Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power.
Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/983554/hp-omnibook-3-16-snapdragon-laptop-review)