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Laptops for Music Production

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95 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $999 to $4,231, and half cost less than $1,700.

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 (20)HP (17)ASUS (15)Apple (10)Dell (5)Ist Computers (4)

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BrandLenovo20HP17ASUS15Apple10CyberGeek7Dell5ME2 MichaelElectronics25Ist Computers4
Show all 16Delca3LG2Pconline2Acer1Boosttech1EXCaliberPC1Mytrix1NIMO1
SeriesThinkPad10ROG9OmniBook6Yoga6Vivobook5IdeaPad2Aspire1Legion1ProBook1Zenbook1
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39510Apple M5 Max10Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Intel Core Ultra 75Intel Core Ultra 7 255H5Intel Core Ultra 7 256V4Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus4Intel Core 7 150U3
Show all 40Intel Core i7-1355U3Intel Core Ultra 7 255U3Intel Core Ultra 7 3553Intel Core Ultra 93AMD Ryzen 5 7430U2AMD Ryzen AI 5 4302Intel Core i5-1334U2Intel Core Ultra 5 225U2Intel Core Ultra 5 226V2Intel Core Ultra 7 155H2Intel Core Ultra 9 386H2AMD Ryzen 5 7530U1AMD Ryzen 7 2501AMD Ryzen 7 7730U1AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS1AMD Ryzen AI Max 3901Intel Core 7 240H1Intel Core i3-1215U1Intel Core i5-1335U1Intel Core i7-11800H1Intel Core i7-1255U1Intel Core i7-1365U1Intel Core Ultra 51Intel Core Ultra 5 125U1Intel Core Ultra 5 225H1Intel Core Ultra 5 3221Intel Core Ultra 7 165U1Intel Core Ultra 9 285H1Intel Core Ultra 9 288V1Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite1Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus1Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite1
RAM32GB3264GB3016GB27128GB424GB140GB1
Storage1TB205512GB1722TB954TB258TB83TB516TB15TB1
Screen16-inch3814-inch1613.4-inch915.6-inch813-inch717-inch413.3-inch314.2-inch3
Show all 1116.2-inch317.3-inch314.5-inch1
Refresh120Hz1160Hz11180Hz9144Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen61
WeightUnder 1.5 kg281.5 to 1.7 kg121.7 to 1.9 kg191.9 kg and up16
BatteryUnder 55 Wh255 to 64 Wh164 to 70 Wh470 Wh and up10
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro45Windows 1119Windows 11 Home18macOS6
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-147
Screen resolutionFHD+ (1920 x 1200)30QHD and higher27FHD (1080p)14HD (768p)1
Display panelIPS20OLED19
RAM typeDDR527LPDDR5X17LPDDR54DDR42
PriceUnder $8001Under $9005Under $1,0005Under $1,2006Under $1,5002Under $2,0003Under $3,0006$900 & above77
Show all 11$1,200 & above63$1,500 & above50$2,500 & above29
Storage: 2TB  ×95 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch QHD+ OLED display with 240Hz refresh
+Discrete RTX 5080 graphics with 16GB GDDR7
+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
−Heavier at 2.25 kg for daily carrying
No current price. Check it at the store.
LGSpec score 7.7

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

+Two-in-one touchscreen design for tablet use
+Light at 1.4 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+32GB memory with 2TB storage
−Specifications list no display resolution
No current price. Check it at the store.
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 20:25 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
$5,322.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 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 20:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 250, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Display refresh rate is only 60Hz
$975.00-39%List: $1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+2TB storage listed
$1,139.97-35%List: $1,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+Light at 1.35 kg for easy carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
$849.99-23%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.0

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

+Light at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
+Touchscreen display for direct input
+64 GB DDR5 memory
$2,599.98-21%Was: $3,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 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 20:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

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

+2TB SSD for large storage capacity
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor
−60Hz refresh rate
$1,516.47-15%List: $1,789.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+17 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.08 kg, heavier for daily carrying
$1,196.00-8%List: $1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+2TB storage: only 42 of 518 here have more
+70 Wh battery: 56 of the 91 here have a smaller one
−1.83 kg: 283 of the 433 here are lighter
$1,379.00-6%List: $1,459.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+2TB total storage with two SSDs
+32GB RAM for multitasking
−Weighs 1.8 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD+ display resolution
$1,599.00-5%List: $1,679.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:51 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 24GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+2 TB SSD for very large file storage
+24 GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+Touchscreen input on a 17.3 inch display
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for touch input
+32GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+2TB SSD for a large storage library
−Touchscreen adds cost and glare risk on some displays
$1,749.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i5-1334U, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 64 GB DDR5 memory for demanding workloads
+2 TB SSD storage for large file collections
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−At 2.09 kg, heavier than most listed models
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$1,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch screen with touch input
+2TB SSD for a large file library
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Heavy at 1.83 kg for daily carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$1,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 2TB SSD for big file libraries
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Full HD IPS display with wide viewing angles
−No touchscreen input on this model
$2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14.5-inch

+Very light at 1.31 kg for daily carrying
+64GB of DDR5 memory for multitasking
+2TB of storage for large files
−Non-touch screen with no touch input
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$2,889.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 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 20:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 2TB SSD for storing many files
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+16-inch 2.5K display with 2560x1600 resolution
−Runs Windows 11 Pro with Intel Arc graphics
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+64GB unified memory for demanding creative workloads
+2TB storage for large project libraries
−Small 13.3-inch screen for detailed editing
−Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled
$3,649.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:50 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Light at 1.2 kg for easy carrying
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Only 2TB total storage, less than 3TB models
−Storage includes a separate 1TB docking set
$2,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:52 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.8

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big project libraries
+Compact 14.2-inch display for easier portability
−Compact 14.2-inch screen offers less workspace than larger models
$6,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:45 PST - Details
CyberGeekSpec score 7.9

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+Very light at 0.89 kg for carrying
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
$1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 13.4-inch

+Large 2 TB SSD for a big game and file library
+64 GB unified memory for demanding multitasking
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
−Only 13.4-inch screen limits space for multitasking
−Unified memory cannot be upgraded later
$2,949.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:50 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.8

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB storage for big project libraries
+Large 16.2-inch display for expansive workspace
−Large 16.2-inch screen makes it less portable
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Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5No current price
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.7No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H64GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max64GB2TB16-inch8.0$5,322.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7430U32GB2TB17-inch7.5$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 25032GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$975.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H32GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,139.97
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1335U16GB2TB13.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$849.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H64GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$2,599.98
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 732GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,656.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details

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