LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

United States

• Budget

No specific budget, but trying to spend under $1200

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Depends

• Screen size

Any

• Weight limit

Any

• Purpose

Video editing

• Form factor

Any

• Intended usage

To be my laptop at work for basic computing needs, and then to edit video on the side/while traveling (4K video, but no motion graphics or intense editing software, I mostly edit in Sony Vegas)

• Desired battery life

Doesn't really matter, will be mostly used plugged in

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, weight/size (for travel, but a screen big enough to edit), Battery life

• Info/Requirements

None

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I'm looking to get a laptop for my editing needs, but I do not like Mac OS and I've been a PC guy all my life. I know Macs are the standard recommendation, but is there anything else I should look into? Also, would there be significant savings/better options if I wait until Black Friday, or could I pull the trigger on something soon?

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

United States

• Budget

up to $1000

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

• Screen size

Any

• Weight limit

Any

• Purpose

Video and photo editing

• Form factor

Any

• Intended usage

I would like to keep up to date in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop. Some audio recording through a browser based program and through Audacity. If my Adobe subscription ends I'd like it to be able to handle DaVinci Resolve, Gimp, etc. Decent rendering time if possible. I don't work in a super fast paced environment. I do local commercials, some short documentary style pieces, longform multicam edits, podcast production, etc. I also attach to an external monitor often. I'd like to house some footage and stuff on the computer as I work, then dump it off onto an external drive for archiving when I am done.

• Desired battery life

4 hours or so? I don't do hardly any field work, but I'd like to be able to take it out of my office and edit in the living room or bedroom to be with the kids, etc. I mean I know desktop computers tend to handle video rendering better as a whole, but the mobility to move to other rooms would be the whole reason I'm looking into this. (I will also be scouting desktop computers as part of this research process.

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, battery life, weight, size.

• Info/Requirements

None that I can think of. Thank you!

I’m looking to get a laptop that can do the basics but isn’t too expensive (preferably under £300). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Country

Latvia or Baltic States (Lithuania, Estonia) - EU

Budget

1000 EUR - 1160 USD (can save for more)

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

Screen size

Any

Weight limit

Any

Purpose

Gaming, Entertainment, Editing

Form factor

Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop)

Intended usage

Switch between Linux an "de-bloated" Windows10 (or 11 if impossible,) anything retro (especially to share / send display to older CRT-screen devices, plus installing / emulating older operating-systems if possible), using DaVinci video-editing app, using any image-photoshop-editing app, playing Cyberpunk2077 with HIGHEST visuals / settings / FPS as possible (at least enough without experiencing annoying "audio stutter" glitch) and BaldursGate3 - both with lots of mods installed, play any of my multi-media or "offline" media files with highest compatibility / performance (and stream my media locally, if possible). Mostly "offline" use.

Desired battery life

Any

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance. Everything else (battery life, weight, size) doesn't matter.

Info/Requirements

Highest screen refresh-rate possible, easily "de-bloat" & switch between operating systems (trying to avoid Win11 if possible), doesn't have any unnecessary "smart" features on it (or I can easily remove / turn them off) like AI, won't have issues with sound or "audio stutter glitches" (during gaming).

**LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

* **India**

* **reasonably cheap, like 30k or ig 300 usd, **

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

Yes

* **Screen size**

Any but small chassis tho it's not a strict requirement

* **Weight limit**

Doesn't matter much

* **Purpose**

General purpose, not for games, just entertainment, web surfing, vibe coding, spreadsheeting, notes etc...

* **Form factor**

Normal

* **Intended usage**

I thought that's what purpose is mb

* **Desired battery life**

Good battery like if possible 8 hours

* **Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life**

Screen, battery, performance, weight

* **Info/Requirements**

Maybe a glossy screen, good speakers, I assume I won't get type c charging, I also really want to use this chance to try out Linux since my main is Windows and I'm not messing with it rn, the only real reason for this is to get used to linux

I have no clue if it's even possible in this range I was honestly thinking a second hand thinkpad, no clue which one

I need to choose a laptop and order it in about a day as it will not arrive on time for the start of uni otherwise and I have been looking for days so if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated

United Kingdom

• Budget

£1,400, maybe £1,500, I don't mind going maybe £50-£60 over but a laptop under £1,500 would really be preferable

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

13''/14'' or bigger

• Weight limit

1.53kg or under as I usually carry a packed bag and get back pain - my current one is 1.7 kg

• Purpose

Uni/College for comp sci, also general usage

• Form factor

Standard form

• Intended usage

Probably coding software, maybe stuff to do with graphics I am not really sure. Games as well as I might start playing

