QuickBooks Desktop 2018

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Developer	Intuit
Publisher	Intuit

If you need an accounting program for individuals and businesses of any size, QuickBooks is pretty much the industry standard.

Genre

Financial Software

Characteristics

Accounting, Calculations, Expenses Management, Invoicing, Payroll, Taxes

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling QuickBooks Desktop 2018.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Tablets Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$470 to US$1489, accessories included.

The following Tablets meet the minimal system requirements set by QuickBooks Desktop 2018's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

• 

  Asus ZenBook Flip UX561UA from US$970;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  A versatile 2-in-1, this laptop balances features and ease of transportation.

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.32 x 24.64 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.91 kg

  detailed info

  US$966.87 from Staples (New) as of 2019-04-23 10:05:26, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$70025% cheaper than usual
  ~$1025 with accessories

  This small laptop is capable and versatile. It's small enough to carry with ease and yet powerful enough to tackle complex tasks, even creative ones... Read More about the I5378-7171GRY

  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.55 kg

  detailed info

  US$695.4 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 08:47:57, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$810;
  ~$1169 with accessories

  A versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and storing your media collection... Read More about the i5379-5296GRY-PUS

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  US$802.51 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-04-23 07:05:30, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Microsoft site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Microsoft Surface Book - 256GB / Intel Core i7 / dGPU from US$104040%, Best price yet!
  ~$1479 with accessories

  The Surface book is a different take on the 2-in-1 concept. It's great if you can't make up your mind between a laptop or a tablet and you can detach the screen... Read More about the CS5-00001

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-6600U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.5"

  Screen Resolution: 3000×2000

  Dimensions: 31.23 x 23.21 x 2.28 cm

  Weight: 1.52 kg

  detailed info

  US$1033.06 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 09:11:12, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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  Microsoft Surface Pro 6 from US$790;
  ~$1339 with accessories

  The Surface Pro is worth considering if you must have a fully-featured multitasking tablet which is both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the LGP-00001

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.77 kg

  detailed info

  from US$780.2

  • US$780.2 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:39:37, EDT
  • US$780.93 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:39:00, EDT
  • US$780.93 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 12:40:21, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Samsung Galaxy Book 10" tablet from US$350;
  ~$470 with accessories

  More versatile than most tablets, it's capable of acting as a laptop replacement and is well-suited to productivity on the go. Another thing I like about it: it... Read More about the SM-W620NZKBXAC

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core M3-7Y30

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 26.12 x 17.91 x 0.89 cm

  Weight: 0.65 kg

  detailed info

  from US$349.56

  • US$349.56 from eBay (Open Box)
    as of 2019-04-23 04:09:44, EDT
  • US$669.36 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-04-23 07:13:35, EDT
  • US$669.36 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 12:03:10, EDT
  • US$669.37 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 12:02:41, EDT
  • US$669.37 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 12:03:19, EDT
  • US$669.37 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-04-21 06:12:18, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Microsoft Surface Book (256GB / Intel Core i5 / dGPU) from US$102042% cheaper than usual
  ~$1459 with accessories

  The Surface book is a different take on the 2-in-1 concept. It's great if you can't make up your mind between a laptop or a tablet and you can detach the screen... Read More about the SX3-00001

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.5"

  Screen Resolution: 3000×2000

  Dimensions: 31.23 x 23.21 x 2.28 cm

  Weight: 1.52 kg

  detailed info

  US$1018.19 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 06:36:04, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Asus VivoBook Flip Convertible 14" Laptop from US$850;
  ~$1221 with accessories

  This laptop can handle a bit of everything and can even turn into a tablet if needed... Read More about the TP410UA-DB71T

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.80 x 22.60 x 2.00 cm

  Weight: 1.59 kg

  detailed info

  US$841.18 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 09:10:28, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• 

  Microsoft Surface Pro from US$900;
  ~$1489 with accessories

  The 2017 Surface Pro offers versatility and fully-featured multitasking in a device which is both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the FJX-00001

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in QuickBooks Desktop 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.77 kg

  detailed info

  US$891.76 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-04-23 10:56:40, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet QuickBooks Desktop 2018's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.

You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below: