{"id":99442,"date":"2018-06-15T08:39:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T06:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=99442"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:25:12","slug":"5-of-the-best-laptops-for-around-1000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/5-of-the-best-laptops-for-around-1000\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the best laptops for around $1,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Above the $700 mark, it\u2019s hard to find a laptop with hardware that really stands out. Most laptops in this price range offer the same premium components, such as solid-state drives (SSDs), full HD displays, and CPUs clocking over 3GHz. And unless you\u2019re editing a Hollywood blockbuster, animating the next “<\/span>Toy Story<\/span>,” or designing 3D games, 8GB RAM is more than enough for your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Still, if you\u2019re going to drop a grand on a laptop, you want it to be a good one. So here are five of our favorite laptops in the $1,000 ballpark. We won\u2019t bore you with a full spec list, but instead, focus on the standout features of each one. Then you can decide if they\u2019re worth extra spend. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Dell Inspiron 15<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Dell Inspiron 15 is a gamer\u2019s delight. The <\/span>NVIDIA GTX 1050<\/b> graphics chip (with 4GB of dedicated video memory) and <\/span>32GB RAM<\/b> will easily run the latest games at the highest frame rates and graphics settings, immersing you in the action like never before. And if the graphics card and RAM weren\u2019t enough, there\u2019s an SSD\/HDD combo at 128GB and 1TB respectively. That\u2019s more than enough for storing your favorite titles and DLC so you can play them again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n 2018 Flagship Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Gaming 5577 Laptop (15.6 Inch FHD Display 1080P, Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5GHz, 32GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB Graphics, WiFi, Windows 10)<\/a>\r\n

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2. LG Gram<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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With a <\/span>battery life rated at 22.5 hours<\/b>, the LG Gram is clearly for travellers, digital nomads, and businesspeople. W<\/strong><\/span>eighing just over two pounds<\/b>, it’s incredibly light\u00a0(lighter, in fact, than the Macbook Air). That makes the Gram\u2019s slightly underwhelming performance easier to bear, though it\u2019s by no means a slouch tech-wise. There\u2019s a 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM, along with an Intel i5 processor. But it\u2019s clear this is primarily for those who want portability over, say, intensive gaming or video editing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n LG gram Thin and Light Laptop \u2013 13.3 Full HD IPS Display, Intel Core i5 (8th Gen), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Back-lit Keyboard - White<\/a>\r\n

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3. HP Envy<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Envy is a solid all-around rock star. The 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD, and AMD Ryzen 5 CPU clocking up to 3.6 GHz make this HP flagship a jack of all trades. With all that power behind you, expect to fly through work, study, or play with the ease of a bird in flight. <\/span><\/p>\n

The touchscreen and <\/span>360-degree \u201cflip and fold\u201d design<\/b> lets you turn the laptop into a tablet, which is useful if you want your young kids to be able to play with it. The lack of a discrete graphics chip does let the laptop down a bit, but unless you\u2019re a hardcore gamer, you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n HP ENVY x360 15.6 Inch FHD Touchscreen Laptop (AMD Quad-Core Ryzen 5 2500U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Backlit Keyboard, B&O Speakers, HD Webcam, Windows 10)<\/a>\r\n

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3. MacBook Air<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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Okay, I know this is controversial. On paper, all the other laptops beat the Air on specs. Indeed, with just a 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and a less-than-full HD screen, you\u2019re probably wondering why I\u2019ve included it at all. There\u2019s not even an HDMI port. <\/span><\/p>\n

But many people love the OS X ecosystem. Although Windows has improved considerably since Vista, Apple\u2019s OS generally works more fluidly and intuitively, and Apple\u2019s bundled software is actually useful, unlike the bloatware found on Windows machines. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some also enjoy owning a \u201cfashionable\u201d brand, and prefer Apple\u2019s premium construction materials<\/strong> and minimalist aesthetics<\/strong>. The battery life is pretty good, too, lasting about seven to eight hours<\/strong> with browsing or basic office tasks (rejoice, coffee-shop novelists).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n Apple 13 MacBook Air, 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Mac OS, Silver, MQD32LL\/A (Newest Version)<\/a>\r\n

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5. MSI GL72M<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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MSI is a company that specialises in gaming laptops. While its specs don\u2019t quite match the Inspiron\u2019s, the reason we included it here is simple: synergy. Everything about this laptop has been designed, first and foremost, for playing games. From the backlit ergonomic keyboard<\/strong> to the massive 17.3\u201d non-reflective full HD screen<\/strong>, MSI\u2019s in-house R&D and design teams have thought of everything. Does that make it a better gaming laptop than the Inspiron? It\u2019s hard to say. But if you\u2019re after a machine that was built for gamers, by gamers, it\u2019s definitely worth a look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n MSI GL72M 7RDX-800 17.3 Performance Gaming Laptop i7-7700HQ GTX 1050 2G 8GB 128GB SSD+1TB SteelSeries Red KB<\/a>\r\n

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As our digital lives evolve, the demands on our machines increase. Depending on what you do, you could find that investing a bit more in a premium laptop is worth the extra dollars \u2013 especially if you’re into gaming, animating, or video editing. Otherwise, think twice before splashing the extra cash \u2013 power comes at a price, but you don’t always need it.<\/p>\n

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