Laptop Deals Master Thread

[Chuchum Ainer]

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834156691?sdtid=17934357

Looks very good for the $760 price. Dunno much about it.

[mevinyavin]

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834156691?sdtid=17934357

Looks very good for the $760 price. Dunno much about it.

Most people turned off by the weight and the company. (MSI gets solid reviews for every laptop except the Modern, which is overpriced, and the GF ("Thin") series of gaming laptops. Reviewers seem to LOVE the Summit, complaining only about the MSRP - which is not nogea here.)

[mevinyavin]

A selection of basic function laptops. Some are repeat posts, but all have been checked for price and stock recently.
      
120   Vivobook E410KA Typewriter   N6000 4/64   Best Buy Has an M2 slot for avoiding emmc problems, but RAM is soldered. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-14-fhd-laptop-intel-pentium-n6000-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black/6587794.p?skuId=6587794

200   ASUS X1404ZA   i3-1215U 8 upgradeable RAM/128 SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-14-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-quiet-blue/6568805.p?skuId=6568805

300   and qualifies for AMEX discounts Inspiron 156 plastic i5-1235U (i3 model is OOS) 8 upgreadeable/512 SSD https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-laptop/spd/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/nn3520grzzs?ref=variantstack

320   HP 156 plastic   Ryzen 5 7530U (Zen 3 6-core) 8 upgradeable (16=$90)/128GB SSD (256GB=$20)   https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345620681323&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=jet%20black

350   HP 173 plastic   Ryzen 5 7430U (15W Zen 3 6-core) 8 upgradeable /512 SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-17-3-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-natural-silver/6587274.p?skuId=6587274

380   Vivobook partial plastic F1605ZA   i5-1235U 16 upgradeable/512 SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-wuxga-laptop-intel-core-i5-1235u-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-silver/6593118.p?skuId=6593118

430 HP Victus 156 - listed here for those who need a daily driver and will not be carrying it around. This should last a long time for the price.   Ryzen 5 7535HS (6-core 35W Zen 3+) 8 upgradable /512 SSD Radeon RX 6550M 4GB VRAM   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-victus-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-7535hs-8gb-ddr5-memory-amd-radeon-rx-6550m-512gb-ssd-mica-silver/6578933.p?skuId=6578933

500   Vivobook partial plastic 173 F1704VAP   Core 5 120U 16 RAM (probably upgradeable)/TB SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-17-fhd-laptop-intel-core-5-120u-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-cool-silver/6601749.p?skuId=6601749

I'll IY"H post more soon.

[moish145]

According to SD this Acer Swift Go 16" Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9-185H - 1920 x 1200 - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD
is going on black Friday sale for $599 (From Costco)
Any reason someone who needs a laptop for programming shouldn't get this one?

On sale for $699

[mevinyavin]

Metal builds / premium models
            
390   Aspire 5 156   i5-12450H (more powerful than most U-series i7s) 8GB upgradeable RAM (Also 12GB for 400 on same page) /512 SSD   Model has a good rep for battery life (one of the only 12th gen models to do so). A solid budget option. https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834360368?Item=N82E16834360368&SoldByNewegg=1

480   Pavilion 16 configurable   Ryzen 5 8540U (6-core 15W Zen 4) 16 soldered RAM (don't settle for 8GB)/512 SSD. Consider spending $10 for Wifi 6E.
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621247820&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=natural%20silver   

500   Yoga 7i 16   Core Ultra 5 125U 16GB soldered RAM/512 SSD. Now only available for pickup, see if any are in stock near you.   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-5-125u-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-storm-grey/6571364.p?skuId=6571364   

500   VivoBook S 16 Flip (if you can't get the Yoga)   Ryzen 7 7730U (15W Zen 3) 16GB upgradeable RAM (I think)/512 SSD Weighs 418lbs   ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip 16” WUXGA Touch Laptop, AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U, AMD Radeon™ Vega 7 Graphics, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Cool Silver, TN3604YA-AS76 ($349.99 )



550   Inspiron 16 5xxx (Get the Pavilion above or the Ideapad below unless you get AMEX discounts)   Ryzen 7 8840U (8-core 15W Zen 4) 16GB soldered/TB SSD https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5645-laptop/useichbts5645gtlg?ref=variantstack

565   Crank up the processor + touch + extra warranty Ideapad Slim 5 16 Ryzen 7 8845HS (35W Zen 4+) 16GB soldered/TB SSD    https://www.costco.com/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5-16%22-touchscreen-laptop---amd-ryzen-7-8845hs---wuxga-1920-x-1200---windows-11.product.4000253721.html   
@Darth1 - This is a better choice than the Swift Go with the 185H, or see below for the $700 Vivobook. The 185H is a mid-range processor.

