LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

Hong Kong; could also purchase from China and Amazon

• Budget

20000 HKD, which is around 2500 USD

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

Any

• Weight limit

Medium to light weight

• Purpose

For work and gaming; needs to be standard enough to be used in a meeting

• Form factor

None

• Intended usage

Mostly used to play indie games such as The Binding of Issac, Balatro; the biggest game I might run would be Battlefield 6 or Project Wingman

• Desired battery life

Around 4 is good

I want a laptop that could be used in a meeting; a giant noisy fan would be terrible, and a bulky structure would look unprofessional. I am currently rebuilding my PC for main gaming purposes, but having a laptop for work travel and meetings is good to have.

Friend suggested Lenovo unveils Legion Y7000X 2026, looking for other opions.

Thanks a lot

Hey zusammen,
ich hoffe sehr, ihr könnt mir weiterhelfen – mir raucht nämlich komplett der Kopf!
Ich habe meinen ersten Laptop 2019 bekommen, der vor etwa anderthalb Jahren den Geist aufgegeben hat. Seitdem versuche ich, mich durch den Dschungel aus Modellbezeichnungen, Datenblättern und Nummern zu kämpfen. Aber selbst nach 3 Monaten Recherche habe ich das Gefühl, mich immer noch nicht gut genug auszukennen, um beruhigt eine Entscheidung zu treffen.
Ich habe mir in den letzten 3 Jahren mit Ach und Krach geld für einen neuen Laptop abgespart und möchte das Geld wirklich gut überlegt investieren. Im Laden habe ich leider oft das Gefühl, dass Verkäufer nur ihre Quoten erfüllen wollen, statt mich ehrlich zu beraten. Deshalb setze ich meine letzte Hoffnung in euch und eure Erfahrung!
Ich suche ein Modell (am liebsten Legion, ASUS oder XMG, etwas bei dem ich ein Service erreichen könnte wenn etwas ist), das mich die nächsten 5 Jahre begleiten kann und in mein Budget von maximal 3.000 € passt.

Hier ist die Wunschliste meiner Anforderungen an meinen neuen Gaming- und illustrationslaptop , die ich mir zusammengestellt habe mit ungefährem wissen:

1. Leistung und Grafikkarte
   NVIDIA-Grafikkarte, idealerweise mit 16 GB VRAM.
   Leistungsstarker Prozessor für Gaming, Multitasking (viele gleichzeitig geöffnete Tabs und Programme) und kreative Anwendungen.
   Gute Dauerleistung, damit der Laptop auch bei langen Gaming- und Arbeitssitzungen nicht stark an Leistung verliert.
   Gute Kühlung und möglichst geringe Lüfterlautstärke, ohne dass die Leistung darunter übermäßig leidet.
   
2. Arbeitsspeicher (RAM)
   - am liebsten direkt 64 GB RAM bereits beim Kauf, damit ich langfristig genug Reserven habe.
   - oder ein Modell, das man super einfach selbst auf 64 GB aufrüsten kann
   
3. Speicherplatz
   - Mindestens 2 TB SSD + ein freier M.2-Slot für eine spätere Erweiterung auf 4 TB
   Ziel: Den Laptop möglichst fünf Jahre lang ohne Frust nutzen zu können, ohne mich ständig von Dateien und Projekten trennen zu müssen.
   
4. Display für Illustration und Gaming
   - 15–16 Zoll, bevorzugt mit 2560 × 1600 Pixeln.
   - Hohe Helligkeit und guter Kontrast, damit das dunkle Bild auch in hellen Räumen gut erkennbar ist.
   - Möglichst mattes bzw. entspiegeltes Display.
   - 100 % DCI-P3 und hohe Farbgenauigkeit für zuverlässiges Arbeiten an Illustrationen.
   
5. Anschlüsse
   - Mindestens 2 × USB-A.
   - Mindestens 2 × USB-C, idealerweise mit USB4 oder Thunderbolt.
   - USB-C mit DisplayPort und Power Delivery, um externe Monitore anzuschließen und den Laptop unterwegs über USB-C laden zu können.
   - HDMI 2.1.
   - 3,5-mm-Klinkenanschluss für Kopfhörer.
   
