Compact gaming laptops under $1,000 are flat-out rare. At $899.99, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is light to carry (just 3.2 pounds!) but a real heavyweight on value.

This durable, high-performance gaming laptop just hit its lowest price yet — and it's built to handle serious multitasking.

The Dell Inspiron 15 boasts a large, 15.6-inch 1080p display that can be used as a touchscreen. It’s an anti-glare LED that pushes super sharp visuals and vibrant colors. It’s slim, sleek, and lightweight so it super convenient to schlep back and forth to and from class.

HP's EliteBook X G1a boasts impressive hardware, making it a productivity powerhouse while boasting a sleek design.