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518 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $709 to $2,929, and half cost less than $1,263.

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.

Top brands: Lenovo (111)HP (110)Dell (64)ASUS (43)Apple (29)Ist Computers (24)NIMO (14)

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Storage1TB204512GB1722TB964TB258TB83TB516TB15TB1
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Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)146FHD (1080p)134QHD and higher564K UHD6HD (768p)5
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RAM typeDDR5139LPDDR5X67DDR416LPDDR58LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1
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MSISpec score 7.8

32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch, 120Hz

+16-inch OLED touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Light at 1.9 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−Only 120Hz refresh rate
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-11850H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+17.3-inch Full HD screen for a large working area
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files and projects
−Windows 10 Pro is an older operating system version
−Large 17.3-inch screen adds bulk for travel
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Anti-glare IPS display
+16GB of memory for everyday multitasking
+Lighter at 1.75 kg for carrying
−Only 512GB storage
−Runs Windows 10 Pro
$2,196.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+1TB SSD storage
−Display refresh rate is only 60Hz
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.2

Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for touch input
+Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor for demanding workloads
+512GB SSD for everyday storage
−Operating system listed only as Windows 1
−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
$1,838.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 2TB SSD for big project files
+64GB of RAM for demanding multitasking
+16-inch screen for more workspace
−Heavy at 3.26 kg for daily carrying
$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for everyday work
+Intel Core Ultra 5 Copilot+ PC processor
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
−Only 14-inch screen, smaller than many listed alternatives
$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen
+24GB memory for heavy multitasking
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor
−Only 512GB storage
$1,150.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+24GB memory for multitasking
−Display resolution is FHD+ rather than higher
$2,085.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.3

Intel Core i7-10610U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design
+Intel Core i7-10610U processor
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Full HD resolution, below higher-resolution screens
$2,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+1TB SSD for ample local storage
+32GB RAM for demanding multitasking
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO processor
$1,737.88
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.5

Apple M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU
+16GB unified memory for demanding workloads
+1TB SSD for a large library of files
$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.0

Apple M5 Max, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+64GB unified memory for very heavy multitasking
+16-inch screen for a larger workspace
$5,373.17
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.7

Apple M5, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14.2-inch

+1.55 kg: 302 of the 433 here are heavier
−Touchscreen not listed: 277 of the 518 here list one
$2,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch

+1.15 kg: only 17 of 433 here are lighter
−512GB storage: 346 of the 518 here have more
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch IPS touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate
+1TB SSD storage for large file collections
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
$1,359.99-50%List: $2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Touchscreen input on a 17.3 inch display
+Full HD resolution for sharp on-screen detail
+16 GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
−Heavy at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
$1,135.99-47%Was: $2,148.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17-inch

+17 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,099.99-45%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for ample local storage
+Lightweight at 1.7 kg for portability
−15.6 inch screen is average for portability
$499.99-44%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen display
+Fingerprint reader for quick sign-in
−Only 512GB storage for large file collections
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,165.99-44%Was: $2,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+Touchscreen 15.6-inch Full HD display
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
−512 GB storage is limited for large files
$1,056.90-43%List: $1,859.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 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
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core 7 150U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+IPS panel with 1920x1200 resolution
+16:10 aspect ratio gives extra vertical screen space
−Weighs 2 kg, heavier than typical 16-inch laptops
$1,350.39-41%List: $2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with Copilot+ features
+75 Wh battery for longer runtime
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,299.99-41%List: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 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 1.8 kg for carrying around
−Display is an IPS panel rather than OLED
$1,299.99-41%Was: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16 inch touchscreen display
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Large 1TB SSD for many files and apps
$1,469.99-41%List: $2,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core 7 150U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen display on a 16-inch laptop
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.94 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
$599.99-40%List: $999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
32GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8No current price
Intel Core i7-11850H32GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 10 Pro7.5No current price
Intel Core i7-1165G716GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 10 Pro7.5$2,196.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H32GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6No current price
Intel Core i7-1185G716GB512GB14-inchWindows 17.2$1,838.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H64GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44524GB512GB16-inch7.6$1,150.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 35524GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$2,085.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-10610U16GB1TB13.3-inch7.3$2,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details

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