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 | 88.4 % | 09/2022 | ![]() | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP Intel Core i7-12700H NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 16.5 mm | 1.8 kg | 16.00" | 2560x1600 | matte |
2 | 87.9 % | 10/2022 | ![]() | HP Envy x360 13-bf0013dx Intel Core i7-1250U Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 8 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 16 mm | 1.4 kg | 13.30" | 1920x1200 | glossy |
3 | 87.3 % | 07/2022 | ![]() | Asus ZenBook 14X UM5401QA-KN162 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 15.9 mm | 1.4 kg | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | glossy |
4 | 86.9 % | 04/2022 | ![]() | Huawei MateBook 14 2021 AMD AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 15.9 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 2160x1440 | glossy |
5 | 86.8 % | 09/2022 | ![]() | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx AMD Ryzen 7 5825U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) 12 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 18.6 mm | 1.9 kg | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | glossy |
6 | 86.5 % | 10/2022 | ![]() | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G3 21C50030GE AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 8 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD | 19.83 mm | 1.6 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | matte |
7 | 85.6 % | 08/2022 | ![]() | HP Envy 14-eb0252ng Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 8 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 17.9 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | matte |
8 | 84.9 % | 01/2023 | ![]() | Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51-72DL Intel Core i7-1255U Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | 17.9 mm | 1.5 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | matte |
9 | 84.6 % | 02/2023 New! | ![]() | Dell Latitude 3520 Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 8 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 18.06 mm | 1.8 kg | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | matte |
10 | 84.7 % | 01/2023 | ![]() | Huawei MateBook D 14 (2021) Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 8 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | 15.9 mm | 1.4 kg | 14.00" | 1920x1080 | matte |
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.
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1st – Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ (i7-12700H, RTX 2050)
With the ThinkBook 16 G4+, Lenovo offers a large 16-inch multimedia notebook that offers a lot of performance thanks to the Intel Core i7-12700H and the dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 and also a good sRGB screen in 16:10 format.
Lenovo offers a very good multimedia notebook that does not reveal any major weak points and convinces in everyday use with its extensive connectivity, high performance and good IPS display.
The ThinkBook 16 G4+ is not yet available in North America.
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2nd – HP Envy x360 13 (i7-1250U)
The latest Envy redesign brings numerous quality-of-life changes over the previous model. The higher-resolution webcam, roomier 16:10 aspect ratio, USB-C charging, PCIe4 SSD support, larger clickpad, and improved heat dissipation make the new Envy feel more like a high-end ultrabook than a mid-range machine.
Simple design, but with many noticeable improvements over last year, making the 2022 Envy x360 13 one of the better mid-range convertibles around.
In the US, HP Envy x360 13 (i7-1250U, 16 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2.8K display) is available for $899.99.
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3rd – Asus ZenBook 14X OLED (AMD version)
Affordable OLED laptop: Asus offers its ZenBook 14X not only with Intel, but also with AMD processors. This brings a price advantage, the model with AMD is already available for under $990. However, some points like Thunderbolt, Nvidia graphics card and Screenpad, i.e. the second display in the ClickPad, are omitted.
Those who opt for the Zenbook 14X will get a lot of display, spiced up with a strong 45-watt computing power and a high-quality, stable build.
The Asus ZenBook 14X OLED (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H version) is currently not sold in North America.
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4th – Huawei MateBook 14 (AMD)
The MB14 is a very good subnotebook for everyday use with a high-quality case, a comfortable keyboard, a quiet mode of operation, and a very good subjective image quality. Thanks to its more attractive price the AMD model is more interesting than the Intel model, and some retailers are already selling the MateBook 14 2021 for around 850 Euros. Its competitors, such as the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 and the Acer Swift 3, cannot keep up with this laptop when it comes to their respective displays.
Less performance than two years ago. Huawei replaced the CPU with a newer one and chose a slower yet more efficient U-model. Overall, the MateBook 14 remains a good subnotebook.
Huawei's devices are not available in North America.
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5th – HP Envy x360 15 (R7 5825U, Vega 8)
The 2022 Envy x360 15 may look a lot like the 2021 model, but all the upgrades under the hood make it a much better system. Users get additional ports, a higher-resolution webcam, a faster Zen 3 processor, and more.
