Ranking: Best laptops for under 1,000 dollars/euros
There is a wide selection of reasonably good laptops with up-to-date components in the 500-to-1,000 range. These include office workhorses and multimedia powerhouses of various sizes, as well as compact and lightweight subnotebooks and, of course, convertibles and 2-in-1s. We hope the ranking below will be helpful to those looking for decent options that aren’t limited to a specific product category.
The laptops under 1,000 euros to buy in November 2026
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 86%  | Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB Apple A18 Pro ⎘ Apple A18 GPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD | List Price: 699€ | 1.2 kg | 12.7 mm | 13.00" | 2408x1506 | glossy |
2. 85.9%  | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G8-21Y2006XGE AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 ⎘ AMD Radeon 840M ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 1099€ | 1.5 kg | 15.3 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
3. 85.7%  | Dell XPS 13 DX13260 Intel Core 5 320 ⎘ Intel Graphics 2 Xe3 Wildcat Lake iGPU ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 700 USD | 1.1 kg | 12.7 mm | 13.40" | 2560x1600 | matte |
4. 85.6%  | Asus Zenbook 14 UX3480QA Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 ⎘ Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $669.00 ASUS Zenbook A14; Copilot+ P... 2. $1,244.00 ASUS Zenbook-14 OLED Touchsc... 3. $1,249.99 ASUS Zenbook 14 Touchscreen ... List Price: 999€ | 1.1 kg | 16.9 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | glossy |
5. 84.8%  | Lenovo ThinkBook 14x, ILL, Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 5 226V ⎘ Intel Arc Graphics 130V ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 949€ | 1 kg | 15.6 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
6. 84.7%  | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 ⎘ AMD Radeon 860M ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 979€ | 1.4 kg | 17.9 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | matte |
7. 84.6%  | Geekom GeekBook M16 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H ⎘ Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 899€ | 1.8 kg | 16.7 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | |
8. 81.6%  | HP Omnibook 3 16-bz0351ngx D95L9EA#ABD Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 ⎘ Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | List Price: 650 Euro | 1.8 kg | 20.5 mm | 16.00" | 1920x1200 | matte |
9. 81.5%  | Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14AGP11 AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 ⎘ AMD Radeon 840M ⎘ 16 GB Memory | Amazon: 1. $758.69 Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 Touchs... 2. $2,459.99 Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 Laptop... 3. $974.89 Lenovo Yoga 7a 16" 2-in-1 To... List Price: 1100 EUR | 1.4 kg | 15.4 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | glossy |
10. 81.4%  | Chuwi CoreBook Air AMD Ryzen 5 6600H ⎘ AMD Radeon 660M ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $468.99 CHUWI Gaming Laptop, 16GB RA... 2. $498.99 CHUWI Gaming Laptop 16'', 16... 3. $379.99 CHUWI 15.6 inch Laptop Compu... List Price: 549€ | 1 kg | 15.95 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 |
The table above is a list of the best laptops priced under 1,000 dollars/euros that Notebookcheck has tested in the last 12 months, along with other that are relevant and still available. If two products have the same rating, the more recent review will be listed higher. The prices listed are automatically updated daily and may change over time.
Link: all tested products in this category
Editorial comment
The HP Omnibook 5 14, Ninkear S14 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 15 leave the ranking in October, making room for three new devices.
The newcomers are the Asus Zenbook 14, the Lenovo ThinkBook 14x and the HP OmniBook 3 16.
Formerly listed:
- Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 (08/2025, 86 % review rating)
- Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (07/2025, 87 % review rating)
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (07/2025, 87 % review rating)
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14AKP10 (05/2025, 85 % review rating)
- Apple MacBook Air 13 (base model, M4 SoC) (04/2025, 91 % review rating)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AKP G10 (04/2025, 87 % review rating)
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 (2025) (04/2025, 87 % review rating)
- Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 (02/2025, 86 % review rating)
Place 1 - Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)
The new Apple MacBook Neo is the first budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro smartphone processor, priced at €699. The result is a laptop that looks and feels like a MacBook and is surprisingly powerful for its size.
The new Apple MacBook Neo feels like a typical MacBook, with few major compromises compared with the Air models, yet comes at a remarkably low price.
The new MacBook Neo is available from Amazon.de for €699 and, of course, directly from Apple at the same price.
Place 2 - Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G8 (Ryzen AI 7 345)
The combination of an AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, strong system performance and long battery life makes this 14-inch laptop a reliable companion for working on the go. It also offers excellent serviceability, with two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots, modern connectivity including two USB4 ports and Wi-Fi 7, and the excellent keyboard we have come to expect from a ThinkPad.
With the ThinkPad E14 G8, Lenovo delivers a successful update to its popular business laptop.
Our review unit was supplied by Heinzsoft, where it can be ordered for €1,099. At Lenovo, configurations of the current ThinkPad E14 G8 start at €961.
Place 3 - Dell XPS 13 (Core 5 320)
The XPS 13 is now available at a fraction of its original price and should also appeal to buyers looking to spend less on a laptop. Is this the new €1,000 laptop to beat?
