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Updated Nov 12, 2026

Best laptop up to $1,300 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,300
    score 7.6

    Core Ultra 7 255U16 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,291

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s forPhoto and video editing

    Pros33% below similar · IPS screen

    ConsNo dedicated graphics card

  2. Best value
    score 6.7

    Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $899

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s forPhoto and video editing

    Pros44% below similar · IPS screen

    ConsNo dedicated graphics card

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 5.8

    Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $670

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s forWork and office

    Pros44% below similar · 512 GB SSD

    ConsOnly 8 GB of RAM

  4. Gaming
    score 6.4

    Ryzen 5 7535HS16 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,199

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s forGaming · Programming

    Pros22% below similar

  5. Top pick from Asus
    score 7.0

    Core Ultra 516 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,199

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s forPhoto and video editing

    Pros37% below similar

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The best laptop up to $1,300 today is the HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U, $1,291 (score 7.6).

All models: Laptops up to $1,300

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,291at Amazon7.6Buy on Amazon
Acer Swift Go 14″ Core Ultra 716 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,149at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus 14″ Core Ultra 516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$899at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$950at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$936at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$796at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Dell Personal 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$978at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook S15 S533 15.6″ Core i78 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,099at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin A15 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7535HS RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
HP 17 17.3″ Ryzen 5 7430U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$997at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,162at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 14″ Core Ultra 5 115U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$979at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Dell Personal 14″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$922at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$670at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U2 versions · 16 GB a 24 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 2 TB$880at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,049at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,200at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 32016 GB · 512 GB$1,300at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41P-R64M-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 5700U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$800at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 3535 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer TravelMate P2 14″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,095at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 52 versions · 8 GB a 16 GB of RAM · 512 GB$750at Amazon5.6Buy on Amazon
Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon

Laptops up to $1,300 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 107 laptops cost up to $699; the range with the most models is from $400 to $600, with 28.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $1,400. Half cost up to $699; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,200.20 models between $200 and $40028 models between $400 and $60021 models between $600 and $80017 models between $800 and $1,00015 models between $1,000 and $1,2006 models between $1,200 and $1,40020282117156$200$600$1,000$1,400
  • half cost up to $699
  • whole catalog: $1,200

Cheapest $320 Acer Chromebook 314 14″ MediaTek rating 3.3

Most expensive $1,300 Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 320

See the table by price range
Laptops up to $1,300 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $81069814.54.5
$810 to $1,20032355.95.9
$1,200 to $1,8006435.66.7
$1,800 to $2,7000457.7
Over $2,7000258.5
See these models on the price and score map

What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

9 brands have a model here; Asus has the most, with 35 models.

and 4 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 5 of 107 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 4 of 107 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

Against the whole catalog

  • −42%median price below the catalog’s
  • −1.3median spec score: 5.4 vs 6.7
  • 47%of the catalog: 107 of 229 models
See the full table
Laptops up to $1,300 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops up to $1,300Whole catalogDifference
Models10722947% of the catalog
Median price$699$1,200−42%
Median score5.46.7−1.3 ponto
Lowest price$320$320igual
Highest price$1,300$8,499−$7,199

What the numbers say about laptops up to $1,300

  • Versions: 11 models have more than one version within the selection, from 32 GB to 2 TB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.

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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U, $1,291 at Amazon. The median price of the 107 models on the list is $699.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

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Open the chart already filtered to Laptops up to $1,300.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop up to $1,300 today?

Today it is the HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U, for $1,291 (score 7.6).

Which laptop up to $1,300 has the best value today?

The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, for $899 (score 6.7).

Which laptop up to $1,300 costs less without losing spec score?

The Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, for $670 (score 5.8).

Is it worth paying more and moving up to up to $1,400?

Today, not much: in up to $1,400 the highest spec score is 7.6, almost the same as up to $1,300 (7.6, HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U for $1,291).

How much does a laptop with a price up to $1,300 cost?

In the Nov 12, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 107 models in the segment is $699, and prices range from $320 to $1,300. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a price up to $1,300 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 12, 2026, the highest spec score is the HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U: 7.6, at $1,291. The one with the lowest price is the Acer Chromebook 314 14″ MediaTek, at $320. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $1,300 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $1,300" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the laptops on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the laptop that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which laptop to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 12, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

Data from Nov 12, 2026.