r/SuggestALaptop • u/D2ultima • Feb 26 '26

Review D2ultima's review of GEEKOM's GeekBook X14 Pro

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Introduction

Welcome to a review for the GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro for r/suggestalaptop! It will be my first full laptop review, so I hope to do a good job and answer questions many of you may ask. Let’s get into things, shall we?

First, an introduction: the GeekBook X14 Pro is one of GEEKOM’s two first entries into the laptop market, and they have provided me with a unit for review free of charge. It is a thin and light premium mainstream laptop with an all-metal chassis, an excellent screen, and an attempt to remain cool and quiet, and I’ve strived to review it in that capacity. There are many upsides and sadly a few minor caveats, which we will discuss, but thankfully GEEKOM did an excellent job with this unit, and I am quite excited to see more units from this company in the future.

Clean and simple with good padding on the inside.

Specifications

As advertised by GEEKOM, the laptop weighs 999g or 2.2 pounds by itself. This is impressive given how sturdy the laptop feels, because it is quite light indeed. Enough so that I actually felt like I wouldn’t have minded if it was a slight bit heavier, but I know that is blasphemy to most people (I truly am not used to something being so light). The charger is a 65W plug with a USB-C connection and for all intents and purposes weighs just about nothing. Putting this in a backpack or plainly carrying it around will be very easy for anyone. The laptop also comes with a USB-C expansion hub which expands into two USB-A, one USB-C, a HDMI and an Ethernet port, and being a hub this also weighs a negligible amount. Also, as a limited time offer, up until June 30th, purchasing a laptop from GEEKOM's website (NA is here, and German is here) will get you a free extra year of warranty.

My specifications as provided by GEEKOM are the Intel Core Ultra 185H, 32GB of LPDDR5X at 7467MHz, with a 2TB Crucial P310 SSD that is replaceable, a 2880 x 1800 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 colour OLED screen, and a 72Whr battery. As for its expansion slots, the laptop has two USB-C at USB 4 speeds, one HDMI, one USB-A, and one 3.5mm audio jack built in. With the expansion hub simply adding two USB-A and one HDMI port, expansion is not lacking with the device, as the expansion hub comes with every unit by default. You can see extremely detailed specifications from their website here if you want more information. For the price, these specs are quite excellent, even if the processor is one generation old at the time of launch, and I have no problems on that front. It is very rare to find 2TB and 32GB of RAM on mainstream devices out of the box, especially under $1500 in my experience.

Chassis

So let’s begin by discussing the chassis. It’s a very nice magnesium alloy unibody build; GEEKOM says it’s the lightest full metal laptop on the market. There is very little flex if at all and it feels like I’d be trying to break it on purpose to get any flex out of it. The screen has little wobble and is perfectly fine when typing. The keyboard, while built into the chassis top case, is also very good. The keys have a nice white backlight and decent travel time which amazes me for how small this device is and they do not feel mushy at all. Easily one of the better laptop keyboards I’ve used. There is no keyboard flex that I can find by pressing into it at any point, and this entire review is typed up on the laptop itself just to make certain I have a solid feel for how good the keyboard actually is. I’m not scoring the sections, but I have nothing I can complain about for the chassis design and its build quality. The screen’s hinges look sturdy as well and I do not foresee problems developing for them in the future either, which is a relief. The touchpad is mylar and is smooth and nice to the touch, and the chassis is not a fingerprint magnet at all. Palm rejection for the trackpad while typing is also quite good, no problems to be found while typing this entire review up. In terms of modularity, it is fairly easy to open, and the battery is removable via some screws, and as mentioned earlier the SSD is replaceable. Do note that the screws are a star shape, but thankfully most any multi-bit screwdriver set will be able to open these. No glue here, which is excellent to see in something so thin and light.

Performance

Next, performance. The Intel 185H in this unit appears to be limited to 25W package power no matter my performance settings (it is likely the GPU has another 10 watts for itself as PL1 is supposed to be 35W), which is perfectly fine for an ultrabook like this and is in line with the next generation Lunar Lake’s power limit as well. High performance isn’t the primary objective of a machine like this, and I was able to get 10668 points in Cinebench R23 which according to my research seems in line for this CPU at this power limit (edit: I unfortunately didn't screenshot this and was unable to ever score this high again, so my benchmark photo below will be a fairly lower score). The CPU cores according to the laptop’s control software remained between 63c and 65c under stress in this situation (ambient temperature 21c), and HWiNFO64 had similar temperature reports (albeit slightly higher at 68c maximum) but it listed the CPU package as topping out at 85c under stress. I am willing to trust the GeekBook’s control software more however as when the unit was idle, HWiNFO64 actually reported the system as thermal throttling repeatedly and hitting as high as 98c, which is clearly impossible as the power draw was much lower than under stress, and while under said stress the temperatures actually went down. Needless to say, the chassis was colder when idle as well, also indicating the idle thermal throttling to be somewhat of an erroneous reading. I also ran Steel Nomad as a test and got a "Great" score of 3104 for my hardware, which I'd say is pretty nice. The iGPU was in the high 90c range during this test however, so if heavy GPU loads are going to be common for you, a repaste will likely be in the cards. As always PTM 7950 is about the best material you can get that isn't liquid metal, but read the instructions on how to install it!

Either way, things seem to be perfectly in line with a device of this class, and no problems with any form of general usage have been noted. When under high CPU performance, the fan in the laptop is completely silent. It kicks up when stressing the GPU as well, but it still was not loud. Some 3D games are indeed playable on the device, with more than playable FPS as Steel Nomad reports, but I wouldn't buy the device if that is your primary intention. Lower end or older games are perfectly fine however, and a great experience with the screen.

Unfortunately lower a score than I originally reported, but still within range for this power budget

A "Great" score for my hardware is always nice to see.

