Top Picks for the Serious Music Producer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1390 to US$2510, 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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  Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1340;
  ~$2080 with accessories

  A cost-effective but effective gaming rig with decent upgrade options, it's well worth considering, especially with the right discount.

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • 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 Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  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 i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.88 cm

  Weight: 13.740 kg

  detailed info

  US$1330.14 from Dell (New) as of 2019-06-24 08:10:22, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$1450;
  ~$2230 with accessories

  If you need a new Gaming PC fast, you could do a lot worse than this Gaming PC by Dell. It already packs serious gaming hardware as-is, but it is also reasonabl... Read More about the i5680-7491BLU-PCA

  • 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  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 i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm

  Weight: 13.740 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1444.12

  • US$1444.12 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-23 06:00:42, EDT
  • US$1748.18 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:13:36, EDT

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1330;
  ~$1828 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 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$1320.93

  • US$1320.93 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:23:08, EDT
  • US$1329.39 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:18:24, EDT
  • US$1367.39 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:20:47, EDT
  • US$1375.36 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:21:46, EDT

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  Asus GL704 ROG Strix SCAR II 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1220;
  ~$1689 with accessories

  This large laptop is an excellent pick for those of us in need of a powerful computer but can't dedicate a full-time desk spacer for it.

  • 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	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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 i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 27.18 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.950 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1215.37

  • US$1215.37 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:12:48, EDT
  • US$1523.2 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:50:11, EDT
  • US$1596.17 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 06:06:49, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1410;
  ~$1940 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	5/5
  Storage	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
  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	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

  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 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$1406.15

  • US$1406.15 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-06-25 06:43:17, EDT
  • US$1520.16 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 09:10:21, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$990;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  A High-Performance productivity laptop for demanding jobs, including creative projects.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 i5-8250U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.77 cm

  Weight: 1.680 kg

  detailed info

  from US$988.1

  • US$988.1 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:01:50, EDT
  • US$988.1 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 07:24:12, EDT

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  Gigabyte AORUS 5 NA-7US1121SH from US$1340;
  ~$1840 with accessories

  If you need a laptop capable of delivering graphics in real-time for creative work or videogames, this model is worth your consideration.

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  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 i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.90 x 25.30 x 2.30 cm

  Weight: 2.145 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1330.14

  • US$1330.14 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:50:17, EDT
  • US$1454.02 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-25 11:53:50, EDT

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  HP 15" Omen Gaming laptop from US$1050;
  ~$1471 with accessories

  An apt portable workstation for creative tasks and even a fair bit of gaming.

  • 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  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 i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.85 x 27.55 x 2.48 cm

  Weight: 2.600 kg

  detailed info

  US$1049.8 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-06-24 10:59:40, EDT

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  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1840;
  ~$2510 with accessories

  This imposing laptop is well-suited as a pop-up battle station at home. It packs impressive gaming hardware and will deliver performances comparable to much lar... Read More about the GE73VR 7RF-216CA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  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 i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.00 x 28.50 x 2.85 cm

  Weight: 2.800 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1839.39

  • US$1839.39 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-06-23 12:09:44, EDT
  • US$1885 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-06-23 12:09:58, EDT
  • US$1945.05 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 08:06:07, EDT
  • US$1976.21 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 08:15:31, EDT
  • US$2075.01 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-06-26 06:51:37, EDT

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