Top Picks for the Audio Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$520 to US$1050, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

  

  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$50011% cheaper than usual
  ~$940 with accessories

  If you need a PC capable of handling a bit more than garden variety productivity, this computer could be for you; especially if you need something simple, but w... Read More about the 590-p0099

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$497.36

  • US$497.36 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 11:30:05, EST
  • US$670.75 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:30:34, EST
  • US$682.47 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 13:29:56, EST
  • US$713.13 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:30:43, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($350 - $525)

  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$3907% cheaper than usual
  ~$520 with accessories

  This laptop is designed to be versatile for a minimal cost. A few sacrifices were made to get the price down this far, but if you don't need the smallest comput... Read More about the 15-DW0037CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-8145U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 35.85 x 24.20 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.740 kg

  detailed info

  US$382.57 from Staples (New) as of 2020-01-21 10:57:07, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  Asus X series 15" VivoBook from US$4608% cheaper than usual
  ~$620 with accessories

  This cost-efficient laptop is all about versatility; it won't exactly impress on any level, but it will keep most of your options open without investing in a sp... Read More about the X540UA-SB51-CB

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.10 x 2.72 cm

  Weight: 1.900 kg

  detailed info

  US$459.1 from Staples (New) as of 2020-01-21 12:33:28, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($350 - $525)

  

  HP 14" Laptop from US$390;
  ~$520 with accessories

  This laptop is all about cost-efficiency, it's not the strongest, lightest or thinnest out there, but to browse the web and work on a Word or Excel document fro... Read More about the 14-dk0058ca

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 32.40 x 22.59 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.474 kg

  detailed info

  US$382.58 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-01-21 14:00:37, EST

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• #4, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

  

  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$560;
  ~$1050 with accessories

  This cost-efficient PC is a great solution to handle more than just typical homework. And thanks to the way it's built, you have several upgrade options in the... Read More about the MX75756

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.60 x 37.00 x 33.40 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$550.92 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2020-01-21 12:38:35, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  HP 15" Laptop - Silver from US$500;
  ~$670 with accessories

  This cost-effective laptop could be a good choice if you're looking for something to handle common everyday tasks and do not mind focusing on only one thing at... Read More about the 15-dy1008ca

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-1005G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 35.85 x 24.20 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.690 kg

  detailed info

  from US$497.36

  • US$497.36 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-01-19 06:59:26, EST
  • US$535.62 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 06:57:31, EST
  • US$841.69 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 16:46:25, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  Asus TUF 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$580;
  ~$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	4.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  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 Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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$573.12

  • US$573.12 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 11:41:56, EST
  • US$703.73 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:30:25, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  HP Pavilion 15" Laptop from US$540;
  ~$720 with accessories

  A no-frills laptop for everyday needs, it is worth considering for common homework and going online for social media, emails, etc.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 36.16 x 24.56 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.800 kg

  detailed info

  from US$535.62

  • US$535.62 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 15:43:30, EST
  • US$566.22 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 13:56:25, EST

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• #5, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$700 with accessories

  This laptop is designed to be versatile for a minimal cost. A few sacrifices were made to get the price down this far, but if you don't need the smallest comput... Read More about the 15-DW1008CA

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  3/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 35.85 x 24.20 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.780 kg

  detailed info

  from US$520.31

  • US$520.31 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 14:02:33, EST
  • US$520.31 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 10:59:52, EST

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