Top Picks for the Productivity-Focused User

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $448 to $880, 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 590 Desktop PC from $500;
  ~$790 with accessories

  With a large hard drive, this computer is a good fit for the collector of photos, music, videos and any file you'd prefer not to store in the cloud.

  • the Tinkerer
  • 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	3/5
  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	3/5
  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	2/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A12-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  $499.99 from Best Buy (New) as of 2018-09-24 11:37:27, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook X441UA 14" Laptop from $53012% cheaper than usual
  ~$666 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 Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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: 1.75 kg

  detailed info

  from $525.98

  • $525.98 from eBay (Used)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:17:03, EDT
  • $599.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:16:54, EDT
  • $599.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:08:43, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop from $60015%, Best price yet!
  ~$690 with accessories

  This laptop's designed to be relatively versatile for a modest cost. It's a solid choice for productivity and going online as long as you usually only handle on... Read More about the 15-DA0008CA

  • 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	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  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: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.60 x 24.60 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 1.77 kg

  detailed info

  $599.99 from Best Buy (New) as of 2018-09-24 20:26:18, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from $58028%, Best price yet!
  ~$970 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 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	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  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

  from $579.00

  • $579.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:33:57, EDT
  • $909.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:14:45, EDT
  • $1149.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:35:55, EDT

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  HP 15" Touchscreen Netbook from $5107%, Best price yet!
  ~$600 with accessories

  This laptop won't break any speed records, but it also won't break the bank. It still manages to deliver enough horsepower to be quite versatile... Read More about the 15-BW007CA

  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A9-9410

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.37 x 2.39 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  $509.97 from Staples (New) as of 2018-09-24 11:10:36, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop (non-touch) from $5304% cheaper than usual
  ~$620 with accessories

  Sometimes, all you need is something to handle the basics for the lowest price possible, and this is your situation, this might be the perfect laptop for you... Read More about the 15-bw098ca

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-9620P

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 37.99 x 25.37 x 2.38 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  $529.97 from Best Buy (New) as of 2018-09-23 14:08:39, EDT

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  Asus K555LA 15" Laptop from $600;
  ~$690 with accessories

  A stylish laptop with enough power to get quite a bit of work done while being small enough to be carried around with relative ease... Read More about the K555LA-Q32-CB

  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-4030U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400

  Memory: 6.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.40 x 2.30 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  $599.99 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-09-25 04:53:00, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $3408% cheaper than usual
  ~$538 with accessories

  This laptop won't impress, but if you're looking for a computer to handle "the basics," this could be a compelling choice.

  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Pentium N4200

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  from $339.99

  • $339.99 from Newegg (Refurbished)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:18:17, EDT
  • $419.96 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:17:48, EDT
  • $581.87 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:07:14, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $470;
  ~$585 with accessories

  This laptop's primarily designed to be as inexpensive as possible so don't expect impressive speeds, however, if you're looking for a computer to handle "the ba... Read More about the X540BA-RB94

  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A9-9425

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 1.90 kg

  detailed info

  from $469.00

  • $469.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:17:53, EDT
  • $479.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:51:03, EDT
  • $489.00 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:16:19, EDT
  • $494.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:05:26, EDT
  • $499.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-22 13:44:43, EDT
  • $512.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:14:31, EDT
  • $516.71 from B&H (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:13:13, EDT

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