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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptops for studying up to $1,700 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,700
    score 8.8

    Core Ultra 7 35532 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,299

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Study and basic use · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Costs 46% less than similar models; OLED screen; 32 GB of RAM

  2. Best value
    score 8.2

    Apple M516 GB RAM512 GB

    $1,299

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Study and basic use · Photo and video editing

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

  3. Top pick from MSI
    score 8.6

    Ryzen 9 8945HS32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,700

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Who it’s for: Study and basic use · Gaming

    Pros: Costs 15% less than similar models; Dedicated graphics card; 32 GB of RAM

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The best laptop for studying up to $1,700 today is the Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355, $1,299 (score 8.8).

All models: Laptops for studying up to $1,700

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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
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2″ Apple M516 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,699at Amazon8.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 16″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,149at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 407032 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,700at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
Acer Aspire 14″ Core Ultra 9 288V32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,040at Amazon8.5Buy on Amazon
Asus Vivobook S16 16″ Core Ultra 9 386H32 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,700at Amazon8.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 27032 GB · 2 TB SSD$1,168at 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 M52 versions · 16 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
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
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
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
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

Laptops for studying up to $1,700 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 109 laptops cost up to $800; the range with the most models is from $600 to $800, with 33.

How many models there are in each price range, from $200 to $1,800. Half cost up to $800; across the whole catalog, the median is $850.1 model between $200 and $40021 models between $400 and $60033 models between $600 and $80017 models between $800 and $1,00012 models between $1,000 and $1,20014 models between $1,200 and $1,4006 models between $1,400 and $1,6005 models between $1,600 and $1,8001213317121465$200$600$1,000$1,400$1,800
  • half cost up to $800
  • whole catalog: $850
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Laptops for studying up to $1,700 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $60022474.84.5
$600 to $90040506.06.1
$900 to $1,30030337.07.0
$1,300 to $2,00017308.08.3
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 20 models.

and 2 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 28 of 109 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 27 of 109 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 2 of 109 have an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −6%median price below the catalog’s
  • −0.4median spec score: 6.5 vs 6.9
  • 58%of the catalog: 109 of 187 models
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Laptops for studying up to $1,700 against the whole catalog
IndicatorLaptops for studying up to $1,700Whole catalogDifference
Models10918758% of the catalog
Median price$800$850−6%
Median score6.56.9−0.4 ponto
Lowest price$370$200+$170
Highest price$1,700$7,899−$6,199

What the numbers say about laptops for studying up to $1,700

  • Versions: 13 models have more than one version within the selection, from 256 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 $1,900, best by spec sheet becomes o Asus Zenbook Duo 14″ Core Ultra 9 285H: score 9.2 at $1,890, 0.4 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 109 models on the list is $800.

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 studying up to $1,700 today?

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

Which laptop for studying up to $1,700 has the best value today?

The Apple MacBook Air 15″ Apple M5, for $1,299 (score 8.2).

How much does a laptop for studying (8 GB of RAM or more and 256 GB or more) and a price up to $1,700 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 109 models in the segment is $800, and prices range from $370 to $1,700. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop for studying (8 GB of RAM or more and 256 GB or more) and a price up to $1,700 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14″ Core i3-1115G4, at $370. 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 and 256 GB of storage or more, with a lowest collected price up to $1,700, 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 studying up to $1,700: what changes compared with the whole use?

This page looks only at models that pass the "laptops for study and basic use" rule and have a price up to $1,700. 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 $1,700?

Raising the budget to up to $1,900, best by spec sheet becomes o Asus Zenbook Duo 14″ Core Ultra 9 285H: score 9.2 at $1,890, 0.4 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.