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41 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,136 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,166.

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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 16:28 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.9

Apple M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+1.23 kg: only 4 of 49 here are lighter
−Touchscreen not listed: 34 of the 58 here list one
$1,139.00-12%List: $1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 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 16:28 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 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
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 16:28 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+Touchscreen input on a 17.3 inch display
+Full HD resolution for sharp on-screen detail
+16 GB DDR5 RAM for smooth multitasking
−Heavy at 2.01 kg for daily carrying
$1,135.99-47%Was: $2,148.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 5 322V, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for a 14-inch laptop
+OLED touchscreen display
+Fingerprint reader for quick sign-in
−Only 512GB storage for large file collections
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,165.99-44%Was: $2,099.99
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 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+1TB storage: only 11 of 56 here have more
−1.83 kg: 30 of the 49 here are lighter
$1,199.99-40%List: $1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,184.78-34%List: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

Intel Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Lightweight at 1.4 kg for daily carrying
+OLED display for deep contrast
+Touchscreen with a 2-in-1 design
−60 Hz refresh rate for the display
−14-inch screen is smaller than 16-inch models
$1,128.25-13%Was: $1,297.90
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

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

+16-inch touchscreen display for a large workspace
+2-in-1 design works as a laptop or tablet
+1TB storage for a large file library
−Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a lower-power chip
$1,142.00-5%Was: $1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 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 16:22 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
ME2 MichaelElectronics2Spec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Light at 1.45 kg for portable use
+Integrated Radeon 860M graphics on an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor
+Runs Windows 11 Pro
−Only 16GB of memory for heavier multitasking
−Full HD+ resolution is lower than higher-resolution screens
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:26 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
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
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 16:22 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
LenovoSpec score 7.8

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

+1TB SSD for a large storage capacity
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
+16GB LPDDR5X memory for multitasking
−Weighs 1.91 kg, moderate for a 16-inch laptop
$1,197.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 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 16:28 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 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
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
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 16:25 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB256GB13-inchWindows 117.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Apple M516GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.9$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:21 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-13620H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.2$1,138.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
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
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB512GB12-inchWindows 117.9$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 35516GB1TB17.3-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,135.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:24 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,165.99
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 32216GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:27 PST - Details

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