6. Laden und Akkulaufzeit
   - Praktisch nutzbares USB-C-Laden, nicht nur eine theoretische Unterstützung im Datenblatt.
   - Power Delivery 3.0 mit bis zu 100 W oder idealerweise Power Delivery 3.1 mit bis zu 140 W.
   Der Laptop soll während der Nutzung über USB-C tatsächlich zusätzlich laden können, idealerweise auch schnell – besonders bei Serien, Surfen und leichter kreativer Arbeit.
   - Ein gutes Originalnetzteil muss enthalten sein, das die volle Gaming-Leistung ermöglicht.
   - Möglichst lange Akkulaufzeit bei Serien, Surfen und leichter Arbeit.
   
7. Größe, Gewicht und Gehäuse
   - Bevorzugt 15–16 Zoll, möglichst nicht größer als 40 cm in der Diagonale.
   - Laptopgewicht idealerweise etwa 2–2,7 kg.
   Möglichst leichtes Netzteil und geringes Gesamtgewicht beim Transport. Ich möchte ungern wieder bei ungefähr 6 kg inklusive Netzteil landen.
   USB-C-Laden wäre deshalb ein großer Vorteil.
   Möglichst schlankes Gehäuse, aber gute Kühlung und Langlebigkeit sind wichtiger als eine extrem dünne Bauweise.
   
8. Tastatur und Touchpad
   - Tastaturbeleuchtung ist Pflicht.
   - Ein integriertes Touchpad ist ebenfalls Pflicht.
   
9. Wartung und Kühlung
   Die Bodenplatte soll sich möglichst abnehmen lassen, damit ich die Lüfter bei Bedarf selbst von Staub reinigen kann.
   Gute Wartungsmöglichkeiten, damit sich das Gerät über die geplanten fünf Jahre sinnvoll pflegen lässt.
   
10. Lautstärke und Leistungsmodi
    - Ein echter Silent- oder Leise-Modus, der die Lüfterlautstärke im Alltag reduziert.
    - dealerweise wird dabei die Grafik- und Prozessorleistung angepasst, um Strom zu sparen und die Akkulaufzeit bei leichter Nutzung zu verlängern.
    Wichtig ist, dass sich der Laptop bei Bedarf wieder auf volle Gaming-Leistung umstellen lässt.
    
11. Kamera
    - Die integrierte Kamera muss nicht besonders hochwertig sein, da ich bei Bedarf eine externe Webcam anschließen kann.

Wenn jemand von euch eine konkrete Empfehlung hat oder mir sagen kann, wie ich mein Budget von 3.000 € für genau diese Wünsche am cleversten nutze (z. B. Modell + selbst RAM/SSD aufstocken), wäre ich euch unendlich dankbar!
Bei fragen wegen fehlenden Infos, oder wenn manche meiner, wünsche nicht miteinander vereinbar sind einfach ein Kommentar schreiben. Ich bin bereit jede frage zu beantworten

• Country

USA

• Budget

1500, preferably closer to 1000

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

• Screen size

I think I currently have a 15", I would prefer somewhere between 15-17"

• Weight limit

Light enough to carry to class

• Purpose

Schoolwork & Gaming

• Form factor

Standard is fine but I am open to other options

• Intended usage

More complex & detailed games like Resident Evil 4 Remake and RE 7-9, Baldur's Gate 3, etc. Outside of that I really only play Stardew Valley and run browser and Word.

• Desired battery life

I would prefer around 3-4 hours

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

Performance is most important, after that Size & Weight, Battery Life isn't the highest on my list

• Info/Requirements

No Chromebook or Mac

Hey there, I bought 2 open box laptops. Trying to decide which one I should keep. They are both Lenovo Yoga 7i 2 in 1s with 512gb SSD and 16 inch screens. I’m looking at longevity, reliability, value, and performance.

1 is the 2024 model with Intel 7 Ultra Series 2 256V, 16gb RAM, Intel Arc 140V graphics and LCD 2K screen. I paid $683 for this one.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2k-touchscreen-laptop-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-2024-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-luna-grey/JJGH3KXVK7/sku/6671006?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

The other is the 2026 Aura Edition with Intel 7 Ultra Series 3 355V, 24gb RAM, Intel Graphics, and OLED 2K screen. I paid $963 for this one.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-24gb-memory-512gb-storage-luna-grey/JJGH3KXVZC/sku/6671003?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

I do like the OLED, especially since it has more RAM, but not sure if it’s worth the $280 difference. I really appreciate any, and all, help in this.

