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26 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $929 to $1,339, and half cost less than $1,100.

Laptops whose listing states at least 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage, and no separate graphics card, because a sample library wants memory and disk rather than a GPU.

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

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BrandHP9Lenovo9Delca2Acer1Dell1Ebrane1Ist Computers1Pconline1Wowpc1
SeriesOmniBook9Yoga8Aspire1
CPUIntel Core Ultra 730Intel Core Ultra 7 256V26AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39516Apple M5 Max16Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16AMD Ryzen 5 7430U14AMD Ryzen 7 7730U14Intel Core Ultra 7 255H14
Show all 40Intel Core Ultra 7 258V14Intel Core i7-1355U13Intel Core Ultra 7 35513Intel Core Ultra 913Intel Core 7 150U10Intel Core Ultra 5 32210Intel N15010Intel Core i59Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus9Intel Core 5 120U8Intel Core Ultra 5 226V8AMD Ryzen AI 9 4657Intel Core i5-1334U7Intel Core Ultra 5 225U7AMD Ryzen AI 7 4456Intel Core Ultra 56Intel Core i7-1185G75Intel Core Ultra 7 155U5Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y5Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite5Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite5AMD Ryzen 7 5700U4AMD Ryzen 7 5825U4AMD Ryzen AI 5 4304AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 3504Apple M54Intel Core i5-13420H4Intel Core i74Intel Core Ultra 5 125U4Intel Core Ultra 7 155H4Intel Core Ultra 9 386H4Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus4
RAM16GB26
Storage1TB152TB4512GB44TB2
Screen16-inch2314-inch3
Refresh60Hz4
TouchscreenTouchscreen23
WeightUnder 1.5 kg21.5 to 1.7 kg31.7 to 1.9 kg81.9 kg and up10
Battery64 to 70 Wh470 Wh and up2
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro14Windows 115Windows 11 Home3
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-124
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)12FHD (1080p)1
Display panelIPS9OLED2
RAM typeLPDDR5X14DDR510
PriceUnder $7001Under $9002Under $1,0005Under $1,2004Under $1,5001Under $2,0001$900 & above23$1,200 & above7$1,500 & above1
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V  ×26 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch WUXGA IPS touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+1TB storage for a large file library
−Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a lower-power chip
$1,059.00-8%Was: $1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding tasks
+16GB of memory for smooth multitasking
+1TB of storage for a large file library
−Display refreshes at 60Hz, below high-refresh panels
$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display for a larger working area
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−Heavier at 1.91 kg for carrying around
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,099.99-45%Was: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 16-inch display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding workloads
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$929.99-26%Was: $1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.4 kg for easy daily carrying
+1TB storage for a large file library
+16GB RAM for smooth everyday multitasking
−Full HD-plus screen is lower resolution than QHD displays
$695.43
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
+Lightweight at 1.68 kg for a 16-inch 2-in-1
+16-inch 2K touchscreen
−Only 16GB memory
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 2TB total storage for big libraries
+16-inch screen for extra workspace
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touch
−16GB memory is fixed and cannot be upgraded
$1,339.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Small 14 inch screen
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2500GB Storage, 16-inch

+Light at 1.68 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+2.5TB storage for a large file library
+68 Wh battery for extended portable use
−Windows 11 without a Pro edition listed
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 1 TB SSD for storing files and apps
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+16-inch 2K IPS touchscreen display
−Heavy at 1.88 kg for everyday carrying
−Refresh rate is 60 Hz
$1,059.99-44%Was: $1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display for a larger working area
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−Heavier at 1.91 kg for carrying around
$1,209.00-22%Was: $1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+1TB SSD gives ample room for files and apps
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
−IPS panel rather than OLED contrast
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$939.00-6%Was: $998.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display for a large workspace
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+1TB storage for a large file library
−Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a lower-power chip
$1,142.00-5%Was: $1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen display on a 16-inch laptop
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Weighs 2.05 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
−16GB memory is less than some similar laptops offer
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
−Weighs 1.91 kg, moderate for a 16-inch laptop
$1,197.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch WUXGA IPS touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
−512GB storage is smaller than many alternatives
$1,029.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch IPS touchscreen with 300 nits brightness
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
−Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a lower-power chip
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+1TB SSD offers generous storage space
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
−IPS panel rather than OLED contrast
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+1 TB SSD for ample storage
+16 GB LPDDR5X RAM for multitasking
+16-inch touchscreen display
−Heavy at 1.88 kg for everyday carrying
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16 inch touchscreen
+Convertible 2-in-1 design
+4TB storage for large files
−Only 16GB RAM
$889.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
PconlineSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 16-inch display
+Large 2TB storage for big file libraries
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$929.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+2TB storage capacity
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
−Runs Windows 11 Home, not Pro
−Weighs 2 kg, moderate for a 16-inch laptop
$1,224.69
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16 GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
+16-inch 2K touchscreen display
+Two-in-one design for tablet use
−512 GB SSD offers less storage than 1 TB models
−Heavy at 1.88 kg for everyday carrying
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+16GB DDR5 memory
+Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor
−Heavier at 2.09 kg for carrying
−IPS panel instead of OLED
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
EbraneSpec score 7.3

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch 2K touchscreen display
+Two-in-one design that folds into tablet mode
+Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
WowpcSpec score 7.3

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB DDR5 RAM
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.3$1,059.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.4$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$695.43
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB4TB16-inchWindows 117.6$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,339.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB2TB14-inchWindows 117.6$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB2500GB16-inchWindows 117.6$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,059.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

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