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117 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $830 to $3,240, and half cost less than $1,425.

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 (36)HP (17)ASUS (16)Dell (10)Ist Computers (8)Apple (6)

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CPUIntel Core Ultra 910Intel Core Ultra 5 3228Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Intel Core Ultra 75AMD Ryzen AI 9 4654Apple M5 Max4Intel Core Ultra 5 225U4Intel Core Ultra 9 386H4
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RAM16GB5632GB5264GB436GB2128GB124GB148GB1
Storage1TB39512GB362TB164TB163TB58TB35TB1
Screen16-inch16415.6-inch12714-inch11717.3-inch1913.4-inch1513-inch1417-inch1314.2-inch9
Show all 1815-inch813.3-inch713.8-inch616.2-inch614.5-inch312-inch112.3-inch113.5-inch114.4-inch116.1-inch1
Refresh60Hz18120Hz11144Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen64
WeightUnder 1.5 kg641.5 to 1.7 kg221.7 to 1.9 kg51.9 kg and up4
BatteryUnder 55 Wh355 to 64 Wh764 to 70 Wh470 Wh and up16
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro61Windows 1122Windows 11 Home16Windows 10 Pro1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-149
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)60QHD and higher17FHD (1080p)114K UHD1
Display panelOLED48IPS12
RAM typeDDR531LPDDR5X22LPDDR52DDR41
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LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Very light at 1.39 kg for carrying
+1TB of storage for larger files
+32GB of memory for multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−14-inch screen offers less space than larger models
$1,649.99-8%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 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 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1TB storage for large files and applications
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO processor for demanding work
−Non-touch display limits direct screen input
$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.57 kg for daily carrying
−70Wh battery capacity
$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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 15:26 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 15:25 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 15:25 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 15:20 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 15:27 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 15:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,184.78-34%List: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.09 kg for carrying
+16GB LPDDR5X memory
+Large 3TB storage capacity
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor
$1,299.00-33%List: $1,949.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

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

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,128.25-13%Was: $1,297.90
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.56 kg for carrying
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$979.99-11%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Storage of 512GB is limited for large libraries
$869.99-8%Was: $899.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

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

+Very light at 1.28 kg for carrying
+Touchscreen with an OLED display
+Ryzen AI 9 processor with AI features
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−512GB storage is limited for large libraries
$1,298.99-32%Was: $1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+16GB of RAM for smoother multitasking
+512GB of storage for everyday files
+Lightweight at 1.47 kg for daily carrying
−Entry-level Intel N150 processor for light tasks
$329.99-6%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 265U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Non-touch display for keyboard-focused use
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Full HD+ resolution on a 14 inch screen
$1,499.99-6%Was: $1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$911.79-5%Was: $959.78
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 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
$695.43-7%Was: $748.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 628GB Storage, 14-inch

+628GB storage for files and apps
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
+Light at 1.47 kg for carrying daily
−Intel N150 is an entry-level processor
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+32GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor
−512GB storage is limited for large files
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 250, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB of RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB of storage for a large file library
+AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor for demanding work
−Display refreshes at 60Hz, below high-refresh panels
$1,539.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying around
+16GB DDR5 memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Intel Ultra 5 225U processor listed, not the higher Ultra 7 option
$1,249.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+24GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen convertible with dual screens
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB memory for demanding multitasking
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
−Two-in-one design for tablet and laptop use
$1,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
TrhroSpec score 7.7

Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+512GB SSD for good local storage
+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
−Pentium Gold 6500Y is a low-power processor
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB14-inch7.6$1,320.12
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,649.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.7$1,872.68
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1185G716GB512GB14-inchWindows 17.2$1,838.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 516GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.6$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 45032GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,737.88
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Apple M1 Pro16GB1TB14-inch7.5$2,300.76
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 46516GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details

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