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27 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $929 to $999, and half cost less than $983.

Top brands: HP (7)Ist Computers (6)

AcerSpec score 8.0

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

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+RTX 4050 Laptop GPU for gaming
−Only 8GB of RAM
−512GB storage is limited for large game libraries
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 250, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Lightweight at 1.71 kg for a 16-inch laptop
+AMD Ryzen 7 250 processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Display refresh rate is only 60Hz
$975.00-39%List: $1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+75 Wh battery: only 1 of 10 here have a larger one
+1TB storage: only 10 of 70 here have more
$949.97-37%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

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 16:25 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

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 16:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16-inch FHD+ anti-glare display
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Radeon 660M integrated graphics only
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.2

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

+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+RTX 4050 Laptop GPU for gaming
−Only 8GB of RAM
−512GB storage is limited for large game libraries
$989.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 16-inch

+Runs Windows 11 Pro for business use
+Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor for multitasking
+16 GB of DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
−256 GB of storage fills quickly with large files
−60 Hz refresh rate is standard for everyday viewing
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 170, Radeon 680M, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Touchscreen input on the 15.3-inch display
−Weighs 1.59 kg for daily carrying
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16GB of DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for quick storage access
+Lightweight at 1.44 kg for daily carrying
−Non-touch display limits tablet-style use
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+512GB SSD storage
−Standard 60Hz refresh rate
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.1

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

+Vibrant 16 inch 3K AMOLED touchscreen
+Very light at 1.54 kg for carrying
+120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
−Snapdragon X Elite processor may limit some Windows software compatibility
$919.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 5 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17-inch

+Large 17-inch screen for desk-based work
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large library of files
−Heavier at 2.08 kg for daily carrying
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.8

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

+16-inch touchscreen display
+Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor
+16GB DDR5 memory
−Full HD+ resolution, not 2K
−Battery capacity of 59Wh is modest
$969.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 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
WowpcSpec score 8.3

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 16:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen
+16GB LPDDR5X memory
+70Wh battery capacity
−Heavier at 1.86 kg than some 2-in-1 options
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core 7 150U, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen for direct screen input
+Light at 1.66 kg for daily carrying
+DDR5 memory for faster data transfer
−8GB RAM is limited for heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is small for large files
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
iCarpSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Touchscreen and 2-in-1 design for flexible use
+Lightweight at 1.57 kg for easier carrying
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for demanding workloads
−Only 16 GB RAM for heavier multitasking
−14-inch screen is smaller than many laptops
$919.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
PconlineSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 16-inch display
+Large 2TB storage for big file libraries
−Heavier at 1.88 kg for daily carrying
$929.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Touchscreen display for hands-on use
+24GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+Ryzen 7 8840HS processor with Radeon 780M graphics
−Integrated graphics are not suited to dedicated gaming
−512GB storage is limited for large files
$919.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
CyberGeekSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+2TB storage capacity
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16-inch touchscreen for a large display
−70Wh battery capacity
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16 GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
+16-inch 2K touchscreen display
+Two-in-one design for tablet use
−512 GB SSD offers less storage than 1 TB models
−Heavy at 1.88 kg for everyday carrying
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

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

+2K IPS anti-glare display
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
+16 inch display for more workspace
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$959.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
EbraneSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+2K OLED touchscreen display
+Two-in-one design that folds into tablet mode
+AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 processor
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
MechrevoSpec score 8.6

AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage

+4TB storage: none of the 70 here have more
+165 Hz screen: the fastest of the 17 here
−2.1 kg: 49 of the 59 here are lighter
$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 25032GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$975.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS32GB1TB15.6-inch8.1$949.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.7$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$997.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inch8.2$989.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB256GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 17032GB1TB15.3-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

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