Top Laptops for the Aspiring Creative

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $740 to $1278, with accessories.

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $900;
  ~$989 with accessories

  A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and multimedia... Read More about the i5379-7302GRY-PUS

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  $899.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-08-19 14:46:51, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from $850;
  ~$940 with accessories

  An excellent laptop for productivity, multitasking and mainstream entertainment.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  $849.99 from Best Buy (New) as of 2018-08-19 14:53:12, EDT

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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from $900;
  ~$1040 with accessories

  This laptop is worth considering, especially if you get a lot of work done away from your desk and need something stylish on your arm to dash from meeting to me... Read More about the UX430UA-BH51-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $899.99

  • $899.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-08-20 11:00:05, EDT
  • $999.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-08-20 10:59:28, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 5000, 15" Laptop from $650;
  ~$740 with accessories

  A versatile laptop for work, casual browsing and playing music or video while you're busy doing other stuff.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.99 x 25.91 x 2.34 cm

  Weight: 2.33 kg

  detailed info

  $649.99 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-08-20 06:17:46, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 13" 7000 Series Laptop from $9005% cheaper than usual
  ~$1115 with accessories

  Here is a compelling laptop if you want to do a bit more than just everyday productivity or if you usually do more than one thing at once.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 30.97 x 21.57 x 1.67 cm

  Weight: 1.40 kg

  detailed info

  from $899.00

  • $899.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-08-19 16:15:41, EDT
  • $1149.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-08-18 14:01:26, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $650;
  ~$990 with accessories

  A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and storing your media collection... Read More about the i5379-5296GRY-PUS

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  from $649.00

  • $649.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-08-19 15:54:39, EDT
  • $1149.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-08-19 15:56:01, EDT

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  Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 15 2 in 1 PC from $90017%, Best price yet!
  ~$989 with accessories

  If you're looking for versatility or an inexpensive alternative to a Cintiq art tablet, this convertible laptop is well worth considering.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Tablets 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	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Large Tablets 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	0.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.30 x 24.69 x 1.91 cm

  Weight: 1.99 kg

  detailed info

  $899.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-08-19 15:05:37, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $950;
  ~$1278 with accessories

  An affordable laptop for the roaming gamer and the creative.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $949.99

  • $949.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-08-17 10:25:02, EDT
  • $999.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-08-20 05:55:48, EDT
  • $1613.27 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-08-17 10:24:28, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $770;
  ~$855 with accessories

  This laptop has few upgrades over the typical $600 laptop. If you hate waiting for programs to load and want a bit more space to multitask, this is a laptop wor... Read More about the X541UA-SB51-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  $764.99 from Staples (New) as of 2018-08-20 10:58:01, EDT

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