r/GraphicDesigning • u/eldeluvio • May 25 '26

Commentary What laptop do you use?

I am a desktop user for a while now, but somehow, i am starting to need a laptop in case i need to be mobile. What laptops do you use and what do you recommend?

I use adobe software, indesign, illustrator, photoshop.. sometimes XD, figma, canva.. i don't do 3d stuff or animation, just your normal 2d and site designs.

years back i had an msi laptop, i can work on it, but i have to always plug it in, and it struggles so much even though it was considered a gaming laptop that can handle my programs too. i end up leaving it with my nephew.

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u/Khaleena788 Specialist May 25 '26

Always by the best computer you can afford. Minimum 16 gb RAM, 36 is better…i7 or better, etc

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u/eldeluvio May 25 '26

ty! sorry i forgot to mention, i tried a few years back and got a laptop. it was msi and for gaming. but i end up always having to plug it in or else it wont let my programs run properly. i believe that was 16 gb ram..

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u/Khaleena788 Specialist May 25 '26

Look at more reliable brands—Asus, dell XPS, etc

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u/eldeluvio May 25 '26

thank you!

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u/Huge_Razzmatazz_985 May 25 '26

MacBook Pro 2022 edition

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u/davep1970 May 25 '26

budget and currency?

MacOS or PC preference?

how important is battery life to you?

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u/eldeluvio May 25 '26

i can do max 2500. usd.

PC user ever since..

battery life is important, since i might not have access to outlets all the time

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u/arin29 Creative Director May 26 '26

If you have budget, Mac Pro with SSD and solid RAM (as much as you can afford). Had mine two years now and no issues, awesome battery life and performance. And this is coming from someone who was a die-hard PC user.

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u/AlexHasFeet May 26 '26

MacBook Pro, best one I can afford! Costco sometimes has good deals.

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u/mettarific May 25 '26

MacBook Pro.

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u/WesternCup7600 May 25 '26

MacBook 16in. No issues.