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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop up to $950 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $950
    score 6.7

    Acer

    Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U

    Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $950

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

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

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

  2. Best value
    score 5.4

    Acer

    Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U

    Core i5-1335U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 33% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 5.3

    Asus

    Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U

    Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB RAM512 GB

    $690

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Study and basic use

    Pros: Costs 38% less than similar models; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

  4. Top pick from Asus
    score 5.8

    Asus

    Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U

    Core i5-1334U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $880

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Programming · Work and office

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

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The best laptop up to $950 today is the Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, $950 (score 6.7).

All models: Laptops up to $950

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$950at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$824at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Dell 15 15.6″ Core i7-1355U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$850at Amazon6.2Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$880at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41P-R64M-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 5700U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$840at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$750at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Ryzen 7 5700U2 versions · 8 GB a 16 GB of RAM · 512 GB$800at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$690at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U2 versions · 8 GB of RAM · 256 GB a 512 GB$749at Amazon5.3Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core 5 120U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$700at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Dell 15 15.6″ Core 3 100U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$777at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip 14″ Ryzen 5 7520C8 GB · 256 GB SSD$894at Amazon5.0Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Lite 15.6″ Core 316 GB · 256 GB$650at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$749at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
HP Chromebook Plus 15.6″ Core i3-N3058 GB · 256 GB UFS$820at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 3 7320U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$630at Amazon4.5Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14″ Core i5-1135G78 GB · 256 GB SSD$799at Amazon4.3Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6″ Ryzen 5 3500U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$780at Amazon4.1Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 14″ Intel N3552 versions · 8 GB of RAM · 128 GB a 256 GB$649at Amazon4.0Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 14″ Ryzen 5 3500U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$370at Amazon3.8Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i3-1115G44 GB · 128 GB SSD$683at Amazon3.4Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook 314 14″ MediaTek4 GB · 64 GB eMMC$330at Amazon3.3Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron2 versions · 4 GB a 8 GB of RAM · 64 GB a 128 GB$394at Amazon3.3Buy on Amazon

Laptops up to $950 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 79 laptops cost up to $550; the range with the most models is from $300 to $400, with 22.

How many models there are in each price range, from $300 to $1,000. Half cost up to $550; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.22 models between $300 and $40016 models between $400 and $5007 models between $500 and $60012 models between $600 and $70012 models between $700 and $8008 models between $800 and $9002 models between $900 and $1,00022167121282$300$500$700$900
  • half cost up to $550
  • whole catalog: $1,155 →

Cheapest $320 HP Chromebook 14a 14″ Celeron

Most expensive $950 Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U

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Laptops up to $950 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 $1,20010365.85.9
$1,200 to $1,8000387.0
$1,800 to $2,7000337.7
Over $2,7000278.4
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.

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 1 of 79 has a confirmed dedicated graphics card

Against the whole catalog

  • −52%median price below the catalog’s
  • −1.9median spec score: 4.8 vs 6.7
  • 37%of the catalog: 79 of 216 models
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Laptops up to $950 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops up to $950Whole catalogDifference
Models7921637% of the catalog
Median price$550$1,155−52%
Median score4.86.7−1.9 ponto
Lowest price$320$320igual
Highest price$950$8,499−$7,549

What the numbers say about laptops up to $950

  • Versions: 11 models have more than one version within the selection, from 64 GB to 1 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: Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, $950 at Amazon. The median price of the 79 models on the list is $550.

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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Open the chart already filtered to Laptops up to $950.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop up to $950 today?

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

Which laptop up to $950 has the best value today?

The Acer Swift Go SFG16-71-59U3 16″ Core i5-1335U, for $700 (score 5.4).

Which laptop up to $950 costs less without losing spec score?

The Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, for $690 (score 5.3).

Is it worth paying more and moving up to up to $1,000?

Today, not much: in up to $1,000 the highest spec score is 6.7, almost the same as up to $950 (6.7, Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U for $950).

How much does a laptop with a price up to $950 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 79 models in the segment is $550, and prices range from $320 to $950. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a price up to $950 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the Acer Aspire Go AG15-42P-R0CT-CA 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U: 6.7, at $950. 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 $950 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 $950" 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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Laptops up to $900: median of $549Laptops up to $1,000: median of $599All Radar overviewsOverview of new laptops: price, score and brandSee on the chart
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.