The Best Notebooks For Under 1,000 Euros
The range between 500 and 1000 USD/Euros probably includes the largest selection of notebooks, starting with business devices and multimedia machines with different sizes up to compact and mobile subnotebooks and obviously the popular class of convertibles or 2-in-1 devices, respectively. If you want to find your favorite device very quickly and you are not limited to a special type of device, then this overview might be of help. Otherwise, we can recommend our category charts:
The Best Laptops For Under 1,000 Euros
Position | Total Rating | Date | Image | Model | Height | Weight | Size | Resolution | Screen |
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1 | 90.5 % | 09/2023 | HP EliteBook 845 G10 5Z4X0ES AMD Ryzen 7 7840U AMD Radeon 780M 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 17.9 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | matte | |
2 | 89.7 % | 04/2024 New! | Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 2024 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 15.9 mm | 1.9 kg | 16.00" | 3072x1920 | matte | |
3 | 88.7 % | 08/2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 17.1 mm | 1.4 kg | 13.30" | 1920x1200 | matte | |
4 | 88.6 % | 08/2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H6S00900 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 19.83 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | matte | |
5 | 88.3 % | 08/2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G5-21JSS05C00 AMD Ryzen 7 7730U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) 24 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 18 mm | 1.4 kg | 14.00" | 2240x1400 | matte | |
6 | 88.1 % | 03/2024 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AHP9 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AMD Radeon 780M 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 16 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | glossy | |
7 | 88.1 % | 09/2023 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1-21JUS08X00 AMD Ryzen 7 7730U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) 24 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 19.85 mm | 1.8 kg | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | matte | |
8 | 87.8 % | 11/2023 | HP Pavilion Plus 14-ey0095cl AMD Ryzen 7 7840U AMD Radeon 780M 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 18.8 mm | 1.4 kg | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | glossy | |
9 | 87.6 % | 11/2023 | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P Intel Core i7-1355U Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 17.78 mm | 1.8 kg | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | matte | |
10 | 86.6 % | 03/2024 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14IMH9 Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Arc 7-Cores iGPU 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 16.9 mm | 1.4 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | glossy |
The table above contains an overview over the best notebooks for less than 1,000 Euros reviewed by Notebookcheck over the course of the past 12 months as well as still relevant and available older products. In cases of identical score the more recent device is listed first. All prices in above table and price comparisons are updated daily and can thus differ.
Link: all devices in this class reviewed
Editors' Comments
In April, the very good Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 for just under €1,000 made it onto our list. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 didn't quite make the cut with a score of around 84%, but is certainly worth a look.
Alternative candidates that just did not make it into the list:
- Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 (86 %, 11/2023)
- Acer Swift Go 14 (86 %, 11/2023)
- HP ProBook 445 G10 (85 %, 10/2023)
- Dell Latitude 3440 (85%, 06/2023)
- Lenovo LOQ 15 (86%, 08/2023, Gaming)
Former top ten devices:
- HP EliteBook 645 G9 (89 %, 05/2023)
- Huawei MateBook 14 (86 %, 01/24)
- Lenovo Yoga 7 14 G9 (89 %, 04/23)
- Huawei MateBook D 14 (86 %, 04/23)
- Asus Zenbook 14 UM3402Y (85%, 06/2023)
- Asus VivoBook 14X K3405 (86 %, 08/2023)
- HP Envy 14-eb0252ng (86%, 08/2022)
- Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G3 21C50030GE (87%, 10/2022)
- Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (88%, 09/2022)
- HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx (87 %, 10/2022)
- HP Envy x360 13-bf0013dx (88 %, 10/2022)
1st – HP EliteBook 845 G10 5Z4X0ES (R7 7840U, Radeon 780M)
Having already tested the top version of the new EliteBook 845 G10 for over €2,000, we now have an exciting configuration with the low-power display and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U. Thanks to lower power limits, this configuration remains much quieter when working. The campus version is already available for 999 euros.
