Top Picks for the Audio Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$436 to US$820, 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.

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  HP 14" Laptop from US$38023%, Best price yet!
  ~$590 with accessories

  This cost-effective laptop is held down by two main factors: its screen and its non-standard version of Windows... Read More about the 14-dk0018ca

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  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: AMD Ryzen 3 3200U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 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$376.63 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-08-18 09:25:25, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$400;
  ~$820 with accessories

  A cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  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: AMD A10-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  US$399.22 from Staples (New) as of 2019-08-18 07:47:09, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop from US$46012%, Best price yet!
  ~$690 with accessories

  This laptop is designed to be versatile for a minimal cost. A lot was sacrificed to get the price down this far, but if you don't need the smallest computer wit... Read More about the 15-dw0008ca

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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 i5-8265U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

  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: 1.770 kg

  detailed info

  from US$451.95

  • US$451.95 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:55:56, EDT
  • US$512.21 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:21:31, EDT

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  HP 14" Laptop from US$470;
  ~$709 with accessories

  A budget-conscious laptop for productivity and everyday tasks.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 32.40 x 22.59 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$466.27 from HP (New) as of 2019-08-17 10:40:52, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook X441UA 14" Laptop from US$490;
  ~$740 with accessories

  If you want to be able to do a little more than handling Word and Excel documents, this laptop has a bit of extra oomph to explore creative activities.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  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 i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 34.80 x 24.28 x 2.76 cm

  Weight: 1.750 kg

  detailed info

  US$489.62 from The Source (New) as of 2019-08-18 10:42:36, EDT

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  HP Slimline Compact PC from US$3704%, Best price yet!
  ~$770 with accessories

  This PC is tiny in a few ways; it definitely won't impress, but not everyone needs an impressive rig, right? It is appropriate for everyday homework, web search... Read More about the 290-A0019

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  4/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  4/5

  Meets 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 A9-9425

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.50 x 29.27 x 27.00 cm

  Weight: 2.970 kg

  detailed info

  US$361.56 from Staples (New) as of 2019-08-18 06:10:17, EDT

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  Apple iPad mini (2019) from US$36010%, Best price yet!
  ~$566 with accessories

  As someone who's only ever used tablets with 8" screens and smaller, I can tell you smaller tablets have their perks. Sure, when you have a surface on which you... Read More about the

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A12 Bionic

  Graphics: Apple A12 Graphics

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 7.9"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 20.32 x 13.48 x 0.61 cm

  Weight: 0.301 kg

  detailed info

  from US$358.56

  • US$358.56 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:41:35, EDT
  • US$398.48 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:06:43, EDT
  • US$399.22 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:45:27, EDT
  • US$399.22 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:49:24, EDT
  • US$399.22 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:13:02, EDT
  • US$517.59 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:58:53, EDT
  • US$524.27 from Bell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:05:01, EDT
  • US$527.28 from Sasktel (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:07:37, EDT

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  HP Slimline Desktop PC from US$3107% cheaper than usual
  ~$690 with accessories

  This cost-saving and space-saving computer could be worth looking into if your needs are basic and only do one thing at once on your PC.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Audacity

  3.5/5

  Meets 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 A6-9225

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R4

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.50 x 29.27 x 27.00 cm

  Weight: 2.970 kg

  detailed info

  US$301.3 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-08-18 09:24:30, EDT

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  Apple iPad 9.7 (early 2018) from US$270;
  ~$436 with accessories

  The 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Audacity

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  performance in GarageBand for iOS

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10

  Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.470 kg

  detailed info

  from US$260.48

  • US$260.48 from eBay (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:11:16, EDT
  • US$286.23 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:33:32, EDT
  • US$315.62 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:53:25, EDT
  • US$323.15 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:11:35, EDT
  • US$323.15 from Apple (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:11:25, EDT
  • US$323.9 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:07:28, EDT
  • US$323.9 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:08:17, EDT
  • US$323.9 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:08:58, EDT
  • US$323.9 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:08:44, EDT
  • US$323.9 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:42:27, EDT

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