Top Picks for the Video Editor

You have fun with video edition. You mix audio tracks, compose scenes from clips and pictures to craft a rich narrative. Or at least, that's what you're striving for.

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1090 to US$1540, 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 ($1500 - $1800)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$890;
~$1540 with accessories

This desktop computer is a bit stronger than your average home PC, and even though it has some gaming potential, it primarily strikes me a good system for visua... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h204e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Video Editing

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

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 i7-9700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$885.49 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:04:35, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

This Gaming PC might not include the most impressive graphics card, but it will still unlock several possibilities with creative programs and quite a few games... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h5e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Video Editing

3/5
Meets recommended specs

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 i7-9700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg

detailed info
US$850.07 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:13:36, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#3, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

This Gaming PC offers a compelling balance of power for the price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games and demanding creative program... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h32e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

performance in Video Editing

5/5
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

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 i5-9400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg

detailed info
US$850.07 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:11:39, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$730;
~$1320 with accessories

This desktop computer is a bit stronger than your average home PC, but not in a graphical way, making it well-suited for those of us working with video or audio... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h609e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2/5
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 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Video Editing

4/5
Meets 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 i7-9700

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$729.64 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:04:47, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#4, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$780;
~$1390 with accessories

This Gaming PC is capable of delivering rich gaming experiences for a relatively low price and is capable of handling quite a few demanding Triple-A Games in th... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h23e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

performance in Video Editing

3/5
Meets recommended specs

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 i5-9400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 8.00 GB

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

Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg

detailed info
US$779.23 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:11:19, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#1, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$610;
~$1140 with accessories

This Gaming PC might not be the most powerful out there, but it's quite cost-effective for the price and is capable of handling a few demanding Triple-A Games i... Read More about the i5090-di5090_sb_h1e
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Video Editing

3/5
Meets recommended specs

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 i5-9400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cm
Weight: 8.430 kg

detailed info
US$602.13 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:11:15, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#5, Stationary Computers ($1100 - $1500)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

This desktop computer is a bit stronger than your average home PC; not really built for games or graphics creations, but strong enough to tackle complex tasks a... Read More about the i3671-di3671_h613pe
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Video Editing

4/5
Meets 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 i7-9700

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$850.07 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:05:28, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
#2, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$570;
~$1090 with accessories

This desktop computer is all about cost-efficient performance but it has a fast hard drive, which should keep loading times as short as possible... Read More about the i3671-di3671_sb_h612pe
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 0/5
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 2/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

performance in Video Editing

4/5
Meets 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: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 16.00 x 29.40 x 37.37 cm
Weight: 5.270 kg

detailed info
US$566.71 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-04-07 11:04:51, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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Top Picks for the Video Editor

Your options 8 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1090 to US$1540, with accessories.

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$890;~$1540 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;~$1490 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;~$1490 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$730;~$1320 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$780;~$1390 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$610;~$1140 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$860;~$1490 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$570;~$1090 with accessories

Device Ratings

performance in Video Editing

performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

performance in iMovie

Pricing Accuracy

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$890;
~$1540 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$730;
~$1320 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$780;
~$1390 with accessories

Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$610;
~$1140 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$860;
~$1490 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Desktop from US$570;
~$1090 with accessories