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Tech · Asked June 26, 2026
Best laptop under $1500 for video editing?
Verdict
Split
1 of 3 models chose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
33%split
Where the models landed
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1 of 3
ChatGPT
Fast M4 performance, excellent battery life, and a large color-accurate display make it the best value under $1500 for video editing.
Apple MacBook Air 15"
1 of 3
Claude
The M4's hardware media engine rips through 4K H.265/ProRes timelines and 24GB unified memory keeps multi-track edits smooth, all under budget.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
1 of 3
Gemini
The M5 chip provides exceptional hardware-accelerated video rendering and encoding efficiency in a highly portable design.