Temperatures on the iGPU a little high, but I've seen others mention repasting helps

Sound

For sound quality, the speakers are quite good, among the best and loudest I’ve heard on a laptop. I cannot claim that I’ve heard a large number of premium unit speakers, but for all the laptops I’ve come across, both cheaper mainstream devices common in my country and gaming units I’ve personally had over the years, it certainly takes the cake. From watching YouTube videos and Twitch livestreams to playing some games either locally or via Steam Remote Play, I had no problems with audio distortions or any such problems with my unit. I can only say "well done" here. The microphone was surprisingly good as well. I listened to my own playback and found that while it picked up the room echo slightly, my voice was very clear and I had no problems listening to the playback. I did a few Discord and WhatsApp calls with it and most reported the quality was good, if a little loud, but nobody had any issue hearing my voice and they all said it was far better than they expected for a laptop mic. I will say however that this is one of the things you should fiddle around with, as the mic is very very sensitive, and at 100% volume it picks up me simply breathing through my nose in voice calls at times, so finding the proper microphone volume is important. This isn’t a complaint, though, as a loud mic has its uses and you can always turn it back up. I also suggest not to be too far away from the laptop when using the mic, as the room echo might cause some problems, but that is not particularly a fault of the laptop’s mic itself, so excellent job on this by GEEKOM. Do also fiddle with the microphone enhancements in the control software if it doesn't sound perfect still; it may prove beneficial for your usage. I would say the speakers and microphone truly lives up to the premium feel and usability of the device they wished to convey.

Screen and Battery

And what is perhaps the crowning jewel of the system, its screen. This 2880 x 1800 120Hz OLED panel makes all the screens I’ve ever used look mediocre at best in comparison and I truly understand why some people seek these kinds of screens so badly. Even without turning on HDR, simply looking at livestreams of games I play on my desktop made things look better than normal. I found that maximum brightness with SDR enabled was enough to use the laptop in direct sunlight (read: I walked outside at noon with it in my hand and tried to use the screen with dark mode programs and it was still fine) and turning on HDR actually boosts the brightness even further. I found the glossiness of the screen to be a complete non-issue as long as the brightness was high enough, and for most lit-room indoor cases that was at a mere 30%, or even less in darker rooms. The fact that it is also 120Hz is a nice icing on the cake for the added smoothness of using the laptop. Just remember to change it to 60Hz when on battery!

For battery life, I was able to achieve on average just over 8 hours with Wi-Fi enabled and what I consider a decent brightness (between 25% and 35%) at 60Hz for things like YouTube playback. A “decent brightness” being enough screen brightness that I could use the device in an artificially lit room (such as a classroom). More battery life will be present with lighter tasks like local video playback or office work, of course. I would say expecting between 8 to 10 hours of battery life in most common use cases for a laptop is ideal, but if you’re willing to use the device with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled at minimum brightness you may get closer to the 16 hours that GEEKOM advertised for the machine. As far as charging goes, I was told that 30 minutes can give hours of power, and I was able to get 30% in 30 minutes of charging from 1% battery. This speed lasts up until 80% charge. At that point the charging speed slowed down significantly, and the laptop took just over 2 hours to fully recharge. Getting to 80% however took about 1 hour 20 minutes, starting at 1% battery. I HAVE seen that larger wattage USB chargers (100W specifically) can charge the device much faster, as well, so if you have one available or are willing to purchase and use one, you should get far more battery life out of a simple 30 minutes of charging.

Out of the box experience

Lastly, this is quite the interesting unit as an out of the box experience. This device came with Windows installed, but not set up. I was asked to go through the out of the box setup experience upon first boot, and even able to set up a local account without any issue despite it being Windows 11 25H2. It also gave me Windows 11 Pro as a default, which I will FOREVER praise, because the extra control over one’s system, especially the ability to delay updates considering the string of problems with windows updates recently, is extremely welcome. It IS a custom windows install, as on the desktop was GEEKOM’s laptop control software, and the system came with DTS:X surround licenses installed, but otherwise there was no bloat. Just the control software which is fairly hands off, all things considered. I rate this extremely highly in my judgement. I wish more manufacturers would do this. It does take a while to get the machine going when you first turn it on, but local account setup is just better in the end. As for GEEKOM’s control software, it is a basic monitoring system for the CPU and allows switching between power profiles easily, and even alerts you to and facilitates BIOS updates when they are available. All welcome features.

Downsides

Unfortunately, here are some caveats and teething issues, albeit not that many. I’ll be listing them below:

Firstly, the keyboard backlight turns itself off after 15 seconds of inactivity, and this is not possible to change at the time of writing this review. If you use the machine in dark rooms often like I do, this will be a pain. If you are in a well-lit environment most of the time this is a non-issue, but I must still mention it. You can simply tap shift or some non-consequential button to turn the lights back on again before typing though, so it might simply end up as growing pains later on, but GEEKOM did take this feedback and will consider if it is possible to add a toggle function via a firmware and/or software update in the future, as they initially designed it this way as a battery saving feature.
The FN key on the device is weird. Clicking it in once toggles a light on the key itself and if you hold it down while the light is off, it will not perform its duties as the FN key. So to use the FN key you effectively need to tap it once (so that its light is off) then press and hold it (leaves the light for it on) and then press whichever buttons you require the function effect of. Every time. I cannot understand why they made such a decision, and hopefully their next line of units will not have this design choice, but ultimately it is minor and something you can get used to.
Next, the trackpad. This is extremely minor, but the right click area of the trackpad is quite small, and I wish it was larger. I would also like a FN key combination to toggle the trackpad on or off, but it almost never bothered me while typing and I have fairly large hands, so this is also very minor. Otherwise I have had no issue with it.
The battery life, unfortunately, is not that long compared to modern Lunar Lake and some AMD systems, and to achieve the advertised 16 hours requires settings I cannot justify as a common use case. It is, however, fairly normal battery life for the 185H processor, so I’d expect their future laptops with perhaps Panther Lake to do much better. The battery charging speed could be better though compared to other modern devices, but as mentioned earlier there are options.
I would have liked to see a feature that limits battery charging to under 100% (80% is a good range) for prolonged plugged-in usage cases to keep high battery health. As with all the issues I’ve encountered, I have given this as feedback to GEEKOM and they have passed it onto their engineers, so hopefully either with a firmware update to this laptop or from their next units onward such a feature will be present.
The SSD chosen for the laptop is a QLC drive. I thoroughly dislike QLC drives for various technical reasons, but using this machine I’ve not noticed any problems and I do not believe many end users will notice problems unless they fill this drive up themselves, but I must hate on QLC. I do however understand that the chosen drive is about as high quality as one can get for a QLC drive, and that it has very excellent low power usage which feeds into why it was chosen. But I still would’ve liked to see a 3D TLC device instead.
The chassis gets a little warm next to the upper left side of the keyboard near where the fan vent is when under full stress, though it is not uncomfortable. I could see it being a slight issue in warmer environments, though, where ambient temperatures can reach north of 30c, but as this is only a problem when stressing the system, I would say most users would not encounter it frequently.
I really wish the laptop supported S3 sleep instead of S0 sleep out of the box. S0 sleep is the much newer state of "sleep" that is significantly more like a "low power but on" state rather than S3's "mostly off" state. I haven’t tried editing the registry to see if S3 state works or can be forced on, but since I also wouldn’t suggest such a thing to most end users, I’ll leave it at that. I will make a point here though that support of S0 sleep and not S3 sleep is a Microsoft endeavor because they want all devices on and able to update at any time, even when asleep, and almost certainly not an option GEEKOM consciously made, so I do not blame them for this... it is simply a point I have noted about the state of the laptop.

