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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with a screen up to 14 inches (up to 14.9) up to $1,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,500
    score 8.5

    Acer

    Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V

    Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,040

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 35% less than similar models; IPS screen; 32 GB of RAM

  2. Best value
    score 6.4

    HP

    Probook 14″ Core Ultra 5 125U

    Core Ultra 5 125U16 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,000

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  3. Top pick from Apple
    score 8.2

    Apple

    MacBook Air 13″ Apple M5

    Apple M516 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,099

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: IPS screen; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

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The best laptop up to 14 inches up to $1,500 today is the Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V, $1,040 (score 8.5).

All models: Laptops up to 14 inches up to $1,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,040at Amazon8.5Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 13″ Apple M516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,099at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 13″ Apple M424 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,299at Amazon8.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i7-1355U2 versions · 12 GB a 16 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$635at Amazon7.3Buy on Amazon
Lenovo V14 Gen 4 14″ Core i7-13620H16 GB · 512 GB SSD$750at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$580at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V2 versions · 16 GB of RAM · 256 GB a 512 GB$600at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
HP Probook 14″ Core Ultra 5 125U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,000at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro 14″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$935at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Latitude 3440 14″ Core i5-1235U32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,000at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip 14″ Core i5-1235U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$680at Amazon5.1Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 3 14″ Core i3-N3058 GB · 128 GB SSD$470at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Modern 14″ Core i5-10210U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$673at Amazon4.3Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i3-1215U8 GB · 256 GB SSD$485at Amazon4.1Buy on Amazon
Acer Chromebook Spin 314 14″ Core i3-N3058 GB · 128 GB eMMC$654at Amazon3.9Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14″ Core i3-1115G48 GB · 256 GB SSD$370at Amazon3.8Buy on Amazon
Lenovo Chromebook 14″ MediaTek4 GB · 64 GB eMMC$246at Amazon3.3Buy on Amazon
HP Stream 14″ Intel N1504 GB · 128 GB UFS$299at Amazon2.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14″ Celeron4 GB · 64 GB$200at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron4 GB · 64 GB eMMC$221at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Asus Chromebook CM14 14″ MediaTek4 GB · 64 GB eMMC$226at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Chromebook 14″ Intel N40204 GB · 64 GB eMMC$240at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP 14 14″ Intel N1504 GB · 128 GB UFS$250at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14″ Celeron4 GB · 128 GB eMMC$269at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Laptops up to 14 inches up to $1,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 26 laptops cost up to $590; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 9.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $1,400. Half cost up to $590; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.1 model between $0 and $2009 models between $200 and $4004 models between $400 and $6006 models between $600 and $8003 models between $800 and $1,0002 models between $1,000 and $1,2001 model between $1,200 and $1,4001946321$0$400$800$1,200
  • half cost up to $590
  • whole catalog: $850

Cheapest $200 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14″ Celeron

Most expensive $1,299 Apple MacBook Air 13″ Apple M4

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Laptops up to 14 inches 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 $60014474.14.5
$600 to $9006505.16.1
$900 to $1,3006337.27.0
$1,300 to $2,0000308.3
Over $2,0000278.8
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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; HP has the most, with 6 models.

and 2 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 1 of 26 has a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −31%median price below the catalog’s
  • −1.2median spec score: 5.8 vs 6.9
  • 14%of the catalog: 26 of 187 models
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Laptops up to 14 inches up to $1,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops up to 14 inches up to $1,500Whole catalogDifference
Models2618714% of the catalog
Median price$590$850−31%
Median score5.86.9−1.2 ponto
Lowest price$200$200igual
Highest price$1,299$7,899−$6,600

What the numbers say about laptops up to 14 inches up to $1,500

  • Versions: 2 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.
  • Raising the budget to up to $2,500, best by spec sheet becomes o Asus Zenbook Duo 14″ Core Ultra 9 285H: score 9.2 at $1,890, 0.7 point higher the leader of this range (Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V, score 8.5 at $1,040).
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V, $1,040 at Amazon. The median price of the 26 models on the list is $590.

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 14 inches up to $1,500 today?

Today it is the Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V, for $1,040 (score 8.5).

Which laptop up to 14 inches up to $1,500 has the best value today?

The HP Probook 14″ Core Ultra 5 125U, for $1,000 (score 6.4).

How much does a laptop with a screen up to 14 inches (up to 14.9) and price up to $1,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 26 models in the segment is $590, and prices range from $200 to $1,299. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a screen up to 14 inches (up to 14.9) and 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 Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V: 8.5, at $1,040. The one with the lowest price is the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14″ Celeron, at $200. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a screen up to 14.9 inches are included. Specs missing that information are left out. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $1,500. 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.

Is it worth spending more than $1,500?

Raising the budget to up to $2,500, best by spec sheet becomes o Asus Zenbook Duo 14″ Core Ultra 9 285H: score 9.2 at $1,890, 0.7 point higher the leader of this range (Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V, score 8.5 at $1,040). 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.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.