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25 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,128 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,168.

Top brands: Lenovo (13)HP (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 13:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Radeon 840M, 24GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+24GB LPDDR5X memory for heavy multitasking
+OLED panel for vivid display
+Lightweight at 1.38 kg for carrying
−Standard FHD+ resolution, not higher
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:21 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:22 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 13:25 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 13:21 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 13:26 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 13:26 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 13:25 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 13:26 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 13:23 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 13:24 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 13:26 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.8

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

+14-inch OLED touchscreen for vivid display output
+Light at 1.4 kg for carrying
+Convertible 2-in-1 design for tablet use
−512GB SSD offers less storage than 1TB models
$1,167.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 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 13:25 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 13:24 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 13:24 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 13:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS16GB512GB16-inchWindows 118.2$1,126.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44524GB1TB14-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,128.25
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,142.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H16GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U16GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:26 PST - Details

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