Best Laptop for Students: 2024 Edition
Summary
TLDRThis video guide helps students and parents choose the perfect laptop for school, offering tips on portability, screen size, and resolution. It reviews various laptops, including MacBooks for their build quality and battery life, Windows laptops for software compatibility, and new Snapdragon processors for a balance of performance and efficiency. The video also covers gaming laptops and Chromebooks, advising on the right configuration for longevity and recommending specific models for different student needs, from basic computing to intensive graphical tasks.
Takeaways
- 💻 The video aims to help students and parents find the perfect laptop for school, providing quick tips and recommendations.
- 🔍 A new laptop buying guide for students has been launched on the website to assist in narrowing down choices and is kept up to date.
- 🎒 For school use, laptops should be portable yet have a sufficiently large screen, ideally weighing less than 3 lbs and with at least a 14-inch display.
- 🖥 High-resolution and bright displays are recommended for better clarity and visibility in various lighting conditions.
- 🍎 MacBooks are praised for their build quality, battery life, and performance, but they can be expensive and have limited software compatibility.
- 💡 Windows laptops with Intel or AMD processors offer broader software support but may have issues with battery life, fan noise, and heat.
- 🌐 New laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors balance performance and efficiency but may have software compatibility issues.
- 🎮 Chromebooks and tablets are not recommended for their limited software compatibility and are the most restrictive devices.
- 💼 It's important to consider the specific computing needs of the student's field of study and to consult with academic advisors or current students.
- 💰 Students should take advantage of available discounts and consider extended warranties for their laptops.
Q & A
What are the key factors to consider when choosing a laptop for school?
-Key factors include portability, screen size and resolution, battery life, performance, and software compatibility.
Why is a laptop's weight important for students?
-A lightweight laptop is important for students because they often move around and carrying a heavy laptop can be inconvenient.
What is the recommended minimum screen size and resolution for a student laptop?
-The recommended minimum screen size is 14 inches, and the resolution should be greater than 1920 x 1200 pixels for better clarity and visibility.
What are the advantages of MacBooks for students?
-MacBooks offer excellent build quality, best-in-class battery life, quiet operation, and powerful performance with Apple's M-series processors.
What are the downsides of MacBooks mentioned in the script?
-The downsides of MacBooks are their high cost, especially with upgrades, and potential software compatibility issues for certain disciplines.
Why might an Intel or AMD processor laptop be a better choice for some students?
-Intel or AMD laptops offer broader application support, a wide variety of software, and can be more budget-friendly compared to MacBooks.
What are the potential issues with Intel and AMD laptops compared to MacBooks?
-Intel and AMD laptops may have poorer battery life, more fan noise, and generate more heat due to less power-efficient processors.
What is special about laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors?
-Laptops with Snapdragon processors offer better battery life, less heat, and fan noise compared to most Intel and AMD laptops, but their software compatibility is not as extensive.
Why are Chromebooks and tablets not recommended for all students?
-Chromebooks and tablets have the most restrictive software compatibility, which may not support all the software needed for various academic disciplines.
What is the recommended minimum RAM and storage for a student's laptop?
-A minimum of 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage is recommended to ensure the laptop can handle schoolwork for four years and adapt to changing needs.
Why is it important to check for an extended warranty when buying a student laptop?
-An extended warranty is important because it provides additional coverage in case the laptop encounters issues, which can be common with some models.
Outlines
💼 Choosing the Perfect Laptop for School
The paragraph introduces a guide for students and parents to select the ideal laptop for educational purposes. It emphasizes the importance of portability, screen size, resolution, and brightness for a laptop suitable for school use. The video promises to provide recommendations for the best laptops available, with links to resources on their website. The guide on the website is highlighted as a tool to help viewers find the right laptop, and the video mentions the benefits of MacBooks, such as build quality, battery life, and performance, while also acknowledging their high cost. The paragraph concludes with a mention of upcoming laptop reviews in 2024.
💻 Laptop Recommendations and Configurations
This paragraph delves into specific laptop recommendations for different student profiles, such as Harvey for light computing needs and Trinity for more intense tasks. It discusses the importance of laptop configurations, suggesting a minimum of 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for a reliable laptop that can last through school years. The paragraph also touches on the reliability of MacBooks and the value of warranties. It advises students to use discounts and consider various factors before purchasing a laptop. The video introduces Harvey, Trinity, and Henry as representatives of different student needs, with specific laptop recommendations for each.
