Top Picks for the Serious Music Producer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$940 to US$1490, 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.

• #1, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

  

  HP Pavilion 590-p0099 from US$50011% cheaper than usual
  ~$940 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 Tinkerer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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

  from US$497.36

  • US$497.36 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 11:30:05, EST
  • US$670.75 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:30:34, EST
  • US$682.47 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 13:29:56, EST
  • US$713.13 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:30:43, EST

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• #1, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1550)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$92025% cheaper than usual
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a pretty good graphics card and ships with enough memory to handle most tasks out there. You could last quite a while on this configuration... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h4e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  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	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	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Music Production

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Ableton Live 10

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$918.21 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-01-21 03:25:10, EST

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• #3, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

  

  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$620;
  ~$1090 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 Tinkerer
  • 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	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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

  US$612.1 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-01-21 11:01:48, EST

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• 

  MSI Infinite S 8 Small Form Factor Gaming PC from US$850;
  ~$1389 with accessories

  MSI has been designing compact gaming PC for a while and so far has been pretty good at not sacrificing upgradability too much in the process. So if your needs... Read More about the 8RA-001CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.80 x 24.40 cm

  Weight: 8.401 kg

  detailed info

  from US$840.93

  • US$840.93 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 04:40:35, EST
  • US$840.93 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 03:49:07, EST

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• #4, Stationary Computers (under $1200)

  

  ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$560;
  ~$1050 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 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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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$550.92 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2020-01-21 12:38:35, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$720;
  ~$953 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 Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the 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
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  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: 2.520 kg

  detailed info

  US$714.49 from eBay (New) as of 2020-01-21 04:32:57, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1425)

  

  Asus PRO P2540UB-XB71 15.6-inch Notebook from US$850;
  ~$1120 with accessories

  This laptop is all about getting the job done, with a high-octane processor and dedicated graphics which will help with some graphical tasks, but also multitask... Read More about the P2540UB-XB71

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Music Producer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX110

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.65 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.310 kg

  detailed info

  from US$841.69

  • US$841.69 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-17 03:32:31, EST
  • US$847.83 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 07:16:30, EST
  • US$847.83 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 07:16:18, EST
  • US$855.33 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 12:37:31, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

  

  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$770;
  ~$1020 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 Serious Music Producer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • 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	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  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: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  from US$765.17

  • US$765.17 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 03:25:32, EST
  • US$1147.77 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 06:51:22, EST

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• 

  Asus ROG 15" Laptop from US$7709% cheaper than usual
  ~$1020 with accessories

  A high-powered gaming laptop; it doesn't quite compete with the performance of similarly priced gaming desktops but it will enable to play (or complete other de... Read More about the G551JW-DS71-CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  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 Logic Pro X

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 750.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.50 x 3.30 cm

  Weight: 2.700 kg

  detailed info

  US$765.17 from Amazon (New) as of 2020-01-20 03:12:49, EST

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