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25 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $889 to $6,009, and half cost less than $2,787.

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: HP (7)Apple (5)

DellSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 4 TB storage for big file collections
+64 GB memory for heavy multitasking
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−Full HD resolution, not higher
$968.79-23%Was: $1,259.90
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB SSD for a very big file library
+Large 16-inch IPS touchscreen
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor with 50 TOPS NPU
−Heavy at 1.83 kg for daily carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$3,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
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 20:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+4TB storage capacity
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
$2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+Very large 128GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big project and media libraries
+Large 16.2-inch display for expansive workspace
−Large 16.2-inch screen makes it less portable
$7,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.9

Apple M5 Max, 128GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+128GB unified memory for extreme multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
$7,874.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
WowpcSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+Intel Core Ultra 5 processor
+16GB DDR5 RAM
−14-inch screen is small for a 2-in-1
$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:28 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 8.1

Apple M5 Max, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
+64GB unified memory for very heavy multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
$6,009.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
+32GB LPDDR5X memory
−Heavy at 1.77 kg for daily carrying
No price recorded yet.
AppleSpec score 7.7

Apple M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Apple M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU
+36GB unified memory for demanding multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
$5,027.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+14-inch OLED touchscreen with dual-screen design
+2.8K resolution display
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
−Heavier at 1.59 kg than the A14 models
$3,639.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:21 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.8

Apple M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Apple M5 Pro chip with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU
+48GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
−Space Black finish limits color choice
No price recorded yet.
iCarpSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+64 GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+4 TB storage for large game libraries
+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for flexible use
−60 Wh battery is modest for all-day use
$779.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core i7-13850HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core i7-13850HX processor with boost up to 5.3GHz
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking and large projects
+Large 4TB SSD for storing big files and projects
−Weighs 2.35 kg, which is heavy for carrying often
$3,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 PST - Details
HotfaceSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for daily carrying
+32GB of RAM for heavy multitasking
+4TB of storage for large file collections
−14-inch display is smaller than many laptops
$2,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
−Only 60Hz refresh rate for a smooth display
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD-class screens
$2,816.24
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB SSD for a big file library
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$2,317.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16 inch touchscreen
+Convertible 2-in-1 design
+4TB storage for large files
−Only 16GB RAM
$889.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB SSD for a big file library
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Heavier at 1.72 kg for daily carrying
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$2,017.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details
DelcaSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor with NPU
+IPS touchscreen with 2-in-1 design
+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−Full HD+ resolution limits detail on the screen
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Large 4TB storage for a big file library
+32GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
−Larger storage capacity is listed but battery is only 65Wh
No price recorded yet.
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.35 kg for carrying
+14-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
$2,774.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.32 kg for carrying
+14-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
$3,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding multitasking
+32GB memory for heavy multitasking
+4000GB SSD for a very large file library
$2,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
EbraneSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 14-inch

+2K touchscreen display
+Two-in-one design that folds into tablet mode
+Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor
$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:23 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U64GB4TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$968.79
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44516GB4TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$3,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB4TB16-inchWindows 117.6$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 932GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:21 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16.2-inchmacOS8.9$7,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:21 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max128GB4TB16-inch8.9$7,874.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB4TB14-inch7.4$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:28 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max64GB4TB14-inch8.1$6,009.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 932GB4TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7No current price
Apple M5 Max36GB4TB14-inch7.7$5,027.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:22 PST - Details

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