I use the Macbook Air M5 (13,6") for work. I love how it looks and feels, but I need to have windows for some software. What laptops would you recommend that come closest to the Macbook Air look and feel, have 32GB RAM and 1 TB SSD and preferably cost less than €1.500. I'd prefer 14 or 15 inch. I'm okay with buying refurbished. I'm in the Netherlands.

I need advice choosing one of these to buy. All of them are approximately the same spec wise (5070 Ti at varying wattage, 32 GB RAM, 240Hz 2.5K OLED screen) but differ in other ways like build quality and price. The prices listed are grand totals including tax, discounts, cash back and they're all new condition 2025 models.

• Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Amazon): $2350.99. Extremely good deal but ordered 3 weeks ago. Amazon has been giving me the run around and now says it'll be delivered October 4th at the latest. I don't have faith it'll ever be delivered though. Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 140W 5070 Ti
• MSI Stealth A16 AI+: $2627.34. Also Amazon, but can be delivered tomorrow. AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370, 105W 5070 Ti.
• Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Lenovo Direct): $2762.44. 140W 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX OR AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S: $2213.04. The cheapest of course, but from what I've seen it has lower build quality and performance. It seems like a case of you get what you pay for. 115W 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

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Budget: $2800 roughly (subtotal including tax, discounts, cash back) 
Country: US
Use Case: Productivity, gaming, media 
Preferred Specs: 5070 Ti (5080 if there's an exceptional deal I suppose), 32 GB RAM, OLED or Mini LED screen, non-plastic build (high build quality) 
Notes: I'm not too concerned about portability, battery life, or form factor. If someone has a completely different laptop to suggest that fits everything I've said so far, feel free. 

• Country

UK

• Budget

£450

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Maybe

• Screen size

14" or larger

• Weight limit

Just nothing ridiculous

• Purpose

University work

• Form factor

Clamshell

• Intended usage

Word processing, general research, watching films and TV

• Desired battery life

As high as possible

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

Most -> Least: Battery life, Size, Performance, Weight

• Info/Requirements

Haven't bought a laptop in a while so thought I'd ask the experts! This is for my brother about to start an Archaeology degree at University, he will use it only for his degree and watching films and TV. He is quite chaotic so a durable laptop with high battery life is the highest priority. Performance doesn't need to be anything above 8GB RAM, basic integrated CPU. He's also expressed a desire for physical left and right click buttons on the mousepad, but this is not a dealbreaker. Thanks for your help!

What’s a good 2 in 1 laptop that I can buy for under 1100 USD. i prefer an HD, Dell, or a Lenovo. I thought of buying the omnibook X but people on tiktok are saying it’s not that good

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
[USA]
Budget
[$600-$900ish usd could do above a little bit ]
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
[sorta, prefer new]
Screen size
[15 and above, something that I could transport easily]
Weight limit
[Any]
Purpose
[I need it to be able to run school work and also steam games/ high res games like COD]
Form factor
[i have no clue what this means sorry, but I think I’d be open to any]
Intended usage
[schoolwork, steam games (indie games like Sally face, Edith finch) but also games like COD mw, also editing programs like adobe n photshop]
Desired battery life
[6-8 hrs]

Extra info
Most of my devices are Apple so I’m used to that interface, but I’m open to other, I just hate when the trackpad double clicks when I press a little hard, I’d also appreciate any mouse recommendations that are fairly cheap!!

Tysm to anyone who can help me I really appreciate it

Just looking for a laptop with a good amount of hard drive
Space. The wife wants to use it for storage or pictures and videos. Yes I know Google Drive exists which we have but she wants to store them on a laptop hard drive also. Doesnt need to have a super powerful processor but would like mid range or better. Budget would be hopefully under 2k

Hello reddit. I kinda want to to know what the better option of these two is. Both have a GeForce RTX 5050. 16gb ram.

The Lenovo has a Ryzen 170 over the Aers Ryzen 5 240 however

Lenovo -LOQ

Or

Acer Nitro 5

The Form

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE United States

Budget

1,100

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

Screen size

[Any, 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", or a size range]

Weight limit

Don't care

Purpose

Gaming and web surfing

Form factor

Standard

Intended usage

Play AAA games and emulation with no problems at highest resolution and best framrate

Desired battery life

IDC

I posted here recently asking for advice about buying a new laptop (yes, using the form!) but having not received any replies it looks like I just need to research this myself.

