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21 laptops under $1,200 from Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more. Most cost $1,138 to $1,199, and half cost less than $1,150.

Top brands: Lenovo (7)

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 14:21 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 14:28 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 14:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 24GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen
+24GB memory for heavy multitasking
+AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor
−Only 512GB storage
$1,150.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 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 14:28 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 14:27 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 14:27 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 14:22 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 14:23 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 14:26 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 14:26 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 14:22 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 14:26 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 14:20 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 14:27 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 14:27 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Lightweight at 1.46 kg for daily carrying
+512 GB storage for a sizable file library
+16 GB of memory for multitasking
−Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor is not an Intel or AMD chip
$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:25 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 14:22 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 14:25 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 7.8

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Touchscreen display for tablet-style use
+Convertible 2-in-1 design
+Light at 1.52 kg for carrying
$1,179.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 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 14:28 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple M516GB512GB13-inchmacOS7.9$1,139.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
Intel Core i7-13620H16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 118.2$1,138.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS16GB512GB16-inchWindows 118.2$1,126.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 44524GB512GB16-inch7.9$1,150.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus16GB512GB12-inchWindows 117.9$1,139.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:28 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 322V16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,165.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 32216GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,128.25
as of 11/04/2026 14:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H16GB512GB14-inchWindows 117.9$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:22 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U16GB512GB15.6-inchWindows 11 Pro7.8$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:23 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 7 35016GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.9$1,149.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:26 PST - Details

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