Laptop - What The Best One Today - Budget $1500

bennarra on 19/04/2025 - 10:23
Last edited 19/04/2025 - 12:12 by 1 other user

Hi, basically looking for the best laptop around for $1500.

I've checked so many different websites. JB Hi-Fi, Goodguys, Officeworks, online shopping. There are so many different kinds of PC, specs. To be honest I'm a bit lost when trying to compare all of them.
I've got a 5 year old laptop so really need to upgrade ASAP.

What do you think is the best one on the market at present for $1000/$1500?

I'll be using for basic stuff, video, movies, also need something where I can run some recent program (architecture …). Do not really need a gaming laptop but if he can do the job why not. Would like something 2 in 1 , with a digital screen / pen

I've been looking at Lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-gen-9-14-inch for around $1300 but found mixed reviews about it.

Please feel free to let me know what you think is the best one for $1500 mark.

Thanks everyone and Happy Easter!

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Comments

  • MS Paint on 19/04/2025 - 10:45
    +3

    I ve got an old 5 years laptop so really need to upgradeASAP

    What are the specs of that unit? If it's ok and just running slow a fresh OS install can create miracles. Even an SSD upgrade or a stick of RAM can add years of service with minimal outlay.

    • FireRunner on 19/04/2025 - 13:20

      Brush out dust of fans/vents and maybe a thermal repaste and you’re set

  • scrimshaw on 19/04/2025 - 11:18
    +1

    I ll e using for basic stuff, video, movies, also need something where i can run some recent program (architecture …)
    Do not really need a gaming laptop but if he can do the job why not.

    A gaming laptop won't be portable and it's battery life will be fairly mediocre. If this is a laptop you plan to be traveling with a lot, I'd focus more on weight, build quality, battery and display brightness. (measured in Nits). Get something business-grade like a Lenovo Thinkpad T / X series or a Dell Latitude 5000 / 7000 and avoid the consumer grade laptops.

    Check the Lenovo flash sale site https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/d/deals/flashsale/?ipromoID=Meg… for their weekly rotation.

    If this is a laptop that you're only going to leave at home and plugged in all day, then a gaming laptop will be fine, but a Lenovo E16 is probably enough for a non-gamer.

  • geekcohen on 19/04/2025 - 15:03

    Look at Metabox.

    Often "Gaming" laptops are just high spec'd laptops. I have a "gaming" machine, but don't game. I have had "gaming" laptops, but never used them to game. Just wanted to the nicer specs.

  • Aleigh123 on 19/04/2025 - 15:13
    +1

    This one from Lenovo seems pretty good.
    Specs:

    Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 5.00 GHz)
Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64
Memory: 32 GB LPDDR5X-8000MT/s (Soldered)- selected upgrade
Solid State Drive: 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Display: 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 1000 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 1100 nits (HDR Peak)/500 nits (SDR Typical), 120Hz
Graphic Card: Integrated Graphics
Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone
Color: Luna Grey
Keyboard: Backlit, Luna Grey - English (US)
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 2x2 BE 160MHz & Bluetooth® 5.4- selected upgrade
Battery: 4 Cell Li-Polymer 84Wh
Power Cord: 100W USB-C Slim 90% PCC 3pin AC Adapter - ANZ
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