Top Picks for the Photo Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$790 to US$1290, 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 Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5505% cheaper than usual
  ~$1020 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 Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  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: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$543.14

  • US$543.14 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 11:50:46, EDT
  • US$669.63 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 11:51:00, EDT

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  HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$75019%, Best price yet!
  ~$1290 with accessories

  Built with extra oomph, this PC is capable of handling creative projects and even some gaming.

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  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	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  from US$744.03

  • US$744.03 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:44:09, EDT
  • US$892.84 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:46:37, EDT

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  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$530;
  ~$1030 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 Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	4/5
  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	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 10.00 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2019-04-23 12:21:23, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$450;
  ~$890 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  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	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$446.42 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-23 12:12:28, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$790 with accessories

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

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 2.17 kg

  detailed info

  US$520.82 from Dell (New) as of 2019-04-21 12:30:20, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$670;
  ~$989 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 Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  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: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.52 kg

  detailed info

  from US$668.89

  • US$668.89 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:15:47, EDT
  • US$713.54 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 09:22:57, EDT
  • US$799.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:03:46, EDT
  • US$892.84 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:10:50, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$600;
  ~$1090 with accessories

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

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  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
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  US$595.23 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-04-23 11:49:58, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$560;
  ~$840 with accessories

  Cost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  US$558.02 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 09:15:01, EDT

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$670;
  ~$989 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 Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • 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	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  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: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$668.89

  • US$668.89 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:00:36, EDT
  • US$669.63 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:00:28, EDT
  • US$683.77 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:42:37, EDT
  • US$684.51 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:39:40, EDT
  • US$706.83 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:43:17, EDT
  • US$732.13 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:00:08, EDT
  • US$744.03 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:41:50, EDT
  • US$753.55 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 06:19:32, EDT
  • US$778.19 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 10:40:43, EDT

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