Laptops for the Casual Worker

Laptops are the kings of versatility. Fully-featured to handle the same tasks as full-sized computers and yet small enough to carry around.

To achieve this, several compromises had to be made. You usually get less for your money with a laptop but if you need to work out of the house, a laptop is your best bet.

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MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS-216CA 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GS66 12UHS216CA)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced over $1000

If you need a gaming PC you can take on the road with you and can afford to iron out most compromises, this could be the laptop you need.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	49th percentile
Versatility	2th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	90th percentile
Portability	51th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Pro Edition

Screen

15", 3840×2160(4K, UHD, 8.3MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i9-12900H

GPU

Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Ti, 16 GB

Memory

32 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$3,999.

C$3,999.99 from Staples C$3,999.00 from Newegg C$4,099.99 from The Source

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HP x360 14-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook (14C-CA0030CA)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced under $1000

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	29th percentile
Versatility	12th percentile
Power	24th percentile
Storage Space	24th percentile
Portability	76th percentile
Battery Autonomy	90th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Android, Chrome OS

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i3-10110U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$799.

C$799.99 from The Source

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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-fq0038ca)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced under $1000

This cost-efficient laptop could be a compelling option for everyday tasks and entertainment. It's not the most powerful PC out there, but it has a qu

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	20th percentile
Versatility	24th percentile
Power	27th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	85th percentile
Battery Autonomy	14th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$579.

C$679.99 from HP

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Gigabyte AORUS 17-inch Gaming Laptop (AORUS 17 XE4-73US514)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced over $1000

This laptop packs some serious horsepower, promising rich interactive experiences in demanding video games as well as video and graphical creations so

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	76th percentile
Versatility	32th percentile
Power	90th percentile
Storage Space	90th percentile
Portability	37th percentile
Battery Autonomy	3th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i7-12700H

GPU

Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$2,219.

C$2,219.99 from Newegg

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15-inch laptop (NP950XED-KA1CA)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced over $1000

This attractive laptop is a great fit for anyone spending little time working from their desk with its thin design, good battery life and a screen mor

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	22th percentile
Versatility	37th percentile
Power	49th percentile
Storage Space	32th percentile
Portability	95th percentile
Battery Autonomy	93th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i5-1240P

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,669. You could save 16% right now.

C$1,399.99 from The Source C$1,669.95 from Amazon C$1,399.95 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-CA)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced over $1000

If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Road Warrior
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	71th percentile
Versatility	44th percentile
Power	80th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	34th percentile
Battery Autonomy	79th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

GPU

Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,999.

C$1,999.99 from Memory Express C$2,008.99 from Newegg

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Asus VivoBook X515 15-inch Laptop (X515EA-DS59-CA)

ranked #6 among Laptops priced under $1000

This convenient laptop is powerful enough to handle demanding homework as well as other everyday tasks. It manages to be affordable while including al

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	27th percentile
Versatility	63th percentile
Power	44th percentile
Storage Space	32th percentile
Portability	63th percentile
Battery Autonomy	45th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

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, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$649.

C$799.99 from Memory Express C$799.00 from Visions Electronics

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Asus ExpertBook P1 15-inch professional laptop (P1510CJA-C71P-CA)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced under $1000

This laptop is a pretty compelling solution for productivity and has a few enterprise-class features.

A few things are missing to make me happy: a

Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	44th percentile
Versatility	68th percentile
Power	39th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	49th percentile
Battery Autonomy	34th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Pro Edition

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i7-1065G7

GPU

Intel Iris Plus Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$988. You could save 14% right now.

C$849.99 from Amazon

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AMD 17-inch Laptop (17-cp0007ca)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced under $1000

This large laptop is a compelling computer if you need a computer at home but do not have room to dedicate to a PC. As one of the larger laptops out t

Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	39th percentile
Versatility	78th percentile
Power	37th percentile
Storage Space	93th percentile
Portability	46th percentile
Battery Autonomy	10th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 3 5300U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

1.25 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 54000 RPM hard drive (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$849. You could save 6% right now.

C$799.99 from Staples

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Acer Vero 15-inch Eco-Friendly Laptop (AV15-51-55ZQ)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced under $1000

If you're interested in reducing the environmental impact of your digital activities but cannot afford some of the pricier options, this laptop might

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	37th percentile
Versatility	80th percentile
Power	41th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	68th percentile
Battery Autonomy	52th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i5-1155G7

GPU

Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699.

C$899.99 from Visions Electronics C$899.99 from London Drugs C$699.99 from The Source

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HP 15-inch Laptop (15-dw3088ca)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced under $1000

Despite its humble price tag, this laptop makes a compelling option to handle homework and other everyday tasks.

Thanks to detailed documentation,

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	41th percentile
Versatility	83th percentile
Power	34th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	56th percentile
Battery Autonomy	59th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i3-1115G4

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$699.

C$699.95 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513IC-BS71-CB)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced over $1000

If you've been looking for a cost-effective gaming PC, this laptop has a bit more graphical horsepower which will go a long way to make more games pla

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	56th percentile
Versatility	85th percentile
Power	59th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	41th percentile
Battery Autonomy	21th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,299.

C$1,299.99 from Best Buy C$1,099.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GA503QE-BH92-CB)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced over $1000

This laptop does a decent job both as a gaming PC and as a mobile workstation. The omission of a webcam is becoming more common for gaming laptops, an

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Road Warrior
Serious Photo Editor
Hardcore Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	95th percentile
Versatility	90th percentile
Power	66th percentile
Storage Space	90th percentile
Portability	59th percentile
Battery Autonomy	97th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

Screen

15", 2560×1440(QHD, 3.7MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,499.

C$1,499.99 from Best Buy

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Asus TUF Gaming F15 15-inch Laptop (FX506LH-SS51-CB)

ranked #6 among Laptops priced over $1000

This laptop incorporates significantly more graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill PC without specializing all the way. As a result, you gain

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	32th percentile
Versatility	93th percentile
Power	51th percentile
Storage Space	76th percentile
Portability	44th percentile
Battery Autonomy	31th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

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

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$849.

C$1,099.99 from Staples

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Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C29L)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $1000

Chromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go, and this model is no exception. A USB-C d

Who it's For

Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	17th percentile
Versatility	95th percentile
Power	10th percentile
Storage Space	10th percentile
Portability	93th percentile
Battery Autonomy	59th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Linux, Android, Chrome OS

Screen

12", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$278. You could save 4% right now.

C$266.57 from Amazon

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