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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop with a screen 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,500
    score 8.8

    Acer

    Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355

    Core Ultra 7 35532 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,299

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    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 44% less than similar models; OLED screen; 32 GB of RAM

  2. Best value
    score 8.6

    Acer

    Aspire 16″ Core Ultra 9 288V

    Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,149

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    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 44% less than similar models; IPS screen; 32 GB of RAM

  3. Gaming
    score 8.1

    Acer

    Nitro V 16S 16″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060

    Ryzen 7 26032 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,400

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    Amazon: the cheapest today

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

    Pros: Costs 17% less than similar models; IPS screen; Dedicated graphics card

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The best laptop 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 today is the Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, $1,299 (score 8.8).

All models: Laptops 16 inches or larger up to $1,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 35532 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,299at Amazon8.8Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 16″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,149at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 27032 GB · 2 TB SSD$1,168at Amazon8.3Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16S 16″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 506032 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,400at Amazon8.1Buy on Amazon
Dell 16 Plus 16″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,447at Amazon8.1Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 406016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,290at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core 7 RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,288at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 16″ Core 7 240H32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,500at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$970at Amazon7.2Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 16″ Core 716 GB · 512 GB SSD$844at Amazon6.9Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 7 150U16 GB · 1 TB SSD$949at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Core 5 RTX 50508 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,350at Amazon6.5Buy on Amazon
HP 17 17.3″ Ryzen 5 7430U2 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB$648at Amazon6.3Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 17.3″ Core Ultra 5 225U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$849at Amazon6.3Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 16″ Ryzen 5 1508 GB · 512 GB SSD$588at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$690at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Dell Pro 16″ Core 5 120U16 GB · 512 GB SSD$985at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 17.3″ Core 3 100U8 GB · 512 GB SSD$600at Amazon4.6Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Snapdragon4 GB · 128 GB UFS$320at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 17.3″ Ryzen 38 GB · 512 GB SSD$516at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Ryzen 58 GB · 512 GB SSD$518at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Ryzen 32 versions · 8 GB of RAM · 256 GB a 512 GB$604at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Acer Aspire Go 16″ Core 516 GB · 512 GB SSD$636at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook 16″ Snapdragon X16 GB · 512 GB SSD$665at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Laptops 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 29 laptops cost up to $949; the range with the most models is from $800 to $1,000, with 8.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $1,600. Half cost up to $949; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.1 model between $200 and $4004 models between $400 and $6005 models between $600 and $8008 models between $800 and $1,0002 models between $1,000 and $1,2006 models between $1,200 and $1,4003 models between $1,400 and $1,6001458263$200$600$1,000$1,400
  • half cost up to $949
  • whole catalog: $850

Cheapest $320 HP Omnibook 16″ Snapdragon

Most expensive $1,500 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 16″ Core 7 240H

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Laptops 16 inches or larger 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 $6005475.34.5
$600 to $9009496.36.1
$900 to $1,3009337.67.0
$1,300 to $2,0006307.88.3
Over $2,0000268.8
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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

6 brands have a model here; Acer has the most, with 9 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 5 of 29 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 4 of 29 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 1 of 29 has an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +12%median price above the catalog’s
  • +0.2median spec score: 7.1 vs 6.9
  • 16%of the catalog: 29 of 185 models
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Laptops 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops 16 inches or larger up to $1,500Whole catalogDifference
Models2918516% of the catalog
Median price$949$850+12%
Median score7.16.9+0.2 ponto
Lowest price$320$200+$120
Highest price$1,500$7,899−$6,399

What the numbers say about laptops 16 inches or larger up to $1,500

  • Versions: 2 models have more than one version within the selection, from 128 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 Crosshair 18 HX 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070: score 9.1 at $2,119, 0.3 point higher the leader of this range (Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, score 8.8 at $1,299).
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, $1,299 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 29 models on the list is $949.

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 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 today?

Today it is the Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, for $1,299 (score 8.8).

Which laptop 16 inches or larger up to $1,500 has the best value today?

The Acer Aspire 16″ Core Ultra 9 288V, for $1,149 (score 8.6).

How much does a laptop with a screen 16 inches or larger and price up to $1,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 29 models in the segment is $949, and prices range from $320 to $1,500. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop with a screen 16 inches or larger 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 Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355: 8.8, at $1,299. The one with the lowest price is the HP Omnibook 16″ Snapdragon, at $320. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with a screen 16 inches or larger 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 Crosshair 18 HX 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070: score 9.1 at $2,119, 0.3 point higher the leader of this range (Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, score 8.8 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.