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Laptops under $1,200

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5 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,139 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,150.

AcerSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+1.4 kg: only 7 of 48 here are lighter
+1TB storage: only 11 of 55 here have more
$1,149.99-32%List: $1,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.2

AMD Ryzen 7 170, RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate gaming
+RTX 4050 graphics for gaming
+15.6-inch FHD display with 144Hz refresh
−512GB SSD offers limited game storage
−Heavy at 2.4 kg for daily carrying
$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+Touchscreen display on a 16-inch laptop
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
−Weighs 2.05 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
−16GB memory is less than some similar laptops offer
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:22 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 11:20 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Convertible 2-in-1 design with touch screen
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with 8 cores
+1TB SSD for a large file library
−Display refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:27 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home8.2$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 17016GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.2$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.8$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:22 PST - Details
Intel Core i5-13420H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.8$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35016GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Home7.8$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:27 PST - Details

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