• Desired battery life

12 - maybe 10 but will need for long hours

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, Weight, Battery Life, Size

• Info/Requirements

minimum 32 GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, HDMI and usb ports (other ports are also welcome), dedicated GPU (I am not really knowledgeable on this but I know I need something more than integrated graphics)

Backlit keyboard (white preferably), camera shutter, 120 Hz screen, again lightweight, also I want the laptop to look 'sleek' in a way and have colour options (cream, gray etc)

These two would be exactly what I want but they are out of stock
https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/asus-vivobook-s-15-oled-15-6-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-1-tb-ssd-blue/N565394W?from=category&heat=title

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/asus-vivobook-s15-oled-15.6-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-1-tb-ssd-cool-silver-10286939.html?msockid=24586718365764521652719d37646518

Here are laptops I have been looking at but they are out of stock/not avaliable/don't suit requirements:

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/outletgb/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/yoga-pro-7i-gen-9-14-inch-intel/83e2x023uk

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/lenovo-yoga-slim-7-prox-14-5-laptop-intel-core-i7-1-tb-ssd-dark-teal/N712029W

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/lenovo-yoga-slim-7-prox-14-5-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-1-tb-ssd-grey/N574466W

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-ultra-aura-edition-14-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-seashell/N750268W?from=category&heat=title

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/asus-zenbook-14-oled-14-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-ponder-blue-10285788.html

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5-gen-10-14-inch-amd/83hxcto1wwgb2

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-500-series/ideapad-slim-5-gen-10-16-inch-amd/len101i0118

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5a-gen-11-14-inch-amd-laptop/len101i0131

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/lenovo-yoga-pro-7-14-5-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-9-1-tb-ssd-luna-grey/N694641W?from=bundle&heat=title

https://business.currys.co.uk/catalogue/computing/laptops/windows-laptop/asus-vivobook-s-15-oled-15-6-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-1-tb-ssd-blue/N565394W?from=category&heat=title (this one would be exactly what i would want)

I am a 20-something who’s interested in learning photoshop but will mainly use this laptop for writing, job applications, and daily use. My old friend has a MacBook Pro that I loved using but I didn’t use it regularly so I don’t know what potential problems it may have. Is a MacBook Pro worth the buy or is there something less expensive that could give me what I’m looking for? I’m mostly going for practicality and a laptop that will last for a while. Thanks!

Country: USA

Budget: $1k or below

Are you open to refurbs/used options? Yes

Screen size: 14-18 inches

Weight limit: 3-4 pounds

Purpose: writing, photoshop, general purpose

Form factor: Standard/clamshell

Intended usage: Art, photoshop, writing, reading, general internet use, watching movies

Desired battery life: 4-6 hours

Suggest a laptop brand and configuration for a 8th grade kid which he can use atleast 6-7 years. Lightweight and under 50K.

Instructions
The laptop suggestions form!

Next year (2027) i will be buying a laptop, and my budget is around 80-85k because my current laptop ACER TRAVELMATE P214 has been with me for over 6 years.
I need something that I could do gaming with and also do my school works. I also want a laptop that is portable and light weight.

any recommendations would help me out. thank youuu! 🥹❤️

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
Philippines

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No
Screen size
13”
Weight limit
2.7 - 3.3 pounds
Purpose
Schoolwork and gaming
Form factor
Regular laptop (standard
Intended usage
Google docs, chrome, word, canva, netflix, youtube, mid range games: it takes two, split fiction, overcooked, valorant, genshin (light-mid gaming)

Desired battery life
8-12hours

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
performance-battery-weight-size

Info/Requirements
anything honestly as long as it could perform what i need.

Requirments

screen size 14 to 15 inch

32 gb ram

weight 1 to 1.5 kg

Great battery life

keyboards similar to legion 5 2022

I do not want a gaming laptop. Which of these laptops would u say is the best  thinkpad x1 carbon, thinkpad x9, Asus zenbook s14, Lenovo yoga 7i aura edition ,dell xps 14 15 inch and HP EliteBook ultra G1i

I'm looking for a laptop recommendation that could be a replacement for a desktop PC. Main use will be gaming but would prefer something that can toggled to be silent (like a ROG Zephyrus using GHelper/ArmoryCrate)

• Country

United States.

• Budget

Roughly $1500

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes, if it's from a trusted retailer

• Screen size

No preference, will be plugged into Monitor/TV most of the time.

• Weight limit

Prefer lighter and can fit in a backpack, but no strong preference.

• Purpose

Gaming

• Form factor

No preference, prefer noise toggle between silent/less performance and loud/high performance (similar to Zephyrus GHelper/ArmouryCrate)

• Intended usage

Looking to at least have a stable high/ultra 1440p/60fps or 1080p/144hz experience in most newer games (Crimson Desert, Stellar Blade, potentially 30fps GTAVI, etc.).

