Apple M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 13-inch
Laptops under $1,500
10 laptops under $1,500 from HP, ASUS, Dell and more. Most cost $1,440 to $1,499, and half cost less than $1,498.
Top brands: Dell (4)
Spec score 8.1
+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 15:21 PST - DetailsProduct details
Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory,
$1,439.00as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Compared with the 10 laptops on this pagePros
+1.23 kg: the lightest of the 22 here
Cons−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:23 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell Pro 16 Business Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD | 16" FHD+ IPS Display, Fingerprint Reader,
$1,499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+DDR5 memory for faster memory speed
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for business tasks
+16 inch display for more workspace
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
Cons−512GB storage is modest for large files
−16GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page−512GB storage: 20 of the 28 here have more
−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:27 PST - DetailsProduct details
Microsoft Surface Pro (2026), 13-inch Premium Performance 2-in-1 Laptop, Snapdragon X2 Plus Processor, OLED Touchscreen
$1,479.98as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+Touchscreen with 2-in-1 detachable design
+16GB RAM for multitasking
+Snapdragon X2 Plus processor for everyday performance
Cons−256GB storage is limited for large libraries
−Qualcomm Snapdragon chip rather than Intel or AMD
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+Touchscreen: only 14 of 28 here have one
−256GB storage: 27 of the 28 here have more
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:23 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250 Laptop - 14" FHD+ Display - Intel Core Ultra 7 265U - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - Win11 pro
$1,499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+Non-touch display for keyboard-focused use
+55Wh battery capacity
+Windows 11 Pro for business use
+16GB RAM for everyday multitasking
+Intel Core Ultra 7 processor for business tasks
Cons−Full HD+ resolution on a 14 inch screen
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page−55 Wh battery: 5 of the 6 here have a larger one
−512GB storage: 20 of the 28 here have more
−No touchscreen (14 of the 28 here have one)
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:20 PST - DetailsProduct details
Acer Swift X 14 Laptop | 14.5" OLED 2880 x 1800 120Hz Calman Verified | Unlock AI Experiences | Intel Core Ultra 7
$1,495.00as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.7
Pros
+14.5-inch OLED with 2880x1800 resolution
+120Hz refresh rate
+GeForce RTX 4060 with 16GB VRAM for graphics work
+1TB SSD storage
+Light at 1.5 kg for carrying
Cons−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+1.5 kg: 16 of the 22 here are heavier
−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:23 PST - DetailsProduct details
GIGABYTE Gaming A16 - AMD Ryzen 7 260 GeForce RTX 5060 16" Laptop | 165Hz, 1920x1200 WUXGA, 1TB SSD, 16GB DDR5 RAM,
$1,448.00as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+RTX 5060 GPU for mainstream gaming
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+1TB SSD for storing games and files
+16-inch screen with 1920x1200 resolution
+Light at 2.2 kg for a gaming laptop
Cons−16GB RAM is modest for heavy multitasking
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+165 Hz screen: the fastest of the 11 here
−2.2 kg: 18 of the 22 here are lighter
−Touchscreen not listed: 14 of the 28 here list one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:22 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell 15 Laptop DC15250 Touchscreen, Intel i7-1355U 64GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD | 10 cores up to 5.00 GHz, FHD Display for
$1,499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+Intel Core i7-1355U processor
+Touchscreen 15.6-inch Full HD display
+Lightweight at 1.94 kg for daily carrying
+Windows 11 Pro operating system
Cons−512 GB storage is limited for large files
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+Touchscreen: only 14 of 28 here have one
−512GB storage: 20 of the 28 here have more
−1.94 kg: 14 of the 22 here are lighter
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:25 PST - DetailsProduct details
HP OmniBook X Flip (Next Gen Envy x360) 2-in-1 Laptop, 16" 2K Touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB LPDDR5x, 4TB
$1,499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+Large 4TB storage for big file libraries
+Lightweight at 1.68 kg for a 16-inch 2-in-1
+16-inch 2K touchscreen
+68Wh battery capacity
Cons−Only 16GB memory
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+4TB storage: none of the 28 here have more
+1.68 kg: 12 of the 22 here are heavier
+Touchscreen: only 14 of 28 here have one
−68 Wh battery: 3 of the 6 here have a larger one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:22 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell 15 Touchscreen Laptop, 16GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Intel 10-Core i7-1355U | Up to 5.0 GHz, 15.6" FHD Touch, AI Laptop
$1,499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.9
Pros
+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
+1TB SSD for a large amount of storage
+Full HD 1080p resolution on the display
Cons−Weighs 1.94 kg, heavier than ultraportable laptops
Compared with the 10 laptops on this page+Touchscreen: only 14 of 28 here have one
−1.94 kg: 14 of the 22 here are lighter
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec 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 15:24 PST - DetailsProduct details
HP 2026 Newly Released AI EliteBook 6 Business Laptop(Premium Edition), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (Beats Intel Ultra 7 165U), 14"
$1,439.99as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Compared with the 10 laptops on this pagePros
+1.4 kg: only 3 of 22 here are lighter
Cons−No touchscreen (14 of the 28 here have one)
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| laptop | CPU | RAM | Storage | Screen | Operating system | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple M5 | 16GB | 1TB | 13-inch | macOS | 8.1 | $1,439.00 as of 11/04/2026 15:21 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | 16GB | 512GB | 16-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 7.5 | $1,499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus | 16GB | 256GB | 13-inch | Windows 11 | 7.5 | $1,479.98 as of 11/04/2026 15:27 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265U | 16GB | 512GB | 14-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 7.5 | $1,499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 16GB | 1TB | 14.5-inch | 8.7 | $1,495.00 as of 11/04/2026 15:20 PST - Details | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | 16GB | 1TB | 16-inch | Windows 11 Home | 8.4 | $1,448.00 as of 11/04/2026 15:23 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i7-1355U | 16GB | 512GB | 15.6-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 7.8 | $1,499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | 16GB | 4TB | 16-inch | Windows 11 | 8.4 | $1,499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:25 PST - Details | |
| Intel Core i7-1355U | 16GB | 1TB | 15.6-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 7.9 | $1,499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:22 PST - Details | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 250 | 16GB | 1TB | 14-inch | Windows 11 Pro | 8.0 | $1,439.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:24 PST - Details |
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