max64GB4TB14-inch8.3$6,009.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32264GB4TB14-inchWindows 118.5$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-13850HX64GB4TB16-inchWindows 118.3$3,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX128GB4TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.8No current price
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 25064GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.6$2,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 240H64GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.6$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

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