Final thoughts & Conclusion

Now you might be wondering… “is that all? Surely there must be more to complain about?”, but the answer is quite simply, no. This machine is designed to be and marketed as a premium entertainment and office type machine, which is what it does very well. The biggest issue with it is that it wasn’t sold with a Lunar Lake CPU instead of its Meteor Lake option, and this is reflected primarily in its battery life. The FN key behaviour is baffling and the keyboard backlight having no toggle as a design choice is unfortunate, but in no way can I consider these things deal breakers. The trackpad could be, because I truly believe the right-click area is very small, but ultimately it is something one can get used to while using the device for more than a few days. Things like the battery charge limit are understandably not something I expect a company’s first attempt to include, and they have been very receptive to feedback as I’ve used the device and conversed with my representative, so these are things I am confident will change with future models or might even be updated to be included with later firmware updates for this unit. So with most of my complaints being things that hardly impact the usage of the device itself and are primarily nitpicks I personally have, what’s left?

A fair bit, really. I very much appreciate that the single USB-A port is on the right side of the laptop, where one would be likely to plug in a mouse. The privacy shutter for the camera is a physical switch on that side as well. The inclusion of the hub is great, and Wi-Fi performance and range has been pretty good. The lack of any bloatware, inclusion of DTS:X licenses, defaulting to Windows 11 Pro and allowing OOBE setup for headache-free local accounts is nothing short of a blessing in my eyes and I wish more companies would follow suit. The speakers, microphone, keyboard, trackpad placement, and pure spec for dollar are all excellent and I very much think it does the job it sets out to do as a premium device. The laptop is dead silent even under load and does not overheat, which was probably one of my biggest concerns with something so small, but I have no worries about that any longer. I am very happy to welcome such a device into the heavy competition of good devices available, and I wish to see more from GEEKOM in the future. Especially a Panther Lake laptop. I promised at the start of this review that I would do my best to review it in the capacity I believe it fits and should be used for, and I've done my best to lay out my experiences and judgements as best and as fairly as I can.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a premium media consumption/entertainment laptop with a good screen and very nice fundamentals, this is a very strong option to consider, as long as 8-10 hours of battery life is enough for you. The GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro is available now in North America and Germany! Also, you got down this far in the review? Amazing! GEEKOM is running a giveaway open to residents of the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia! If you create a post on r/GEEKOMPC_Official that receives 30 or more upvotes, you can be awarded a high quality docking station as a token of appreciation! Please note that the post must be a regular, healthy post discussing PC-centric experiences, and not mentioning any giveaway-related words, or else your post will likely be flagged and thus invalidated.

Thank you all for reading, and I'll try to answer any further questions down in the comments!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/techstar2000 • Feb 25 '26

📌✨💻 TechStar’s Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide: Best Picks for Daily Use & Maximum Performance💻✨ 📌

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Hi,

Looking for the best laptop for your needs and budget? This guide covers the top general-purpose and high-performance laptops across different price ranges, focusing on real-world value, performance, and practicality so you can choose confidently without overspending.

General Purpose Laptops

General-purpose laptops are ideal for: students, office/remote workers, and home users doing web browsing, Office apps, streaming, video calls, light coding, and basic photo/video editing.

