Hardware

Name

Model Number

Acer Nitro 5 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AN515-55-5917)

Suppose you're craving your favourite PC game or need to get some graphical work done in places where a desktop PC would be impractical. In that case,

Who it's For

Serious Gamer
Video Editor
Graphic Designer
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	90th percentile
Versatility	82th percentile
Power	67th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	4th percentile
Battery Autonomy	31th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-10300H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$899. You could save 100% right now.

C$899.99 from Best Buy

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Lenovo Yoga 7i 14-inch Touchscreen Laptop (82BH00DQUS)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced over $875

Laptops tend to excel on the versatility front already, but this one can adapt even a bit further by folding into a tablet for those times where a key

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	81th percentile
Versatility	84th percentile
Power	63th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	81th percentile
Battery Autonomy	96th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i5-1135G7

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,349. You could save 26% right now.

C$999.99 from Best Buy

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Asus Alienware m15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AWm15-7149WHT-PCA)

If you're looking for a laptop capable of handling the most demanding games out there right now, this one could well be worth looking into. If you lik

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	70th percentile
Versatility	65th percentile
Power	85th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	53th percentile
Battery Autonomy	7th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i7-10750H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,999. You could save 100% right now.

C$1,849.99 from Best Buy

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Lenovo Flex 5 13-in Touchscreen Chromebook (82B80012CF)

This versatile Chromebook can serve both as a netbook or tablet, and it could be a great fit if you're looking to remain connected, and maybe even pro

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	58th percentile
Versatility	88th percentile
Power	20th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	85th percentile
Battery Autonomy	15th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Celeron 5205U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$429. You could save 100% right now.

C$349.99 from Best Buy

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Acer Aspire XC Desktop PC (XC-875-EB11)

ranked #6 among Stationary Computers priced under $1300

This desktop PC is a compelling choice for homework, web search and more.

There are definitely a few upgrade options available down the road. Still

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	56th percentile
Versatility	43th percentile
Power	42th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	37th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

Intel Core i3-10100

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

1 TB total, DVD, 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699. You could save 28% right now.

C$499.99 from Best Buy

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HP ProBook 450 G8 15-inch FHD Notebook (28K93UT)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced over $875

This professional-grade laptop features everything I look for in a productivity-focused system, including fast storage, a 1080p screen and encryption

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	50th percentile
Versatility	46th percentile
Power	59th percentile
Storage Space	42th percentile
Portability	55th percentile
Battery Autonomy	62th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-1135G7

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,354. You could save 19% right now.

C$1,101.05 from HP C$1,379.98 from Newegg

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Acer Aspire 5 (A515-55-55R6)

This cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most pro

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	41th percentile
Versatility	87th percentile
Power	41th percentile
Storage Space	42th percentile
Portability	58th percentile
Battery Autonomy	40th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-1035G1

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$669. You could save 100% right now.

C$549.99 from Best Buy

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15-inch Touchscreen Laptop (81WR000ECF)

This laptop makes a pretty good impression for a budget model. The monitor is relatively low-rez, making it better-suited for single-tasking and anyon

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	24th percentile
Versatility	45th percentile
Power	35th percentile
Storage Space	42th percentile
Portability	42th percentile
Battery Autonomy	24th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i3-10110U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast), Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699. You could save 100% right now.

C$469.99 from Best Buy

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Asus Flip C234MA 2-in-1 Chromebook (C234MA-BB01T-CB)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced under $325

This Chromebook is a compelling solution for anyone looking for affordable connectivity around the house, school, the office, the coffee shop, or anyw

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	23th percentile
Versatility	98th percentile
Power	7th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	84th percentile
Battery Autonomy	91th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP)

CPU

Intel Celeron N4020

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$409. You could save 34% right now.

C$269.99 from Best Buy

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HP 14in Chromebook (14a-NA0010ca)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced under $325

This Chromebook offers a pretty compelling solution if you're looking to handle everyday communication and connectivity away from your main rig.

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	22th percentile
Versatility	85th percentile
Power	12th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	44th percentile
Battery Autonomy	51th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, VA or SVA Display

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, eMMC Storage (slow), Micro SD Storage Expansion

Pricing

Typically sells for C$399. You could save 30% right now.

C$279.99 from Best Buy C$279.99 from Staples

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Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) (C523NA-DH02)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $325

With an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user a larger picture to work with (but not nec

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	11th percentile
Versatility	90th percentile
Power	2th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	73th percentile
Battery Autonomy	42th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Chrome OS, Android (Chrome OS)

Screen

15", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N3350

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 500

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$348. You could save 28% right now.

C$249.00 from Visions Electronics C$294.99 from Newegg

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