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Laptops for Engineering

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7 laptops for engineering from ASUS, Lenovo, EXCaliberPC and more. Most cost $3,299 to $6,699, and half cost less than $4,674.

A mobile workstation: dedicated graphics with 8GB of its own memory, 32GB of system memory, a screen of 16 inches or more and a terabyte of storage. CAD, simulation and BIM software asks for all four together, which is why all four are in the rule.

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

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
BasrdisSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i9-13980HX, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 32GB RAM

+Intel Core i9-13980HX processor for heavy workstation tasks
+Anti-glare display for working in bright rooms
+1TB SSD storage for everyday work files
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
−32GB RAM is less than other models in this line
$3,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i9-13950HX, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large workloads
+1TB SSD storage for a sizable local library
+Ships with Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Weighs 2.68 kg, heavier than a typical 16-inch ultrabook
No price recorded yet.
BasrdisSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i7-14700HX, RTX 3500 Ada, 12GB Graphics, 128GB RAM

+4K UHD display for sharp detail in design work
+RTX 3500 Ada graphics with 12GB VRAM
+128GB RAM for very large datasets and projects
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+64GB DDR5 memory for very heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files
−60Hz refresh rate is standard rather than smooth high-refresh
$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
BasrdisSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i9-13980HX, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+Intel Core i9-13980HX processor for heavy workstation tasks
+64GB RAM for large projects and multitasking
+2TB SSD storage for large files
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
$4,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
BasrdisSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i9-13980HX, RTX 2000 Ada, 8GB Graphics, 128GB RAM

+8TB SSD storage for very large file libraries
+128GB DDR5 RAM for very large datasets and projects
+Intel Core i9-13980HX processor for heavy workstation tasks
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
−Weighs 2.95 kg for daily carrying
$6,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPUGPUGPU memoryRAMStorageSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HXRTX PRO 300012GB64GB2TB7.9$4,848.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13980HXRTX 2000 Ada8GB32GB1TB7.6$3,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13950HXRTX 2000 Ada8GB64GB1TB7.8No current price
Intel Core i7-14700HXRTX 3500 Ada12GB128GB4TB8.1$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 165HRTX 2000 Ada8GB64GB1TB7.7$2,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13980HXRTX 2000 Ada8GB64GB2TB7.7$4,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i9-13980HXRTX 2000 Ada8GB128GB8TB8.1$6,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details

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