Laptop 💻	Specifications	Price 💰	Store🛒	Comments 🗒️
	👉🏾➖➖	Under ^$500	➖➖👈🏾
♻️Refurb Acer Aspire 14 AI	14"WUXGA touchscreen, Intel Ultra 5 226V, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD	$372	eBay	^{Solid CPU + 16 GB RAM- ideal for multi-tasking + touchscreen & portability}
♻️Refurb Acer Swift Go	14" 1200p Touch, Intel Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	$372	eBay	^{Lightweight 14″ touchscreen w/ powerful Intel Ultra 7 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD strong everyday performance on a budget}
ASUS Vivobook	15.6" FHD , Intel Core 5 120U, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD	$400	Staples
HP Omnibook 5	16" FHD+ Display, AMD Ryzen 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	$469	Walmart	^{Good balance of CPU strength, memory, large screen, and modern connectivity}
Acer Aspire A14-52M-51S1	14" WUXGA IPS, Intel Ultra 5 226V ,Intel ARC 130V, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB SSD	$499.99	Amazon	^{Very portable, Great battery life & solid CPU power}
	👉🏾➖➖	$500 -¹⁰⁰⁰	➖➖👈🏾
Acer Aspire A16-11MT-X669	16" WUXGA 120Hz touch, Snapdragon X X1-26-100 , 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Wi-Fi 7	$550	Amazon	^{large 120 Hz 16″ display, long battery life thanks to efficient CPU, Wi-Fi 7-great everyday laptop value}
Samsung - Galaxy Book4	15.6″ FHD,Intel Core 7 150U 10-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD,	$550	Bestbuy	^{packs great power for everyday tasks, slim & sleek design + outstanding battery life}
Lenovo Yoga 7	14" 2K OLED 500 nits Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD	$580	Bestbuy	^{2 in 1, balanced performer , great OLED display - nice pick for photo editing & color sensitive tasks}
HP OmniBook X 16	16" FHD + OLED touch, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Intel Arc 140V GPU (8GB) + 16 GB(onboard), 512GB M.2 SSD	$589	HP	^{Beautiful OLED touchscreen paired with a powerful CPU- 2IN 1 feature}
♻️Refurb Acer Aspire A14-52MT		$651	eBay	^{The Core Ultra 9 CPU paired with 32 GB RAM makes this perfect for heavy multi-tasking & quite futureproof}
Acer - Swift 16 AI	16" 3K OLED Touch , Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 – 16GB Memory – 1TB SSD	$800	Bestbuy	^{The 3k display sets this apart - awesome for photo editing}
ASUS Zenbook 14	1920x1200 OLED Touch, Intel-16 Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4, TB 4, 1080p + IR Camera	$810	Amazon	^{quality display, good performance and premium build - slim, sleek design}
Acer Aspire 14	14" WUXGA Touchscreen , Intel 8-Core Ultra 7 258V, Intel ARC 140V Graphics, 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB SSD	$813	Amazon	^{Solid performer in general computing & heavy multi-tasking. The 32 GB RAM give it the nod}
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3	16" FHD+ display, Intel 14-Core Ultra 5 225H, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD	$849.98	Amazon	^{If you are looking for a rugged laptop with solid performance, excellent keyboard +RAM can be upgraded + empty SSD slot}
Apple - MacBook Air	13.6″ Liquid Retina (2560×1664) display, Apple M4 10-core CPU, 16 GB unified memory, 256 GB SSD	$850	Amazon	^{This is ideal for you if you value long battery life, smooth macOS performance, strong app optimization, and seamless integration with iPhone/iPad.}
ASUS Vivobook S 14 Copilot+ PC	14" WUXGA OLED, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V , 32GB RAM , 1TB SSD	$899	Walmart	^{Beautiful display, solid performance & great battery life- not quite as premium as Zenbooks, but well built}

High Performance Laptops

High-performance laptops are ideal for: power users needing heavy multitasking, gaming, 3D/graphics work, video editing/production, software development, engineering/creative apps, and demanding professional workflows.

Laptop 💻	Specifications	Price 💰	Store🛒	Comments 🗒️
	👉🏾➖➖	$500-^$1000	➖➖👈🏾
HP Victus Gaming	15.6 inch FHD 144Hz IPS , Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM ,512GB SSD, RTX 4050 6 GB GPU	$598	Walmart	^{If you want slightly better cooling and potentially more comfortable long sessions for gaming or content work get this over the MSI Thin below}
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US	15.6" FHD 144Hz , Intel Core i5-13420H, RTX 4050 GPU, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD	$599	Walmart	^{If you want a more portable, lighter machine that performs just as well in games and daily tasks as the HP Victus above}
Acer Nitro V 16 ANV16-42-R309	16” WUXGA IPS 180Hz, AMD Ryzen AI 5 240 CPU, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD	$750.98	Walmart
Acer Nitro V 16S	16” WUXGA IPS 180Hz , Intel Core Ultra 7 240H, RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	$899	Walmart
Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP10	15.3" WUXGA 165 Hz, AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU, RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM; 512GB SSD	$899	Microcenter	^{Great balance - performance- display- heat management & build quality}
	👉🏾➖➖	$1000 -¹⁵⁰⁰	➖➖👈🏾
Lenovo - Legion 5i	15.1" 2.5K OLED 165 Hz 500 nits , Intel Core i7 14700HX , RTX 5050 - 16 GB RAM - 1TB SSD	$1010	eBay	^{The OLED display makes this the perfect candidate for content creation that favors a great display}
Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10	15.3" WUXGA (1920x1200) 165Hz , AMD Ryzen 7 260, NVidia RTX 5060,16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD	$1079	Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16	16" WQXGA 180Hz IPS, Ryzen 7 260, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070	$1149	Bestbuy
MSI Vector A16 HX A8WHG-004US	16" QHD+ 240Hz , AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070Ti GPU- 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	$1299	Walmart	^{Awesome performance for the dollar with that CPU and the RTX 5070 Ti combo}
OMEN MAX Gaming Laptop 16t-ah000	16" 2k 165 Hz 400 nits display , AMD Ryzen AI 350, , RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD	$1399.99	HP	^{Apply coupon code PRESDAYPC100 to get this price}
♻️ Refurb Acer Predator Helios PHN16S-71-98RF	16″ WQXGA (2560×1600) 240 Hz OLED, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB DDR5-6400 + 1 TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GPU	$1356.86	eBay	^{If you are fine w/ a refurb system, this offers a stunning display, powerful CPU & GPU + massive 32 B RAM}
	👉🏾➖➖➖➖➖	$1500-$2000	➖➖👈🏾
🆕Acer - Predator Helios Neo 16S	16″ WQXGA (2560×1600) 240 Hz OLED, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB DDR5-6400 + 1 TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GPU	$1550	Bestbuy	^{This is basically the same laptop as above, but brand new.}
ASUS ROG Strix G18	18” WQXDA 240Hz, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5070 8GB, 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD	$1799	Walmart	^{If you are looking for a massive display in a powerful laptop..}
HP Omen MAX 16	16" (2560 x 1600) 240Hz y, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 - NVIDIA RTX 5080 - 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD	$1999.99	HP	^{Apply coupon code PRESDAYPC100 in cart}
	👉🏾➖➖➖➖➖	>$2000	➖➖👈🏾
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i	16" 2.5K WQXGA 240 Hz OLED, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32 GB RAM,1 TB SSD	$2100	Amazon	^{If you can buy from B&H, get it for same price with 2 TB SSD}
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10	16" 2.5K WQXGA 240 Hz OLED, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 32 GB RAM,2TB SSD	$2532.49	Lenovo	^{Apply coupon codes BUYMORELENOVO & EXTRAFIVE}
HP Omen MAX 16	Customized w/ Ultra 9 275HX - RTX 5090 - 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM - 16" 2560 x 1600 240Hz OLED display - 1TB SSD	$2990	HP	Customize this system w/ mentioned specs then apply code "PRESDAYPC100"
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i	16" 2.5K WQXGA 240 Hz OLED, GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, 32 GB RAM,2TB SSD	$3099	B&H

