Hardware

Name

Model Number

Acer Aspire TC-895 Desktop PC (TC-895-ES11)

ranked #1 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

This cost-efficient desktop PC could be the right choice to handle everyday tasks like browsing the web, word processing and more.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	75th percentile
Versatility	45th percentile
Power	58th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	22th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-10400

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$799. You could save 25% right now.

C$599.99 from Staples

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Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DS91-CA)

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 Gamer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	74th percentile
Versatility	88th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	54th percentile
Battery Autonomy	73th percentile

Specs

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

C$1,699.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix GA35 (G35DX-DBR770)

ranked #10 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This pre-built PC could be a compelling solution if you need a powerful rig quickly for entertainment or more creative purposes.

Later down the lin

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	72th percentile
Versatility	17th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	3th percentile

Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total

Pricing

C$2,799.99 from Memory Express C$2,999.99 from Best Buy C$2,587.98 from Newegg

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Asus ExpertBook P2451 14-inch laptop (P2451FA-Q73P-CB)

ranked #6 among Laptops priced over $950

This laptop is all about productivity and security, and thanks to straightforward construction and detailed maintenance instructions, it can also be q

Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Serious Music Producer
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	71th percentile
Versatility	71th percentile
Power	62th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	79th percentile
Battery Autonomy	72th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core i7-10510U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

16 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,320.

C$1,320.13 from Amazon

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Asus ROG Strix GT15 Gaming PC (G15CK-BB71070S-CB)

ranked #11 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This Gaming rig offers a lot of room to store a large collection of games and media, topped with the power to run the most demanding AAA games out the

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	69th percentile
Versatility	21th percentile
Power	95th percentile
Storage Space	100th percentile
Portability	9th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-10700KF

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory

16 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,979.

C$1,999.97 from Best Buy

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Acer Nitro 50 Gaming Desktop Computer (N50-610-ES11)

ranked #12 among Stationary Computers priced over $1050

This Desktop PC pack a bit of extra graphical muscle, which could come in handy to handle creative projects and even quite a few games. Storage is a b

Who it's For

Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Video Editor
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	68th percentile
Versatility	66th percentile
Power	73th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	17th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-10400F

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

12 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,099.

C$1,099.99 from Staples

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

ranked #7 among Laptops priced over $950

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
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	68th percentile
Versatility	73th percentile
Power	59th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	1th percentile
Battery Autonomy	46th percentile

Specs

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$999.

C$1,299.99 from Staples C$1,137.20 from Amazon C$999.99 from Costco

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Business Laptop (20TD003KUS)

ranked #8 among Laptops priced over $950

With an evident focus on the needs of businesses, this laptop might not have the most exciting look, but it is proven tech in a sturdy, easy-to-mainta

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	67th percentile
Versatility	54th percentile
Power	63th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	1th percentile
Battery Autonomy	77th percentile

Specs

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), 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$1,099.

C$1,099.99 from Memory Express C$1,209.98 from Newegg

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HP 24-inch FHD touchscreen All-in-One PC (24-df0449)

ranked #2 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

If you want a larger workstation than a laptop but want to keep clutter to a minimum, this All-in-One PC is capable of handling demanding tasks withou

Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Aspiring Creative
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	66th percentile
Versatility	51th percentile
Power	53th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	7th percentile

Specs

Screen

24", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i5-10210U

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,049.

C$1,049.99 from HP

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Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook (CP311-3H-K9K9)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced under $425

This versatile Chromebook offers a great experience for the price and is a compelling option if you can`t quite decide between getting a netbook or a

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	62th percentile
Versatility	98th percentile
Power	11th percentile
Storage Space	9th percentile
Portability	89th percentile
Battery Autonomy	100th percentile

Specs

Screen

12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support, Touch Screen

CPU

MediaTek MT8183

GPU

ARM Mali-G72

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$299.

