Top Picks for the Serious Music Producer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $1200 to $2244, 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 5680 Gaming PC from $17006% cheaper than usual
  ~$2097 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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: 13.74 kg

  detailed info

  from $1699.99

  • C$1699.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:11:59, EST
  • C$1799.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:11:25, EST
  • C$1799.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:11:42, EST

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  Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from $1700;
  ~$1990 with accessories

  This gaming PC stands ready to feast on the most demanding of PC games. Moreover, it's handily available in retail stores... Read More about the GD30CI-RB71-GTX1070-CB

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  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 i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 23.11 x 54.10 x 55.12 cm

  Weight: 17.01 kg

  detailed info

  C$1699.99 from Staples (New) as of 2018-12-15 12:30:42, EST

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  HP OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from $167014% cheaper than usual
  ~$2244 with accessories

  If you take gaming seriously but don't want to build a rig yourself or order a custom-built PC, this desktop will deliver impressive gaming performance and can... Read More about the 880-030

  • 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	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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: AMD Ryzen 7 1700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.21 x 41.72 cm

  Weight: 17.60 kg

  detailed info

  from $1662.58

  • C$1662.58 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 09:56:28, EST
  • C$1938.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 04:42:10, EST
  • C$1999.96 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 04:33:20, EST
  • C$2082.86 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 13:35:19, EST
  • C$2082.86 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:17:20, EST

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  MSI Nightblade Compact Gaming PC from $1800;
  ~$2130 with accessories

  Maximum gaming chops in cramped quarters; that's what this computer offers. If you take your gaming very seriously but need to do so in the least amount of spac... Read More about the X2-042TW

  • 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
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 Compact Towers standards

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

  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 i7-6700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 21.01 x 45.39 x 32.99 cm

  Weight: 8.50 kg

  detailed info

  C$1799.99 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-12-15 13:39:43, EST

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from $1700;
  ~$1881 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	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable 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	0.5/5

  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: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $1699

  • C$1699 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 15:29:55, EST
  • C$1759 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 12:09:16, EST
  • C$1788.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 13:28:22, EST
  • C$1798.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:02:07, EST
  • C$1799.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 04:36:10, EST
  • C$1899 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 04:36:20, EST

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  MSI All-In-One Gaming AG270 2QC-042US from $128046% cheaper than usual
  ~$1280 with accessories

  Everything you need to game in a single space-saving device... Read More about the AG270 2QC-042US

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video 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	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by All-in-Ones standards

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

  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 i7-4870HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 27"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 77.90 x 21.41 x 63.30 cm

  Weight: 18.20 kg

  detailed info

  C$1279.64 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-12-15 04:45:47, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $1230;
  ~$1424 with accessories

  A capable laptop for creative tasks and quite a bit of gaming which employs a few cost-cutting measures to attempt to go a bit easier on your wallet.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $1229.99

  • C$1229.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 11:57:19, EST
  • C$1229.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:00:23, EST
  • C$1541.11 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 10:42:50, EST

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from $1200;
  ~$1290 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  from $1199.99

  • C$1199.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:33:19, EST
  • C$1199.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-12-15 06:33:37, EST

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  MSI Stealth 15" Gaming Laptop from $1770;
  ~$1859 with accessories

  This might not be the most powerful gaming laptop out there, the easiest to carry or the most autonomous, but for the right price, it's worth considering.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • 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	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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	3/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  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 + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 24.89 x 1.75 cm

  Weight: 1.80 kg

  detailed info

  C$1768.7 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-12-15 05:14:05, EST

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