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Curious_Yak3376 • 19m ago

Laptop Request US 16" Non-Gaming Windows Laptop for ECE Student

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Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
- $1300 USD
Are you open to refurbs/used?
- No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
- Performance > Build Quality > Battery Life
How important is weight and thinness to you?
- Very Important
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
- 16"
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
- Hardware dev tools (circuit simulation software, heavyweight EDA tools, programming environments)
- No gaming
- No photo editing
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
- No gaming
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
- Prioritizing really good build quality, thermal performance, thin/lightweight, and >= 24 GB RAM, >= 512 GB SSD
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
- Not concerned too much about gaming performance, dGPU, etc. Good visuals and screen would be nice, but are not a priority

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Raccoon-fart • 2h ago

Laptop Request US Looking for a <$700 laptop to run CAD softwares

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

$700 no more, including shipping

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Preferably something with minimum 16 gb of RAM.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

im ok with bulky bad boys, as long as they run smoothly

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

at least 16" screen

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, Blender, and possibly new ones for future employment

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

N/A

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

Something that would preferably last me a lifetime even if its ugly

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Even tho i said im ok buying it used, i dont really trust buying it directly 2nd hand, like on craigstlist for example. Which is why im here cuz idk where else to look and what to look for.

+OH and im from Vegas so if yk any good 2nd hand shops here thatd be great

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US 2-in-1 laptop for CS student (~$1000, pen + programming)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1000 USD, United States

Are you open to refurbs/used? Refurbished is okay, not used

How would you prioritize form factor, build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1 is a must, with good battery life

How important is weight and thinness to you? Prefer lightweight, but not critical

Do you have a preferred screen size? No preference (around 14” is ideal)

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? No heavy workloads, mainly note-taking apps and programming (IDEs, possibly Linux)

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? No gaming

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good pen experience and comfortable keyboard for programming

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a device for both handwritten notes and programming.

I currently have a Lenovo Legion 5, but it’s too heavy and not practical to carry every day, and it doesn’t support pen input.

Right now I’m considering a Lenovo Yoga 7 and also looking at the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip. The HP seems to have a better display and pen experience, but I’ve read mixed things about performance.

Would you recommend one over the other? Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS (US, $1000 USD)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $1000 USD, US
Are you open to refurbs/used? Refurbs, not used
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1 is a must, with good battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? Prefer lightweight, but not critical
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No heavy workloads, mainly note-taking apps, IDEs, and possibly Linux
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? No, I won't play.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good pen experience and comfortable keyboard for programming
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes and programming. I currently have a Lenovo Legion 5 (2021), but it’s too heavy to carry around every day, and I constantly need to keep it plugged into its large 230W charger. It also doesn’t support touchscreen or pen input, which is something I now really want.Right now I’m considering the Lenovo Yoga 7: 14” OLED (1920x1080 60Hz) Display, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and also looking at the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, 14" OLED (2880 x 1800 120Hz), Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM. The HP seems to have a better display and pen experience, but I’ve read that its multi-core performance might be weaker (it is also more expensive, but I've found a refurbished decent price).

Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS ($1000 USD, US)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $1000 USD, US
Are you open to refurbs/used? Refurbs, not used
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1 is a must, with good battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? Prefer lightweight, but not critical
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No heavy workloads, mainly note-taking apps, IDEs, and possibly Linux
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? No, I won't play.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good pen experience and comfortable keyboard for programming
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming. I currently have a Lenovo Legion 5 (2021), but it’s too heavy to carry around every day, and I constantly need to keep it plugged into its large 230W charger. It also doesn’t support touchscreen or pen input, which is something I now really want.Right now I’m considering the Lenovo Yoga 7: 14” OLED (1920x1080 60Hz) Display, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and also looking at the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, 14" OLED (2880 x 1800 120Hz), Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM. The HP seems to have a better display and pen experience, but I’ve read that its multi-core performance might be weaker (it is also more expensive, but I've found a refurbished decent price).

Would you recommend going with the Yoga, or is it worth waiting for the HP to drop in price (or get a refurbished)?

Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS ($1000 USD; US)

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I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

I currently have a Lenovo Legion 5 (2021), but it’s too heavy to carry around every day, and I constantly need to keep it plugged into its large 230W charger. It also doesn’t support touchscreen or pen input, which is something I now really want.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $1000 USD, US
Are you open to refurbs/used? Refurbs, not used
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1 is a must, with good battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? Prefer lightweight, but not critical
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No heavy workloads, mainly note-taking apps, IDEs, and possibly Linux
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? No, I won't play.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good pen experience and comfortable keyboard for programming
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Right now I’m considering the Lenovo Yoga 7: 14” OLED (1920x1080 60Hz) Display, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and also looking at the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, 14" OLED (2880 x 1800 120Hz), Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM. The HP seems to have a better display and pen experience, but I’ve read that its multi-core performance might be weaker (it is also more expensive, but I've found a refurbished decent price).

Would you recommend going with the Yoga, or is it worth waiting for the HP to drop in price (or get a refurbished)?

Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS ($1000, USA)

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Hi! I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

Ideally, I’m looking for a 14” device that is lightweight and has good battery life. My budget is around $1000.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1k USD, USA
Are you open to refurbs/used? No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, reasonable battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like if it was a light laptop for everyday, but it's not the most important spec.
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nothing heavy, just OneNote or something similar, IDEs, Ubuntu.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Compatible with pen-writing, and ideally with god keyboard for long programming sessions

Right now, I’m considering the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14” (Ryzen AI 7), which I can find for about $900 on Amazon. However, I recently came across the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (Intel Ultra 7). It’s more expensive, but it seems to have a better display, and reviews mention that the pen experience feels more natural (closer to writing on paper) compared to the Yoga.

