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Laptops under $1,200

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18 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,129 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,150.

Top brands: Lenovo (5)HP (4)Ist Computers (4)

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 16:22 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+2TB storage: only 1 of 56 here have more
−2.1 kg: 44 of the 49 here are lighter
$1,151.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
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
LenovoSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor
+32GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+2TB storage listed
$1,139.97-35%List: $1,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 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
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display
+1TB SSD storage
+Two-in-one design can fold into tablet mode
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than 2K
−Only 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 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 16:22 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 16:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch screen with touch input
+2TB SSD for a large file library
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Heavy at 1.83 kg for daily carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$1,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 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
DellSpec score 8.1

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

+Generous 32 GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+1 TB storage for a large file collection
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
−Full HD display at 60 Hz refresh rate
$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 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
HPSpec score 7.8

AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage

+Ryzen 7 250 processor with Radeon 780M graphics
+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
−Only 256GB storage, below the 1TB in some models
$1,169.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 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
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.0

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13.3-inch

+Light at 1.23 kg for daily carrying
+16GB DDR5 memory for multitasking
+1TB SSD for a large storage library
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
PconlineSpec score 9.0

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 2TB storage for a big file library
+64GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Light at 1.63 kg for daily carrying
$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 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 16:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS16GB512GB16-inchWindows 118.2$1,126.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U16GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$1,151.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H32GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.4$1,139.97
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 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 7 155U16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Home7.8$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:22 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 17016GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Home8.2$1,149.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 5 43016GB2TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.0$1,119.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35064GB2TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.7$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 PST - Details

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