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Laptops for Music Production

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121 laptops for music production from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more. Most cost $700 to $2,199, and half cost less than $1,150.

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 (36)Dell (32)Lenovo (27)

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RAM16GB6132GB3864GB17128GB224GB248GB1
Storage1TB56512GB422TB178TB34TB2
Screen16-inch5115.6-inch3617.3-inch1417-inch714-inch413.8-inch315-inch316.2-inch216.1-inch1
Refresh60Hz8120Hz5165Hz1240Hz1
TouchscreenTouchscreen72
WeightUnder 1.5 kg1071.5 to 1.7 kg1001.7 to 1.9 kg1051.9 kg and up121
BatteryUnder 55 Wh455 to 64 Wh164 to 70 Wh170 Wh and up4
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro77Windows 11 Home15Windows 1110Windows 10 Pro2macOS1
Convertible 2-in-1Convertible 2-in-136
Screen resolutionFHD (1080p)39FHD+ (1920 x 1200)29QHD and higher64K UHD2HD (768p)1
Display panelIPS24OLED8
RAM typeDDR543LPDDR5X13DDR47LPDDR51
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Weight: 1.9 kg and up  ×121 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen for vivid display output
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+24GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.04 kg, heavier for daily carrying
$1,599.99-45%List: $2,899.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.8

Apple M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16.2-inch

+48GB unified memory for heavy multitasking
+2TB storage for large projects
+M5 Max chip with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU
−Heavy at 2.15 kg for daily carrying
−Runs macOS only
$4,449.00-11%List: $4,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 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 14:25 PST - Details
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.
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 14:21 PST - Details
MSISpec score 7.8

32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch, 120Hz

+16-inch OLED touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Light at 1.9 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−Only 120Hz refresh rate
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 14:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Touchscreen input on a 17.3 inch display
+Full HD resolution for sharp on-screen detail
+16 GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
−Heavy at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
$1,135.99-47%Was: $2,148.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16-inch touchscreen display for a larger working area
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−Heavier at 1.91 kg for carrying around
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
$1,099.99-45%Was: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 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 14:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core 7 150U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+IPS panel with 1920x1200 resolution
+16:10 aspect ratio gives extra vertical screen space
−Weighs 2 kg, heavier than typical 16-inch laptops
$1,350.39-41%List: $2,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

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

+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor for demanding everyday tasks
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large file library
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD options in this lineup
$1,649.99-39%List: $2,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
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 14:22 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
DellSpec score 7.6

Intel Core 7 150U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen display on a 16-inch laptop
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 1.94 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
$599.99-40%List: $999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

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

+Large 16 inch screen for more workspace
+1TB storage for large files
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
−Heavy at 1.92 kg for daily carrying
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$1,599.99-36%List: $2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16-inch touchscreen display for a larger working area
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−Heavier at 1.91 kg for carrying around
$1,209.00-22%Was: $1,549.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display for a large workspace
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a mid-range chip
$999.00-13%List: $1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.4

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Large 17.3 inch screen for wide multitasking
+Full HD resolution for sharp on-screen detail
+16 GB RAM for smooth multitasking
−Heavy at 2.08 kg for daily carrying
$699.99-13%Was: $799.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 14:27 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 7.6

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 14:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

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

+16-inch touchscreen display for a large workspace
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+1TB storage for a large file library
−Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a lower-power chip
$1,142.00-5%Was: $1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.4

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

+16-inch screen for a large working area
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.92 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−512GB storage is smaller than 1TB alternatives in this lineup
−FHD+ resolution is lower than QHD options in this lineup
$997.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Touchscreen display on a 16-inch laptop
+16:10 aspect ratio gives extra vertical screen space
+2K display resolution
−Weighs 1.9 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
$1,064.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
YozisuanSpec score 7.4

16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch, FHD (1080p)

+IPS display with Full HD resolution on 15.6 inches
+Touchscreen input on a convertible design
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−Weighs 2 kg, heavy for carrying daily
−38 Wh battery is modest for a 15.6 inch screen
No price recorded yet.
DunhooSpec score 7.4

16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Touchscreen on a 15.6 inch Full HD display
+16GB DDR4 RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD for fast storage
−Weighs 2 kg, heavy for carrying daily
−38 Wh battery is modest for a 15.6 inch screen
$385.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen 15.6-inch FHD display
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Heavier at 2.37 kg for daily carrying
−60Hz refresh rate, no high-refresh option
$669.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 35524GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Apple M5 Max48GB2TB16.2-inchmacOS7.8$4,449.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 34016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.3$782.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V16GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5No current price
Apple M1 Pro16GB512GB16.2-inch7.4$2,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
32GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8No current price
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H64GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$5,238.30
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 35516GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.4$1,135.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 716GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home7.4$1,056.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details

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