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172 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $400 to $1,739, and half cost less than $925.

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 (37)HP (31)Dell (26)Ist Computers (8)ASUS (5)NIMO (5)Apple (5)

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SeriesThinkPad19OmniBook10Yoga10Precision7IdeaPad5Zenbook5Dell Pro4Latitude4
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CPUIntel Core Ultra 710Intel Core i57Intel Core i7-1185G75Intel N1505Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y5AMD Ryzen 7 7730U4Intel Core 5 120U4Intel Core i7-1355U4
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RAM16GB13632GB2524GB564GB518GB1
Storage1TB204512GB1722TB964TB258TB83TB516TB15TB1
Screen15.6-inch7414-inch3616-inch3315-inch513-inch417.3-inch313.3-inch213.8-inch2
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Refresh60Hz13120Hz4
TouchscreenTouchscreen72
WeightUnder 1.5 kg311.5 to 1.7 kg461.7 to 1.9 kg381.9 kg and up42
BatteryUnder 55 Wh1455 to 64 Wh964 to 70 Wh170 Wh and up2
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro83Windows 1126Windows 11 Home16macOS4Windows 10 Pro2
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-145
Screen resolutionFHD (1080p)59FHD+ (1920 x 1200)33QHD and higher5HD (768p)24K UHD1
Display panelIPS42OLED16
RAM typeDDR534LPDDR5X9DDR47LPDDR52LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X1
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Storage: 512GB  ×172 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
AppleSpec score 7.5

Apple M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15-inch

+Large 15-inch screen for multitasking
+M5 chip for fast everyday performance
+Light at 1.51 kg for a 15-inch laptop
−16GB unified memory is limited for heavy workloads
−512GB storage fills quickly with large files
$1,299.99-13%List: $1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
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 15:24 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.7

Apple M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Very light at 1.24 kg for carrying
+24GB unified memory for multitasking
+M4 chip for fast everyday performance
−Runs macOS only
No current price. Check it at the store.
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15-inch

+Lightweight at 1.66 kg for portability
+16 GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+Anti-glare 300-nit display
−512 GB storage is limited for large files
−Not a touchscreen display
$682.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.5

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+OLED 13-inch touchscreen for vivid, sharp visuals
+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as tablet or laptop
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
−Weighs 1.69 kg, heavier than the lighter Pro models
No current price. Check it at the store.
LenovoSpec score 7.6

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14.5-inch

+Very light at 1.59 kg for daily carrying
+14.5-inch IPS display offers extra screen space
+32GB of DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Storage of 512GB is modest for large files
$1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for easy carrying
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+16-inch screen for a roomy workspace
−512GB storage is smaller than most 1TB options
$1,739.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.4

Apple M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16.2-inch

+Large 16.2 inch display
+Apple M1 Pro chip with 16GB unified memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Weighs 2.1 kg, heavier than most models here
−Older M1 Pro chip generation
$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Anti-glare IPS display
+16GB of memory for everyday multitasking
+Lighter at 1.75 kg for carrying
−Only 512GB storage
−Runs Windows 10 Pro
$2,196.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 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

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen
+24GB memory for heavy multitasking
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor
−Only 512GB storage
$1,150.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch

+1.15 kg: only 17 of 433 here are lighter
−512GB storage: 346 of the 518 here have more
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for ample local storage
+Lightweight at 1.7 kg for portability
−15.6 inch screen is average for portability
$499.99-44%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 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
DellSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+Touchscreen 15.6-inch Full HD display
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
−512 GB storage is limited for large files
$1,056.90-43%List: $1,859.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 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
MallraceSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with 8 cores and 16 threads
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB NVMe SSD for fast storage
$599.97-40%List: $999.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16-inch display for a larger workspace
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+512GB SSD plus 500GB HDD storage
−Heavy at 1.76 kg for daily carrying
$1,549.99-38%List: $2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for business tasks
−512GB storage is modest for large files
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$1,499.99-37%List: $2,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display for tapping and swiping on screen
+Full HD IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
−Only 512GB storage, less than many laptops offer
$839.99-35%Was: $1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
KaigerrSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with eight cores
+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
$559.94-40%List: $929.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
+15.6-inch screen size
−1.68 kg weight for daily carrying
$529.99-36%Was: $829.98
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 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
HillsusuSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-6200U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+1.59 kg: 282 of the 433 here are heavier
−512GB storage: 346 of the 518 here have more
$399.99-30%List: $569.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:23 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 15:24 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.5

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Light at 1.7 kg for daily carrying
+Expandable storage up to 4TB
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−Only 8GB of memory listed
−Only 256GB SSD storage
$429.99-22%Was: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 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
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16-inch touchscreen display for a larger working area
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design for tablet-style use
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Heavier at 1.91 kg for carrying around
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,299.99-13%Was: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple M516GB512GB15-inchmacOS7.5$1,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 34016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$782.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Apple M424GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.7No current price
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB15-inchWindows 11 Home7.5$682.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB512GB13-inchWindows 117.5No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H32GB512GB14.5-inchWindows 11 Pro7.6$1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 35032GB512GB16-inch7.6$1,739.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Apple M1 Pro16GB512GB16.2-inch7.4$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1165G716GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 10 Pro7.5$2,196.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1185G716GB512GB14-inchWindows 17.2$1,838.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details

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