Hardware

Name

Model Number

Microsoft Xbox Series S

This compact, cost-reduced edition of the Xbox Series X does away with the BluRay drive and the extra horsepower required to run games at 4K resolutio

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	100th percentile
Versatility	0th percentile
Power	86th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	51th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD XBox series S

GPU

AMD XBox series S

Memory

10 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Blu-ray Reader, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$379.

C$379.99 from Best Buy C$379.96 from Walmart C$379.99 from The Source

And more!

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HP OMEN 25L Gaming PC (GT12-1159)

ranked #1 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

There's plenty to like with this gaming rig: it does pack powerful chips and fast storage, but it also starts with dual-channel memory and plenty of u

Who it's For

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	97th percentile
Versatility	1th percentile
Power	97th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	18th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,799.

C$1,799.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QC-BS91-CB)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced over $950

If you're looking for a relatively affordable computer for visual work and even gaming away from your desk, this laptop could be of interest. The abse

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	97th percentile
Versatility	89th percentile
Power	91th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	61th percentile
Battery Autonomy	55th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,499.

C$1,499.99 from Best Buy

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HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop (13-ay0007ca)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced over $950

This versatile 2-in-1 laptop is a great candidate for productivity on the go, study or even travel.

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	97th percentile
Versatility	88th percentile
Power	73th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	89th percentile
Battery Autonomy	85th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,149. You could save 17% right now.

C$949.99 from Staples

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook (ZA6F0008CA)

This affordable tablet has a lot to offer, with a full-featured web browser, access to the Android App Store. Thanks to the bundled cover, it's also s

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	96th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power	11th percentile
Storage Space	14th percentile
Portability	97th percentile
Battery Autonomy	99th percentile

Specs

Screen

10", 1920×1200(1920 × 1200, 2.3MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Touch Screen

CPU

MediaTek Helio P60T

GPU

ARM Mali-G72

Memory

4 GB

Storage

128 GB total, eMMC Storage (slow)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$249. You could save 20% right now.

C$269.99 from Best Buy C$199.99 from Staples C$239.99 from Best Buy

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

ranked #1 among Laptops priced $425-950

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
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	93th percentile
Versatility	90th percentile
Power	70th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	1th percentile
Battery Autonomy	54th percentile

Specs

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

C$899.99 from Best Buy C$899.00 from Amazon

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HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop (13-ay0008ca)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced over $950

This versatile 2-in-1 laptop comes with a stylus for note-taking and even drawing (although I'm not sure how it would compare to a Cintiq).

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	93th percentile
Versatility	81th percentile
Power	73th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	89th percentile
Battery Autonomy	85th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

Memory

8 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,049.

C$1,049.99 from Best Buy

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MSI GF75 Thin 17-inch laptop (GF75 10UEK-003CA)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced over $950

This powerful PC is a compelling option if you're looking to play games or handle graphical tasks away from your desk.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	93th percentile
Versatility	89th percentile
Power	95th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	59th percentile
Battery Autonomy	23th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i7-10750H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 6 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

C$1,469.99 from Memory Express C$1,749.99 from Staples C$1,469.00 from Canada Computers

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gaming PC (90NC00JAUS)

ranked #2 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

If you're looking for a long-lasting gaming rig, this ready-made PC has quite a bit of graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill computer, and th

Who it's For

Long-Term Gamer
Serious Gamer
Video Editor
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	92th percentile
Versatility	42th percentile
Power	82th percentile
Storage Space	88th percentile
Portability	9th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-10400

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB

Memory

8 GB

Storage

1.25 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,199.

C$1,199.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G10DK Gaming PC (G10DK-BBR7M70-CB)

ranked #3 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

With high-end components, this Gaming PC promises to deliver rich, fluid experiences, even with the most demanding games and creative software out the

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	89th percentile
Versatility	46th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	13th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$2,299. You could save 13% right now.

C$1,999.99 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
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	89th percentile
Versatility	86th percentile
Power	90th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	67th percentile
Battery Autonomy	33th percentile

Specs

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$1,599.99 from Best Buy

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HP Pavilion Gaming PC (TG01-2010)

ranked #4 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This mass-produced Gaming PC achieves a compelling level of performance for the price. It's capable of handling PC Games as well as visual creation so

Who it's For

Long-Term Gamer
Serious Gamer
Video Editor
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	89th percentile
Versatility	69th percentile
Power	77th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	31th percentile

Specs

CPU

Ryzen 3 5300G

GPU

AMD Radeon RX 5500, 4 GB

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$899.

C$899.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G15DK Gaming PC (G15DK(SPNL)-BSR76-CB)

ranked #5 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

If you need a capable gaming PC fast, this pre-assembled system could be just the ticket. In the long term, documentation is a little thin, but I do n

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	88th percentile
Versatility	45th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	9th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

C$1,899.99 from Best Buy

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Apple TV 4K (32GB)

The Apple TV, as a Console, is a solid choice for media streaming and is powerful enough to deliver rich experiences on the gaming front as well. The

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	87th percentile
Versatility	0th percentile
Power	36th percentile
Storage Space	7th percentile
Portability	97th percentile

Specs

CPU

Apple A10X

GPU

Apple A10X Graphics

Memory

3 GB

Storage

32 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$169.

C$229.95 from Best Buy C$229.00 from Apple C$229.00 from Walmart

And more!

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HP OMEN by HP 25L Gaming PC (GT12-1179)

ranked #6 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

If you need a PC to tackle demanding AAA games and visual creation projects, this tower could be worth your while. The maintenance process is also wel

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	85th percentile
Versatility	51th percentile
Power	99th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	18th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-11700F

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,999. You could save 10% right now.

C$1,999.99 from HP C$1,799.99 from Best Buy

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Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop PC (90NA0001US)

ranked #7 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This desktop PC is an attractive choice to handle homework and enjoy the web for a reasonable price.

Your maintenance options are a bit limited bec

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	83th percentile
Versatility	24th percentile
Power	58th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	34th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-10400

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

C$799.99 from Best Buy

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HP Pavilion Desktop (TP01-1009)

ranked #8 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This cost-effective computer is a compelling solution if you've been looking to dedicate some space at home for a workstation.

A few creative desig

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	83th percentile
Versatility	20th percentile
Power	64th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	32th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-10400

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$899. You could save 5% right now.

C$849.99 from HP C$899.99 from Best Buy

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Acer Nitro 5 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AN515-55-73GS)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced over $950

If you've been looking for a laptop to play your favourite games, this one could be worth your while. It doesn't exactly sport the latest or greatest

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	80th percentile
Versatility	96th percentile
Power	83th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	65th percentile
Battery Autonomy	2th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i7-10750H

GPU

Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Ti, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,199.

C$1,199.99 from Best Buy C$1,199.99 from Best Buy

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

ranked #2 among Laptops priced $425-950

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	80th percentile
Versatility	86th percentile
Power	27th percentile
Storage Space	14th percentile
Portability	83th percentile
Battery Autonomy	93th percentile

Specs

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. You could save 25% right now.

C$599.99 from Best Buy C$799.99 from The Source C$599.99 from Best Buy

And more!

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Asus ROG Strix G10DK Gaming PC (G10DK(SPN)-BBR560-CB)

ranked #9 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

With high-end components, this Gaming PC has what it takes to handle demanding AAA games and creative software out there. It is all the more compellin

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	78th percentile
Versatility	45th percentile
Power	97th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	13th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,599.

C$1,899.99 from Best Buy

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