565   Wins the budget portable + battery life award. Swift Go 14 tch   Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB soldered/TB SSD   https://www.costco.com/acer-swift-go-14%22-intel-evo-platform-touchscreen-laptop---intel-core-ultra-7-155h---1920-x-1200---windows-11---16gb-ram---1tb-ssd.product.4000251771.html   

580   Solid deal on really small laptop Pavilion Aero 13z   (customizable) Ryzen 5 8640U (6-core 15W Zen 4) 16GB soldered/512 SSD Consider spending $10 for Wifi 6E.    https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621278818&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=natural%20silver   

599   This is still a good price but not future-proof. Macbook Air 13   M1 8/256   https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-MacBook-Air-13-3-inch-Laptop-Space-Gray-M1-Chip-8GB-RAM-256GB-storage/609040889?fulfillmentIntent=Shipping&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Shipping%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1800

600   If you want to take a hit in performance to double your battery life. Inspiron 14 5xxx   Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42100 16GB soldered/512 SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-14-copilot-pc-14-0-fhd-non-touch-laptop-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-512ssd-titan-gray/6599065.p?skuId=6599065   

600   Really, get the Ideapad above instead. Oh, you don't trust AMD? Aspire 5 156 touch   i7-13620H (a monster processor) 16GB RAM/TB SSD https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834360371?Item=N82E16834360371&SoldByNewegg=1

615   A 16" 2-in-1 with a processor hike over the previous two. Ideapad 5 16   Ryzen 7 8845HS (35W 8-core Zen 4+) 16GB soldered/512 SSD   
IdeaPad 5 2-in-1-2024 - Professional Laptop - Fingerprint Sensor - 16" WUXGA IPS Display - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS - Windows 11 Home -Luna Grey ($799.99 )


   
650 A solid 17.3" option   HP Envy 17t (customizable)   Core Ultra 5 125H 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD touch=$40 Wifi 7 = $10 Uncheck the Adobe trial box.   https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621192322&urlLangId=&quantity=1   

700   The Swift is no good if you MUST have an OLED screen. Zenbook 14 OLED touch   Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB soldered/TB   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-14-oled-14-wuxga-touch-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-intel-evo-edition-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-jasper-gray/6568761.p?skuId=6568761   

700   The Intel flavor of the Ideapad 2-in-1 above. Much more powerful (but why?) VivoBook S 16 2i1   i7-13700H 16GB upgradeable/512GB SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-s-flip-16-wuxga-touch-screen-laptop-intel-13th-gen-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-midnight-black/6579902.p?skuId=6579902   

715 A 15.6" model with long battery life and low weight (also low performance and mundane screen)   Galaxy Book4 Edge 156    Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42100 16GB soldered/TB SSD soldered Wifi7 331lbs   https://www.costco.com/samsung-galaxy-book4-edge-15%22%7c-windows-11-home-%7c-snapdragon-x-plus-%e2%80%93-3.4ghz-%7c-16gb-ram-%2b-1tb-eufs-%7c-a-copilot-%2b-pc.product.4000323539.html   

730   The above Pavilion has a powerful processor option for light gaming. Pavilion Aero 13z custom   Ryzen 7 8840HS (35W 8-core Zen 4) 16GB soldered/512   https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621278818&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=natural%20silver   

749   Now a large-screen 3K OLED option. VivoBook S 16 OLED    Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB/TB 331lbs   https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Vivobook-S-15-6-inch-3K-OLED-120Hz-Laptop-Intel-Core-Ultra-7-155H-Intel-Evo-Edition-16GB-RAM-1TB-SSD-Mist-Blue/5123764605?fulfillmentIntent=Shipping&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Shipping%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR

750 $600 Macbook + 16GB RAM +M2 = $750   MacbookAir 13   M2 16/256   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-apple-m2-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-midnight/6602763.p?skuId=6602763   

760   14" 2-in-1 with more RAM than you know what to do with. MSI Summit E14 Flip EVO   i7-1360P (28W) 32GB RAM/TB   Link above by @Chuchum Ainer

