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17 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $929 to $999, and half cost less than $979.

Top brands: Ist Computers (7)Lenovo (5)

LenovoSpec score 7.7

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

+Large 16-inch touchscreen with IPS panel
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
+Windows 11 Pro for business features
−Heavy at 1.83 kg for daily carrying
−Only 512GB storage
$966.49-40%List: $1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

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

+Touchscreen: only 29 of 72 here have one
−1.86 kg: 31 of the 59 here are lighter
$960.00-47%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 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 13:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

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

+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
+Backlit keyboard for low-light typing
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
−Only 512GB storage
$951.90-13%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.7

Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Light at 1.56 kg for carrying
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Entry-level Intel Core 5 processor
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$979.99-11%Was: $1,099.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 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 13:23 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 13:26 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 13:24 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 13:25 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 13:25 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 13:24 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 13:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+Large 16-inch touchscreen for multitasking and media
+2-in-1 design works as a tablet
+Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with Radeon 780M graphics
−At 2 kg, heavier than lighter 16-inch models
$929.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 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 13:25 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 13:25 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 13:26 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16 inch WUXGA display
+16GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+2TB total storage including docking station
−Storage includes a 1TB docking station rather than internal storage
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$966.49
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$960.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 25032GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$975.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 43016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$951.90
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$997.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 17032GB1TB15.3-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:25 PST - Details

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