Top Picks for the Audio Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$490 to US$890, 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 $850)

  

  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$42028%, Best price yet!
  ~$842 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	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$419.24

  • US$419.24 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 04:30:48, EST
  • US$630.39 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-12-13 10:30:19, EST
  • US$673.78 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 07:38:33, EST
  • US$713.17 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 04:30:56, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #1, Laptops ($375 - $625)

  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$42010%, Best price yet!
  ~$560 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	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  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	1.5/5

  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$410.12 from Staples (New) as of 2019-12-15 08:46:40, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($625 - $825)

  

  HP 15" Laptop from US$36022%, Best price yet!
  ~$490 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 Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  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$356.95

  • US$356.95 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-12-15 09:16:50, EST
  • US$516.46 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 12:15:36, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($375 - $625)

  

  HP 15" Laptop - Silver from US$460;
  ~$620 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-dy1038ca

  • 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	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  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	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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 i5-1035G1

  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

  US$455.7 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-15 07:54:28, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($375 - $625)

  

  HP 14" Laptop from US$380;
  ~$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	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  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$379.75 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-14 04:40:53, EST

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• #2, Laptops ($625 - $825)

  

  Asus X series 15" VivoBook from US$4803% cheaper than usual
  ~$650 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  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$478.49 from Staples (New) as of 2019-12-15 08:56:23, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Laptops ($625 - $825)

  

  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$54018% cheaper than usual
  ~$720 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 i5-8300H

  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$531.57

  • US$531.57 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 04:25:51, EST
  • US$721.53 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 06:04:19, EST
  • US$732.93 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 06:11:34, EST
  • US$770.9 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-12-14 14:07:00, EST
  • US$818.08 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 07:55:03, EST
  • US$1139.28 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-12-15 09:26:12, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($625 - $825)

  

  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$540;
  ~$719 with accessories

  Balancing horsepower, a crisp and roomy touchscreen and cost-efficiency; this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.170 kg

  detailed info

  US$530.75 from Newegg (New) as of 2019-12-15 08:50:14, EST

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• #9, Stationary Computers ($850 - $1400)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$46025% cheaper than usual
  ~$890 with accessories

  This no-frills Desktop PC is especially well-suited for those of us who like to have more than one document open at once and keep an extensive media collection... Read More about the 590-p0109

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  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 A12-9800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  US$455.7 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-12-15 09:14:28, EST

  pricing accuracy

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