800   Light AMOLED with proper Snapdragon and touch. Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 touch   Snapdragon X ELite X1E80100 16/512   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-book4-edge-copilot-pc-14-amoled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-3-4ghz-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-sapphire-blue/6583789.p?skuId=6583789

800   Intel flavor 13" + 2.8K OLED MSI Prestige 13 AI  OLED   Core Ultra 5 125H 16GB soldered/512GB SSD   
https://www.newegg.com/msi-a1mg-002us-13-3-intel-core-ultra-5-125h-16gb-intel-arc-graphics-512-gb-pcie/p/N82E16834156582?Item=N82E16834156582&SoldByNewegg=1

849   $750 M2 Macbook + M3 = $850 MacbookAir 13   M3 16/256   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-apple-m3-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-midnight/6602767.p?skuId=6602767   

850   Just takin' my 3lb 17" laptop for a stroll - without the charger... LG Gram 17    Core Ultra 5 125H 16GB soldered RAM/512GB SSD   LG gram 17-Inch Lightweight Laptop Intel Evo Edition - AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra 5 processor Windows 11 Home 16GB RAM 512GB SSD - Black ( )



899   13" 2-in-1 MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo COre Ultra 7 155H 16GB soldered/TB SSD 298lbs   
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Summit-13-3-inch-Touch-2-in-1-Laptop-Intel-Core-Ultra-7-155H-Intel-Evo-Edition-16GB-RAM-1TB-NVMe-SSD-Stylus-Included-Black/5105358432?fulfillmentIntent=Shipping&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Shipping%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1300

900   An exceedingly light 16" for when the the Gram 17 isn't cheaper. Swift Edge 16   Ryzen 7 8840U (15W 8-core Zen 4) 16GB soldered/TB   store.acer.com/en-us/swift-edge-16-laptop-sfe16-44-r8hm   

1000   If you like the idea of owning the latest tech. HP Omnibook Ultra 14 touch   Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 (10-core Zen 5 35W, Radeon 880M graphics is the best integrated graphics in existence - except for the Radeon 890) 16GB soldered/TB wifi7 https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-omnibook-ultra-laptop-14-fd0087nr#techSpecs   

1000   The obligatory XPS 134 OLED touch   Snapdragon X Elite X1E 80100 16GB soldered/512GB SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-xps-13-copilot-pc-13-4-oled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-w-dual-core-boost-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-graphite/6584127.p?skuId=6584127   

1000   Trade the OLED screen for even better battery life and x86 compatibility. I would take it. XPS 134    Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/512GB SSD 2xC only    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-xps-13-copilot-pc-13-4-fhd-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-series-2-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-graphite/6598704.p?skuId=6598704   

1000   The large-screen portable with no compromises (well, except price, and see below for second option) Yoga Slim 7i Aura 15.3"   Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/TB SSD 320lbs 2xC 1xA    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-aura-edition-copilot-pc-15-3-3k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-luna-gray/6594998.p?skuId=6594998   

1000   Compare with above. Swift 16 AI OLED touch   Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/TB SSD 337lbs 2xC 2xA   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-swift-16-ai-16-3k-oled-touch-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-7-series-2-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-ice-black/6598823.p?skuId=6598823   

[mevinyavin]

Graphics pros

430   If your needs are slight. HP Victus 156   Ryzen 5 7535HS 8GB upgradeable/512 RX 6550M (4GB)   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-victus-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-7535hs-8gb-ddr5-memory-amd-radeon-rx-6550m-512gb-ssd-mica-silver/6578933.p?skuId=6578933

600   Acer Nitro V 156   i7-13420H 8 upgradeable/512 RTX 4050 (6GB)   Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i5-13420H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz Display | 8GB DDR5 | 512GB Gen 4 SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | ANV15-51-51H9 ($399.99 )



700   Choose between RTX 4060 with boring processor or more powerful Radeon 7700S graphics (unless ray-tracing) with boring processor.
Lenovo LOQ 156   7435HS 16/512 4060   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-loq-15-6-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7435hs-with-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-512gb-ssd-luna-grey/6578511.p?skuId=6578511
TUF A16   7735HS 16/512 7700S   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989

700   A portable computer with decent graphics but not the greatest battery life. Swift X 14.5"   i5-13500H 16GB soldered RAM/512 SSD RTC 3050 6GB   https://store.acer.com/en-us/swift-x-14-laptop-sfx14-71g-5911