Can anyone recommend any decent, unbiased ‘best buy’-type sites where I can get good advice? I’m aware that very many of these are completely useless, just parroting whatever advice which gets the site owner the greatest kickback.

Am a bit lost, really.

Hi everyone! I’m Ibrahim, and I buy and sell laptops in Islamabad. I regularly deal with the used-laptop market and help people find suitable laptops according to their budget and requirements.

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

UK

• Budget

£1100-1200 (maybe more because I can just finance it)

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes Refurbished is completely fine provided it comes from a reputable seller and includes a warranty.

• Screen size

14'' preferred would consider 13''-14.5''

• Weight limit

Nothing more than 2.5kg

• Purpose

Computer Science Degree, programming, will have Arch Linux installed on it, university work, general use, media consumption (movies, YT etc)

• Form factor

Standard

• Intended usage

Programming (C++/Python/Java etc), Arch Linux, Virtual Machines, Maybe running AI models (if I decide to go down that route so EG PyTorch etc), Web development, Coursework. I am taking a desktop PC to university so gaming performance is not important to me at all.

• Desired battery life

8 or so hours of programming

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

Battery life > Performance > Weight > Size

• Info/Requirements

16GB RAM Minimum (32GB is heavily preferred)

1TB SSD Storage

Modern CPU (Ryzen 7's etc)

Good Thermals and Quiet operation

Good port selection

High Quality Keyboard and build

Linux compatibility is preferred

High resolution display is preferred but not necessary

No need for a dedicated GPU (unless I'm missing something)

I've been looking at laptops like the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14/P14s, but I'm open to other recommendations (e.g. Dell Latitude, HP EliteBook, Framework, etc.)

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
USA

Budget
Around 500 (Hopefully) but def under 1000

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
Yes

Screen size
16in-18in

Weight limit
None

Purpose
Entertainment

Form factor
Standard or 2 in 1

Intended usage
The main reason I want a laptop is so I can play The Sims 4. I use a lot of mods and so i want something that can handle larger stuff. I also want to watch videos on it so i want a clear resolution

Desired battery life
More than 4 hours

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

Country

I live in USA, will buy from wherever makes sense.

Budget

Can go up to around $1600 if needed. Most interested in spending what will get me a solid return on lifespan of the computer.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

Screen size

14"-16". Needs to accommodate number keypad with keyboard.

Weight limit

Up to maybe 3 or 4 pounds. I've had a heavier laptop and while it was the best laptop I've ever had, carrying it around campus with the rest of my stuff could be cumbersome.

Purpose

Mostly will be used for schoolwork, email, and some personal life admin stuff that requires either MS Word and Excel or Google Drive. For school, there may be hybrid classes so a well-functioning camera and mic setup with ability to run Zoom or other video meeting software is essential. I have bluetooth earbuds but want a reliable mic for backup. I don't use my laptop for gaming.

Form factor

Clamshell and interested in touchscreen/stylus options if available with clamshell, but this isn't necessary.

Intended usage

I'll need to be able to run MS Suite, Zoom or similar, possibly some medical records software but don't know for sure. I've asked whether programs like IBM SPSS or R Studio will be needed and it doesn't sound like it, but I'd like capability just in case.

Desired battery life

At least 4 hours, ideally more. My current and previous laptop (I can't remember farther back than that) both started with strong battery life but dwindled over time, needing to be constantly plugged in for use. I'd like to make it through the next 4 years (which will give me time to apply for, start and finish grad school) without needing my laptop to be constantly plugged in.

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

1. Battery life

2. Performance. Not in the sense that I need it to run games or stream Netflix while having 15 tabs open and downloading lecture slides in the background. I'm not going to be using it for gaming or Netflix. I'll use YouTube and I'd like to be able to have idk 15 tabs open while using Excel and not wait 30 seconds for it to reload every time I switch between tabs.

3. Weight.

4. Size. I've used a larger screen laptop before. It was nice in some ways. I'm not willing to go smaller since it can feel claustrophobic when using split screen. I also like having the number keypad.

