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4 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Prices run $1,139 to $1,199.

MicrosoftSpec score 7.7

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

−256GB storage: 51 of the 55 here have more
$1,199.99-20%List: $1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
AppleSpec score 7.9

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

+1.23 kg: only 4 of 48 here are lighter
−Touchscreen not listed: 34 of the 57 here list one
$1,139.00-12%List: $1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:21 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 11:28 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 13-inch

+Detachable 2-in-1 design works as a tablet or laptop
+13-inch touchscreen for pen and touch input
+512GB storage for a substantial file library
$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB256GB13-inchWindows 117.7$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
Apple M516GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.9$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:21 PST - Details
Intel Core i58GB256GB13-inchWindows 117.8$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB512GB13-inch7.6$1,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:28 PST - Details

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