🎨 High-Performance Laptops for Creative and Technical Students
The paragraph focuses on laptops suitable for students with high-performance computing needs, such as those in computer science, data science, and gaming. It recommends the MacBook Pro 14 for its performance, battery life, and lack of fan noise, but notes its high cost. The paragraph also discusses the Lenovo Legion Slim 514 as a powerful Windows laptop with good thermal management and value for money. It mentions the HP Spectre x360 14 as a versatile 2-in-1 laptop with a high-quality display and good performance. The Framework Laptop 13 is highlighted for its upgradability and Linux support, while the Surface Laptop 7 is praised for its premium feel and decent battery life.
🎮 Gaming and Premium Laptops for Students
This paragraph addresses the needs of students who are gamers or require premium laptops. It recommends the Lenovo Legion Slim 514 for its balance of performance and thermal management in a compact form factor. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is mentioned for its portability and premium feel, despite its thermal challenges. The paragraph also suggests the Yoga Pro 9i as a comprehensive 16-inch laptop that offers strong performance and a good display at a competitive price. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to comment on their laptop choices and to regularly check their website for updated recommendations and deals.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Laptop
💡Portability
💡Screen Size
💡Resolution
💡Brightness
💡MacBooks
💡Intel/AMD Processors
💡Graphics
💡Battery Life
💡Software Compatibility
💡Value for Money
Highlights
Quick tips are provided to guide the selection of the perfect laptop for school.
Recommendation for a laptop that is portable yet has a sufficiently large screen for work.
Advise on the ideal weight and screen size for student laptops.
Importance of screen resolution and brightness for comfortable viewing in various environments.
Apple MacBooks are praised for build quality, battery life, and performance.
MacBooks' downsides include high cost and limited software compatibility for certain disciplines.
Intel or AMD laptops offer broader software support and better value for money.
New laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors balance performance with battery life and heat.
Chromebooks and tablets have limited software compatibility and are not generally recommended.
Recommendation to consult with academic advisors or current students for software needs.
Suggestion to check for extended warranties to ensure reliable laptop use throughout school.
Highlighting the availability of student discounts and other ways to save money on laptop purchases.
Introduction of Harvey, Trinity, Wade, and Henry as student archetypes for laptop recommendations.
MacBook Air is recommended for students with light computing needs and a preference for quality and reliability.
ASUS Zenbook 14 is highlighted as a budget-friendly option with good performance for student needs.
HP Spectre x360 14 is praised for its two-in-one capabilities and OLED display for creative tasks.
Framework Laptop 13 is noted for its upgradeability and extensive Linux support, ideal for tech enthusiasts.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is recommended for a premium feel and good port selection, suitable for basic tasks.
MacBook Pro 14 is described as near-perfect for students needing high performance and graphical capabilities.
Lenovo Legion Slim 514 is highlighted as the best gaming laptop for students, balancing performance and heat.
Yoga Pro 9i is recommended for a 16-inch laptop, offering a comprehensive package at a competitive price.
Transcripts
whether you're a student or a parent
today we're going to help you find the
perfect laptop for school I'm going to
start with some quick tips which would
help guide you through this important
buying decision after which we'll get
straight down to business where I'll
walk you through the best laptops that
you can buy in fact if you want to just
jump to our recommendations don't worry
I won't feel offended and as per usual
links to all the laptops that we
recommend will be on our website and in
the video's description in fact we have
built something super cool for this
video we've launched a laptop buying
guide for students on our website this
will help you quickly narrow down the
Sea of laptops to the ones that are
right for you and since it's on our
website the benefits are that we can
keep it up to date well after this video
is published now for school we recommend
buying a laptop that is small enough to
be portable yet has a screen large
enough to get real work done students
move around frequently and no one wants
to Lug a heavy Beast of a machine with
them so you want a laptop that ideally
weighs less than £3 but certainly no
heavier than four to get real work done
we recommend a laptop with at least a
14-in display but preferably a
14.5 that will enable you to see a
decent amount of content but it's not
just the laptop screen size that
determines how much content you can see
it's also its resolution and brightness
a higher resolution display increases
Clarity allowing you to more comfortably
make out small text and a brighter
display means better visibility if you
use a laptop in a bright environment and
schools often have lots of Windows this
will mean that you you don't need to
squint or increase the font size ideally
look for a laptop with a resolution
greater than 1920 x 1200 pixels and at
least 400 nits of brightness in addition
to this there are several different
types of laptops that you can buy
Apple's MacBooks are a fantastic choice
for students they are the best build of
any laptop that we've tested and that
