Laptops
Lenovo 15.6" IdeaPad 3 Laptop (Abyss Blue)
Key Features
- 3 GHz Intel Core i3 Dual-Core (11th Gen)
- 8GB of DDR4 RAM | 256GB NVMe SSD
- 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS Display
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
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Lenovo 15.6" IdeaPad 5 Laptop
Key Features
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Quad-Core 11th Gen
- 16GB DDR4 | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
- 15.6" FHD 1920 x 1080 IPS Display
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 Series Gaming Laptop (Eclipse Gray)
Key Features
- 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 8-Core (11th Gen)
- 16GB of DDR4 RAM | 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD
- 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS Display @ 144 Hz
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6)
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Acer 14" Swift 5 Multi-Touch Notebook (Gold)
Key Features
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 4-Core (11th Gen)
- 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD
- 14" 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD Touchscreen
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Dell 15.6" Latitude 3520 Laptop
Key Features
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 4-Core (11th Gen)
- 8GB of DDR4 RAM | 256GB SSD
- 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS-Type WVA Display
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Lenovo 17.3" IdeaPad 3i Laptop (Arctic Gray)
Key Features
- 3 GHz Intel Core i3 2-Core (11th Gen)
- 8GB of DDR4 RAM | 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- 17.3" 1600 x 900 TN LCD Display
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
Acer 13.5" Swift 3 Notebook (Silver)
Key Features
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 4-Core (11th Gen)
- 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD
- 13.5" 2256 x 1504 IPS Display
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
ASUS 13.3" ZenBook Flip S13 OLED Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Notebook (Jade Black)
Key Features
- 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 4-Core (11th Gen)
- 16GB LPDDR4X RAM | 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD
- 13.3" 3840 x 2160 OLED HDR Touchscreen
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 16GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 16GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Acer 16" Predator Triton 500 SE Gaming Notebook
Key Features
- 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 14-Core
- 16GB LPDDR5 RAM | 1TB M.2 SSD
- 16" 2560 x 1660 IPS Display at 240 Hz
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Acer 16" Predator Triton 500 SE Gaming Notebook
Key Features
- 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 14-Core
- 32GB LPDDR5 RAM | 2TB M.2 SSD
- 16" 2560 x 1660 IPS Display at 240 Hz
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Silver)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 16GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Silver)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 16GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 14.2" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
HP 15.6" ProBook 450 G8 Multi-Touch Laptop
Key Features
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 4-Core (11th Gen)
- 8GB of DDR4 SDRAM | 256GB NVMe SSD
- 15.6" 1920 x 1080 IPS-Style Touchscreen
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Other Buying Options
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 64GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Air M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 16GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 Retina IPS Display
- 7-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 64GB Unified RAM | 4TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Air M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 8GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 Retina IPS Display
- 7-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 14.2" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Other Buying Options
Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 14.2" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 24-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Air M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 16GB Unified RAM | 512GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 Retina IPS Display
- 7-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 16GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 IPS Retina Display
- 8-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 24-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 8GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 IPS Retina Display
- 8-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 16-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 16.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Max 10-Core Chip
- 64GB Unified RAM | 2TB SSD
- 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 32-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip (Late 2021, Space Gray)
Key Features
- Apple M1 Pro 8-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified RAM | 1TB SSD
- 14.2" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR Screen
- 14-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
Apple 13.3" MacBook Air M1 Chip with Retina Display (Late 2020, Silver)
Key Features
- Apple M1 8-Core CPU
- 8GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD
- 13.3" 2560 x 1600 Retina IPS Display
- 7-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
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Shopping for Laptops
Laptops are portable alternatives to desktop computers. All laptops can handle light computing tasks such as web browsing, sending emails, watching movies, and creating documents. However, more demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming require powerful laptops and notebooks with fast processors and lots of memory.
Types of Laptops
Traditional
Standard models have a clamshell design, with hinges that tilt their screens at comfortable angles.
Hybrid
Hybrid models can transform into a tablet PC when required. A hybrid laptop may be a convertible or detachable unit.
Convertible
A convertible laptop has a 360-degree hinge that allows you to flip the display all the way back when transforming it into a tablet. A detachable laptop has a screen that separates from the keyboard.
Gaming
Gaming laptops have very powerful hardware components to run demanding PC games. Compared to a traditional laptop, a gaming notebook has a dedicated graphics card, a backlit keyboard with programmable keys, and a more efficient cooling system.
Laptop Operating Systems
The three most popular operating systems for laptops are Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS. Windows is by far the most popular choice for laptop PCs, and is used across many brands, including Dell, Asus, and Lenovo. Apple laptops that run macOS are called MacBooks. Chrome OS is a lightweight, cloud-based operating system from Google. It runs web and mobile apps exclusively, and relies heavily upon the internet. Computers that use this OS are called Chromebooks.
What Should I Look for in a Notebook Screen?
Consider size and resolution. Laptop screen sizes range from 10 inches to 17 inches. Models with 13- to 15-inch displays are the most common because they balance portability with screen real estate. For crisp text and vivid colors, pick a laptop with an HD display or sharper. Full HD, Quad HD, and 4K screens have higher resolutions and are better suited for work, watching videos, and playing games.
How to Choose a Laptop
The most important hardware features to consider are processor, memory, and storage. The most powerful laptop CPUs are the ones in the Intel Core and AMD Ryzen families. Pick a laptop with an entry-level Core i3 or Ryzen 3 processor for basic computing tasks. Mid-range Core i5 and Ryzen 5 chips are fast enough for work and entertainment PCs, while the high-end Core i7 and Ryzen 7 are perfect for gaming and running resource-intensive software.
Unless you're getting a Chromebook, 4GB is the minimum RAM size to look for in a laptop. Models with 8GB and 16GB of memory handle demanding tasks better. The two storage options available are hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). SSDs are faster and quieter. They're more reliable and extend laptop battery life. You'll find them on high-end Windows machines and MacBook Pro models.
Consider how you'll use a laptop when choosing one. Browse the extensive selection of laptops available at B&H Photo and Video to find a model with the right set of features for your needs.