The new XPS 13 feels premium and is one of the most attractive 13-inch Windows laptops in its price range.
The XPS 13 is currently available from Dell Germany starting at €1,050.
Place 4 - Asus Zenbook 14 UX3480 (SD X X1-26-100)
The new Asus Zenbook 14 is an affordable 14-inch laptop for everyday use that makes a good impression in our review. It offers a high-quality chassis, excellent input devices and longer battery life than rivals such as the Dell XPS 13 and Apple MacBook Neo. The Snapdragon X SoC delivers enough performance for everyday tasks and is roughly on par with the Wildcat Lake CPU in the XPS 13.
The new Zenbook 14 is an affordable everyday laptop with an aluminum chassis, an OLED display and a Snapdragon processor.
Our review configuration, with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, is priced at €999.
Place 5 - Lenovo ThinkBook 14x (Core Ultra 5 226V)
A 120 Hz display, snappy performance and a high-quality aluminum chassis: the Lenovo ThinkBook 14x has plenty to offer, yet costs less than €1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14x impresses in our review with its high-quality aluminum chassis, good 120 Hz display, excellent battery life and good input devices.
Our Lenovo ThinkBook 14x review unit was supplied by Heinzsoft, where it is currently available for under €895. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14x can also be ordered directly from Lenovo for €999.
Place 6 - Asus ExpertBook PM3 (Ryzen AI 7 350, 860M)
The ExpertBook PM3406 is an affordable office laptop with a fast AMD Ryzen processor and advanced AI features. It offers a sturdy aluminum chassis with a good selection of ports and easy maintenance access, comfortable input devices and good speakers. CPU performance is also good.
All in all, the ExpertBook PM3 is a solid office laptop, and its €979 recommended retail price already includes a three-year warranty.
The recommended retail price is €979, and the ExpertBook PM3 is available from online retailers.
Place 7 - Geekom GeekBook M16 (Core Ultra 9 185H)
Beyond its battery life, the Geekom GeekBook M16 also impresses with a high-quality aluminum chassis, strong CPU performance, slim display bezels and a 16:10 display whose 1,920 × 1,200 resolution provides a comfortable workspace.
The GeekBook M16 is a well-rounded 16-inch laptop whose greatest strength is its excellent battery life.
The GeekBook M16 in our review configuration can currently be ordered directly from the manufacturer for €899. It is also available from Amazon for €899. The discount code "NK12FM16" saves an additional 12 percent. The code is valid at both Amazon and the official Geekom store through October 31.
Place 8 - HP OmniBook 3 16 (SD X X1-26-100)
As laptop prices rise, affordable options are becoming harder to find—and more important than ever. The HP OmniBook 3 16 is one such entry-level option, offering a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor, 16 GB of RAM and very long battery life, all for around €700.
The OmniBook 3 is a good choice for an affordable home laptop, particularly for users who prefer a larger screen and a keyboard with a number pad.
At the time of our review, the HP OmniBook 3 16 with a Snapdragon X, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD was already available from retailers for less than €700.
Place 9 - Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14AGP11 (Ryzen AI 5 435)
Lenovo designed the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 as a portable device for almost any situation. Whether used as a tablet or a traditional laptop, this 14-inch convertible offers plenty of versatility. In everyday use, its chassis and portability stand out in particular. Alongside its sturdy construction, the premium feel of its metal surfaces is another highlight.
Incredibly versatile, beautifully built and, above all, blessed with outstanding battery life—the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 excels as a portable companion.
It is available from Amazon for just under €1,000.
Place 10 - Chuwi CoreBook Air (Ryzen 5 6600H)
The Chuwi CoreBook Air with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H strikes a balance between portability, everyday performance and a matte IPS display that is well suited to longer work sessions. Paired with 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD, it makes for a compact package aimed primarily at budget-conscious users looking for a lightweight laptop for office work, web browsing and multimedia.
Overall, it offers a well-balanced combination of portability, performance and affordability that is particularly appealing to students, users on the go and those who need a laptop for everyday office work.
The Chuwi CoreBook Air can be ordered directly from the manufacturer for €549.
