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12 laptops under $1,000 from HP, Lenovo, Ist Computers and more. Most cost $919 to $999, and half cost less than $985.

Top brands: Ist Computers (4)

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

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 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
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 14:26 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
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
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
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
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 14:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
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
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$911.79
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$949.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$999.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U32GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 17032GB1TB15.3-inchWindows 11 Home8.1$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$919.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core i58GB256GB12.3-inchWindows 117.8$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X16GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$999.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 PST - Details

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