• Desired battery life

No preference, will be plugged in most of the time (bypass charging preferred)

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance > Size > Weight > Battery Life

• Info/Requirements

Mentioned this throughout, but a strong preference for silent toggle (so I can play next to sleeping partner). This essentially will be used as a portable PC, so there's no strong preference on screen at all. It could literally not have a screen and that would be fine lol

I need some different perspectives. 

I am someone who’s grown up using all Apple devices. For the past couple years though I’ve been using a gaming laptop instead of an Xbox or PS4. I’ve started learning how Windows works and I’ve learned that things are just simpler and make more sense on Windows and android devices. Apple has a lot of power and is power efficient, but Windows works with basically everything as long as the system components are strong enough. 

I am wanting to get a laptop or PC for the future.

I like my Laptops to have enough power to do some decent workloads throughout the day without having to plug it in constantly. 

The type of games I play:

• rainbow 6 siege
• Subnautica 2
• Marvel Rivals
• Minecraft

I am also in media work where I edit 4k footage. 

Is there a laptop that can handle my work and also my games that has decent battery life?(obviously only gaming while plugged in)

If not, if I bought PC parts online, what should I look at? I’m not looking to make it beautiful or add all the new stuff, I just need the parts to make it work reliably and to keep going for a few years. 

What are your thoughts/suggestions?

Country

- The Netherlands

Budget

- About 550-600 euros

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

- No, new only

Screen size

- 15,6 inch

Weight limit

- No limit, this is not relevant for me

Purpose

- Home use, mostly entertainement end schoolwork

Form factor

- Regular laptop

Intended usage

- Mainly watching youtube videos. For school I need to be able to have many google tabs open (think 15-20 tabs) (and word).

[I don't need it for heavy gaming/video editing or something along those lines]

Desired battery life

- Really as much as possible, this is an important factor

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

- Battery life, size, performance, weight is irrelevant

Info/Requirements

- The hardware quality is an important factor. I would prefer a metal laptop over a plastic one.

- I heavily prefer a black laptop over a silver one. I would only consider a silver laptop if it was very good deal

I think I might have a day or two for choosing it.

Btech cse student(fresher)

Requirements are just for coding and multitasking maybe basic video /photo editing. I don't require a gaming laptop.

Considering my requirements , maybe even a refurbished thinkbook will do well.

But I already convinced my father for the budget(70-80k), Also I do have plans on being very intensive with the coding stuff, participating in multiple hackathons (already registered for sih), building projects. So I would appreciate a machine that's last well for 4 year and I don't face much issues, slow tasks, or needing to do many "jugaads" .

16 gb ram seems alr ( I would like to upgrade later when prices fall if I need it),or might switch to linux later if the ram doesn't suffice.

Budget is around 80k (can stretch it slightly).

[I m not very experienced with choosing laptops.

Last fews days I educated myself with several things.

So I understand many basic things now (ddr4/5, intel and Ryzen cpus, integrated and dedicated graphics card ,etc.) ]

I think a good ThinkPad or vivobook should do the job.

(Pls suggest me models)

Also another point, my relative in BLR, knows a guy with a large electronics shop, so he might give a decent discount (idk how much, 5-7k or more?),

So I will appreciate if I manage to shortlist a few models and then buy as per availability on his shop.

Also I will get my college id Tommorow. So I can also check out student discounts online.

If this budget allows, i would really like to be able to play some normal mainstream games( i really want to play this game Ananta when it comes out).

I will really appreciate help!

Thanks for reading this .

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a new (not used) laptop for around $800, mainly for computer graphics work — primarily Adobe Photoshop, possibly other Adobe apps as well.

Screen priorities (most important factor for me):

**•** Ideally **OLED**, but if that’s not realistic at this budget, I’ll settle for a good **IPS panel with verified 100% sRGB coverage** (not just marketing spec — happy to see independent/measured reviews if anyone has links)  
**•** Preferred size: **17.3”**, minimum acceptable: **15.6”**

Performance requirements:

**•** Needs to comfortably run Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Photoshop mainly, possibly Illustrator/Lightroom)  
**•** Dedicated GPU would help (GPU-accelerated features, Generative Fill, etc.), but I’m open to trading GPU power for a better/more accurate screen if that’s the smarter call at this price point  
**•** At least 16GB RAM   
**•** SSD storage, 512GB minimum

Thank you in advance for your help — I really appreciate any recommendations or insight!