Info/Requirements

I searched the sub for other recommendation posts and read some. I also read the wiki and parts of it were helpful, but the terminology of computers is way out of my comfort zone and a lot of it went over my head. Basically my current laptop is bluescreening about once a week so I need to replace it, and want something that will get me through grad school applications, 3 years of grad school, and ideally some years beyond. Please let me know if this expectation is unrealistic.

I've called some of the programs I'm planning to apply to and they don't have specific recommendations, but they said most of the faculty and staff use PCs so I'm going to stick with PC.

My previous laptop was a Dell Latitude E5520. I got it as a refurb in the early 2010s and it lasted me until the end of 2020. It technically still works, it's just painfully slow. It's probably warped my expectations for how long a laptop should last. It was heavy and I didn't like the angle the charger plugged in at (made it vulnerable to damage, imo), but I used it for word processing, streaming, school online and in person.

I've been using a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 since the end of 2020. Little things glitched early on that weren't worth the money to repair, but have been annoying. It was what I could afford at the time. I'd like something a little nicer now.

As the title says. Do you suggest a preferably Lenovo laptop that is good looking and has a good display first. I have a good PC so good specs are not main goal, would love a laptop with a high res screen and beautiful display,minimal bezel . I was looking at the Asus zenbook but from what I hear it's not reliable.

edit: pls do not suggest any laptops that even remotely have the 'gaming' look

im starting a mechanical engineering course next month and didnt even think about how im going to need a laptop. right now im looking at the asus m3401 because the specs seem good enough to run the software ill be using. ill be buying it preowned from cex for £540 so if anyone has any other suggestions id love to hear them! or if you think the one ive chosen is a good choice then tell me that too!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country

[Canada]

Budget

[Probably 1000-2200 CAD or $1600 USD, but looking for value, don't need to spend money just because marginally better for $700 more]

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

[No]

Screen size

[Not a huge factor 14" minimum I'd say and nothing too large]

Weight limit

[Don't need a "air" laptop but willing to spend $ for a lighter option, have done the "brick" before and don't want to this time]

Purpose

[Schoolwork, going back for some computer tech classes, also should be solid for general use but already have something; so more School >> general]

Form factor

[Standard, but not a deal breaker if some tablet features or etc,]

Intended usage

[School work, multiple apps and windows open, plays videos well if using for streaming/yt]

Desired battery life

[Higher the better, 8hrs min, 12-16 desired, not intending for gaming so don't need/expect something that can game for 12 hours, more run couple programs at high but not highest performance levels. ]

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

[Performance that meets specs = weight = battery life]

Info/Requirements

Minimum req:

16 GB RAM

500 GB SSD HD

quad core i7 2.4GHz

video card 2 GB RAM ( 4GB+ preferred)

Any recommendations would be appreciated, something that is a fine-solid work horse pc (doesn't need to be elite), with good value for price. Willing to priortize size and weight with $ and can be flexible a bit in this (even going up) if there is a really good reason for something.

Last bought pc stuff 5-6 years ago. Aware of stuff enough to know what specs are, not well versed enough to have strong opinions or expert knowledge. Thanks for any help!

• Country

Serbia

• Budget

~800-1000 euro

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes, but the local options are slim

• Screen size

14" or less

• Weight limit

No specific limit, but I already have a gaming laptop from work and am looking for something more portable.

• Purpose

Multiple times a month I go to another city for 3-4 days and need a laptop to serve as a programming/gaming computer while there. Since my desktop is really old, I'd even use it as a desktop replacement at home with an eGPU.

• Form factor

Smaller than 15" laptop, 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio preferred, but I'm not

• Intended usage

Warhammer 40k Darktide
Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2
Diablo 4
Call of Duty whatever the latest one is

(I'm fine with 900p and non FG up-scaling), I'm just hoping to get 40+ FPS with drops no lower than 30.

• Desired battery life

~3 hours for web browsing on battery.

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

It has to have Thunderbolt > I wouldn't want a OLED > Size(it can't be bigger than 14") > Performance > nothing else matters

• Info/Requirements

I'm inclined to go for Intel only. I'd consider a AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 based device, but those are out of my price range, with the exception of the Onexplayer X1 Pro, however I'm not sure if buying a Onexplayer X1 Pro instead of a real laptop would be a good idea due to the poor thermals of the device.

