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5 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $979 to $999, and half cost less than $980.

HPSpec score 8.4

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 4050, 6GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate gaming
+Full HD 15.6-inch display with 1080p resolution
+Intel Core i5-13420H with RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
−Only 6GB of graphics memory limits very high-detail textures
$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.2

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+GeForce RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Windows 11 Pro included
−8GB RAM is limited for demanding multitasking
−Full HD resolution only
$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
+16 GB of DDR5 memory
−Windows 11 Home lacks some business features
$982.76
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
iCarpSpec score 9.1

AMD Ryzen 5 220, GeForce RTX 4050, 6GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+64 GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+4 TB storage for large game libraries
+165 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Heavy at 2.25 kg for daily carrying
$979.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.4

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 4050, 6GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+IPS panel gives wider viewing angles than standard panels
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate gaming
+Lightweight at 2.29 kg for a gaming laptop
−Only 6GB of graphics memory limits very high-detail textures
−512GB storage fills quickly with large game installs
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.2$982.76
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 22064GB4TB15.3-inchWindows 119.1$979.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.4$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details

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