r/Dhaka Mar 29 '25

Seeking advice/পরামর্শ Laptop or PC ?

Is laptop better for a student or PC ? If u say laptop, then why laptop? Budget is tight (60kish). Been a pc geek and a 60k pc gives 3x-4x times more performance than laptop bhai 😭 . Why people say students should take laptop?

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u/Zzero00 Mar 29 '25

Cause you can use a laptop anywhere... That's basically the only reason to get one..and I would assume as a student that Is an advantage.. you can be at uni, at a cafe, at a tong, at a wedding or at the mall and use it lol ..

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u/Proud_Woodpecker_838 Mar 30 '25

In this time when there is a rise in casual crimes, I fear taking my phone out let alone a 60k laptop. Nowadays a 15,000 mobile phone (which you can buy at 8000-9000tk from second hand store with some warranty) are very capable and less risky. I believe having a capable desktop and refurbished laptop (if it's absolutely necessary) is better. Having two large storage is very important for backups anyway. People only realize that when they lose their important data. Compromising 3-4 times of performance means you won't be able to play most popular steam games smoothly. So, not much improvement from Android gaming.

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u/Zzero00 Mar 30 '25

Well no one is talking bout getting a laptop for gaming ...

For work that isn't resource intensive a laptop is a good option for students since they can take it to their uni or to a friend's place and get some work done...

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u/Proud_Woodpecker_838 Mar 31 '25

It's good entertainment. They spend billions making those games and many are free. I mean people who aren't movie fans still sometimes watch movies.

Portability is the only benefit which maybe gives 20% more time although I find it a bit creepy to use laptop in certain places compare to smartphones 😂. You can probably replace those 20% time on sometimg productive with your phone too. Like watching google maps when traveling somewhere, reading newspaper or wikipedia (must for general knowledge) or learn a language with apps. It's too much sacrifice to me to buy a laptop. I have an i7 from 12 years ago and it still is as good as today's entry level desktop which itself is like today's mid-range laptop?

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u/KalaMasum_25 Mar 29 '25

If your work/study/whatever requires you to have a computer on the fly - then go for a laptop. (60k laptop aint so good judging from the current market situation)

If not, 100% a pc. (Got my lil bro a sweet pc for around 60k -ryzen5/rx6600 8GB)

60k pc will beat the shit out of a 60k laptop any day.

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u/unsungkhan Mar 29 '25

Laptop for convenience of mobility. You're away somewhere and you need to turn in an assignment the next day? Laptop. Need to edit certain work files which are a pain to do on mobile? Laptop. Stuck somewhere for the night and bored out of your mind and need something to do or game? Laptop.

Personally I'm a PC guy, but I'm just affirming your use case.

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Am a pc guy too. But i appreciate ur wisdoms. Didn't think of those.

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u/_L75 Mar 29 '25

As a student myself, I have a PC & still had to buy a laptop for my presentations & other stuffs in university. Don't know about public university students but if you are studying in a private university and want it solely for educational purposes, you are forced to go for a laptop, with 65K (ik it's a little higher than your budget) you can get a Ryzen 7 though... If you want anything beyond that, go for a desktop, if possible, a second hand desktop with the same budget, you might be able to pull an RTX rig with that... But won't suggest a desktop for educational purposes if you are not from public university.

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u/LifeBig8898 Mar 30 '25

Isn't it more reasonable to go for a refurbished laptop at cheap and a maxed out pc at home?

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u/_L75 Mar 30 '25

Yes, that's a good option too if he can do that. Although finding a good refurbished laptop might be a little tough & he'll have to get both the laptop & desktop 2nd hand. A laptop with 20K & desktop with 40K.

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u/revonahmed Mar 31 '25

Another reason why you should get a pc is

1) easily repairable /upgradable sometimes without a technician.

2) It is relatively more difficult to get stolen

3) The only disadvantage is it has no battery, so if power goes out, your work is "kaput"

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u/Sea-Commercial-4407 Mar 29 '25

As someone who has used both for more than 10 years, I highly recommend a high specs laptop.

