Most Recommended Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks US$520 - US$1419

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

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  Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop from US$41032%, Best price yet!
  ~$560 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.78 cm

  Weight: 1.590 kg

  detailed info

  US$406.84 from Best Buy (Refurbished) as of 2019-09-21 07:18:09, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1020;
  ~$1370 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	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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  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$1017.16

  • US$1017.16 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 11:23:43, EDT
  • US$1167.85 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:14:45, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$5706%, Best price yet!
  ~$769 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.520 kg

  detailed info

  from US$564.34

  • US$564.34 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 05:01:23, EDT
  • US$693.09 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:26:48, EDT
  • US$759.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:00:02, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$98013%, 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
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices 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	0.5/5

  by Portable 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
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  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$979.49

  • US$979.49 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:46:03, EDT
  • US$1205.52 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:17:08, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$4906% cheaper than usual
  ~$669 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.170 kg

  detailed info

  from US$488.99

  • US$488.99 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:34:47, EDT
  • US$519.88 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:54:59, EDT

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  Asus FX504GE 15" Gaming Laptop from US$650;
  ~$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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$640.43

  • US$640.43 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:16:44, EDT
  • US$1007.4 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:29:50, EDT

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  HP EliteBook 850 G1 Ultrabook Laptop from US$380;
  ~$520 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-4600U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.55 x 25.36 x 2.14 cm

  Weight: 1.800 kg

  detailed info

  US$376.72 from Memory Express (Refurbished) as of 2019-09-21 05:42:16, EDT

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  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$565.09 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2019-09-20 09:32:48, EDT

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  Asus PRO P2540UB 15.6-inch Notebook from US$7204%, Best price yet!
  ~$965 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.65 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.310 kg

  detailed info

  from US$712.01

  • US$712.01 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 03:57:56, EDT
  • US$738.35 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 05:00:13, EDT
  • US$762.49 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:26:59, EDT
  • US$766.12 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:01:14, EDT
  • US$785.25 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:59:10, EDT
  • US$1110.6 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:49:51, EDT

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  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 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	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  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
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  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$1054.09

  • US$1054.09 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
    as of 2019-09-21 05:19:16, EDT
  • US$1084.97 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:29:49, EDT
  • US$1084.97 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:49:25, EDT
  • US$1129.4 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 05:45:27, EDT
  • US$1152.02 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:17:39, EDT
  • US$1152.03 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:55:20, EDT
  • US$1163.32 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:30:10, EDT
  • US$1216.83 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:39:30, EDT

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  Dell XPS 13" Ultrabook from US$91037% cheaper than usual
  ~$1223 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	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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 (New) as of 2019-09-20 09:53:25, EDT

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  Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 from US$800;
  ~$1070 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	3/5
  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	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.5"

  Screen Resolution: 2256×1504

  Dimensions: 30.81 x 22.33 x 1.45 cm

  Weight: 1.250 kg

  detailed info

  from US$791.12

  • US$791.12 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:28:44, EDT
  • US$978.74 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:52:44, EDT

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