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39 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $847 to $1,799, and half cost less than $1,169.

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 7.3

AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 16-inch display
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Heavy at 3.21 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$782.00-5%Was: $804.99
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
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
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
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+16-inch 2K touchscreen display
+16 GB RAM for multitasking
+Two-in-one design for tablet use
−512 GB SSD offers limited storage
−Heavy at 1.99 kg for everyday carrying
$846.84-9%List: $929.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:25 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 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.3

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

+16-inch touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Not an OLED panel
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

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

+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
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display with 2K resolution
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+512GB storage for a moderate file collection
−Display is 2K rather than OLED
$841.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3-inch display for more screen space
+2TB total storage including 1TB SSD
+16GB DDR5 RAM
−Heavy at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Full HD+ resolution, not 2K
−Battery capacity of 59Wh is modest
$969.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core 9 270H, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen display
+120Hz refresh rate
+64GB system memory
−Heavier at 1.92 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
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
HPSpec score 7.5

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

+16GB memory for multitasking
+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−1TB storage is modest for large libraries
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

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

+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+2K display resolution for sharp detail
−512GB storage is limited for large files
−Heavier at 1.94 kg than many 16-inch laptops
$1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7, 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
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch touchscreen display
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for big file libraries
−Windows 11 Home edition only
$1,489.85
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+OLED panel for deep contrast
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch touchscreen display
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 1TB SSD for files and apps
−Touchscreen display adds some glare risk outdoors
$1,297.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+64GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for storing files
+AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor
−Heavier at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
−Smaller 1TB storage than 2TB option
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3 inch IPS display
+32 GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1 TB SSD storage
−Heavier at 2 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD resolution only
$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch, Windows 11

+Large 16-inch touchscreen display
+Lightweight at 1.64 kg for carrying
+DDR5 memory for faster data transfer
−Only 16GB RAM for demanding workloads
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+17.3-inch Full HD IPS display for a large screen
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD storage for large file collections
−Full HD resolution, not QHD or higher
$1,239.99
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
HPSpec score 7.8

Intel Core 9 270H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen display
+120Hz refresh rate
+32GB DDR5 memory
−Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
−Weighs 2 kg for daily carrying
$1,089.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI 5 34016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$782.00
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
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.4$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,656.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 716GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$846.84
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 150U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$869.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$911.79
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB1TB16-inch7.3$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$939.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$841.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

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