Best laptops for under 1,000 euros/dollars: Overview
Measurements
| Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G8-21Y2006XGE | Dell XPS 13 DX13260 | Asus Zenbook 14 UX3480QA | Lenovo ThinkBook 14x, ILL, Ultra 5 226V | Asus ExpertBook PM3406 | Geekom GeekBook M16 | HP Omnibook 3 16-bz0351ngx D95L9EA#ABD | Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 14AGP11 | Chuwi CoreBook Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | ||||||||||
| Display P3 Coverage (%) | 72.2 | 39.4 | 98.2 | 99.6 | 69.3 | 39.3 | 69.6 | 99.9 | 39.5 | |
| sRGB Coverage (%) | 97.9 | 59 | 99.9 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 58.1 | 96.7 | 100 | 59.4 | |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage (%) | 72.6 | 40.8 | 87.6 | 88.7 | 72.9 | 40.6 | 70.3 | 97.5 | 40.9 | |
| Response Times | ||||||||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * (ms) | 20.8 ? | 32.9 ? | 51.2 ? | 1.65 ? | 36.2 ? | 27.6 ? | 24 ? | 18.6 ? | 1.5 ? | 33 ? |
| Response Time Black / White * (ms) | 14.6 ? | 20.2 ? | 33.6 ? | 1.41 ? | 22.4 ? | 17 ? | 17 ? | 14.2 ? | 1.4 ? | 14 ? |
| PWM Frequency (Hz) | 480 ? | 60 ? | ||||||||
| PWM Amplitude * (%) | 22 | 20 | ||||||||
| Screen | ||||||||||
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 548 | 420 | 539.3 | 302 | 349 | 320 | 303 | 337 | 376 | 353 |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 519 | 394 | 503 | 304 | 322 | 310 | 290 | 328 | 373 | 330 |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 91 | 89 | 89 | 98 | 82 | 93 | 89 | 91 | 96 | 90 |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.48 | 0.3 | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.22 | |
| Contrast (:1) | 1142 | 1400 | 2157 | 30200 | 1939 | 1231 | 1317 | 1053 | 1605 | |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.4 | 5.41 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.62 | 5.1 | 7.77 | 7.6 | 2.19 | 4.9 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.1 | 24.69 | 3.63 | 6 | 5.56 | 18.1 | 16.08 | 23.9 | 6.96 | 8.86 |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 0.4 | 4.85 | 0.92 | 6.46 | 4.9 | 1.94 | 1.76 | 3.51 | ||
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.1 | 2.49 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 3.61 | 1.7 | 10.66 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 5.74 |
| Gamma | 2.24 98% | 2.36 93% | 2.2 100% | 2.12 104% | 2.33 94% | 2.21 100% | 2.25 98% | 2.1 105% | 2.224 99% | 2.37 93% |
| CCT | 6870 95% | 6731 97% | 6727 97% | 6451 101% | 7223 90% | 6398 102% | 9634 67% | 6310 103% | 6453 101% | 7222 90% |
| Heat | ||||||||||
| Maximum Upper Side * (°C) | 40.8 | 39.8 | 39 | 41.6 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 44.4 | 39.4 | 59 | 46.8 |
| Maximum Bottom * (°C) | 38 | 42.2 | 38.2 | 43.8 | 39.1 | 40.8 | 46 | 39.6 | 58 | 43 |
| Idle Upper Side * (°C) | 23.8 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 32.3 | 26 | 32.9 | 27 | 28.5 | |
| Idle Bottom * (°C) | 22.8 | 32.5 | 26.2 | 27.1 | 32.8 | 26.3 | 33.1 | 28 | 29.9 | |
| Battery runtime | ||||||||||
| H.264 (h) | 13.6 | 14.7 | 21.4 | 18.4 | 9 | |||||
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 12.9 | 13.3 | 18.4 | 20.2 | 16.9 | 14 | 19 | 18.6 | 14.6 | 11.4 |
| Load (h) | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 1.6 | |||||
| Reader / Idle (h) | 27.6 | 28.4 | 29.9 | 18.5 | ||||||
| Power Consumption | ||||||||||
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 1.5 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 3 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 8.9 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 5 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 8.1 |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 9 | 10.1 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 6.9 | 13.3 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 8.8 |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 18.9 | 44.3 | 20.6 | 17.2 | 42.9 | 56.4 | 48.4 | 50 | 44.2 | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * (Watt) | 10.3 | 43.6 | 30.1 | 20.2 | 43 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.5 | 38.3 | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (Watt) | 11.5 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 19.4 | 42.9 | 64.9 | 46 | 51.1 | 34.6 | |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 26.3 | 49.6 | 52 | 70 | 59 | 76.1 | 76.2 | 69.7 | 72 | 62.4 |
| Noise | ||||||||||
| off / environment * (dB) | 25 | 23.3 | 24.6 | 24.9 | 25.7 | 24.7 | 23.3 | 25 | 24.9 | |
| Idle Minimum * (dB) | 25 | 23.3 | 24.6 | 24.9 | 25.7 | 25 | 23.3 | 25 | 25.2 | |
| Idle Average * (dB) | 25 | 23.3 | 24.6 | 24.9 | 25.7 | 25 | 23.3 | 29 | 25.4 | |
| Idle Maximum * (dB) | 25 | 23.3 | 24.6 | 25 | 25.7 | 25 | 23.3 | 33 | 25.4 | |
| Load Average * (dB) | 34.1 | 27.7 | 26.1 | 35.4 | 33.6 | 41.6 | 41 | 36 | ||
| Witcher 3 ultra * (dB) | 36.6 | 35.2 | 35.9 | 43.1 | ||||||
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB) | 40.1 | 35.6 | 32.5 | 44.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 | 31.3 | 40 | 46.7 | |
| Load Maximum * (dB) | 36.7 | 40.7 | 47.4 | 44.9 | 39.1 | 42 | 38.8 | 42 | 45.6 |
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