C$299.99 from Best Buy

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Acer Aspire XC Desktop PC (XC-866-EB11)

ranked #3 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

This desktop PC is an excellent choice if you've been looking for a computer to handle homework, web search and more.

There are a few upgrade optio

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	62th percentile
Versatility	68th percentile
Power	44th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	38th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i3-9100

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$449.

C$449.99 from Memory Express C$449.99 from Amazon

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Acer Aspire XC-895 (XC-895-ES11)

ranked #4 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

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

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

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	59th percentile
Versatility	33th percentile
Power	58th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	0th percentile

Specs

CPU

Intel Core i3-10100

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$499.

C$699.99 from Staples

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Acer Aspire C 27 All-in-One Desktop (C27-962-EB11)

ranked #5 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

This space-saving PC is a tempting choice for small or public spaces and it could be just the ticket for homework, productivity and even more.

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Who it's For

Serious Multitasker
Aspiring Creative
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	58th percentile
Versatility	67th percentile
Power	52th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	6th percentile

Specs

Screen

27", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-1035G1

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

12 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,299. You could save 28% right now.

C$929.99 from Best Buy

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

ranked #9 among Laptops priced over $950

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	58th percentile
Versatility	38th percentile
Power	63th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	75th percentile
Battery Autonomy	75th percentile

Specs

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$1,454. You could save 7% right now.

C$1,354.98 from Newegg

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

ranked #6 among Stationary Computers priced under $1050

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	54th percentile
Versatility	33th percentile
Power	50th percentile
Storage Space	72th percentile
Portability	38th percentile

Specs

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$549.

C$699.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ZenBook 14-inch Laptop (UM431DA-BH51-CB)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced $425-950

This premium-looking laptop is a solid choice for productivity on the go and thanks to its small size and plentiful ports, it gives you plenty of opti

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	51th percentile
Versatility	80th percentile
Power	46th percentile
Storage Space	40th percentile
Portability	87th percentile
Battery Autonomy	56th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$799.

C$799.99 from Best Buy

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

ranked #2 among Laptops priced under $425

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	51th percentile
Versatility	84th percentile
Power	11th percentile
Storage Space	9th percentile
Portability	89th percentile
Battery Autonomy	41th percentile

Specs

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$499.

C$499.99 from Best Buy C$449.99 from Best Buy

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Acer Chromebook 311 (CB311-9H-C0Z8)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced under $425

Chromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go with a focus on online resources and the c

Who it's For

Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	50th percentile
Versatility	99th percentile
Power	7th percentile
Storage Space	9th percentile
Portability	92th percentile
Battery Autonomy	73th percentile

Specs

Screen

12", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Celeron N4000

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 600

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$199.

C$199.99 from Best Buy

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Samsung Galaxy Book S (NP767XCM-K01CA)

ranked #4 among Laptops priced $425-950

With a focus on ease of transportation and battery autonomy, this laptop is an excellent travel companion, even if you need to remain productive away

Who it's For

Road Warrior
Aspiring Creative
Multitasker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	49th percentile
Versatility	89th percentile
Power	43th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	94th percentile
Battery Autonomy	84th percentile

Specs

Screen

13", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Touch Screen

CPU

Intel Core i5-L16G7

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics

Memory

8 GB

Storage

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

Pricing

Typically sells for C$919.

C$919.98 from Walmart

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Asus Chromebook Flip C434 (C434TA-DSM4T)

ranked #7 among Laptops priced $425-950

Chromebooks can be quite versatile, but the most affordable models can come a little short for more advanced users. By investing more in a model like

Who it's For

Casual Nomad
Multitasker
Casual Worker

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	43th percentile
Versatility	94th percentile
Power	16th percentile
Storage Space	9th percentile
Portability	86th percentile
Battery Autonomy	84th percentile

Specs

Screen

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

CPU

Intel Core m3-8100Y

GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 615

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$429.

C$429.00 from Walmart C$699.99 from London Drugs C$499.00 from Visions Electronics

And more!

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