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Laptop Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop up to $5,600 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $5,600
    score 9.2

    Core Ultra 9 386H32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $3,000

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Photo and video editing · Work and office

    Pros: 32 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

  2. Best value
    score 7.9

    Core i7-13650HX64 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,059

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Costs 55% less than similar models; Dedicated graphics card; 64 GB of RAM

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 6.7

    Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $950

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Photo and video editing · Work and office

    Pros: Costs 39% less than similar models; 16 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

  4. Gaming
    score 9.0

    Core Ultra 9 275HX32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $4,299

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 32 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

  5. Top pick from Asus
    score 8.9

    Core Ultra 932 GB RAM2048 GB

    $5,599

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 32 GB of RAM; 2 TB of storage

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The best laptop up to $5,600 today is the HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H, $3,000 (score 9.2).

All models: Laptops up to $5,600

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H32 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,000at Amazon9.2Buy on Amazon
Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 508032 GB · 1 TB SSD$4,299at Amazon9.0Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 508032 GB · 2 TB$5,599at Amazon8.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Zenbook Duo 14″ Core Ultra 932 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,747at Amazon8.8Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti32 GB · 1 TB SSD$4,299at Amazon8.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 407032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,536at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G18 18″ Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 506032 GB · 1 TB$3,199at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Stealth 14″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 407032 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,373at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 507032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,500at Amazon8.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 50603 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB a 2 TB$2,400at Amazon8.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Vector 16 HX 16″ Core Ultra 7 255HX16 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,686at Amazon8.4Buy on Amazon
Dell 14 Plus 14″ Core Ultra 932 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,100at Amazon8.4Buy on Amazon
Dell 14 Plus 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 2 TB SSD$2,210at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i7-1355U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,719at Amazon8.1Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 7 35516 GB · 512 GB SSD$2,000at Amazon8.1Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17X 17.3″ Core i9-13900H24 GB · 2 TB SSD$2,001at Amazon8.1Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 15.6″ Core i9-13900H32 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,497at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook S16 16″ Core Ultra 732 GB · 1 TB$2,800at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 15 H 15.6″ Core 9 270H64 GB · 4 TB SSD$3,009at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 406064 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,059at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Googlebook 14″ Core Ultra 5 32516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,800at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,812at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 506016 GB · 512 GB$2,450at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 16″ Core i7-13620H16 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,584at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon

Laptops up to $5,600 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 191 laptops cost up to $1,180; the range with the most models is from $0 to $1,000, with 85.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $6,000. Half cost up to $1,180; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.85 models between $0 and $1,00058 models between $1,000 and $2,00029 models between $2,000 and $3,00010 models between $3,000 and $4,0006 models between $4,000 and $5,0003 models between $5,000 and $6,0008558291063$0$2,000$4,000$6,000
  • half cost up to $1,180
  • whole catalog: $1,155
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Laptops up to $5,600 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $81069824.54.5
$810 to $1,20033365.95.9
$1,200 to $1,80034387.07.0
$1,800 to $2,70030337.77.7
Over $2,70025278.48.4
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 56 models.

and 4 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 47 of 191 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 35 of 191 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 6 of 191 have an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +2%median price above the catalog’s
  • samemedian spec score: 6.7 vs 6.7
  • 88%of the catalog: 191 of 216 models
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Laptops up to $5,600 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops up to $5,600Whole catalogDifference
Models19121688% of the catalog
Median price$1,180$1,155+2%
Median score6.76.70.0 ponto
Lowest price$320$320igual
Highest price$5,599$8,499−$2,900

What the numbers say about laptops up to $5,600

  • Versions: 17 models have more than one version within the selection, from 64 GB to 4 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 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H, $3,000 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 191 models on the list is $1,180.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop up to $5,600 today?

Today it is the HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H, for $3,000 (score 9.2).

Which laptop up to $5,600 has the best value today?

The Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, for $1,059 (score 7.9).

Which laptop up to $5,600 costs less without losing spec score?

The Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, for $950 (score 6.7).

Is it worth paying more and moving up to over $3,500?

Today, not much: in over $3,500 the highest spec score is 9.0, almost the same as up to $5,600 (9.2, HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H for $3,000).

How much does a laptop with a price up to $5,600 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 191 models in the segment is $1,180, and prices range from $320 to $5,599. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a price up to $5,600 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 9 386H: 9.2, at $3,000. The one with the lowest price is the HP Chromebook 14a 14″ Celeron, 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 $5,600 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 $5,600" 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 6, 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 6, 2026.