Top Picks for the Video Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1240 to US$1990, 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$7808% cheaper than usual
  ~$1240 with accessories

  This desktop PC manages to combine a lot of horsepower for the cost without sacrificing too much in terms of features or maintenance/upgrade options... Read More about the TG01-0199

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  US$774.46 from HP (New) as of 2021-05-04 10:21:53, EDT

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• #2, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1060;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_s96e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1059.79 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:25:13, EDT

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• #3, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$860;
  ~$1340 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical work... Read More about the TG01-1109

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.77 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  US$855.98 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:45:29, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• 

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1060;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This Gaming PC hits an appealing balance between affordability, power and speed. It does lack a few features I'd like to see in a gaming system (like paired mem... Read More about the dg5000_s23e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1059.79 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-05-05 05:39:13, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #4, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$1260;
  ~$1830 with accessories

  This computer is a good fit for advanced productivity, creativity and multitasking on a budget, and thanks to fast storage, it'll keep your loading times to a m... Read More about the di3880_s4400e

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$1255.44 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:24:10, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #6, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  Asus Strix Gaming PC from US$1390;
  ~$1990 with accessories

  This Gaming PC manages to combine pretty impressive specs for the price without compromising much in terms of ease of maintenance and upgrades... Read More about the G15DH-SBR563-CB

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  Dimensions: 15.80 x 42.10 x 49.80 cm

  Weight: 11.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1385.88 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-05-06 11:05:19, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #7, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$980;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This Gaming PC maximizes the power you get for your investment. It does lack a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory and a Solid St... Read More about the dg5000_s1e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 7.600 kg

  detailed info

  US$978.27 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:25:52, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #8, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $2000)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1310;
  ~$1890 with accessories

  If you need a PC capable of handling advanced graphics for gaming or creative tasks but can't invest much, this setup offers quite a bit of power for the invest... Read More about the dg5000_s59e

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1304.36 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:26:02, EDT

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• #2, Laptops ($1075 - ∞)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$13204% cheaper than usual
  ~$1637 with accessories

  This cost-efficient gaming laptop is capable of delivering immersive interactive experiences and handle demanding visual tasks like video editing fluidly.

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in DaVinci Resolve 17

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  US$1318.22 from Newegg (New) as of 2021-05-06 03:36:07, EDT

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