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5 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $957 to $997, 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 15:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 17-inch

+17 inch touchscreen for direct screen input
+32GB DDR4 RAM for multitasking
+AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor
−HD 768p resolution is lower than Full HD
−Weighs 2.19 kg, heavier for daily carrying
$997.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i5-10300H, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, 4GB Graphics, 8GB RAM

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+GTX 1650 Ti graphics for gaming
−Only 8GB RAM
−Only 256GB storage
$973.05
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

GeForce RTX 2060, 8GB Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16GB DDR4 memory for demanding games and apps
+512GB storage for installed games and files
+Lightweight at 2.2 kg for a 15-inch laptop
−Full HD panel lacks a high refresh rate
−Runs Windows 10 Home, an older operating system
$995.90
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+1TB storage: only 10 of 71 here have more
−2.08 kg: 45 of the 59 here are lighter
$957.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7430U32GB512GB17-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$997.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-10300H8GB256GB15.6-inch8.1$973.05
as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 10 Home8.4$995.90
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U16GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$957.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details

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