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31 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $942 to $999, and half cost less than $996.

Top brands: HP (17)Acer (5)

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 14:25 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.3

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+GeForce RTX 5050 graphics for gaming
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Light at 1.75 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD resolution only
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
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
LenovoSpec score 8.4

Intel Core i7-1065G7, 512GB Storage, FHD (1080p)

+Touchscreen display for touch input
+10th gen Intel Core i7 processor
+512GB SSD for local storage
−Full HD resolution is below higher-resolution laptop displays
−12GB memory is less than many current laptops
$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+1TB storage: only 10 of 71 here have more
+1.6 kg: 41 of the 59 here are heavier
$999.99-50%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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 71 here have more
$949.97-37%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
DellSpec score 9.1

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
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
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Large 15.6 inch Full HD display
+Ryzen 7 7730U processor for demanding tasks
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Heavier at 1.52 kg for daily carrying
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 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
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 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display for direct on-screen input
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg for daily carrying
−1TB storage is less than the 2TB option
$996.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display for tap and swipe input
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for storing files
−Full HD resolution rather than higher
−AMD Radeon graphics for light graphics work only
$941.55
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.6

Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Full HD 15.6-inch display
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+Lightweight at 1.7 kg for a 15.6-inch laptop
−Only 256GB SSD storage
−Full HD resolution, not higher-resolution display
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 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 7.8

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.42 kg for carrying
+OLED panel for deep contrast
+16GB LPDDR5X RAM
−Display resolution is 1080p Full HD
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 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 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.5

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 3050, 6GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+Dedicated GeForce RTX 3050 graphics for gaming
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+16GB RAM for multitasking
−512GB storage holds a smaller game library
−6GB graphics memory limits demanding titles
$909.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.0

Intel Core i7-1370P, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+32GB memory for demanding workloads
+Lightweight at 1.5 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+Intel Core i7-1370P processor
−Only 512GB storage
$989.21
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 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
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 14:21 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
HPSpec score 7.9

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Very large 2TB SSD for big file storage
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Touchscreen for direct screen input
−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.6

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor for multitasking workloads
+16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking
+15.6-inch Full HD display
−Heavy at 1.7 kg for frequent carrying
−256GB storage is small for large files
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 1TB SSD for a big file library
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text and video
$939.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i7-1255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for smooth multitasking
+1TB SSD storage for plenty of files
+Intel Core i7-1255U processor for multitasking
$903.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17-inch

+17.3 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$959.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inch8.3$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1065G7512GB8.4$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS32GB1TB15.6-inch8.1$949.97
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U64GB4TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro9.1$968.79
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inch8.2$989.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details

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