I want a good laptop for study and learning some skills. With some decent gaming quality not very heavy titles but at least decent gaming

• Country

EU

• Budget

1000 euro

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes( for macbooks)

• Screen size

14-15?

• Weight limit

Light weight

• Purpose

College/computer science

• Form factor

Standard

• Intended usage

Exclusively for computer science course, for gaming i have another one

• Desired battery life

minimum 4 hours, preferably more i guess

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, battery life, weight, size

• Info/Requirements

I was thinking about getting a macbook neo because i really like how long the battery usage is, however, im not a fan of the 8gb ram, the 13 inch screen ( im used to 15 inch+,not sure if i could get used to a 13 one) , and also no keyboard lights. As for other macbooks, they seem to be pretty expensive, even refurbished ones. So i guess i will have to go with a 'regular' one and install linux on it for my CS course. I want something for work only, but i want it to be pretty fast as well, not a fan of stuttering computers. The battery life should be decent, since i wont be able to charge the laptop in all classes i think. At least 16gb ram i guess. Also it cant be very heavy, since i will carry it all day. Btw the budget is around 1000 euro, but if there are pretty good laptops that meet these requirements on the cheaper side im open to suggestions as well. Thanks in advance.

Hello,

Im going to start with university and I need a new laptop. I was debating between the LENOVO IdeaPad Slim 3 15AMN8 for 440 euro's and Apple MacBook Neo (2026) A18 Pro for 700 euro's.

I dont need a laptop which can run heavy software, just mosty for research and using word and powerpoint and maybe a lil excel. I wanted a laptop which was mostly easy to take with me so not to big and a long battery life, which the MacBook Neo both have. Only problem is that its so much more expensive and even though it has features that I want I dont know if it is worth the extra money.

Any other recommendations for laptops are also welcome!

I will be using the laptop for mild-moderate gaming and also using programs like Fusion360, Bambu Studio. What are some laptops to look into for the $900-$1200 range? Thank you!

I’m looking to buy a new laptop and would appreciate some advice.

My main use cases will be:

YouTube work, especially for my cricket channel

Video editing (Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve)

Live streaming/streaming sports content

OBS and screen recording

Photoshop/Canva and basic graphics

Lots of Chrome tabs and research

MS Office and regular work

Some light gaming occasionally

Want the laptop to last at least 4–5 years

My budget is around ₹60,000–₹90,000, but I can stretch a little if the upgrade is genuinely worth it.

The problem is that whatever I feel is suitable for my requirements seems to be out of my budget. Laptop prices also seem quite high/expensive right now, so I’m confused about what I should do.

Should I:

Compromise on the specifications?

Wait for prices/sales to improve?

Buy an older-generation model?

Consider a used/refurbished laptop?

Increase my budget and invest in something that will last 4–5 years

For my usage, should I prioritize:

A powerful CPU with integrated graphics,

An RTX 4050/other dedicated GPU, or

Better display, build quality and battery life?

How important is a dedicated GPU for OBS streaming, video editing and encoding? Would an RTX 4050 make a noticeable difference for my use, or would a good integrated-graphics laptop be enough?

Also, are there any specific Lenovo/HP/Dell/ASUS models you would recommend at current Indian prices?

Basically, I’m trying to figure out what is the smartest way to buy a laptop right now without overspending, while still getting something capable enough for YouTube, editing and streaming.

Would really appreciate recommendations from people who have actually used these laptops for YouTube, editing and streaming.

Hello guys,
I am thinking of buying this exact laptop, if anyone owns this device or knows about it guide me please. My main needs is battery life and i am into cybersecurity so will need it for running virtual machines, programming, scripting and may be some gaming and by gaming i mean only valorant. Guide me please, or if you have other recommentations please let me know.
Thank you

Everyday I wake up to see prices TOUCH THE ROOF. My Masters starts this month although it doesn't mean I have to buy after it starts. My field is business. The old laptop has been mauled to death (bought in 2016).

Info:

Country- Ind

Budget- ₹60-₹70K (80K stretchable)

$600-$700

Use Case:

1. Moderate Editing ( Premier Pro , No AE/Blender )

2. Run Virtual AI (I reckon it's not gonna be possible in ts budget)

3.Gaming (I fn love gaming. 4 months ago I really believed it won't be a problem with such a budget)

Games: AAA Games, CS2, R6S, MC

1. Normal College stuff (not heavy)

Will I regret waiting for Amazon/Flipkart Sale (Diwali Sale)

What other options I can opt for (never bought refurbished so idh much idea)

Hey, I’m a 2nd-year cybersecurity student from the UAE, looking for a laptop around 2500–3000 AED ($700–800). I prefer Windows.

I usually buy from Amazon UAE. What laptops would you recommend in this price range?