Hi!! I'm looking for a very specific type of laptop, and as best I can tell, one doesn't exist??

• Country

The US

• Budget

Cheaper the better? If it's too high I just won't get one.

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

14"-16"

• Weight limit

N/A

• Purpose

General use, very light gaming.

• Form factor

2-1. As, a laptop that will fold completely into a tablet mode.

• Intended usage

Browsers, productivity apps, light small games on Steam

• Desired battery life

No preference

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

Performance

• Info/Requirements

I'd love a machine that has all the following:

• Windows
• 4K screen
• Completely foldable into a tablet
• Numpad
• OLED screen

I don't think a model like that is available in the US, for any price?

I'd love to be wrong! Thank you!

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Hey guys, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for laptops as an upcoming mechanical engineering student. I often hear that MacBooks aren’t as well-suited for engineering students, so I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations.

For reference, I currently have an M1 MacBook that works perfectly fine, and I was wondering if it could handle most CAD and mechanical engineering software, or if I would need to get another computer. If so, what computer would you recommend?

To clarify my reasoning behind asking Reddit, it’s mainly because all I can find when researching are sponsored results and fake testimonials. I would prefer an honest review from someone who actually knows computers as I am not really into all that.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

Buying from france or canada

Budget

1.5k CAD , 1kEUR

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Maybe

• Screen size

Any size

• Weight limit

Not too heavy less than 4kg ig, idk

• Purpose

Mech Eng, CAD, Ansys, SIEMENS, other courses idk

• Form factor

Pen for taking notes would be a bonus, if not just normal

• Intended usage

Just Mech Eng courses and software, coding, trading, normal tasks, possibly video games nothing crazy though. Would be nice to have some video games if possible, i.e. rocket league or minecraft

• Desired battery life

The most i can get. 10h? 6h? idc I can just plug it in

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

Performance, weight, battery life, size

• Info/Requirements

none

Disclaimer (only non-apple products)

I'm very multihobbied and a student and I need a laptop that is the following:

-suitable for graphics and design

-for gaming & computing in general

-would run old&moded games

-studying with sources,tabs,apps,files that might crash some old stuff ig (aka my current laptop)

-maybe a couple of side works, organisation.

-⚠️⚠️to be a long-term investment because my broke self cannot afford this again for a long time.

And after years of suffering with what is allegedly a laptop my fraud of a "laptop" I'm finally prepared (with no more than a 1100 sterling pounds bcz I'm a broke student and this is the fruit of my labour.

I heard about the ASUS V16,ASUS TUF Gaming A15 too but don't have enough experience to compare properly because they don't sound that far different.

Also if possible where is best to buy them (UK,England)

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country England

Budget Sterling pounds/£

Are you open to refurbs/used options? Preferably NO because I've heard some horror stories

Screen size Any

Weight limit [Any,

Purpose [General purpose&more details ⚠️⚠️ Above the form

Form factor

Anything that would have good specs really but if something have those specs with touch screen that would be amaizing but if not I don't mind

Intended usage Games and Art but probably something strong because I like to play not so small games and indie/moded games and I use old stuff sometimes for art like Gimp and Kreta because the Adobe subscription is not working student friendly.

Desired battery life As high as possible for needed specs to run it flawlessly

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

Performance,Battery,weight, touch screen, size,

Info/Requirements

I was personally eyeing the Argos one (v16)

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to buy a Windows work laptop with a budget of (₹35k INR, can push to ₹40k if it's really worth it). Location is India.

My use case:
- Work only - MS Office (heavy Excel), Chrome with 10-15 tabs, Zoom/Meet calls
- No gaming, no video editing

What I'm looking for:
- 8GB RAM minimum (16GB if possible in this budget)
- 512GB SSD preferred, okay with 256GB if upgradable
- Good battery life (6+ hours) and decent display for long hours
- Windows 11 pre-installed

If there is a really solid option at ₹38-40k that will last 4-5 years without issues, I'm happy to stretch.

Please suggest the best value for money options right now. If you are using something under 40k for work, how's your experience?

Thanks in advance!

