Top Laptops for the Aspiring Creative

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$768 to US$1020, with accessories.

• #1, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  Asus TUF 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$570;
  ~$799 with accessories

  This laptop's top priorities are performance and durability, and the resulting computer is capable of handling quite a few video games and creative tasks. It's... Read More about the FX705DY-EH53

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  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	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3550H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560X

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 27.98 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 2.720 kg

  detailed info

  from US$569.69

  • US$569.69 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:08:27, EST
  • US$698.1 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:25:58, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Asus FX504GE 15" Gaming Laptop from US$760;
  ~$1019 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 FX504GE-ES72

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.35 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.310 kg

  detailed info

  from US$759.84

  • US$759.84 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 03:32:31, EST
  • US$1268.2 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 03:58:01, EST
  • US$1528.77 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 03:52:05, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Asus ROG Strix G 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$770;
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This laptop is capable of handling quite a few games, but its additional graphical horsepower can also come in handy with creative programs... Read More about the GL531GT-BH51-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.400 kg

  detailed info

  US$760.59 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-01-25 05:52:09, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Asus ZenBook 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Grey from US$770;
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This laptop combines a lot of gimmicks. First of all, it flips over into a tablet for those times where the keyboard would get in your way. However, when you're... Read More about the UX463FA-BH51T-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.00 x 20.60 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.400 kg

  detailed info

  US$760.59 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-01-25 06:02:06, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$720;
  ~$959 with accessories

  A gaming laptop designed with a few cost-saving concessions, it's a capable and upgradable candidate, especially for the price.

  • the Video Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.520 kg

  detailed info

  US$714.49 from eBay (New) as of 2020-01-25 04:29:41, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Laptop from US$580;
  ~$782 with accessories

  If you're looking for a laptop that is both easy to carry around, cost-effective and capable of handling most productivity scenarios, this model is worth a look... Read More about the i14-5493

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.87 x 23.95 x 1.80 cm

  Weight: 1.420 kg

  detailed info

  US$579.91 from Dell (New) as of 2020-01-25 03:17:59, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-in Laptop from US$580;
  ~$770 with accessories

  This laptop combines a few extras on top of what would be considered "mid-range" specs like a touch-enabled 1080p screen. This results in a versatile PC whether... Read More about the 15-cw1017ca

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3300U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.16 x 24.56 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.900 kg

  detailed info

  US$570.44 from Staples (New) as of 2020-01-24 19:45:50, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  Asus X509FA 15" Laptop from US$570;
  ~$768 with accessories

  This cost-efficient laptop manages to kick things up a notch with a fast SSD and a FullHD screen. A compelling option if your needs aren't exactly out of the or... Read More about the X509FA-DB51

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.02 x 23.49 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 1.800 kg

  detailed info

  from US$568.93

  • US$568.93 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-01-24 03:13:45, EST
  • US$569.69 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 05:10:01, EST
  • US$570.44 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 05:32:46, EST
  • US$577.29 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:29:59, EST
  • US$577.29 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-24 04:43:25, EST

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• #5, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$770;
  ~$1020 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 Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Drawing and Illustrations

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$760.59

  • US$760.59 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-01-24 03:28:10, EST
  • US$1140.9 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-24 08:22:08, EST

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