Top Laptops for the Aspiring Creative

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $760 to $1380, with accessories.

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $8308%, Best price yet!
  ~$919 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	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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

  $829.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-10-17 11:24:02, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from $65019%, Best price yet!
  ~$840 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	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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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: 36.07 x 24.38 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

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  from $649.99

  • $649.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-10-17 11:25:34, EDT
  • $849.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 11:24:20, EDT

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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from $75012%, Best price yet!
  ~$915 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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 $749.99

  • $749.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:09:15, EDT
  • $899.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:08:36, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $105025% cheaper than usual
  ~$1380 with accessories

  A capable laptop for creative tasks and quite a bit of gaming which employs a few cost-cutting measures to attempt to go a bit easier on your wallet.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 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 $1049.99

  • $1049.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:13:12, EDT
  • $1529.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 05:48:05, EDT

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from $1000;
  ~$1109 with accessories

  This gaming laptop is an affordable option if you're seeking a graphically capable PC for creativity purposes or if you're not interested in playing the most de... Read More about the FX504GD-RS51

  • 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

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  from $999.00

  • $999.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:22:50, EDT
  • $999.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:23:04, EDT
  • $999.00 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:23:17, EDT
  • $999.00 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:03:01, EDT
  • $999.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:03:37, EDT
  • $999.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:22:36, EDT
  • $1059.90 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 13:02:31, EDT
  • $1094.83 from B&H (New)
    as of 2018-10-16 11:53:27, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from $800;
  ~$1090 with accessories

  Cost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  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
  Storage	4.5/5
  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: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $799.99

  • $799.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:20:40, EDT
  • $999.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-10-15 06:15:33, EDT
  • $1199.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-10-14 14:21:23, EDT

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  Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 15 2 in 1 PC from $900;
  ~$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	4.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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 2018-10-16 06:20:29, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $67012% cheaper than usual
  ~$760 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  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

  $669.99 from Staples (New) as of 2018-10-17 11:22:44, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $80016%, Best price yet!
  ~$1205 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
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 $799.99

  • $799.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-10-17 06:58:16, EDT
  • $1099.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 05:42:10, EDT
  • $1443.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-10-17 12:16:46, EDT

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