With the AMD Phoenix U processor, the EliteBook 845 G10 is even better in everyday use, as the fan is barely audible. The low-power display offers decent image quality and provides a clear advantage in terms of battery life. The special campus model in particular is the absolute price-performance hammer for 999 euros.
The EliteBook 845 G10 is now configurable via HP's official online store, starting at $2,007.
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2nd – Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 (Ultra 7 155H, Arc-8 cores)
Metal casing, Core Ultra 7, 32 GB RAM, 3K IPS display, good keyboard - the RedmiBook Pro 16 offers all this for less than 1,000 euros. In addition, the 99 Wh battery ensures extremely long battery life and Thunderbolt 4 is also integrated.
High-quality casing with a comfortable keyboard, fast processor, 32 GB RAM, long battery life and a very good IPS display: With the RedmiBook Pro 16, Xiaomi offers one of the best multimedia notebooks if you don't need a dedicated graphics card. For less than 1,000 euros, the overall package is practically unbeatable.
At the time of writing, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 is available on TradingShenzen for around $1,059.
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3rd – Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 (R5 7530U, RX Vega 7)
As the only AMD ThinkPad convertible, the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 is a unique model. At the same time, as an L-series model, a budget series for institutional customers, it is not a high-end model. Advantage AMD: The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 remains almost completely silent while still not delivering sub-par performance. In this respect, it shows how efficient even the technically outdated Ryzen 7030U series can still be nowadays. At the same time, the notebook has great input devices as well as good connectivity, which is typical for ThinkPads. The maintainability is even better than in many more expensive laptops with the exchangeable keyboard.
The inexpensive convertible with AMD: Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 is especially suitable for the education market with its integrated stylus.
Our review device is a special model for students and teachers and costs $930. The regular price is $1,010. With an eight-core CPU, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, you have to calculate about $190 more.
The reviewed model of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 costs roughly €840 (~$890) as a special education model from Campuspoint.
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4th – Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 (R5 7530U, RX Vega 7)
In the ThinkPad world, the ThinkPad L series is the entry level business series. This means that it is a laptop series for corporate customers that is highly cost-optimized and offers a low entry price. Backlight keyboards, IPS displays, these features were not originally available in Lenovo's low-priced ThinkPad L-series. In the meantime, they are available. The same can now be said about the low-power display, which we were allowed to test for the first time in the budget series in Lenovo's ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD.
Enduring and upgradeable: The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is a very solid work device in the lower price range.
The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is now customizable on Lenovo's official online store, with prices starting at $693.
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5th – Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G5 (R7 7730U, Vega 8)
Lenovo has given its affordable office computer ThinkPad E14 an extensive update with the 5th generation, which now includes 16:10 displays in addition to completely new cases. In addition, the manufacturer has now dispensed with TN panels and even offers an optional higher-resolution screen with full sRGB coverage.
The ThinkPad E14 G5 offers customers a more modern chassis including a good 2.2K 16:10 display, but unfortunately also the inferior keyboard with 1.5 mm travel. The performance of the AMD processor is identical to the old G4 model, even though the data sheet states Ryzen 7000.
In the US, various configurations of ThinkPad E14 G5 are available on Lenovo's webstore, starting from $550.
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6th – Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AHP9 (R7 8845HS, 780M)
The new Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 is a 14-inch laptop with a fast AMD Zen4 processor and a high-resolution 2.8K OLED with 120 Hz. It also comes with 32 GB RAM and USB 4.0 for a comparatively low price. The device can also be optionally equipped with the dedicated GeForce RTX 3050 or, for even more money, with Intel's new Meteor Lake processors (Core Ultra 5, 7 or 9) for an additional €200. Our test model is currently only available for students for less than 1,000 euros ($1,090).
Lenovo's focus with the new IdeaPad Pro 5 14 is on performance and display quality, and the AMD version with the new Ryzen 7 8845HS in particular offers a very good price-performance rat.
At the time of writing, the device is mot yet available in the US. Interested users can keep tabs on stores like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy and wait for the device to appear here.
