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Laptops under $1,500

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28 laptops under $1,500 from HP, ASUS, Dell and more. Most cost $1,439 to $1,499, and half cost less than $1,497.

Top brands: HP (6)Dell (4)ASUS (4)Ist Computers (4)

AppleSpec score 8.1

Apple M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch

+1.23 kg: the lightest of the 22 here
−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
$1,439.00-10%List: $1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
−Weighs 1.8 kg for daily carrying
−60Hz refresh rate
$1,439.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.9

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 64GB RAM, 1TB Storage

−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
$1,499.99-50%List: $2,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:25 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16 inch touchscreen display
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Large 1TB SSD for many files and apps
$1,469.99-41%List: $2,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for business tasks
−512GB storage is modest for large files
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
$1,499.99-37%List: $2,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.1

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+OLED panel for vivid, high-contrast display
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 flip design
+32GB DDR5 RAM for multitasking
$1,449.99-19%Was: $1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 7.5

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

+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Snapdragon X2 Plus processor for everyday performance
−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
$1,479.98-17%List: $1,779.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:27 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 265U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 14-inch

+Non-touch display for keyboard-focused use
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
−Full HD+ resolution on a 14 inch screen
$1,499.99-6%Was: $1,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.7

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB Graphics, 16GB RAM

+14.5-inch OLED with 2880x1800 resolution
+120Hz refresh rate
+GeForce RTX 4060 with 16GB VRAM for graphics work
−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
$1,495.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:20 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.1

AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 512GB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display
+FHD+ resolution for sharp text
+Weighs 1.71 kg
−512GB storage is modest for large files
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:26 PST - Details
GIGABYTESpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen 7 260, GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+RTX 5060 GPU for mainstream gaming
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+1TB SSD for storing games and files
−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
$1,448.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 24GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 17.3-inch

+2 TB SSD for very large file storage
+24 GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
+Touchscreen input on a 17.3 inch display
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.7

2TB Storage, 16-inch, 120Hz, Windows 11 Home

+OLED panel with 2880 x 1800 resolution
+Touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate
+Lightweight at 1.55 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−Runs Windows 11 Home rather than Pro
$1,409.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:20 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.6

Intel Core i5-13420H, RTX 3050, 6GB Graphics, 64GB RAM

+64GB DDR4 RAM for heavy multitasking and large projects
+1TB NVMe SSD for a large game and file library
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate gaming
−Only 6GB of graphics memory limits very high-detail textures
−DDR4 memory is older than the DDR5 in other models
$1,439.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.8

Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Intel Core i7-1355U processor
+Touchscreen 15.6-inch Full HD display
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
−512 GB storage is limited for large files
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:22 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 4TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
+Lightweight at 1.68 kg for a 16-inch 2-in-1
+16-inch 2K touchscreen
−Only 16GB memory
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage, 16-inch

+Large 16-inch touchscreen display
+32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
+Large 2TB SSD for big file libraries
−Windows 11 Home edition only
$1,489.85
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 14-inch

+OLED panel for deep contrast
+Very light at 1.3 kg for carrying
+Large 1TB SSD for many files and apps
−Refresh rate is 60Hz
$1,449.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, Radeon 880M, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Touchscreen with 32GB RAM for multitasking
+2TB total storage with 1TB SSD and 1TB dock
+Lightweight at 1.6 kg for a 16-inch laptop
−Resolution is FHD+ rather than QHD
$1,489.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:20 PST - Details
NIMOSpec score 8.6

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage

+Large 17.3 inch screen for wide workspace
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
−Heavy at 2.09 kg for daily carrying
−75Wh battery capacity is modest for its size
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:27 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.4

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, GeForce RTX 3050, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+32GB memory for heavy multitasking
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Ryzen 7 4800H eight-core processor
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
−Runs Windows 10 Home, an older operating system
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
WowpcSpec score 8.3

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 512GB Storage

+Large 32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
+Fast 512GB SSD storage
+Light at 1.39 kg for carrying daily
−Single 14-inch screen size for a small display area
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.9

Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 15.6-inch

+Touchscreen display on a 15.6-inch laptop
+Intel Core i7-1355U processor with up to 5.0 GHz
+16GB DDR5 memory for everyday multitasking
−Weighs 1.94 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:22 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.2

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch touchscreen display
+FHD+ resolution for sharp text
+32GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:26 PST - Details
Ist ComputersSpec score 8.3

Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, 512GB Storage, 14-inch, Windows 11 Pro

+Very light at 1.4 kg for carrying
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for business tasks
$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.4

Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 16-inch

+16-inch OLED touchscreen with QHD-plus resolution
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth on-screen motion
+32GB DDR5 RAM for heavy multitasking
$1,429.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 8.5

AMD Ryzen 7 170, RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+144 Hz screen: only 1 of 11 here refresh faster
−2.4 kg: 21 of the 22 here are lighter
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:25 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.0

AMD Ryzen 7 250, Radeon 780M, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage

+1.4 kg: only 3 of 22 here are lighter
−No touchscreen (14 of the 28 here have one)
$1,439.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

laptopCPURAMStorageScreenOperating systemSpec scorePrice
Apple M516GB1TB13-inchmacOS8.1$1,439.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H32GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$1,439.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS64GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.9$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:25 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen AI 9 46532GB1TB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.4$1,469.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V32GB1TB16-inchWindows 118.1$1,449.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:21 PST - Details
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus16GB256GB13-inchWindows 117.5$1,479.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:27 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 265U16GB512GB14-inchWindows 11 Pro7.5$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:23 PST - Details
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H16GB1TB14.5-inch8.7$1,495.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:20 PST - Details
AMD Ryzen 7 250512GB16-inchWindows 11 Pro8.1$1,499.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:26 PST - Details

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