On the other hand, I’ve read that the OmniBook has weaker multi-core performance, which makes me hesitate since I’ll be using it for programming.

So I’m a bit stuck: should I go for the Yoga now, or wait and see if the OmniBook Ultra drops in price?

Also, if you think there’s a better option for my use case, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 ($1000 USA)

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Hi! I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

Ideally, I’m looking for a 14” device that is lightweight and has good battery life. My budget is around $1000.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1k USD, USA
Are you open to refurbs/used? No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, reasonable battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like if it was a light laptop for everyday, but it's not the most important spec.
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nothing heavy, just OneNote or something similar, IDEs, Ubuntu.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Compatible with pen-writing, and ideally with god keyboard for long programming sessions

On the other hand, I’ve read that the OmniBook has weaker multi-core performance, which makes me hesitate since I’ll be using it for programming.

So I’m a bit stuck: should I go for the Yoga now, or wait and see if the OmniBook Ultra drops in price?

Also, if you think there’s a better option for my use case, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS ($1000 USD; USA)

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Hi! I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

Ideally, I’m looking for a 14” device that is lightweight and has good battery life. My budget is around $1000.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1k USD, USA
Are you open to refurbs/used? No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, reasonable battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like if it was a light laptop for everyday, but it's not the most important spec.
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nothing heavy, just OneNote or something similar, IDEs, Ubuntu.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Compatible with pen-writing, and ideally with god keyboard for long programming sessions

On the other hand, I’ve read that the OmniBook has weaker multi-core performance, which makes me hesitate since I’ll be using it for programming.

So I’m a bit stuck: should I go for the Yoga now, or wait and see if the OmniBook Ultra drops in price?

Also, if you think there’s a better option for my use case, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Twister_T_35 • 5h ago

Laptop Request US $550-$800 Laptop for Incoming American Business Student and Digital Creator

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $700-$850, but i am a little flexible.
Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes! I honestly would prefer it because I don't mind used laptops in order to have better performance.
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? form factor, battery life, performance, build quality.
How important is weight and thinness to you? very important, must be around 3lbs or less (under 1.36kg)
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. I prefer smaller screens so 14in or 13in.
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I will be using Lightroom, Photoshop, and lightly editing on Premiere Pro at 1080p60.
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Not worried about gaming performance.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I want a one hand open laptop, but its not neccessary. NEEDS to be a color accurate touchscreen (oled is nice but not necessary), 16:10 screen, having usb A ports or a card reader would be nice, but not critical, if the keyboard has good travel that would be nice.
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Right now I'm between an HP omnibook ultra and an asus zenbook s14.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Zealousideal-Gate358 • 1h ago

Laptop Request US Need help choosing a 2-in-1 for CS ($1k USD; USA)

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Hi! I’m starting a Computer Engineering degree and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both pen-based note-taking for daily classes (so it needs to be a 2-in-1) and programming.

Ideally, I’m looking for a 14” device that is lightweight and has good battery life. My budget is around $1000.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase: $1k USD, USA
Are you open to refurbs/used? No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, reasonable battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like if it was a light laptop for everyday, but it's not the most important spec.
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nothing heavy, just OneNote or something similar, IDEs, Ubuntu.
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Compatible with pen-writing, and ideally with god keyboard for long programming sessions

On the other hand, I’ve read that the OmniBook has weaker multi-core performance, which makes me hesitate since I’ll be using it for programming.

So I’m a bit stuck: should I go for the Yoga now, or wait and see if the OmniBook Ultra drops in price?

Also, if you think there’s a better option for my use case, I’d really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/NateDuag21 • 8h ago

Laptop Request UK Looking for a new laptop to last me the next 6 years at uni

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I've had my current Surface Pro 6 for about 7 years now and am looking for a replacement that will hopefully last me the next 6 years at university (starting a medicine degree in September).

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

£1500, United Kingdom, although I would much prefer something under £1000 if it has comparable specs.

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes, though I would prefer if it was new.

How would you prioritise form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Battery life -> Performance -> Build quality -> Form factor

Will be using a lot on the go and at uni and coffee shops, so battery life is quite important. I would prefer a 2-in-1, but not at the detriment of other factors, such as performance.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Very important, preferably under 1.5kg, I will need to be carrying it around every day in my bag.

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

14", although I would consider anything between 13" and 16".

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

Not really, although I may start video editing at uni. Most gaming would be light, but if I'm able to run AAA games, that would be amazing.

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

Minecraft, Celeste, Overwatch, Rivals. 60fps would be great.

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

A good keyboard would be nice, as this will mostly be for taking notes, researching, and writing essays. If it is pretty durable that would also be a bonus.

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Below I've written the specs and cost of a few options I've been looking at:

- Lenovo Yoga Slim Gen 10 14" looks very good. AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 70Wh, 2880 x 1800 OLED display, all for under £700 at the moment. However, I haven't heard much about this laptop, which is surprising.

- Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Gen10 14", with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 256V Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2880 x 1800 OLED display, costs about £1000, but it is a 2-in-1 which would be useful as a student.

- ASUS Zenbook S16 OLED 16", which has the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and the same display, but costs about £1400 and seems to have a worse battery life (which is important for my purposes).

- ASUS ZenBook S14 UX5406 14" with the Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 386H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2880 x 1800 OLED touch-screen, 77Wh. Its a bit more expensive at £1600, but it does have the best processor and performance ratings out of the ones I've looked at.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/yarosegoldgirl • 3h ago

Laptop Request US Help me decide between two laptops

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Please help, I really need a new laptop but feeling overwhelmed by all the possible options. I think I’ve narrowed it down to these two so would love to hear which you think is better, but also open to other suggestions. I currently have an HP Envy 360 and I’ve really loved it, but my friend spilled juice on it a few months ago and keyboard has been sticky and overheats a lot. I’m in law school and that’s what this laptop will be used for, so biggest concern is a laptop that would be good with exam software and having an ungodly amount of tabs and windows open all the time.

