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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with 16 GB of RAM today

Today’s picks

  1. The best with 16 GB of RAM
    score 7.4

    Ryzen 7 17016 GB RAM512 GB

    $700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 38% less than similar models; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  2. Best value
    score 7.1

    Core i7-13620H16 GB RAM512 GB

    $779

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 28% less than similar models; IPS screen; 16 GB of RAM

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 6.8

    Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $630

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 37% less than similar models; IPS screen; 16 GB of RAM

    Cons: No dedicated graphics card

  4. Gaming
    score 6.9

    Ryzen 7 7735HS16 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,059

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Work and office

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

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The best laptop with 16 GB of RAM today is the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170, $700 (score 7.4).

All models: Laptops with 16 GB of RAM

See the 24 highest-scoring modelsHide the list
Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2″ Apple M5 Pro24 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,750at Amazon9.1Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 16″ Core Ultra 9 285HX16 GB · 4 TB SSD$7,899at Amazon9.1Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2″ Apple M52 versions · 16 GB a 24 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$1,699at Amazon8.7Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2″ Apple M4 Pro24 GB · 512 GB SSD$2,499at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti16 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,200at Amazon8.5Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 506016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,889at Amazon8.3Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 13″ Apple M52 versions · 16 GB a 24 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$1,099at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M53 versions · 16 GB a 24 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$1,299at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 506016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,538at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 13″ Apple M424 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,299at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M424 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,349at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 507016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,699at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 406016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,290at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana 15.6″ Core i7-13620H RTX 407016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,592at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,230at Amazon7.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 26016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,105at Amazon7.5Buy on Amazon
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Ryzen 7 170 RTX 405016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,300at Amazon7.5Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 17016 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core 7 RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,288at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB$1,360at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$970at Amazon7.2Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Core i7-13620H16 GB · 512 GB SSD$779at Amazon7.1Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i7-13620H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,138at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core 5 210H RTX 506016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,209at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon

Laptops with 16 GB of RAM in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 70 laptops cost up to $960; the range with the most models is from $0 to $1,000, with 41.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $8,000. Half cost up to $960; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.41 models between $0 and $1,00025 models between $1,000 and $2,0003 models between $2,000 and $3,0001 model between $7,000 and $8,0004125300001$0$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,000
  • half cost up to $960
  • whole catalog: $850
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Laptops with 16 GB of RAM by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $6005475.94.5
$600 to $90028506.26.1
$900 to $1,30024337.07.0
$1,300 to $2,0009308.08.3
Over $2,0004278.98.8
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

7 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 14 models.

and 2 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 23 of 70 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 23 of 70 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 4 of 70 have an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +13%median price above the catalog’s
  • −0.1median spec score: 6.8 vs 6.9
  • 37%of the catalog: 70 of 187 models
See the full table
Laptops with 16 GB of RAM against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops with 16 GB of RAMWhole catalogDifference
Models7018737% of the catalog
Median price$960$850+13%
Median score6.86.9−0.1 ponto
Lowest price$479$200+$279
Highest price$7,899$7,899igual

What the numbers say about laptops with 16 GB of RAM

  • Versions: 5 models have more than one version within the selection, from 32 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: Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170, $700 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 70 models on the list is $960.

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 with 16 GB of RAM.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop with 16 GB of RAM today?

Today it is the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 170, for $700 (score 7.4).

Which laptop with 16 GB of RAM has the best value today?

The Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Core i7-13620H, for $779 (score 7.1).

Which laptop with 16 GB of RAM costs less without losing spec score?

The Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, for $630 (score 6.8).

How much does a laptop with 16 GB of RAM (16 to 24 GB) cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 70 models in the segment is $960, and prices range from $479 to $7,899. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a version of 16 to 24 GB of RAM are included. Specs missing that information are left out. 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.

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.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

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.