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Laptops for Music Production

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8 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $999 to $1,999, and half cost less than $1,300.

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.

HPSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.09 kg, heavy for a 2-in-1 tablet form factor
$1,656.99-17%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display for hands-on use
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Ryzen 7 5825U processor
−Full HD resolution is modest for a 15.6-inch screen
$759.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
GEEKOMSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 9, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch IPS display
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor for demanding tasks
+LPDDR5 memory for faster data transfer
−RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+2TB total storage across two drives
+Lightweight at 1.65 kg
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Full HD+ resolution, not 2K
$1,169.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display with 2-in-1 use
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+2TB storage for large file collections
−60Hz refresh rate, no high-refresh option
$2,849.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Ryzen 9 7940HS processor for demanding tasks
+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.18 kg for a 13.4-inch laptop
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than QHD displays
No price recorded yet.
SamsungSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate
+16GB LPDDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage for everyday files
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
+32GB LPDDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,656.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U16GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$759.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 916GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.5$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 150U16GB2TB14-inchWindows 117.5$1,169.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1365U32GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$2,849.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS16GB1TB13.4-inchWindows 117.6No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 35516GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

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