750   Larger screen and monster processor (better than anything listed above), but not if you need the graphics. HP Omen 16.1"   i5-14450HX 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 3050 6GB   https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621161321&urlLangId=&quantity=1

800 A 4060 paired with a better processor   Acer Nitro 156   i7-13620H 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4060   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-acer-nitro-15-6-fhd-ips-144hz-gaming-laptop-13th-gen-intel-core-i7-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-16gb-ddr5-512gb-ssd-obsidian-black/6576934.p?skuId=6576934

800   A professional's laptop, nice screen and portable with decent battery life. Less graphics so make sure it is enough for your needs. VivoBook Pro 156   Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB soldered /TB RTC 3050 6GB   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-pro-15-oled-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-with-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-1tb-ssd-earl-gray/6568760.p?skuId=6568760

800   A smaller and lighter gaming laptop. Very good price for the specs. MSI Cyborg 14   i7-13620H 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4060   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-cyborg-14-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd--intel-core-i7-13620h-with-16gb-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-with-8g-512gb-ssd-translucent-black/6574953.p?skuId=6574953

880   Cheapest 4070 I've seen in a while. Don't get it if the processor is more important. Lenovo LOQ 156   Ryzen 7 7435HS (Zen 3 8-core 35W) 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4070   https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-LOQ-15-6-FHD-144Hz-Gaming-Notebook-Ryzen-7-7435HS-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-4070-Luna-Grey-Octa-Core-Display-Ram/13376108763?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1800

900   Even more processing power. HP Omen 161   i7-14700HX 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4050 (4060 $80)   https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16t-wf100-161-8x580av-1

900   Or slightly less processor and slightly more graphics. Acer Nitro V 156   i9-13900H 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4060   https://www.newegg.com/obsidian-black-acer-nitro-v-anv15-51-98n0/p/N82E16834360352?Item=N82E16834360352&SoldByNewegg=1

900   Compared to the Cyborg, this is more professional but takes a hit in graphics. MSI Creator M14    i7-13620H 16/TB RTX 4050    MSI Creator M14 14” 2.8K Display Creator Laptop: Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, Cooler Boost, Win 11: Black A13VE-083US ($259.99 )



1000   A 4070 without the processor cuts. ASUS TUF 156   i7-13620H 16GB upgradeable/TB SSD RTX 4070   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-15-6-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-mecha-grey/6573673.p?skuId=6573673

1000   Or even more processing power instead (almost the best processor in a laptop right now). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16   i9-14900HX 16GB upgradeable/TB SSD RTX 4060   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-predator-helios-neo-16-wuxga-ips-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i9-14900hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-abyssal-black/6576933.p?skuId=6576933

1000   Or a lighter professional's computer with slightly less of everything. VivoBook 16X IPS   i9-13900H 32GB RAM /TB SSD RTX 4060    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1847408-REG/asus_k3605vv_bh92_16_vivobook_laptop_i9_13900h.html/specs

1000   Better screen than the Vivobook but less processing/graphics- Swift X 16 OLED   7940HS 16GB soldered/TB 4050 430lbs   https://store.acer.com/en-us/sfx16-61g-r4j6-us

1000   Smaller screen pros laptop. Swift X 14.5" OLED   Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB soldered/TB RTX 4060   https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1855148-REG/acer_sfx14_72g_77nj_14_5_swift_x_14.html

[nafnaf12]

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5640-laptop/useichbts5640gtjx?ref=variantstack

[mevinyavin]

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5640-laptop/useichbts5640gtjx?ref=variantstack

480   Pavilion 16 configurable   Ryzen 5 8540U (6-core 15W Zen 4) 16 soldered RAM (don't settle for 8GB)/512 SSD. Consider spending $10 for Wifi 6E.
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345621247820&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=natural%20silver   

550   Inspiron 16 5xxx (Get the Pavilion above or the Ideapad below unless you get AMEX discounts)   Ryzen 7 8840U (8-core 15W Zen 4) 16GB soldered/TB SSD https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5645-laptop/useichbts5645gtlg?ref=variantstack


600   Really, get the Ideapad above instead. Oh, you don't trust AMD? Aspire 5 156 touch   i7-13620H (a monster processor) 16GB RAM/TB SSD https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834360371?Item=N82E16834360371&SoldByNewegg=1

615   A 16" 2-in-1 with a processor hike over the previous two. Ideapad 5 16   Ryzen 7 8845HS (35W 8-core Zen 4+) 16GB soldered/512 SSD   
IdeaPad 5 2-in-1-2024 - Professional Laptop - Fingerprint Sensor - 16" WUXGA IPS Display - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS - Windows 11 Home -Luna Grey ($799.99 )

These are better options. With AMEX, get the AMD instead - Core 7 has no advantage for its money.