Although technically a refresh of last year's model, the 2022 Envy x360 15 brings much more to the table with its handful of upgrades and changes under the hood.
A variant of HP Envy x360 15 is currently listed on Best Buy for $1,049.99, which has the same configuration with the reviewed one.
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6th – Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G3 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U)
Lenovo improves its affordable ThinkPad L14 G3 AMD with longer battery runtimes and a slimmer design. Advantages to the ThinkPad T14 include dual RAM slots and lower emissions, while the AMD CPU is bursting with performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G3 could be a worthy successor to the popular ThinkPad T480. There are two RAM slots, the runtimes are good, as are the performance and emissions. Furthermore, there is a good display option.
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 AMD version can be configured directly from Lenovo US for ~$825. An Intel-equipped item costs $1,303.20 on Amazon US.
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7th – HP Envy 14 (i5-1135G7, Xe G7 80EUs)
Finding a notebook with a bright screen in the under 1,000 euro price range is not exactly easy. HP's chic and compact Envy 14 is one of the few exceptions. Moreover, the Envy 14-eb0252ng is one of the few notebooks where we could not find any glaring weaknesses (apart from the modest webcam).
The 14-incher scores good to very good marks in almost every category.
The Core i5-1135G7-equipped HP Envy 14 is currently available from around $579 on Amazon US.
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8th – Acer Aspire Vero AV14 (i7-1255U)
Acer tries its hand at sustainability with the Aspire Vero AV14: The chic, blue case of the 14-inch notebook is partly made of recycled plastic. Otherwise, the laptop offers a lot of computing power, Thunderbolt 4 and excellent battery runtimes.
The Aspire Vero AV14-51 represents Acer's inconsistent contribution to sustainability. Apart from that, the 14-incher is quite convincing.
A variant of Aspire Vero AV14-51, which has the same configuration with the reviewed one, is currently available from around $900 on manufacturer's online store.
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9th – Dell Latitude 3520 (i5-1135G7)
Dell's 15.6 incher offers a Tiger Lake processor, moderate emission rates and good battery runtimes. The prices start at about 500 euro, for the present variant you have to put about 750 to 800 euro on the table. You get a package consisting of Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD.
Dell's work notebook is equipped for office and Internet use thanks to a Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 8 GB RAM (single-channel mode) and PCIe-4-SSD (256 GB).
An Intel i5-1135G7-equipped SKU is currently available on Amazon US for $857, which has more RAM and better storage than the reviewed model.
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10th - Huawei MateBook D 14 (i5-1135G7)
The 14-inch notebook from Huawei has a Tiger-Lake processor on board, brings a chic metal case, produces little noise and offers long battery runtimes. The total package is available at prices starting at 600 Euros (~$635) at the time of testing.
Huawei supplies a chic 14-inch notebook with the MateBook D 14 (2021) that is not old-fashioned despite 11th Gen Intel and model year 2021.
Huawei's devices are not available in North America.