I am located in Mexico, my budget is 10,000 MXN (536 USD). Refurbished is okay, any screen size works. The heaviest I am willing to go is 2 kilos, This laptop would be my primary work device, so it wouldn't be running any CPU intensive software or games. A standard clamshell configuration works best. An 8 hour or more battery life would be ideal. Battery life and weight are main concerns. A good amount of storage would be ideal (ideal storage would be 256 gb). As long as the laptop isn't too big to fit in the average backpack size isn't a concern. Performance must be functional and reliable for every day work.

**LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

* **Country**

England

* **Budget**

£800 - £1200, £1500 at a push (\~$1000 - $1600)

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

Maybe

* **Screen size**

Ideally no smaller than 14"

* **Weight limit**

Any

* **Purpose**

Gaming and general use

* **Form factor**

Standard/Clamshell

* **Intended usage**

Ideally running the latest AAA games without much lag, and to be able to sustain this for a few years. No typical strenuous software usage comes to mind.

* **Desired battery life**

Nothing out of the ordinary.

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

Performance is the biggest priority, then battery life, then size, and weight is not an issue.

* **Info/Requirements**

Nothing specific that hasn't been said above. I'm not that knowledgeable about specs and the like, my current laptop (Acer Nitro AN515-45) has been struggling for a while now, and recently had a RAM slot (port?) die - and it's not happy at 8GB haha. I've been considering waiting for Black Friday/Cyber Monday bearing in mind how much prices have risen recently, but I wanted to get people-who-know-what-they're-talking-about's advice on what to look out for, how much things will cost and whether it could even be worth just repairing my current laptop.

Thank you for reading and taking the time!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country [Canada]

Budget [$2100CAD ($1500-ish USD)]

Are you open to refurbs/used options? [Maybe]

Screen size [Any but 15" and up preferred]

Weight limit [Any]

Purpose [Video editing]

Form factor [Standard/Clamshell]

Intended usage [Use Vegas Pro 21 for video editing, very occasionally play Phasmophobia. Want to be able to render or convert video files and not experience lag.]

Desired battery life [I am 99% of the time plugged in so not important]

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life [performance main priority. battery life, weight, and size doesn't matter.]

Info/Requirements [My main requirement is that it MUST have a headphone jack!! HDMI port would be nice too (idk if laptops don't have hdmi ports?) 32GB RAM is ideal.]

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

Italy or Europe

• Budget

€3000, max €3500 ($3368, max $3930)

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

14'' preferred, max 15''

• Weight limit

Not to heavy, I'll carry it in a backpack a lot

• Purpose

Work, neural network training

• Form factor

Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop)

• Intended usage

Software development and neural network training (e.g. Transformers, CNNs). I have a server for intensive training, but I need to run small batches locally to test the scripts before deploying them to the server. On my personal laptop I have a NVIDIA RTX 3050 with 4GB and I usually run out of memory when working with CNNs.

• Desired battery life

At least 4 hours, I need a good battery life since I will use it a lot while travelling

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

Battery life, weight, size, performance

• Info/Requirements

OS: Windows
CPU: Intel preferred, but not a dealbreaker

Low noise and good thermal performance.
I could occasionally use it for gaming, but it's not the intended usage.

Hi everyone! I need some advice on choosing a new daily driver for AI development (running/fine-tuning smaller local LLMs, working with vector DBs) and UI/UX or graphic design.
My constraints & workflow:
Budget: Max $2500.
RAM: Strictly 64GB minimum (crucial for local development).
Portability: Non-negotiable. I split my time between two cities and plan to relocate soon, so I need something easy to travel with.
Compute: Hybrid approach (local deployment for lighter models, cloud for heavy workloads).
Right now, I am torn between two completely different concepts:
ASUS ROG Flow Z13: I love the tablet form factor and stylus support for design work, plus it has an NVIDIA GPU. However, I’m worried about the limited VRAM (6-8GB) and potential thermal throttling under sustained ML workloads.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 14): The gold standard for reliability and portability. However, the complete lack of a dedicated NVIDIA GPU means I will be entirely dependent on cloud compute for any model inference or AI tasks.
My questions for the community:
The eGPU & Upgrade Path: Since RAM is soldered in both of these thin-and-light options, I must buy the 64GB version straight away. But what about the GPU? Is the ASUS Flow Z13 + ROG XG Mobile (eGPU) ecosystem a viable long-term strategy for a split-location setup? Or do bandwidth bottlenecks and high costs make it impractical for AI dev?
Local VRAM vs. Cloud: Is a mobile NVIDIA GPU with 6-8GB VRAM even worth it for local AI work, or should I just rely entirely on 64GB system RAM + cloud and get the cleaner ThinkPad?
Better Alternatives under $2500: Are there any well-balanced 14-inch or slim 16-inch laptops that bridge this gap? I need a color-accurate screen for design, a strong NVIDIA GPU, and a cooling system that won't melt during long coding sessions. Should I look into the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14/G16, ASUS ProArt PX13, or Lenovo ThinkPad P-series instead?
Would love to hear from anyone doing ML/AI development or design on the go. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for some advice from people who have experience with Power BI, data analytics, and Windows laptops.

