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16 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,138 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,169.

Top brands: Lenovo (4)

MicrosoftSpec score 7.7

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

−256GB storage: 52 of the 56 here have more
$1,199.99-20%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.2

Intel Core i7-13620H, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+RTX 4050 graphics for entry-level gaming
+16GB DDR4 memory for everyday multitasking
−512GB storage is smaller than many gaming laptops offer
$1,138.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+DDR5 memory for faster data transfer
+145Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
−16GB memory is modest for heavy multitasking
−512GB storage fills quickly with large games
$1,126.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.9

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 12-inch

+1.15 kg: only 1 of 49 here are lighter
−512GB storage: 31 of the 56 here have more
$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+1.2 kg: only 2 of 49 here are lighter
−Touchscreen not listed: 34 of the 58 here list one
$1,199.99-5%Was: $1,259.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 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 15:26 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Full HD 15.6-inch display
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+Large 1TB SSD for storing files
−Full HD resolution, not higher-resolution display
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.7

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 512GB 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
$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 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 15:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.2 kg for carrying
+OLED display in a 14-inch screen
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Only 512GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.1

Intel Core 7 150U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 14-inch

+Flip 2-in-1 design with touchscreen
+2TB total storage across two drives
+Lightweight at 1.65 kg
−Smaller 14-inch display
−Full HD+ resolution, not 2K
$1,169.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 13-inch

+Lightweight at 0.89 kg for carrying around
+13-inch touchscreen display
+Intel Core i5 processor for everyday tasks
−8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 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 15:22 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 15:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, Radeon 840M, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Two-in-one design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen input on a 14-inch display
+Large 2TB storage for big file libraries
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 3TB Storage, 14-inch

+3TB storage: none of the 56 here have more
+1.5 kg: 31 of the 49 here are heavier
$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB256GB13-inchWindows 117.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-13620H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.2$1,138.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS16GB512GB16-inchWindows 118.2$1,126.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB512GB12-inchWindows 117.9$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H16GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32232GB1TB14-inchWindows 118.2$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 117.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS16GB512GB16-inchWindows 117.7$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:26 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB1TB15.6-inchWindows 118.5$1,146.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H16GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.9$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details

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