means that you'll have less to worry
about and due to Apple's excellent M
series of processors they deliver
best-in-class battery life almost never
have fan noise and they don't feel that
warm to the top
yet they are still very powerful and
since Apple's higher-end Pro laptops
have powerful Graphics they are also a
great choice for those doing disciplines
that require that their downsides though
are that they are pretty pricey
especially with their upgrades which
many students will have to buy
particularly those studying disciplines
with higher performance Computing needs
and you may hear that some software
doesn't work on a Mac however since
Apple has been such a dominating force
in the laptop space for some time now
this is now pretty limited it's really
just mostly AAA games and running Linux
that doesn't work now if you want a
laptop with better value for money or
you need that broader application
support or you just prefer Windows a
laptop with an Intel or AMD processor
may be the way to go these laptops
support the widest variety of software
available including other operating
systems like Linux and there is a huge
variety of laptops available from very
cheap ones to expensive ones with
powerful dedicated graphics so you can
really find one that is right for you
however these laptops do suffer from one
or more of the following issues poor
battery life fan noise and heat you feel
this is because the processes in them
they are not that power efficient now if
you buy one of these laptops with
dedicated graphics those issues that I
mentioned will be Amplified and the
laptop itself it can be quite big and
bulky there are newer versions coming
later in 2024 which is super exciting so
make sure you're subscribed with a
notification Bell on for that as we will
be reviewing them as soon as they are
released anyway these lapt DRS are very
viable for all types of students so long
as you aren't fussy with some of the
downsides that I just mentioned and
you're happy to carry a small charger
with you which to be honest you should
really be doing anyway now if you want
the Best of Both Worlds you should
consider the new breed of laptops with
Qualcomm Snapdragon processors their
battery life heat and fan noise is
better than most Intel and AMD laptops
but it's not quite as good as a Macbook
yet their value for money is as good as
any traditional Intel and AMD laptop and
their software compati ility promises to
be similar to a traditional Windows one
to however since these are using a newer
technology we've found that they don't
quite deliver on that promise a bunch of
specialized software just doesn't work
on these at all or it doesn't work that
well over time we do expect that to
change but for now that's the case
therefore at this time we recommend
buying one only if you use your laptop
for basic tasks like web browsing email
and Microsoft Office those applications
work very well on these laptops or if
youve done your research and are certain
that applications that you need to run
will work oh and if you want a game on
your laptop do not buy one of these the
graphics in them and their game
compatibility are far from ideal finally
Chromebooks and tablets these are the
most restrictive devices in terms of
their software compatibility we and many
universities do not recommend them all
right as you can hear the right laptop
for you depends a lot on what classes
you're going to take and the software
that you will need to run please check
with an academic advisor at your school
or a current student or even recent
alumni let them explain what software
you'll be running but I wouldn't
necessarily follow their advice on which
laptop to buy that's because they may
suggest one that was good when they were
at school but no longer is or they may
just not have tried the wide variety of
laptops that are available so they may
not know which one is best now many
laptops come in different configurations
most modern processors are plenty
powerful for school certainly the ones
in the laptops that we will be
recommending that being said we do want
your laptop to have the right
configuration to get you through four
years of school and give you some
flexibility if you change disciplines or
even Hobbies therefore we recommend a
laptop with a minimum of 16 gig of RAM
and 512 gig of storage for those doing
intense graphical tasks we'd like to see
you with at least an Nvidia RTX 4050 or
an apple M1 Pro chip now as your laptop
is going to be your primary tool while
it's school it is critical that it works
reliably look some laptops are more
reliable than others as I mentioned we
have found Apple's MacBooks to be the
most reliable but no matter which
manufacturer you buy from your laptop
can have issues the most important thing
is for it to be covered under warranty
so before you spend all your money on
the laptop itself I would recommend
checking out whether an extended
warranty is available and budgeting for
it finally students have access to
discounts use them obviously there are
also a ton of other ways you could save
money when buying your next laptop we
have a full guide out on this which I'll
link below all right let's get into the
fun part of the video where we recommend
our favorite laptops for students to
understand who it is good for let us
introduce you to Harvey Trinity Wade and
Henry Harvey represents those students
studying degrees with light Computing
needs such as Med law and business for
those with more intense Computing needs
such as computer science data science
and cyber security laptops for you will
be marked as good for students like
Trinity for those that need powerful
graphics for courses that involve 3D
modeling such as architecture or
mechanical engineering or even those