I currently own a MacBook Air M4, which I absolutely love and plan to keep as my main computer. However, I’m getting more involved in data analytics, particularly Power BI, Power Query, Excel, and working with small business datasets.
Since Power BI Desktop isn’t natively available on macOS, I’ve been thinking about purchasing a secondary Windows laptop specifically for this kind of work.

My budget is around $500, and I’d prefer not to spend $1,000+ on another computer when I already have a great MacBook.

A little about what I’m looking for:

Budget: $500 or less.
Main uses: Power BI Desktop, Power Query, advanced Excel, data cleaning, modeling, and visualization.

Workload: Mostly small business datasets, reports, dashboards, and analytical projects. Nothing enterprise-scale at this point.

Condition: I’m completely open to used, refurbished, or new laptops if the value is good.

Preferences: I’ve been looking at Lenovo ThinkPads, but I’m open to other brands.

I’m not particularly knowledgeable about computer hardware, so I’m having trouble figuring out which specifications actually matter for these applications.

Would 16GB of RAM be sufficient, or should I prioritize 32GB? How important is the processor for Power BI and Power Query? Are older business laptops a better investment than newer budget laptops?

I’m also wondering whether a gaming laptop would offer any real advantage for data analysis, or if that would be unnecessary.

If you had $500 to spend on a reliable Windows laptop for Power BI and data analytics in 2026, what would you buy?

I’d really appreciate specific model recommendations, minimum specifications, or even suggestions on where to find good refurbished deals.

Thanks in advance!

no weird shit as well please thank youu

i need a laptop and i’ve been looking but i can’t find something that ppl say is good and im not sure

Looking for a touchscreen under 600$ 2-in-1 needed for school meetings and work. Must be lightweight.

Region - India

Screen size chota ho 13 inch vagera best

Display - oled 60hz chalega ya ips ho to achi quality 60hz 300 nits wala cheap bekar nhi

Usage - advance excel software spreadsheets backend jobs me jo aata sab

Coding website development future me karna ye bhi to futureproof ke hisab se processor and video editing karta nhi basic to kara hi dega koi bhi

Battery ye main 5-6 saal long chalana to atleast 8-9 hrs to de and charging bhi shi

Gaming - casual gaming cracked ache pc games chala de without issue agar daily 4-5 hrs play karu ye max bata rha itna karungaa nhi still 60hz pe smooth chale ye na 1 saal baad lag kare full ganda

Ssd 512gb and ram 16gb enough right for 5 years 1 tb ho but upgradable baad me kar sakta varna 512 gb enough na long term

Processor ya main khela intel core ultra 5 225h ye mujhe laga 1 lakh tak better fir baad me inki ultra me v and u series aati

Baaki amd ki 7 and 5 series

To processor konsa dekhu jisme igpu and npu technology ho right intel me gaming ya vaise task ke liye inme igpu and npu to graphics card need nhi right

Amd wale me graphics card ho 4ya 8gb right gaming ya vaise task ke liye

Dusra processor konse 80k-1.10 lakh tak recommend jo 5 saal tak chale futureproof and konse old processor bhi recommend karega and konse old processor ya new rebrand ignore karu

Ports vagera bhi dekh ke bata 3.2 aate na yehi dekhu

Build metal build dekhu

And main keyboard ye kaisa and speakers

Display to main streaming gaming me kaam aayega

Budget 80k-1.10 lakh max

Ab bata bhai futureproof 5 saal tak ke liye laptop

Main usage ye work hai secondary gaming hai ki thode games enjoyment ks liye khel liya shi shi chal jaye

Gaming laptop koi recommend mat karna