Notebook Checklist
Hardware:
- Processor (CPU)
- Graphics (GPU)
- Memory (RAM)
- Storage (HDD/SSD)
Software:
- Operating System (Programs)
Specs:
- Display (Size + Resolution + Quality)
- Thickness and Weight
- Connectivity (ports/wireless)
Extras:
- Design, Materials
- Backlit Keyboard, Good TouchPad, Webcam
- Touch Display, Pen, Touch Bar
- Convertible
- ...
Good Reviews
- e.g. notebookcheck.net
Support + at least 2 years Warranty
Fitting your Needs (example)
What do you do/use on your Laptop?
- Browsing, Office, Netflix, ... (Low→Mid)
- Picture editing, little Gaming, CAD for school, ... (Mid→High)
- Video Editing, HD-Gaming, Streaming, ... (High→Pro)
Low
Mid
High
High+Pro
CPU (Intel*)
Intel i3/ Atom
Intel i5
Intel i7
Get
GPU (NVIDIA*)
none**
1050/1060/1070
1070/1080
yourself
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
a
Storage
xy***
HDD
SSD
Tower!
* Intel's newest Chips come from the 7th. Gen. / NVIDIA'S latest GPUs are from the 1000 series
** CPU has an integrated Graphics Card, which is enough for easy tasks
*** You need to know yourself how much Storage you need. Do you save a lot of pictures or videos?
Performance / ~Price
Acer Aspire ES
(Low) Budget
Acer R13
(Low) Convertible
Acer Aspire E
(LowMid) Budget
Lenovo Yoga Book
(Low) Convertible
Lenovo E or L
(Mid) Budget/Business
HP ProBook
(Mid) Business
Dell Inspiron 7000
(Midhigh) Multimedia
Acer Aspire VX or GX
(MidHigh) Multimedia
Asus Zenbook
(Mid) ultrathin Subnotebook
Asus N Series
(MidHigh) Multimedia
Dell XPS 13
(Mid) Subnotebook
Acer Swift 7 / Spin 7
(Mid) ultrathin Subnotebook
Apple Macbook 12
(Mid) ultrathin Subnotebook
Razer Blade Stealth
(MidHigh) Slim Multimedia
Dell XPS 15
(MidHigh) Slim Multimedia
Apple MacBook Pro
(MidHigh) Slim Multimedia
>200 €
399 €
>400€
499 €
500-800 €
600 €
800 €
800 €
900 €
1000 €
1100 €
1300 €
1300 €
1400 $
1500 €
1800 €
Extreme Gaming
I think that Gaming Laptops are ridiculous. Playing on 4K, having >60 fps etc. is great, but you pay much more than on a Tower PC + you play on a super small Display. 3 Years later, you need a new one...
A very professional friend of mine told me, that XMG Laptops are great for gaming. So check those out, if you need a strong Laptop!
Tower PC Guide
I am planning on building a custom PC, so stay tuned.
