Best Windows Laptop for Music Production (2025)

Low‑latency audio, quiet cooling, and the right ports for interfaces and controllers.

Avery Clarke
Sep 26, 2025

Best Windows Laptop for Music Production (2025)

For DAWs, aim for 16GB+ RAM, fast NVMe storage, and quiet thermals. USB‑A/USB‑C ports and stable drivers keep interfaces glitch‑free. (Check your audio interface vendor for Windows driver support)

Quick recommendations

  • Creator 2‑in‑1: Asus ProArt PX13
  • Studio ultrabook: Acer Swift X 14 (2025)
  • Portable pro: MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo (2025)
  • Large color‑accurate panel: Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 (2024)
  • Premium power: Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
  • Big screen workstation: Dell XPS 16

Top picks

Asus ProArt PX13 Demo
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Asus ProArt PX13

Asus

$1,899

Creator‑tuned 2‑in‑1 with powerful CPU/GPU options and pen.

16GB+ recommended
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Acer Swift X 14 (2025) Demo
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Acer Swift X 14 (2025)

Acer

$1,499

NVIDIA Studio validation for creative stability on the go.

16GB+ recommended
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MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo (2025) Demo
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MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo (2025)

MSI

$1,399

Quiet, portable, and reliable—great for recording on the road.

16GB+ recommended
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 (2024) Demo
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 (2024)

Lenovo

$1,799

Large, color‑accurate display ideal for mixing and arranging.

32GB option
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra Demo
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra

Samsung

$2,599

Premium power with room for large projects and plug‑ins.

32GB option
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Dell XPS 16 Demo
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Dell XPS 16

Dell

$2,399

Big screen and quiet cooling for complex arrangements and editing.

32GB option
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