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32 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $920 to $999, and half cost less than $993.

Top brands: HP (14)Ist Computers (5)Lenovo (4)Acer (4)

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 14:27 PST - Details
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 8.0

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 8.3

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
HPSpec score 8.1

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay motion
+16GB RAM for multitasking and gaming
+512GB SSD storage for apps and games
−Modest 512GB storage fills quickly with large games
−Windows 11 Home edition only
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 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 14:25 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 14:25 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 14:27 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 14:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Light at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
−512GB storage is modest for large libraries
$911.79-5%Was: $959.78
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:23 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
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 14:26 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
$995.99-45%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:26 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 14:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

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

+OLED touchscreen with 2K resolution
+16GB LPDDR5X memory
+512GB SSD storage
−Ryzen AI 5 430 is a mid-range processor
$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:28 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
GEEKOMSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 9, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch IPS display
+Intel Core Ultra 9 processor for demanding tasks
+LPDDR5 memory for faster data transfer
−RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded
$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 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 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 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
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 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
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

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$966.49
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inch8.3$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-1065G7512GB8.4$998.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$960.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.7$929.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 43016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$951.90
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core 5 120U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details

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