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14 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,129 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,159.

Top brands: Lenovo (5)HP (4)

LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+1TB SSD for a large file library
+16GB of DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor with Radeon 680M graphics
−Includes a 500GB HDD alongside the SSD
$1,199.99-40%List: $1,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.3

32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+17 inch screen for a large workspace
+Full HD 1080p resolution with IPS panel
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
−Weighs 2.08 kg, heavier for daily carrying
$1,196.00-8%List: $1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+16GB DDR5 memory for smooth multitasking
+512GB SSD for a good amount of local storage
+Full HD IPS panel for clear, wide viewing angles
−Full HD resolution is standard, not sharp for high-detail work
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+IPS touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Intel Core Ultra 5 322 processor with NPU
+Lightweight at 1.54 kg for a 14-inch laptop
−Full HD+ resolution limits detail on the screen
$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 8.7

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Large 64GB of DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+2TB of storage for large files
+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
−60Hz refresh rate is standard for this screen
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.5

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 4050, 6GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+Dedicated GeForce RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1TB SSD storage for a large game library
−6GB graphics memory limits demanding titles
$1,146.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.8

Intel Core i5-13420H, GeForce RTX 5050, 8GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−Full HD resolution only
$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+64GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+1TB SSD for storing files
+AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor
−Heavier at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
−Smaller 1TB storage than 2TB option
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 7 400, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+16-inch 2K IPS touchscreen display
+Windows 11 Pro operating system included
+50 TOPS NPU for on-device AI tasks
−Only 512GB storage for large file collections
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,194.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.4

Intel Core i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060, 6GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
−256GB storage is small for game libraries
−Full HD resolution only
$1,109.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch IPS screen for multitasking and media
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 design for tablet use
+Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with 8 cores
−Only 16 GB RAM listed for heavier workloads
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.7

Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Touchscreen input on a 15.6-inch screen
+512GB SSD for local storage
−Full HD resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
−Only 16GB DDR5 memory
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+16GB DDR5 memory
+Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor
−Heavier at 2.09 kg for carrying
−IPS panel instead of OLED
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1500GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch 2K IPS touchscreen display
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+1.5TB total storage for a large file library
$1,169.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
32GB2TB17-inchWindows 11 Pro8.3$1,196.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32232GB1TB14-inchWindows 118.2$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35064GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.7$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 118.5$1,146.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:25 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.8$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U64GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro8.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 40016GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,194.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-9750H16GB256GB15.6-inch8.4$1,109.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:20 PST - Details

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