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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with a 15-inch screen (15 to 15.9) up to $1,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,500
    score 8.2

    Apple

    MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5

    Apple M516 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,299

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    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

  2. Best value
    score 7.5

    MSI

    Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260

    Ryzen 7 26016 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,105

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 14% less than similar models; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD

  3. Top pick from MSI
    score 7.7

    MSI

    Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050

    Ryzen 7 26016 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,230

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

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The best laptop 15-inch laptops up to $1,500 today is the Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, $1,299 (score 8.2).

All models: 15-inch laptops up to $1,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,299at Amazon8.2Buy on Amazon
Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M424 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,349at Amazon8.0Buy 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
HP Victus 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7445HS RTX 405032 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,349at Amazon7.5Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3″ Ryzen 7 17016 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB$1,360at Amazon7.4Buy 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
Acer Aspire 5 15.6″ Core i7-1355U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$700at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6″ Core i7-1355U2 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB a 2 TB$810at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7735HS RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,059at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,085at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U2 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$630at Amazon6.8Buy on Amazon
HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$634at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 15.6″ Core i9-13900H16 GB · 32 GB SSD$1,029at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,079at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6″ Core i7-1255U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$800at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$980at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,025at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i5-13420H RTX 40508 GB · 512 GB SSD$970at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 30502 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 512 GB a 1 TB$888at Amazon6.2Buy on Amazon

15-inch laptops up to $1,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 72 laptops cost up to $700; the range with the most models is from $600 to $800, with 23.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $1,400. Half cost up to $700; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.12 models between $200 and $40014 models between $400 and $60023 models between $600 and $8007 models between $800 and $1,0009 models between $1,000 and $1,2007 models between $1,200 and $1,400121423797$200$600$1,000$1,400
  • half cost up to $700
  • whole catalog: $850

Cheapest $229 Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron

Most expensive $1,360 Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 5050

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15-inch laptops 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 $60026474.54.5
$600 to $90027506.06.1
$900 to $1,30016336.97.0
$1,300 to $2,0003307.58.3
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; Acer has the most, with 18 models.

and 2 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 20 of 72 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 19 of 72 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −18%median price below the catalog’s
  • −1.0median spec score: 6.0 vs 6.9
  • 39%of the catalog: 72 of 187 models
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15-inch laptops up to $1,500 against the whole catalog
Indicator15-inch laptops up to $1,500Whole catalogDifference
Models7218739% of the catalog
Median price$700$850−18%
Median score6.06.9−1.0 ponto
Lowest price$229$200+$29
Highest price$1,360$7,899−$6,539

What the numbers say about 15-inch laptops up to $1,500

  • Versions: 8 models have more than one version within the selection, from 32 GB to 2 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 MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070: score 8.6 at $1,700, 0.4 point higher the leader of this range (Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, score 8.2 at $1,299).
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, $1,299 at Amazon. The median price of the 72 models on the list is $700.

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 15-inch laptops up to $1,500 today?

Today it is the Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, for $1,299 (score 8.2).

Which laptop 15-inch laptops up to $1,500 has the best value today?

The MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260, for $1,105 (score 7.5).

How much does a laptop with a 15-inch screen (15 to 15.9) and price up to $1,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 72 models in the segment is $700, and prices range from $229 to $1,360. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a 15-inch screen (15 to 15.9) 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 Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5: 8.2, at $1,299. The one with the lowest price is the Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron, at $229. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a 15 to 15.9-inch screen 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 MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070: score 8.6 at $1,700, 0.4 point higher the leader of this range (Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, score 8.2 at $1,299). 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.