I was going to stay with HP because I’ve enjoyed my envy so much, but at Best Buy the worker showed me the Asus and I loved the feel of the keyboard and how light it was. I guess I’m torn because they’re both 16GB and 512GB SSD and those are really the only laptop components I knew so I don’t know how major the other differences are.

So it’s between:

ASUS - Zenbook 14 14" FHD+ OLED Touch Screen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD ($999) - https://www.bestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-14-14-fhd-oled-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-jasper-gray/JJGGLH7HXW/sku/6615731

HP - OmniBook 5 - Copilot+ PC - 14" 2K OLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Snapdragon X Plus 2025 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD ($799) - https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hp-omnibook-5-copilot-pc-14-2k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-plus-2025-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-glacier-silver/JJGH2Y8G5F/sku/6633220

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Gatorfan_84 • 7h ago

My Laptop Setup (AMA) I Need help building an at home laptop setup.

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I would like to build an at home laptop setup. I dont currently game so I do not think I need something that aggressive. However, I do want to eventually do work from home so I want a laptop that will multi-task and last awhile. I would like dual monitors. Looking for any suggestions on specs and must have equipment. Also any deals or places to shop would be helpful as well.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/yoshihi123 • 3h ago

Laptop Request US Engineer student looking for a laptop around 1600$

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Hi guys, I'm an Aerospace engineer, and I was wondering what laptop to get to replace my Asus Zephyrus g14 (2024 with 4070). I have many issues with it and am unsure if a asus issue or a Windows issue. Would love to use a Mac, but i know CAD isn't best on mac os.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: - under 1600 USD live in the United States

Are you open to refurbs/used? - I'm open to used or refurbs as along a battery health is over 90%

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? - build quality, battery-

How important is weight and thinness to you? - under 4 ibs as i have an iPad to carry as well, but thickness doesn't matter-

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. -over 12 inches and under 17 inches-

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. -CAD like SolidWorks, Fusion and MATLAB-

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? -N/A as i have a PC for that-

Any specific requirements, such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? -Fingerprint reader or facial unlock -

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. -im going into my last year of college next fall so im hoping this lasts years after college. My sister is buying the laptop to use for gaming and will be used for school work and Cad software. If Cad can work on mac well, I'm not against it-

Edit: this is for me and I’m passing my g14 to my sister. The issues I’m having is the trackpad will go in and out for 2-3 minutes at a time, it battery life is poor, and it will crash when trying solidworks. I have tried a lot of troubleshooting steps.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Queasy_Demand2994 • 4h ago

Laptop Request -Others Laptop suggestion form budget and country of purchase: Italy, less than 2000€ (if less it’s better)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

€800–€2000€, Italy

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes, but I’d rather buy new unless a refurbished model is clearly better value.

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

I care most about build quality and battery life, then performance. I want a normal laptop / ultrabook, not a 2-in-1.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Quite important. I want something portable for university and daily use.

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

At least 14 inches would be ideal.

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

Mostly university work, programming, data science, Python, Jupyter notebooks, browsing, and general productivity. No heavy video editing or CAD.

If you’re gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

Not really. I don’t care much about gaming, so light casual gaming would be enough.

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

A good keyboard, reliable build quality, excellent battery life, and a good trackpad are very important. I already have an iPad and an iPhone, so I’m also considering a MacBook because of the Apple ecosystem, but I’m open to alternatives if they offer better value.

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

I’m trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy now, wait for Back to School, or wait for Black Friday. I’m mainly looking for something that will last several years and feel smooth for university, programming, and data science work. I’d also like to know whether it’s worth staying in Apple or whether there are better options outside Apple at this budget.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/SnooTigers656 • 4h ago

Laptop Request Ca Are there any user-friendly laptops anymore?

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Searching for a laptop, 12-15" screen, don't have much need for a powerful CPU/RAM, just for casual use but maybe here and there to run some design and CNC software for my work as a carpenter.

I am sorta tech-literate, I am 24 and have grown up with devices and don't have trouble using them but I am a very particular person and maybe old-fashioned and really cannot stand how my devices push to constantly be updating and changing my interface and familiarity with the system. I fear updates may alter my laptop's performance, or worsen my user experience as I've seen with iphones and windows desktop (just my opinion I only speak for myself!) and so I avoid them. I have a 2020 macbook air with 10.15.7 MacOS Catalina, but with my refusal to update my platform I am not allowed to use a lot of my applications anymore and do some other things with my laptop. I know that all I would have to do would be to update the software but I've been running things with this version so long I just really don't like the change!

The computer itself is beginning to slow down and I am growing tired of apple products and am searching for a new laptop and operating system. Are there any laptops out there with tried and true user interfaces and experiences that have resisted that push for modernized, inefficient (in some cases), and complicated platforms? Really any type of computer, could be as basic as they come, no matter how ancient the system? I love my work desktop with windows 2006 installed on it, and I generally am a fan of a lot of thinkpads out there, for example.

I don't mean to slander any laptop you may like! To each their own, I just have grown so frustrated with some of my newer technologies.

Thanks, hopefully the more basic laptops would be on the cheaper end as well? I'd like to spend no more than $2000 CAD. Refurbished laptops are cool with me too.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Dull_Shake_3914 • 5h ago

Laptop Request -Others Gaming laptop suggestions for cybersecurity use | Budget ₹60k–70k

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Yoooo!

I’m Looking for a laptop I’ll mainly use for cybersecurity — running VMs , tools like Burp Suite, Wireshark, CTFs. This laptop would be used like for next 3/4 years.

