Top Picks for the Photo Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $720 to $1190, 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 $750;
  ~$1115 with accessories

  A pick for those in need of a powerful work computer. It will handle complex work like compressing large files, encoding video and intimidating spreadsheets... Read More about the 570-P009

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  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
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  from $749.99

  • $749.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 10:17:07, EDT
  • $899.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 05:53:43, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60014%, Best price yet!
  ~$967 with accessories

  A computer built for productivity, it's a good fit for the multitasker and those with a large photo, video and audio collection.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  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	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 31.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  from $599.99

  • $599.99 from eBay as of 2018-06-22 05:36:10, EDT
  • $599.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 10:33:51, EDT
  • $829.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 05:41:16, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $6706% cheaper than usual
  ~$1018 with accessories

  Here's a cost-efficient desktop computer which will excel at productivity tasks and will let you explore quite a few creative avenues.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  from $664.99

  • $664.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 13:34:20, EDT
  • $789.92 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 10:21:06, EDT

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  Asus M32BF Tower Computer from $4305% cheaper than usual
  ~$720 with accessories

  A great computer for productivity and even more creative tasks.

  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  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	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-7800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.53 x 40.89 x 38.10 cm

  Weight: 8.30 kg

  detailed info

  $429.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-21 11:08:02, EDT

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  Asus M32BF Tower Computer from $430;
  ~$755 with accessories

  A great computer for productivity and a little more. Not a bad product if you don't have any great plans for your computer but don't want to be too restricted.

  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  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	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-7800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.52 x 37.99 x 40.84 cm

  Weight: 8.26 kg

  detailed info

  from $429.99

  • $429.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:22:34, EDT
  • $499.97 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:21:57, EDT

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  Asus G11 Gaming PC from $9003%, Best price yet!
  ~$1190 with accessories

  If you don't care much about playing the expensive blockbuster games, but enjoy playing free-to-play games and 3D indie games, this desktop tower is a pretty go... Read More about the G11CD-BS51-GTX1050

  • 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Photo Editing

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 42.00 x 44.00 cm

  Weight: 9.78 kg

  detailed info

  $899.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:26:45, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $880;
  ~$969 with accessories

  A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and multimedia... Read More about the i5379-7302GRY-PUS

  • the Video Editor
  • 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	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  2/5

  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 i7-8550U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  $879.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 05:20:48, EDT

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;
  ~$888 with accessories

  This computer is a natural fit for the media collector and the multitasker. Thanks to its ample hard drive and memory, it can handle a lot of things at one and... Read More about the 570-p059

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A12-9800

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  $597.33 from eBay as of 2018-06-22 05:59:42, EDT

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  Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 14 2 in 1 PC from $1070;
  ~$1223 with accessories

  If you're looking for portable performance and versatility, this convertible laptop is well worth looking into.

  • 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
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Photo Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.79 x 22.91 x 1.98 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  from $1062.03

  • $1062.03 from B&H as of 2018-06-22 10:18:41, EDT
  • $1203.62 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 10:18:11, EDT

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