Top Picks for the Serious Multitasker

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$900 to US$1790, 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 gaming PC from US$800;
  ~$1340 with accessories

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

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • 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	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  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: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$790.92

  • US$790.92 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:06:56, EDT
  • US$941.58 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:09:47, EDT
  • US$978.47 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 08:08:19, EDT

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  HP OMEN Obelisk Gaming Computer from US$11303%, Best price yet!
  ~$1790 with accessories

  This gaming tower PC comes with a large hard drive for your media and games collections, and even though it does not offer the most upgrade options, it will be... Read More about the 875-0009

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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
  Power	4/5
  Storage	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
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.51 x 35.71 x 43.31 cm

  Weight: 9.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1129.88 from Staples (New) as of 2019-08-18 07:58:04, EDT

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  HP Omen Gaming PC from US$9809% cheaper than usual
  ~$1590 with accessories

  If you don't want to wait for your gaming PC to be built for you, this model offers good specs and can be conveniently picked up at your local electronic retail... Read More about the 870-219

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.50 x 42.00 x 40.10 cm

  Weight: 10.500 kg

  detailed info

  from US$979.24

  • US$979.24 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:37:04, EDT
  • US$1207.44 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:09:39, EDT

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$112014% cheaper than usual
  ~$1569 with accessories

  This laptop is relatively light for a gaming laptop, and if you need to carry a laptop this powerful on a regular basis, this could be a compelling product... Read More about the GP63 8RE-202CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious 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	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1114.08

  • US$1114.08 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:59:31, EDT
  • US$1151.75 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:50:30, EDT
  • US$1151.75 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:12:02, EDT
  • US$1166.81 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:24:12, EDT
  • US$1318.21 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:18:04, EDT
  • US$1360.33 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 10:24:53, EDT
  • US$1371.32 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:02:43, EDT

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  Asus TUF FX505 Gaming Laptop from US$910;
  ~$1205 with accessories

  Even though this variant of the FX505 isn't the most powerful of its line, it remains an attractive laptop with its heavy-duty construction, strong processor an... Read More about the FX505GD-WH71

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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	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	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.223 kg

  detailed info

  from US$907.68

  • US$907.68 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 18:55:02, EDT
  • US$1357.38 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 19:00:36, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1130;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  An excellent laptop for the PC Gamer away from home, it's compact enough to carry around on a regular basis but is capable of running the most demanding games a... Read More about the GL504GM-BB71-CB

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious 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
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1129.89

  • US$1129.89 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 04:24:43, EDT
  • US$1318.21 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-17 07:51:10, EDT

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  Asus ROG STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1040;
  ~$1467 with accessories

  This is a compelling cost-efficient gaming laptop which would also make a great companion for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design. As is typical... Read More about the GL503GE-ES73

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cm

  Weight: 2.600 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1037.3

  • US$1037.3 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 11:36:40, EDT
  • US$1128.39 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:05:05, EDT
  • US$1129.11 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:57:54, EDT
  • US$1151.74 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 07:34:56, EDT
  • US$1163.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:03:08, EDT
  • US$1204.47 from Canada Computers (Open Box)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:29:10, EDT
  • US$1205.22 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:04:04, EDT
  • US$1205.22 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:25:12, EDT
  • US$1216.52 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 09:23:23, EDT
  • US$1305.62 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 08:57:19, EDT

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  HP Full-HD Touchscreen All-in-One from US$7605%, Best price yet!
  ~$900 with accessories

  A compelling option if you need a computer with a larger screen than a laptop can offer but can't dedicate much space to it. The all-in-one design also helps ke... Read More about the 24-f0039

  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • 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	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All-in-Ones standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400T

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Screen Size: 23.8"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 54.09 x 18.30 x 41.95 cm

  Weight: 9.790 kg

  detailed info

  from US$753.26

  • US$753.26 from HP (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 10:40:00, EDT
  • US$753.26 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 06:44:16, EDT
  • US$766.19 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 03:20:57, EDT
  • US$780.87 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:30:22, EDT
  • US$782.38 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 04:06:34, EDT
  • US$1118.57 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-08-18 05:19:10, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 5477 24" All-in-One PC (Touch) from US$980;
  ~$1300 with accessories

  Need more room to work than on a laptop but can't dedicate much space to a stationary computer? This All-in-One Computer keeps clutter to a minimum and is an ex... Read More about the i5477-7974SLV-PCA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All-in-Ones standards

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

  performance in Texts & Numbers

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8700T

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 23.8"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 54.10 x 5.33 x 41.40 cm

  Weight: 7.852 kg

  detailed info

  from US$979.24

  • US$979.24 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-08-17 06:26:42, EDT
  • US$1280.55 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-08-16 06:59:06, EDT

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