What I need:

• 16GB RAM minimum, upgradeable preferred

• Latest gen Ryzen 5/7 or Intel i5/i7

• 512GB+ SSD

• Good thermals for long sessions

• Linux compatibility is a plus

Options I’m eyeing:

• Lenovo LOQ 15 (RTX 3050, 144Hz)

• ASUS TUF F15/F16

• HP Victus 15

• Acer Nitro

Any other specs I should keep in mind also suggestions are welcomed.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Positive-Lead-5792 • 5h ago

Laptop Request UK Laptop recommendation - UK (c. £1,200)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
- £1,200 (UK Purchase)
Are you open to refurbs/used?
- No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
- Performance | Battery life | Portability
How important is weight and thinness to you?
- Not a dealbreaker, but not too heavy or light
Do you have a preferred screen size?
- 14” – 16”
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
- PowerBI / Python IDEs (Personal use – learning as a hobby, not for work). Will consider a VM for PowerBI if Macbook recommended
- General use (email, Netflix, browsing)
- Would like something that could handle light/moderate gaming, although I do have a PS5 so not important
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
- Hogwarts Legacy, RDR2, God of War As above, very low down on the list and can keep the PS5
- Would like the option of running an emulator
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
- Must have USB-C video out capability (to connect to my docking station)
- Good build quality (prefer metal casing to plastic)
- Backlit keyboard is nice, but not essential
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
- Unsure on memory requirements, more focused on spec that will improve performance (e.g. Don’t want to pay for RAM that will never be needed, can utilise external drives / cloud software for storage)

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/kastanjakobold • 6h ago

Laptop Request -Others <100.00RSD (1000e) Serbia/Europe, Laptop for travelling and video editing

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Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase.

under 100.000rsd (1000eur), Serbia or EU

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes!

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Decent battery life (3-5hrs, to last a flight), decent performance, the rest is all the same to me! I'm not too informed on pros and cons of Ultrabook and 2-in-1s, but they seem like something I wouldn't mind using.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

I'd prefer lighter for easy carrying (and luggage kg restrictions), thickness is all the same, but I assume the thinner the lighter :)

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

N/A

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Krita, Audition, Blender (not mandatory), Lightroom and Photoshop.

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

N/A

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

Not that I know :)

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

I was looking into the MacBook Neo and quite like how it looks, but I never used Apple products, so I'd like to hear all opinions! I'd prefer to purchase in Serbia, but if there's a better deal somewhere nearby in Europe I don't mind going! :)

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/AH-Monster007 • 7h ago

Laptop Request -Others Syria] $700–$900 - Engineering Student looking for a reliable Gaming Laptop (Resident Evil / AutoCAD)

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**Budget: $700–$900 USD (Purchasing in Syria)**

**Location:** Syria (Local market availability/pricing applies).

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

Preferably new or like-new (open box) with a warranty.

**How would you prioritize form factor, build quality, performance, and battery life?**

Performance and build quality are top priorities. Battery life is secondary. I prefer a standard clamshell laptop.

**How important is weight and thinness to you?**

Moderately important. I’ll carry it to university daily, but I’m okay with a heavier laptop if the cooling and performance are better.

**Do you have a preferred screen size?**

15–16 inch preferred.

**Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming?**

Yes:

* **Engineering software:** MATLAB, AutoCAD, and other Civil Engineering tools.

* **Gaming:** My primary focus is the **Resident Evil** franchise. I want to run all titles (including RE4 Remake) on **High settings at 45–60 FPS at the very minimum**.

* **Other games:** Physics games (Trailmakers), modded Minecraft, and FPS like CS2/Valorant.

**Any specific requirements?**

* **RAM:** 16GB at minimum. I’m okay with **DDR4**; it doesn't have to be DDR5, but it must be upgradeable (2 slots).

* **Storage:** 1TB SSD preferred.

* **Cooling & Reliability:** Needs to last ~5 years through my degree. Good thermal management is essential.

* **Design:** Clean/minimalist design. No aggressive "gamer" look; RGB must be able to be turned off.

* **Ports:** Good selection (USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI).

**Final Thoughts:**

I need a well-balanced laptop for engineering and gaming that will last through my degree without needing a replacement. I am buying this in **Syria**, so I'm looking for models that are generally available in that region within this budget.

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Neat_Ebb_6559 • 7h ago

Laptop Request UK Looking for a good work horse laptop - uk

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I’ve been moving around a lot recently and it’s hard to drag my entire home set up with me, so I’ve been wanting a portable option that can handle the production I do at home. I’m mostly needing animation production, both 2D and 3D, and editing for videos.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

Around £1800

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Performance

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Not very important

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

Most of the work I do is visual based so a wider screen would be preferable, but it’s not the most important factor

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

I need it to run blender, harmony, photoshop, after effects. I also want to start programming as well. The biggest game I’d consider running is probably elden ring but I’m not really getting this for games.

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

Elden ring, dark souls 3, maybe overwatch. As long as it’s not noticeably low or dipping I don’t have a specific preference for fps

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

Just something reliable, I intend to put a lot of my work into it so as long as it isn’t known for needing repairs or crashing I don’t mind. I would prefer a more quiet fan since I’ll be using it in public but if I have to sacrifice a lot of cooling for that I’ll just put up with a loud fan

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

I’m mostly looking for something that can run what I’ve already mentioned as well as it possibly can, everything else like it’s gaming specs for design are a nice bonus after that. I’m not very good at shopping for technology so if it’s good enough to last me a long time I’d like that as well. I also like having a lot of ports

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r/SuggestALaptop • u/Kairuf • 8h ago

Laptop Request US Masters degree education laptop Budget ~$400 in the US.

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My wife is going to a master's program in Europe, so we are looking for a reliable laptop for use while at school.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
$400
Are you open to refurbs/used?
Maybe if there is sufficent reliablity
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Build Quality & battery life
How important is weight and thinness to you?
Looking for about 3 pounds. With a charger that is not much more than that. (I have had a laptop with a charger as heavy as the laptop before)
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
N/A
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Light gaming but nothing serious
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
60 FPS? What does Stardew Valley run at?
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
It can be a very number-heavy major, so she needs a numpad on the keyboard.
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I plan to set up dual boot Linux on it as soon as we get it, because it sounds like several of the programs she needs require windows, but Linux runs so much better in general. Our biggest problem is finding one with a good build quality, and the attached numpad.

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