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Test Results
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP | HP Envy x360 13-bf0013dx | Asus ZenBook 14X UM5401QA-KN162 | Huawei MateBook 14 2021 AMD | HP Envy x360 15-ey0023dx | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G3 21C50030GE | HP Envy 14-eb0252ng | Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51-72DL | Dell Latitude 3520 | Huawei MateBook D 14 (2021) | |
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Display | ||||||||||
Display P3 Coverage | 69.6 | 67.6 | 100 | 65.9 | 39.6 | 41.4 | 69.3 | 68.1 | 40 | 42 |
sRGB Coverage | 97.5 | 98.1 | 100 | 92.8 | 58.5 | 60.8 | 98.5 | 98.6 | 60.2 | 63.3 |
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 71.7 | 69.1 | 98 | 68.2 | 40.9 | 42.7 | 70.4 | 69.4 | 41.4 | 43.4 |
Response Times | ||||||||||
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 32.7 ? | 54.8 ? | 2 ? | 43.2 ? | 43.6 ? | 25 ? | 44.9 ? | 56 ? | 24 ? | 26 ? |
Response Time Black / White * | 16.8 ? | 38 ? | 3 ? | 28.4 ? | 25.2 ? | 8 ? | 18.9 ? | 30 ? | 13 ? | 17 ? |
PWM Frequency | 120 ? | 25000 ? | ||||||||
Screen | ||||||||||
Brightness middle | 371 | 418.9 | 363 | 457 | 297.8 | 292 | 451 | 329 | 322 | 291 |
Brightness | 357 | 397 | 367 | 451 | 271 | 282 | 439 | 308 | 294 | 258 |
Brightness Distribution | 91 | 90 | 97 | 93 | 81 | 91 | 92 | 88 | 87 | 77 |
Black Level * | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.17 | 0.445 | 0.23 | |
Contrast | 1613 | 1551 | 1758 | 851 | 1217 | 1455 | 1935 | 724 | 1265 | |
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.6 | 3.66 | 2.92 | 1.9 | 5.16 | 5.8 | 2.46 | 1.31 | 4.54 | 3.98 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.4 | 5.55 | 5.34 | 3.1 | 19.76 | 18.1 | 4.24 | 2.38 | 17.27 | 16.57 |
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.3 | 1.09 | 2.92 | 2.28 | 4.5 | 1.32 | 0.94 | 4.43 | 3.59 | |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.7 | 4.6 | 2.45 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 1.75 | 1.25 | 1.85 |
Gamma | 2.32 95% | 2.01 109% | 2.38 92% | 2.14 103% | 2.27 97% | 2.07 106% | 2.24 98% | 2.39 92% | 2.46 89% | 2.33 94% |
CCT | 7271 89% | 7186 90% | 6109 106% | 6921 94% | 6678 97% | 7071 92% | 7289 89% | 6448 101% | 6677 97% | 6589 99% |
Noise | ||||||||||
off / environment * | 24.2 | 22.9 | 24.6 | 24.1 | 22.7 | 24.2 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Idle Minimum * | 24.2 | 23 | 24.6 | 24.1 | 22.7 | 24.2 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Idle Average * | 24.2 | 23 | 24.6 | 24.1 | 22.7 | 24.2 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Idle Maximum * | 24.2 | 23.7 | 24.6 | 24.1 | 22.7 | 28.6 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Load Average * | 47 | 32.5 | 45 | 31.8 | 23.3 | 28.6 | 32 | 44.2 | 31.1 | 42.9 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 47 | 37.7 | 34.6 | 43.4 | 31.7 | 33 | ||||
Load Maximum * | 47 | 37.5 | 51.5 | 38.1 | 43.4 | 31.75 | 36 | 44.3 | 41.5 | 42.6 |
Heat | ||||||||||
Maximum Upper Side * | 42.9 | 39.2 | 42.5 | 42.8 | 36.2 | 40.4 | 41 | 43.1 | 37.5 | 39.1 |
Maximum Bottom * | 50.6 | 36.2 | 43.7 | 48.8 | 37.8 | 45.8 | 43 | 54 | 49.7 | 41.1 |
Idle Upper Side * | 26 | 29 | 31.1 | 25.2 | 25.4 | 28.2 | 29 | 29.6 | 29 | 33.3 |
Idle Bottom * | 26.5 | 28.4 | 32 | 25.9 | 26.6 | 28.9 | 30 | 35.3 | 30.1 | 34.8 |
Battery Runtime | ||||||||||
H.264 | 757 | 551 | 759 | |||||||
WiFi v1.3 | 489 | 587 | 496 | 563 | 612 | 795 | 792 | 947 | 547 | 741 |
Load | 90 | 139 | 94 | 100 | 101 | |||||
Reader / Idle | 806 | 1198 | ||||||||
Power Consumption | ||||||||||
Idle Minimum * | 5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 5 |
Idle Average * | 11.2 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 5 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 7 |
Idle Maximum * | 11.6 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 9 | 12.8 | 7.8 | 7.2 |
Load Average * | 89.3 | 40.1 | 53.5 | 39.4 | 46.7 | 27.4 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 40.5 |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 83 | 35.2 | 54.8 | 38.7 | 41.1 | 32 | 38.7 | 31 | 29.2 | 38.3 |
Load Maximum * | 102 | 48.1 | 81 | 67.7 | 64.8 | 36.5 | 87 | 66.9 | 65 | 66.1 |
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