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7th – Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1 (R7 7730U, Vega 8)
Lenovo is expanding its ThinkPad E series and is now also offering a larger 16-inch model. The new Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1 relies on a familiar AMD Ryzen processor and a bright WQHD panel. In the end, the new ThinkPad E16 G1 is pretty much what you'd expect from a larger ThinkPad E14: There's a larger display and a keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad.
The ThinkPad E16 G1 AMD impresses with good system performance, long battery life, a large WQHD display and a good price-performance ratio.
Currently, Lenovo is listing some configurations of the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1 on its webstore, starting at $614.
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8th – HP Pavilion Plus 14 (R7 7840U, 780M)
Last year's Core i7-12700H was already fast, but the switch to Zen 4 in the HP Pavilion Plus 14 has done wonders for battery life and efficiency without sacrificing performance. Together with the OLED display, fast integrated graphics and affordable price, the package that the Pavilion Plus 14 offers is an excellent choice for students and the vast majority of casual editors.
The current Pavilion Plus 14 presents itself as competent in all respects, especially with its Zen 4 CPU and 1,800p OLED display.
HP is now offering the Envy x360 15 in various configurations, with prices starting at US$500.
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9th – Acer Aspire Vero 15 (i7-1355U, Xe G7 96EUs)
The Aspire Vero 15 eco-notebook from Acer not only surprises with a QHD webcam, long battery life and high performance, but also offers a robust and appealing design, good input devices and a bright, color-intensive display. In addition, the office laptop is not too loud and, if you choose the right model, the price is also right.
A recycled plastic casing is a good start for a sustainable eco-concept, but fundamental upgrade options are still missing.
Currently, a Core i5-1235U-powered variant of Acer Aspire Vero 15 is currently available for around $549 on Amazon US. The version with Intel i7-1195G7 costs $800.
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10th - Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (Ultra 5 125H, Arc 7 cores)
Versatile users looking for a slim and light notebook with plenty of power could be happy with the IdeaPad Slim 5 14IMH9. For around 900 euros, the 14-inch model with a Core Ultra 5 125H, 16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 RAM (not expandable) and a 512 GB NVMe SSD will be a hit with customers. The display is a reflective 60 Hz OLED display in 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) with full DCI-P3 coverage.
Overall, Lenovo does a lot right with the IdeaPad Slim 5 14.
At the time of writing, the device is mot yet available in the US. Interested users can keep tabs on stores like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy and wait for the device to appear here.
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Test Results
HP EliteBook 845 G10 5Z4X0ES | Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 2024 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H6S00900 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G5-21JSS05C00 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AHP9 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1-21JUS08X00 | HP Pavilion Plus 14-ey0095cl | Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14IMH9 | |
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Display | ||||||||||
Display P3 Coverage | 70.6 | 98.8 | 74.1 | 73.2 | 69.3 | 99.9 | 67.6 | 99.8 | 66.67 | 99.9 |
sRGB Coverage | 100 | 100 | 99.3 | 98.9 | 97.6 | 100 | 95.3 | 100 | 97.48 | 100 |
