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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop for work up to $1,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,500
    score 7.9

    Asus

    ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060

    Core i7-13650HX64 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,059

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Work and office · Gaming

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

  2. Best value
    score 6.9

    Lenovo

    ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H

    Core i7-12700H32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,100

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

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

    Pros: Costs 31% less than similar models; 32 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 6.4

    Asus

    Vivobook S15 S533 15.6″ Core i7

    Core i78 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,099

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

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

    Pros: 512 GB SSD

    Cons: Only 8 GB of RAM

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The best laptop for work up to $1,500 today is the Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, $1,059 (score 7.9).

All models: Laptops for work up to $1,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 406064 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,059at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,400at Amazon7.6Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,100at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
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
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
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 14″ Core Ultra 5 225U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,299at Amazon6.3Buy on Amazon
Dell 15 15.6″ Core i7-1355U2 versions · 8 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$850at Amazon6.2Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,150at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,162at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 16″ Core i7-1165G716 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,499at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i5-1334U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$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
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 205016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,476at 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
Dell Inspiron 3535 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,201at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V15 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7535HS RTX 30508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,180at Amazon5.5Buy 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 5700U3 versions · 8 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$800at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 20508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon

Laptops for work up to $1,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 43 laptops cost up to $1,099; the range with the most models is from $1,000 to $1,200, with 13.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $1,600. Half cost up to $1,099; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.1 model between $200 and $4001 model between $400 and $60010 models between $600 and $8007 models between $800 and $1,00013 models between $1,000 and $1,2007 models between $1,200 and $1,4004 models between $1,400 and $1,600111071374$200$600$1,000$1,400
  • half cost up to $1,099
  • whole catalog: $1,155

Cheapest $366 Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U

Most expensive $1,499 Lenovo ThinkPad E16 16″ Core i7-1165G7

See the table by price range
Laptops for work up to $1,500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $81012825.34.5
$810 to $1,20020366.05.9
$1,200 to $1,80011385.97.0
$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.

Brands

6 brands have a model here; Lenovo has the most, with 12 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 7 of 43 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 6 of 43 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 1 of 43 has an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −5%median price below the catalog’s
  • −0.9median spec score: 5.8 vs 6.7
  • 20%of the catalog: 43 of 216 models
See the full table
Laptops for work up to $1,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops for work up to $1,500Whole catalogDifference
Models4321620% of the catalog
Median price$1,099$1,155−5%
Median score5.86.7−0.9 ponto
Lowest price$366$320+$46
Highest price$1,499$8,499−$7,000

What the numbers say about laptops for work up to $1,500

  • Versions: 4 models have more than one version within the selection, from 256 GB to 1 TB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.
  • Raising the budget to up to $1,800, best by spec sheet becomes o Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i7-1355U: score 8.1 at $1,719, 0.2 point higher the leader of this range (Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, score 7.9 at $1,059).
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, $1,059 at Amazon. The median price of the 43 models on the list is $1,099.

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 for work up to $1,500 today?

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

Which laptop for work up to $1,500 has the best value today?

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H, for $1,100 (score 6.9).

Which laptop for work up to $1,500 costs less without losing spec score?

The Asus Vivobook S15 S533 15.6″ Core i7, for $1,099 (score 6.4).

How much does a laptop for work (8 GB of RAM, 256 GB and a Core i5, Ryzen 5 or better processor) and a price up to $1,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 43 models in the segment is $1,099, and prices range from $366 to $1,499. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop for work (8 GB of RAM, 256 GB and a Core i5, Ryzen 5 or better processor) and a price up to $1,500 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060: 7.9, at $1,059. The one with the lowest price is the Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U, at $366. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models whose specs list 8 GB of RAM or more, 256 GB or more and a Core i5, Ryzen 5 or better processor, with a lowest collected price up to $1,500, 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.

Laptops for work up to $1,500: what changes compared with the whole use?

This page looks only at models that pass the "laptops for work and office" rule and have a price up to $1,500. To see all the ranges for that use, open the use overview; to see all uses in the range, open the price range overview.

Is it worth spending more than $1,500?

Raising the budget to up to $1,800, best by spec sheet becomes o Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i7-1355U: score 8.1 at $1,719, 0.2 point higher the leader of this range (Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, score 7.9 at $1,059). Compare on the chart before deciding: the score comes from the spec sheet and doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability. Data from Nov 6, 2026.

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.