Most Recommended Portable Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks US$719 - US$1850

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

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  Asus ROG Strix G 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$7203% cheaper than usual
  ~$990 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  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
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.400 kg

  detailed info

  US$714.53 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2020-07-09 07:59:47, EDT

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• 

  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$560;
  ~$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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  US$552.47 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2020-07-09 07:22:39, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($525 - $825)

  

  Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Laptop from US$52013% cheaper than usual
  ~$720 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.87 x 23.95 x 1.80 cm

  Weight: 1.420 kg

  detailed info

  from US$515.64

  • US$515.64 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 06:03:15, EDT
  • US$549.99 from Dell (US) (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 04:04:52, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1625)

  

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$960;
  ~$1318 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$956.15

  • US$956.15 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 05:11:46, EDT
  • US$956.89 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 06:40:18, EDT
  • US$957.62 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 06:57:34, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($525 - $825)

  

  Asus X509FA 15" Laptop from US$5207% cheaper than usual
  ~$719 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.02 x 23.49 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 1.800 kg

  detailed info

  US$514.91 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2020-07-09 06:29:28, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($1625 - $2000)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$121014%, Best price yet!
  ~$1850 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 2.041 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1207.34

  • US$1207.34 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2020-07-09 07:55:12, EDT
  • US$1348.03 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 05:54:27, EDT

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• #3, Laptops ($1025 - $1625)

  

  HP Envy 13-inch Laptop - Natural Silver from US$790;
  ~$1220 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 30.70 x 21.15 x 1.47 cm

  Weight: 1.170 kg

  detailed info

  from US$788.16

  • US$788.16 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-07-09 08:00:38, EDT
  • US$883.92 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-07-09 08:23:56, EDT

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