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16 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $950 to $999, and half cost less than $985.

Top brands: HP (9)

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 17:25 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 18:20 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 17:24 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 18:20 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 17:24 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 18:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+32 GB RAM for heavy multitasking workloads
+1 TB SSD for ample file storage
+Large 17.3 inch screen for wide multitasking
−Heavy at 2.08 kg for daily carrying
$908.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 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 17:25 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 17:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Intel Core i5-1334U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking and large workloads
+Large 1TB SSD for a big file library
+15.6-inch screen for a roomy display
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
$959.95
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 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 17:25 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 17:25 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 17:21 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 17:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+1TB storage: only 10 of 70 here have more
−2.08 kg: 45 of the 59 here are lighter
$957.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 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 17:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.4$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:20 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inch8.2$989.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:20 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 255U32GB1TB17-inchWindows 11 Home8.0$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H8GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.2$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7430U32GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$908.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$929.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7430U32GB512GB17-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$997.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-1334U32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$959.95
as of 11/04/2026 17:24 PST - Details

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