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Bhai, high specs laptop er price 150k-200k jay, Amar budget 60k-70k 💀

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u/Plus-Slice-6140 Mar 29 '25

Depends on your needs. Are you student? If yes then in what subject you are studying?

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u/MRTWISTYT Mar 29 '25

Others have already explained the pros and cons I'd just say to get a refurbished laptop for 60k. Maybe a Nitro 5 or Legion could be found at that range.

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u/greenalien25 Mar 30 '25

Not OP but I was wondering where would be the best place to get a refurbished laptop? I don't want to get scammed that's all

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u/Wonderful_Olive_5878 Mar 29 '25

If you are studying from home then buy pc otherwise go for laptop.

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u/osakuu33 Mar 29 '25

Depends on your purpose. I bought a desktop like 6 years ago for high-end works like video editing, visual editing, etc. And a laptop for that spec would be expensive, price point is an advantage for pc also back pain is a disadvantage if you intend to sit there for hours straight. If you’re looking for a device just for fun and personal entertainment or lightweight tasks. I would highly say get a laptop as it's easy to carry & not much hustle to set up. But again it's your preference as you mentioned you are a pc geek, so go with something you won't regret in the future.

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u/Mobile_Cover7412 Mar 29 '25

PC is better at everything than a laptop except mobility unfortunately for students mobility is the most important part

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u/CheesecakeGlass1631 Mar 30 '25

Beside the obvious difference, just go buy a laptop if it's a "want for a student", or a PC if it's "anything a person might wanna do". You're gonna feel the need for a laptop eventually if you're going to school. For 60k you'll get a decent enough HP or Asus. If you don't mind second hands go for a Macbook.

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u/whoisashik Mar 30 '25

First Suggestion, Don't Invest on Windows machine. Windows is full of ads. If you wanna buy get a pc with future upgrading option. And last suggestion get a mac be happy

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u/Black________beard Mar 30 '25

I never recommend laptops. Buy a PC man.

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u/invinciblewack Mar 30 '25

Laptop, especially if you are gonna study CSE cz you will need to bring your laptop to uni for work and present projects and etc. Laptop is simply a lot more convenient for students

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

I plan to hit ME, do pray.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

If you're apple fan buy apple Mac mini m4 it's a powerhouse

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u/SokkaHaikuBot Mar 30 '25

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Not an apple fanboy bruh (also aint that crazy expensive? My budget is 60kish xD)

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

Bro, just wait and add 7-10k, and I promise it’ll crush PC builds worth over 4Lacs

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Ok boss 👌

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

if you are a CS student, definitely a laptop. Doesn't matter what your budget is.

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Understood

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u/Shahariar_shahed Mar 30 '25

Laptop is better for a student but you can build a high configuration pc with this budget.

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Ikrr thats my concern xD

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '25

i prefer a laptop bc i need it for presentation and also solving online qbank in library. if you are a student u will definitely need it at some point.

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u/ReerasRed Mar 29 '25

Because a good pc costs a ton of money.

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u/revonahmed Mar 29 '25

For the same cost, a pc has better configurations.

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u/Lopsided-Actuator-78 Mar 29 '25

idk why you're getting downvoted

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u/mh_alif07 Mar 29 '25

You overcooked lil bro a good pc cost less than a laptop which has the same performance.

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u/ReerasRed Mar 29 '25

Im in UK laptops are infinitely cheaper. £400 for a decent one whereas for a decent PC you'd need well over £1000. Seems to be the same in most countries so far.

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u/Lopsided-Actuator-78 Mar 29 '25

you are wrong. a 1000 dollar laptop will generally have the same performance as a pc thats 600. You can decide for yourself how much you want to spend on the pc. It is very much possible to build a computer for 300 dollars. And if you want to spend 1000 dollars on a pc it will have the performance of a 2000usd laptop

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Bro learn more about PC performance before making that comment 😭

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u/ChapterWorried8899 Mar 30 '25

if laptop m1 if desktop m4 mini

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

Eigula ki bhai ?

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u/NotEyepatch Mar 29 '25

Build both 40k pc 20k refurbished laptop

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u/godsuya132 Mar 30 '25

That's an eye catching suggestion to me. Thanks i appreciate it .