[yyd]

I’m looking for a high-end professional laptop. I prefer if it is around 16 inches. I typically use it for email, Word and google searches. I need it to be extremely quick. What do you suggest?

[mevinyavin]

I’m looking for a high-end professional laptop. I prefer if it is around 16 inches. I typically use it for email, Word and google searches. I need it to be extremely quick. What do you suggest?

Metal builds / premium models
615   A 16" 2-in-1 with a processor hike over the previous two. Ideapad 5 16   Ryzen 7 8845HS (35W 8-core Zen 4+) 16GB soldered/512 SSD   
IdeaPad 5 2-in-1-2024 - Professional Laptop - Fingerprint Sensor - 16" WUXGA IPS Display - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD Storage - AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS - Windows 11 Home -Luna Grey ($799.99 )



700   The Intel flavor of the Ideapad 2-in-1 above. Much more powerful (but why?) VivoBook S 16 2i1   i7-13700H 16GB upgradeable/512GB SSD   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-s-flip-16-wuxga-touch-screen-laptop-intel-13th-gen-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-midnight-black/6579902.p?skuId=6579902   

749   Now a large-screen 3K OLED option. VivoBook S 16 OLED    Core Ultra 7 155H 16GB/TB 331lbs   https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Vivobook-S-15-6-inch-3K-OLED-120Hz-Laptop-Intel-Core-Ultra-7-155H-Intel-Evo-Edition-16GB-RAM-1TB-SSD-Mist-Blue/5123764605?fulfillmentIntent=Shipping&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Shipping%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR

850   Just takin' my 3lb 17" laptop for a stroll - without the charger... LG Gram 17    Core Ultra 5 125H 16GB soldered RAM/512GB SSD   LG gram 17-Inch Lightweight Laptop Intel Evo Edition - AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra 5 processor Windows 11 Home 16GB RAM 512GB SSD - Black ( )



1000   The large-screen portable with no compromises (well, except price, and see below for second option) Yoga Slim 7i Aura 15.3"   Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/TB SSD 320lbs 2xC 1xA    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-aura-edition-copilot-pc-15-3-3k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-luna-gray/6594998.p?skuId=6594998   

1000   Compare with above. Swift 16 AI OLED touch   Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/TB SSD 337lbs 2xC 2xA   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-swift-16-ai-16-3k-oled-touch-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-7-series-2-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-ice-black/6598823.p?skuId=6598823   

One of these. The most powerful is the $700 Vivovook, the best is between the last two, and consider the 17" Gram if the screen space might be an advantage.

[mevinyavin]

Some reviews to check out regarding the XPS here.

Metal builds / premium models
...
1000   Trade the OLED screen for even better battery life and x86 compatibility. I would take it. XPS 134    Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/512GB SSD 2xC only    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-xps-13-copilot-pc-13-4-fhd-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-series-2-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-graphite/6598704.p?skuId=6598704   

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-13-9350-laptop-review-Intel-Lunar-Lake-is-the-perfect-fit.911314.0.html

That idle measure is just for fun, but it is a good 10 hours or so more than the last winner (also Lunar Lake fwiw). Wifi is a custom test of theirs but run only at 250 nits.
Alternate take:
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/dell-xps-13-9350
They compare the screen types (the link above is the non-OLED version):

There is one significant chisaron (aside for the layout which Dan and several reviewers hate), and that is that the laptop has only 2 USB C ports (Thunderbolt 4) - nothing else. No audio jack, no USB-A, no micro SD - nothing. Well, and it is expensive.

[mevinyavin]

Metal builds / premium models
      
1000   The large-screen portable with no compromises (well, except price, and see below for second option) Yoga Slim 7i Aura 15.3"   Core Ultra 7 256V 16GB soldered/TB SSD 320lbs 2xC 1xA    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-aura-edition-copilot-pc-15-3-3k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-luna-gray/6594998.p?skuId=6594998   

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-7-256V-performance-debut-Lenovo-Yoga-Slim-7-15-Aura-laptop-review.898112.0.html

[mevinyavin]

Graphics pros

800   A smaller and lighter gaming laptop. Very good price for the specs. MSI Cyborg 14   i7-13620H 16GB upgradeable/512 SSD RTX 4060   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-cyborg-14-144hz-gaming-laptop-fhd--intel-core-i7-13620h-with-16gb-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-with-8g-512gb-ssd-translucent-black/6574953.p?skuId=6574953

Now $750.

