Most Recommended Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks US$390 - US$1590

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

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$460;
  ~$690 with accessories

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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: 36.07 x 24.38 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.680 kg

  detailed info

  from US$459.32

  • US$459.32 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-18 07:04:59, EDT
  • US$574.16 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:14:19, EDT
  • US$650.71 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 09:33:53, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$6209% cheaper than usual
  ~$889 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  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: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.520 kg

  detailed info

  from US$611.67

  • US$611.67 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-07-17 09:22:20, EDT
  • US$611.67 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 03:43:11, EDT
  • US$689.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:27:35, EDT
  • US$704.21 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:13:24, EDT

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$62016% cheaper than usual
  ~$890 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  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
  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$612.43

  • US$612.43 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:16:13, EDT
  • US$612.43 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:35:23, EDT
  • US$727.27 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:44:18, EDT
  • US$728.03 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:06:05, EDT
  • US$738.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 08:52:51, EDT
  • US$758.65 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:42:57, EDT
  • US$764.02 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:52:18, EDT
  • US$765.54 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:38:27, EDT
  • US$765.54 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:38:22, EDT
  • US$765.54 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 07:23:57, EDT
  • US$777.72 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-07-16 11:05:06, EDT
  • US$804.59 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 10:14:24, EDT
  • US$864.1 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:27:44, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$115014%, Best price yet!
  ~$1590 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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	5/5
  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	4.5/5
  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	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$1148.32

  • US$1148.32 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 03:42:29, EDT
  • US$1224.87 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:54:11, EDT
  • US$1454.54 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:09:18, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$5305% cheaper than usual
  ~$780 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  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$528.22

  • US$528.22 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 08:49:30, EDT
  • US$688.23 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:49:18, EDT
  • US$779.01 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 08:03:10, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$540;
  ~$790 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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

  US$535.88 from Dell (New) as of 2019-07-17 03:33:13, EDT

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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$580;
  ~$840 with accessories

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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

  from US$574.16

  • US$574.16 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-17 09:51:46, EDT
  • US$765.54 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 09:49:37, EDT

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  Asus PRO P2540UB 15.6-inch Notebook from US$760;
  ~$1070 with accessories

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  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$750.2

  • US$750.2 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:21:45, EDT
  • US$767.59 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 07:01:57, EDT
  • US$794.13 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:17:30, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop from US$620;
  ~$890 with accessories

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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$612.43 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-07-17 08:30:19, EDT

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  Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 from US$8109% cheaper than usual
  ~$1139 with accessories

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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
  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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 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$803.06

  • US$803.06 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-07-16 11:49:16, EDT
  • US$803.82 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 13:04:05, EDT
  • US$803.82 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:36:05, EDT
  • US$803.82 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 07:30:10, EDT
  • US$899 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:56:26, EDT
  • US$999 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-07-16 04:15:23, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$1000;
  ~$1390 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.77 cm

  Weight: 1.680 kg

  detailed info

  from US$995.18

  • US$995.18 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:55:27, EDT
  • US$995.18 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:14:58, EDT

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from US$230;
  ~$390 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$229.66

  • US$229.66 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-17 07:47:54, EDT
  • US$243.44 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:32:23, EDT
  • US$267.93 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 12:02:52, EDT
  • US$268.13 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:45:40, EDT
  • US$268.13 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:54:43, EDT
  • US$268.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:39:25, EDT
  • US$283.25 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 03:56:47, EDT
  • US$286.25 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:52:59, EDT
  • US$306.21 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 07:41:27, EDT
  • US$369.73 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:52:55, EDT

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