doing video editing you'll be indicated
by the weights of the world and for
those students who like to do some
hardcore gaming on the side those
laptops will be marked as suitable for
the henries of the world the MacBook Air
it is the one to buy if you just want a
highquality laptop where there is very
little you need to worry about it feels
premium it is very lightweight it has
long battery life it doesn't get
distractingly warm to the touch nor have
annoying fan noise in fact it doesn't
even have a fan this laptop it just
checks a lot of boxes its biggest
downside is that it is expensive
particularly for the upgrades which most
students will probably want you see the
base model only comes with 8 gig of RAM
and a small amount of storage which is
honestly pretty disgraceful for a good
number of students like Harvey who have
basic Computing needs this will work
however it is far from ideal for example
even if you're designing clothing you
may run 3D modeling tools to render what
the clothes look like if you don't have
enough memory your applications will run
slower or in some rarer cases not even
open so if buying an 8 gig model of the
MacBook Air please ensure that you won't
have any intensive Computing needs if
you are budget constrained we'd advise
you look at buying an old MacBook Air
with M2 or even the air M1 from 2020
both are still excellent machines
especially if you get them for a heavy
discount now if you're shopping on a
tight budget say $800 or less and you
want more value or you just don't want a
Mac asus's zbook 14 is the way to go
this laptop is from asus's premium range
so it actually punches well above its
price in terms of its overall build
quality it comes with either an AMD or
Intel Core Ultra processor which are
both plenty powerful for student needs
and unlike a MacBook Air at this price
point it comes with 16 gig of memory and
512 gig of storage and that makes this
laptop better suited for students like
Trinity in addition to students like
Harvey between the two models the Andy
variant is cheaper offering more Value
Plus it has better battery life but if
you want better graphics say you're
doing some light gaming the Intel
version is the one to get it's
integrated Graphics are the strongest of
any Windows laptop right now that being
said certainly not good enough to
compete with a laptop with dedicated
graphics the main downsides though of
both these laptops is at the price point
you'll likely be getting them with a
1920 x 1200 resolution display although
this does help boost battery life and it
certainly does you may find that content
on screen just does not look as sharp as
other laptops in this Roundup if that
annoys you look for the Zenbook 14x from
last year it has a larger 14.5 in
display that is high resolution
unfortunately though its processor is
less efficient so expect pretty bad
battery life now if you have around
$1,000 or more to spend and you don't
want a MacBook Air we feel that the HB
Spectre 14 is a better buy than a more
expensive configuration of the Zenbook
like the highest end Zenbook 14 it has a
vibrant OLED display that is high
resolution with with a fast refresh rate
but the Spectre 14 has a much more
comfortable keyboard than the zook it
gives you two-in-one tablet capabilities
so you can draw or take notes on it and
it just feels better built as mentioned
earlier since the Spectre 14 has Intel's
core Ultra processor casual gaming is
good to go on this laptop that being
said it isn't perfect even though its
trackpad is a more modern haptic one
which is very accurate right now it does
have Palm ejection issues if this
bothers you you want to buy an external
Mouse and this laptop does exhibit the
usual issues with Intel processors its
battery life is so so and in a very
quiet room you may hear fan noise
finally there is a screen door effect on
its olet display if you stare very
closely at a solid light color you may
see some colored pixels breaking up the
image this is a common issue on AMD and
Intel laptops with OLED displays right
now and it does occur on the Zenbook
overall this is a great allround laptop
for students like Harvey and Trinity as
well as those who want to draw or take
handwritten notes on their laptop now if
like Trinity or even Neo you are super
hardcore into computers we have a very
special recommendation for you the
framework laptop 13 this laptop has two
unique traits firstly it is completely
upgradeable everything from the storage
to the processor to the ports and this
gives you unparalleled future proofing
and makes the laptop immensely flexible
heck you can even reuse your old
framework motherboard by putting it into
a Cooler Master case now you have two
computers secondly framework laptops
have extensive Linux support its screen
though is a bit on the smaller size at
13.5 in but it does support a 3x2 aspect
ratio which means that you can see more
code going down the page the main
downside of the framework laptop is that
it just doesn't feel as premium as
competing laptops at its price point in
fact I'd describe it from a look and
feel perspective as similar to buying a
laptop from 5 to 7 years ago and like
most Intel and AMD laptops right now it
does have lower battery life worse fan
noise and heat when comp compar to
laptops with an apple or qualcom
processor overall if you're a tech
Enthusiast by the framework laptop if
you want a more premium experience with
a Windows laptop that is buy the Spectre
14 or one with a Snapdragon processor
and on that note the surface laptop 7 is
a great option for students it feels
extremely premium and it looks
spectacular if you want a laptop that
delivers coffee store Envy this is it
compared to the MacBook Air it has a
better Port selection a more Modern