[nsastamps]

@mevinyavin, is this any good?

I prefer 12 or 16gb, but seems like a good price for this.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-300/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-gen-9-15-inch-intel/83e6000aus?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&srsltid=AfmBOop_3HU1Y-omOsL_tq1Zy9Vio5UgBth4-COwi78-8ovjcu9L_ZLw

[Sammy82]

@mevinyavin, is this any good?

I prefer 12 or 16gb, but seems like a good price for this.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-300/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-gen-9-15-inch-intel/83e6000aus?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&srsltid=AfmBOop_3HU1Y-omOsL_tq1Zy9Vio5UgBth4-COwi78-8ovjcu9L_ZLw

I think it might be shabbos for him already (or close to it) so don't expect a response until tomorrow night. If it looks good to you, you should probably order it before the price goes back up. Chances are you'll still be able to cancel the order if you want to when he responds.

[Chuchum Ainer]

@mevinyavin, is this any good?

I prefer 12 or 16gb, but seems like a good price for this.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-300/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-gen-9-15-inch-intel/83e6000aus?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&srsltid=AfmBOop_3HU1Y-omOsL_tq1Zy9Vio5UgBth4-COwi78-8ovjcu9L_ZLw

Good price. But you really shouldn't be buying 8gb laptops anymore, especially soldered RAM, which is not upgradeable down the road.

Get the aspire above (12gb) or if you can find the following $400 slim 3 for pickup. Get that. And add the $40 giftcard for free

https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/9130309/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-Laptop-156/

https://www.officedepot.com/a/coupon/41678978/

[mevinyavin]

@mevinyavin, is this any good?

No idea. It isn't letting me see it because it is out of stock.
Regarding the Office Depot alternative, I am hereby declaring that they (and Office Max) block IPs from outside the country so I definitely cannot weigh in on those.
Regarding 8GB of RAM, what he said - don't buy it unless it is upgradeable and you are willing to do so unless:
A) it is $300 or so
B) you have low expectations for its performance
C) you can't get upgradeable for around the same price, even with an older processor (within reason)

C hasn't been true for a long while, so...

[mevinyavin]

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadx1/thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-12-14-inch-intel/len101t0083?IPromoID=LEN174875

X1 Carbon starts at $1000. The Rosh Chaburah has one of these with a 7th gen i7 that is still going strong (and it isn't slow). They are very well built, very light, and have good (though not excellent) battery life.
$1000 gets: Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 400 nits IPS screen, Windows.
(Option on the left.) I have never seen it for less than $1200, fwiw.

If you are handy, go to the customizable version, which is the only place you can find a Core Ultra 5 125H (a world of a difference - probably the only way it will still be fast in a few years). (Core Ultra 7 155H is also a solid choice.) Unfortunately, this adds $300 to the price, which may not be worth it. You can save money (maybe) on the following:
-Bring your own Windows license (saves $140)
-Remove touch (saves $60) - though you can also upgrade to OLED if you prefer a pretty screen and half the battery life
-Do your own SSD upgrade when you run out of the paltry 256GB SSD. (This is more complicated than average - PM me.)
You do both of those and the price is $1210 (125H) or $1290 (155H).  Your call.

[sguitarist18]

What do you think?

14" Elitebook for $469. AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD.

Update - that one's sold out - similar one for $499, 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-elitebook-845-14-inch-g10-notebook-pc-p-b3xa5ua-aba-1?jumpid=ma_black-friday-sale_product-tile_business-pcs_2_b3xa5ua_hp-elitebook-845-14-

[Chuchum Ainer]

What do you think?

14" Elitebook for $469. AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD.

Update - that one's sold out - similar one for $499, 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-elitebook-845-14-inch-g10-notebook-pc-p-b3xa5ua-aba-1?jumpid=ma_black-friday-sale_product-tile_business-pcs_2_b3xa5ua_hp-elitebook-845-14-

Code for $25 off
HPSMB524

It's good specs, supposed to be a very good build.

I can't get past the 250 nit screen, if both the 14 inch yoga 7 and 14 inch Acer Swift Go are on sale for $550