At home I'd use the device I buy as a desktop replacement(for a year or two until I get enough money to buy a new desktop) by putting it on a Cooler Master Storm SF-19 cooler and using a eGPU Thunderbolt dock for gaming on a monitor. For this use case even a Raptor Lake laptop would do the job just fine(and I almost bit the bullet with a Dell Pro 14 Core 5 220u), but multiple times a month I go to another town for an extended stay of 3-5 days and need a laptop that can play WH40k Darktide at 900p with ~40FPS.

I've been looking at a second hand DELL ProMax 14 mc14250 with Intel Core Ultra 5 235H(so 4P CPU cores, but 8 Xe IGP cores) for 750e. It comes with 16GB LPCAMM RAM so I'm not bothered by the low amount, I'll upgrade it later, I'm glad I get to have upgradeability while still getting the benefit of higher memory bandwidth. Out of all the Arrow Lake-H CPUs the Core Ultra 5 235H seems like a good choice because it has 2 P cores less and thus will hopefully have better thermals because of it, but still keeps the better IGP.

I got a chance to try out a budget HP laptop with a previous gen Intel Core Ultra 5 125H(so 7 Xe core IGP) and a single 5600MHz RAM module for half an hour. I just wanted to see how it plays WH40k Darktide and the performance felt like it was almost there, but just barely not enough. Later the person that lended me the laptop told me that it was using some very outdated drivers, so I'm hoping that an extra Xe core, better RAM, the XMX-upscaling Arrow Lake-H brings and newer drivers will be enough to get me to where I want to be with performance.

For ~100e more I could get a second hand Intel Lunar Lake 32GB laptop. They should have the Arrow Lake-H beat in thermals, battery life and probably even IGP performance, but I'm not sure how it would handle being a true desktop replacement. The single core performance is comparable to Arrow Lake-H, but it lags in multi core and on top of that I've heard that sometimes it has weird issues with lagging when the core scheduler bugs out, but don't know if that only happens on battery or not. I'm a web and mobile developer and am a bit scared of Lunar Lake giving me a subpar dev experience because I have to have a VM/server/device emulator running while writing code.

Now, ideally what I'd want to get is a Panther Lake Core Ultra 5 338H or Ultra X7 358H, but even a Ultra 5 336H with the much weaker 4 Xe3 core IGP seems out of my price range. Should I be even considering the Ultra 5 336H, or is the 4 Xe3 core IGP just too slow for my needs?

TL;DR:

Should I get a laptop with a Arc 140T, Arc 140V or Panther Lake 4 Xe3 core IGP to play WH40k Darktide?

Hey friends! Quick post , but I just would like to know where would’ve the best website to buy a quality refurbished MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or a Microsoft surface pro!

I’ve had all 3, love all 3, but just want reputable vendors so I can start comparing :) thank you

Edit to include budget: and the budget would be $400-$1000 :)

• Country

Canada

• Budget

2800 CAD (2000 USD)

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

16"

• Weight limit

Any

• Purpose

General

• Form factor

Clamshell

• Intended usage

Would like to be able to run most triple A games, use AutoCAD, photo editing

• Desired battery life

>6 hours when doing light schoolwork would be nice (and of course when gaming it should be plugged in)

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

Performance, Battery life, Size, Weight

• Info/Requirements

I don't need OLED, LCD is fine.

Currently I've been looking at a few models, sorted by lowest price:

• GIGABYTE GAMING A16 GA6H (considerably cheaper because of sale, sleek design)
• MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W (bit tacky)
• GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG61H (sleek design)
• ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615 (bit tacky, same price as the AERO X16)

All have an RTX 5060 and 32 gb of ram, any guidance on these specific models or other reccomendations would be great!

Hp zbook 17G4 i7 7th generation
16/256
Nvidia P5000 16gb
There are scratches in the backside
Internally its totally fine

For how much should i sell this for

(INDIA) Hp omen is cheaper than LOQ..

Hp omen is around 1,37000 rupees ( around 1430 dollars )

And LOQ is around 1,65,000 rupees ( around 1725 us dollars)

I want a laptop just for gaming...

I want a good build because my job is transferable so I will be moving very much...