Display its keyboard is slightly more
comfortable and its trackpad is just as
good
and on that display it is a 3x2 aspect
ratio so for reading documents you'll
see more text going down the page than
on a regular laptop with a screen this
size fan noise on this laptop is minimal
and its battery life is very decent but
it's not perfect in any performance task
this laptop feels warm and as mentioned
you really need to have patience with
these new Snapdragon laptops you may
notice some instability so save your
work regularly and some applications
that are not built for arm might not
work that being said this laptop is
still an excellent one for a student
like Harvey who has very light Computing
needs now we bought all three of the
surface laptop sevens and the one to get
is definitely the X+ it offers
unparalleled value for money and when
you're doing basic tasks which is what
these laptops are good for right now you
really aren't going to notice a
difference of moving up to an excelite
processor other than perhaps that it's
more expensive now we're going to up the
ante and talk about more powerful
laptops for students like Trinity Wade
and Henry starting with the goat if you
don't specifically need Windows or Linux
you really should be buying the MacBook
Pro 14 this laptop is as close to
perfect as you can get it gives you
incredible performance and that includes
graphical performance yet it still gives
you very long battery life little heat
you feel and no fan noise in most use
cases no other laptop comes close to
delivering what this one does its screen
is high quality its Port selection is
very good its trackpad is awesome its
keyboard is comfortable and its speakers
are the best of any 4 in laptop if I
could personally own one laptop this one
would be it its main downside though is
that it is expensive and you can't
upgrade it after you buy now Apple will
try to bait you with the M3 version of
this laptop for a cheaper price that is
it's a trap don't do it that version
comes with 8 G of ram which will be
severely limiting for the type of
students who should probably buy this
laptop even if you upgrade the M3 model
that is to 16 gig it's still not worth
it you may as well spend the extra
dollarss to get the M3 pro version that
model has many additional benefits a
much more powerful processor with faster
access to memory it comes with more
memory at 18 gig vers 16 it also has a
useful extra USBC port on the right side
you guys get the picture that is the
model to get if it's too expensive look
for one of the older MacBook Pro 14s
with the M2 Pro or M1 Pro chips they're
almost as good heck I still personally
use the M2 Pro MacBook Pro 14 check out
our website if they are available that's
where you'll find them but what happens
if you want to play the full catalog of
AAA games on your laptop just like Henry
or you want windows or even Linux well
lenovo's Legion slim 514 is Far and Away
the best of the bunch every other
high-powered 14-in Windows laptop has
significant downsides like Heat fan
noise or throttled performance this is
the only one that feels cool to the
touch while gaming and yes there is fan
noise but it is as good as you're going
to get for a laptop like this it has a
large 14.5 in display and it extends its
lead over its other competitors by being
one of the cheapest certainly the best
value for money but again it's not
perfect it's a relatively big and bulky
laptop for a 14in one and its Graphics
maxes out at a 4060 look there are many
other 14-in gaming laptops to consider
but each comes with more significant
cons if you want a more premium gaming
laptop the hban trans n14 delivers a
very comfortable experience its heat and
fan noise are absolutely minimal and it
looks better and is more compact than
the legion slim 514 but to achieve this
its Graphics are significantly throttled
it's RTX 460 massively underperforms the
legion this is a laptop to buy if you're
a student first and a gamer second now
another option is to get the Asus
safaris G14 this gaming laptop is by far
the smallest and most portable of the
bunch it feels very premium and it can
be had with much more powerful Nvidia
Graphics than just the 4060 of the
Legion but this laptop it gets very warm
it's warm at light use and it's very
warm while gaming I'd only get it if you
are resilient to heat you feel or you
use it with an external monitor mouse
and keyboard that's in your dorm room
that way you can get the best of both
worlds a portable laptop when you travel
and a powerful laptop at home where you
won't feel heat because your hands they
won't be on the laptop's keyboard in
fact this setup highlights why we
haven't recommended any 16-in laptops in
this Roundup we feel that most people
would be better suited plugging a
smaller more portable laptop into an
external monitor when at home but if you
do want a 16-in laptop nothing beats the
all round package that is the yoga Pro
9i it does everything well to very well
at an extremely competitive price it has
no application compatibility issues as
it's a traditional Windows laptop with
Intel and you can enjoy AAA gaming on it
with its RTX 4060 or even 4070 in some
markets it comes fully equipped with 32
gig of memory it screen is a bright mini
LED one with the fast refresh rate its
keyboard is very comfortable and its
trackpad works well enough it is also
relatively compact for what it is but
the icing on the cake is we've seen it
go for as low as
$1,600 this is about half the price of a
MacBook Pro 16 yet you are getting 90%
of what that laptop is actually you can
run AAA games on the yoga Pro 9i so you
may be getting more well that's all we
got for you which laptop will you be
buying for your studies let us know with
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