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Laptops under $1,000

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9 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $973 to $999, and half cost less than $999.

Top brands: Acer (5)

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 14:20 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 14:20 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 8GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+OLED panel with QHD and higher resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
+1TB SSD for ample file space
−Only 8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$909.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 12.3-inch

+Lightweight at 0.77 kg for easy carrying
+12.3-inch touchscreen display with tablet-style design
+Intel Core i5 processor for everyday tasks
−Small 12.3-inch screen offers less workspace
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 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 14:20 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 14:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.2

8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 15.6-inch, Windows 11

+Full HD 1080p screen on a 15.6-inch display
+8 GB of memory for smoother multitasking
+128 GB storage for files and apps
−128 GB storage fills up quickly with large files
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.5

Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touch screen for direct interaction
+8 GB of memory for everyday multitasking
+512 GB SSD for ample file storage
−Heavy at 2.05 kg for daily carrying
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inch8.2$989.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H8GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$909.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i58GB256GB12.3-inchWindows 117.8$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-10300H8GB256GB15.6-inch8.1$973.05
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
8GB128GB15.6-inchWindows 117.2$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core 7 150U8GB256GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i78GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 10 Home7.5$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

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