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 72.4 | 89.9 | 74.5 | 73.9 | 70.4 | 98.9 | 70 | 95.8 | 68.14 | 96.7 |
Response Times | ||||||||||
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 59.7 ? | 39.2 ? | 43.3 ? | 58.1 ? | 36.3 ? | 0.61 ? | 32.4 ? | 0.82 ? | 25 ? | 1.3 ? |
Response Time Black / White * | 25.5 ? | 14.6 ? | 28 ? | 32.7 ? | 19.5 ? | 0.67 ? | 19.6 ? | 0.95 ? | 27 ? | 1.2 ? |
PWM Frequency | 240 ? | 504.7 ? | 240 | |||||||
Screen | ||||||||||
Brightness middle | 409 | 520 | 336 | 430 | 362 | 411 | 404 | 384 | 411.5 | 392 |
Brightness | 391 | 510 | 321 | 409 | 354 | 414 | 389 | 386 | 372 | 388 |
Brightness Distribution | 92 | 93 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 99 | 91 | 98 | 84 | 97 |
Black Level * | 0.27 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 0.52 | 0.02 | ||
Contrast | 1515 | 1486 | 1527 | 1387 | 2011 | 1683 | 791 | 19600 | ||
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.06 | 3.07 | 1.75 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.4 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 6.73 | 4.95 | 4.46 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.49 | 1.03 | 1.59 |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.74 | 1.8 |
Gamma | 2.06 107% | 2.19 100% | 2.15 102% | 2.3 96% | 2.28 96% | 2.21 100% | 2.24 98% | 2.26 97% | 2.238 98% | 2.249 98% |
CCT | 6293 103% | 7422 88% | 6664 98% | 6489 100% | 6761 96% | 6319 103% | 7038 92% | 6331 103% | 6611 98% | 6574 99% |
Noise | ||||||||||
off / environment * | 22.9 | 24.4 | 23.4 | 25.2 | 24.4 | 23.9 | 22.4 | 23.4 | 25.89 | 24 |
Idle Minimum * | 22.9 | 24.4 | 23.4 | 25.2 | 24.4 | 23.9 | 22.4 | 24.1 | 26.68 | 25 |
Idle Average * | 22.9 | 24.4 | 23.4 | 25.2 | 24.4 | 23.9 | 22.4 | 24.1 | 26.04 | 26 |
Idle Maximum * | 22.9 | 24.4 | 23.4 | 27.3 | 25.7 | 23.9 | 23.7 | 25.3 | 26.05 | 31 |
Load Average * | 24.3 | 32 | 24 | 32.1 | 31.8 | 44.3 | 24.8 | 33.4 | 39.23 | 43 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 32.4 | 30.6 | 30.8 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 41.3 | 29.8 | 39.4 | 40 | |
Load Maximum * | 33.9 | 39.7 | 30.1 | 38.3 | 41.2 | 44.3 | 36.1 | 39.4 | 40.25 | 45 |
Heat | ||||||||||
Maximum Upper Side * | 45.4 | 40.3 | 43.3 | 39 | 42.6 | 39.6 | 46.1 | 39 | 43 | 43 |
Maximum Bottom * | 50.6 | 45.9 | 46.5 | 46.3 | 55.3 | 38.6 | 52.2 | 35.8 | 42.6 | 48 |
Idle Upper Side * | 26.8 | 26.3 | 31.9 | 26.3 | 25.8 | 24.8 | 25.7 | 25.2 | 30 | 26 |
Idle Bottom * | 26.8 | 27.9 | 33.1 | 37.5 | 27.4 | 25.3 | 26.7 | 25.6 | 31.1 | 27 |
Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
H.264 | 760 | 1308 | 645 | 1031 | 704 | |||||
WiFi v1.3 | 779 | 983 | 463 | 814 | 594 | 710 | 677 | 510 | 714 | 544 |
Load | 81 | 124 | 91 | 76 | 71 | 110 | 77 | 122 | 148 | |
Reader / Idle | 1011 | |||||||||
Power Consumption | ||||||||||
Idle Minimum * | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 6 | 5.05 | 5 |
Idle Average * | 5.1 | 11.6 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 6.5 | 6.28 | 8 |
Idle Maximum * | 5.4 | 12.3 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 10.2 | 13.9 | 8.5 | 16 |
Load Average * | 39.1 | 61.9 | 21.6 | 32.2 | 47.3 | 65.6 | 47.3 | 41.9 | 42.184 | 53 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 39.8 | 57 | 32.1 | 35.7 | 45.1 | 73 | 46.7 | 43.9 | 45.4 | 47.7 |
Load Maximum * | 46.6 | 140.6 | 49.3 | 61.3 | 57.8 | 89.6 | 55.7 | 50.8 | 69.5 | 70 |
* ... smaller is better
Benchmarks
3DMark | |
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Score (sort by value) | |
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 21FSS00100 | |
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 21H6S00900 | |
Acer Aspire Vero AV15-53P | |
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14IMH9 | |
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score (sort by value) | |
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14IMH9 |