Under $1000

Best Laptops Under $1,000

The mid-range sweet spot. Premium displays, fast processors, and solid build quality without the flagship price.

Last updated: February 2026

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1MacBook Air M3
Editor's Choice

Apple MacBook Air M3 (2024)

~$949
Apple M38GB Unified256GB SSD13.6" Liquid Retina18hr Battery

Pros

  • Best battery life in class
  • Silent fanless design
  • Premium build and display

Cons

  • 8GB RAM may limit multitasking
  • Only 256GB base storage
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2Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5
Best Windows Pick

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16"

~$899
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS16GB DDR5512GB SSD16" 2.5K IPS 120Hz12hr Battery

Pros

  • Stunning 2.5K 120Hz display
  • Ryzen 7 is blazing fast
  • All-metal build

Cons

  • No dedicated GPU
  • Webcam is average
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3HP Envy 16
Creator Pick

HP Envy 16 (2025)

~$979
Intel Core i7-13700HArc A370M16GB DDR5512GB SSD16" 2.5K OLED

Pros

  • OLED display is jaw-dropping
  • Dedicated GPU for creators
  • Premium aluminum chassis

Cons

  • OLED battery drain
  • GPU is entry-level
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4ASUS Zenbook 14
Most Portable

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

~$799
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H16GB LPDDR5X512GB SSD14" 2.8K OLEDAI-powered

Pros

  • Incredible OLED display
  • Only 2.8 lbs
  • Intel AI features built in

Cons

  • No dedicated GPU
  • Keyboard is compact
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5Acer Swift Go 14
Best Battery

Acer Swift Go 14 (2025)

~$749
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U16GB LPDDR5512GB SSD14" 2.8K OLED13hr Battery

Pros

  • 13-hour battery life
  • OLED display at $749
  • Incredible value

Cons

  • Speakers could be louder
  • Limited port selection
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