Most Recommended Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks US$720 - US$1469

The following stood up to me repeatedly as gadgets I'd buy myself.

• #3, Laptops ($400 - $700)

  

  Asus VivoBook 15" Laptop from US$53022% cheaper than usual
  ~$720 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.04 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.750 kg

  detailed info

  US$529.61 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-11-11 06:26:04, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1250 - $1500)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1050;
  ~$1408 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cm

  Weight: 2.350 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1049.99

  • US$1049.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 11:53:05, EST
  • US$1286.2 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-11-11 06:43:40, EST
  • US$1361.86 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 06:51:53, EST

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• 

  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$99013%, Best price yet!
  ~$1320 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  from US$983.56

  • US$983.56 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-11-11 06:39:13, EST
  • US$1059.22 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
    as of 2019-11-11 06:09:45, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($1250 - $1500)

  

  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$11003% cheaper than usual
  ~$1469 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1096.3

  • US$1096.3 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 12:19:14, EST
  • US$1331.6 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-11-11 08:18:46, EST
  • US$1539.66 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 03:41:43, EST

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• 

  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$570;
  ~$770 with accessories

  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cm

  Weight: 1.300 kg

  detailed info

  US$567.44 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2019-11-08 17:39:37, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($700 - $1000)

  

  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$6506% cheaper than usual
  ~$870 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$643.1

  • US$643.1 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 05:53:09, EST
  • US$707.41 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-11-12 04:27:17, EST
  • US$717.24 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 07:12:33, EST
  • US$723.3 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 05:55:02, EST
  • US$755.83 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-11-10 06:22:15, EST
  • US$756.59 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-11-12 04:14:28, EST
  • US$777.01 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-11-11 04:35:27, EST
  • US$830.74 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-11-12 05:14:51, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from US$5706% cheaper than usual
  ~$770 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.570 kg

  detailed info

  US$567.44 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2019-11-11 07:33:49, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1500 - ∞)

  

  Asus ROG STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1060;
  ~$1419 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Gamer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cm

  Weight: 2.600 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1058.47

  • US$1058.47 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
    as of 2019-11-12 03:13:47, EST
  • US$1156.82 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-11-12 04:31:19, EST
  • US$1267.26 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-11-09 07:29:41, EST
  • US$1494.22 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-11-08 15:50:39, EST

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• 

  Dell XPS 13" Ultrabook from US$910;
  ~$1216 with accessories

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 30.23 x 19.81 x 1.17 cm

  Weight: 1.210 kg

  detailed info

  US$907.49 from eBay (Refurbished) as of 2019-11-07 14:42:36, EST

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