Top Picks for the Music Producer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$690 to US$1269, 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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  Dell Inspiron i5680 Gaming Desktop from US$74015% cheaper than usual
  ~$1269 with accessories

  A cost-effective gaming PC, capable of delivering rich multimedia experience without the premium price tag.

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 21.59 x 43.76 x 45.90 cm

  Weight: 13.730 kg

  detailed info

  from US$737.45

  • US$737.45 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:57:52, EDT
  • US$941.58 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:48:55, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$45016%, Best price yet!
  ~$879 with accessories

  This desktop PC is well-suited for productivity and even a bit more; like creative experimentation for instance... Read More about the 595-p0049

  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400T

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$443.65

  • US$443.65 from Best Buy (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:05:36, EDT
  • US$519.75 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:26:43, EDT
  • US$595.07 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:03:56, EDT

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  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$630;
  ~$1120 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 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1/5
  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 Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  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

  US$625.2 from HP (New) as of 2019-08-16 10:49:47, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$530;
  ~$990 with accessories

  This desktop PC has a lot of storage space and offers a lot of performance for the price. It's a great pick if you keep an extensive media collection and it's a... Read More about the 595-p1009

  • 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 128 GB (~2.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$527.28

  • US$527.28 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 20:22:39, EDT
  • US$601.86 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 20:32:01, EDT

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  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$550;
  ~$1060 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 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  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$549.88 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-08-18 04:31:49, 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 Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  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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  Asus FX504GE 15" Gaming Laptop from US$640;
  ~$939 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-AH53

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$639.52

  • US$639.52 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:59:33, EDT
  • US$640.27 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:59:48, EDT
  • US$906.93 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:48:19, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$460;
  ~$690 with accessories

  An excellent laptop for productivity, multitasking and mainstream entertainment.

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  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: 1.680 kg

  detailed info

  from US$451.95

  • US$451.95 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-17 07:41:58, EDT
  • US$527.26 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 07:40:50, EDT
  • US$564.94 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 06:45:27, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$6803%, Best price yet!
  ~$989 with accessories

  A gaming laptop designed with a few cost-saving concessions. It is, however, a capable and upgradable candidate for the price and with a Solid State Drive, it w... Read More about the G3579-5965BLK-PUS

  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Audition CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  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$677.5 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-08-17 11:04:18, EDT

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