Choosing a laptop has never been easier!
I can relate – 100%
However knowledge you have, and regardless of the number of comparisons you see, you’ll always remain nervous and unsure about your decision.
Well,
I’ll make it easier for you with this guide to choose your next laptop.
Keep in mind, I have picked laptops with Computer Science students in mind, whose task is primarily programming.
But, that’s not what we all do. I am one, and I would like to play some games with my friends, so I would want my laptop to play most of the games lag-free.
Of course, we wouldn’t be playing really high end on our laptops.
The guide is made keeping performance in mind and there’s separate upcoming guide keeping budget along. All the laptops are 15 inches so you can compare easily.
1. MacBook Pro
SPECS
- CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i7 – 2.6 GHz (6 Core)
- OS: macOS
- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
- RAM: 16GB
- Display: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Storage: 512GB SSD
If you’re developing software for macOS, then the best laptop for you is MacBook Pro.
It has a powerful processor, stunning display, and a much better keyboard.
MacBook Pro weighs at 2 kg.
For people with disabilities, there are accessibility features that help them get the most of the laptop.
The advanced thermal architecture enables faster processing.
If you have more savings, then you may check 16-inch MacBook Pro.
2. Dell XPS 15
SPECS
- CPU:10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U to 4.5 GHz, 4 cores)
- OS: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Screen: 15.6-inch display FHD+ (3840 x 2160)
- Storage: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
An Eyesafe display reduces harmful blue light and maintains vivid color.
The rendering of high-resolution graphics and videos accelerates with performance class NVIDIA graphics.
The Dell XPS 15 isn’t a gaming laptop, but it does have discrete graphics.
If you’re looking for vivid colors, the XPS 15 does a good job. Its display covers 132% of the sRGB color gamut, beating even the MacBook Pro.
3. Asus Zephyrus G
SPECS
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 R7-3750H processor
- OS: Chrome
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
- RAM:8GB
- Screen: 15.6” IPS Type FHD (1920×1080)
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
The Zephyrus G GA502DU equipped with the uncommon AMD Ryzen 7 3750H CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU is perfect for gamers on a budget who want an ultra-thin and attractive laptop.
Asus offers 3 power profiles in the Armoury Crate app: Silent, Balanced, and Turbo. You can keep the laptop on Silent with basic use, but that limits the performance, so you’ll most likely want to switch to Balance for everyday multitasking, or Turbo for demanding loads and games.
4. Razor Blade 15
SPECS
- CPU:10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core (2.6GHz / 5.0GHz)
- OS: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6GB GDDR6 VRAM)
- RAM: 16GB
- Screen: 15.6″ Full HD 144Hz
- Storage: 256GB SSD (M.2 NVMe)
5. Surface Laptop 3
SPECS
- CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5-1035G7 (4 Core)
- OS: Chrome
- Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- RAM: 8GB
- Screen: 15” PixelSense (2256 x 1504) display
- Storage: 256GB M.2 SSD
People who need to type all day will appreciate the comfortable keyboard and touchpad of the Surface Laptop 3.
The laptop offers decent computing performance and a battery that should last all day away from a power outlet.
Its display quality is excellent.
The Surface Laptop 3’s Iris Plus integrated graphics are quicker than the Intel UHD Graphics of its predecessor.
If you want cutting-edge features like Touch Bars, powerful GPUs, or extra-thin screen bezels, however, you may check Microsoft’s excellent Surface Pro 7.
Which Laptop are you going for?
Make sure you check multiple sites for discounts, and Laptop Users Manuals for further help as well.
And if you have questions? Do let me know in the comments below!
