Laptops under $1,200

5 laptops under $1,200, cheapest first. ASUS Chromebook CX14 (CX1405) starts at $559.99. Alienware 15 (DA15265) tops the list at $1,199.99. Prices checked November 1, 2026.

ASUS Chromebook CX14 (CX1405)

Basic ChromeOS for school

$559.99Checked November 1, 2026

Dell XPS 13 (2026)

Cheap, light Windows ultrabook

$699.99Checked November 1, 2026

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406GA)

Light OLED laptop under $1,200

$1,099.99Checked November 1, 2026

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (Snapdragon X2 Plus)

Light Windows on Arm laptop

$1,199.99Checked November 1, 2026

Alienware 15 (DA15265)

Midrange gaming under $1,300

$1,199.99Checked November 1, 2026

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