Was thinking of buying DELL XPS but have now read too many people complaining about heating issues so looking for more alternative
What is the best Windows laptop?
What is the best laptop?
PCWorld calls the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition the best overall laptop. It handles regular stuff pretty easily, the battery can go up to 23 hours if you play your cards right, and the screen's this bright 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED with HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate--it looks top-notch!
What brands make the best Windows laptops?
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Hey everyone. I’m trying to decide between a MacBook Pro and windows laptop. Now if you’re a windows fanboy, just skip this post because I want to hear from someone who will be real with me
I’ve used a MacBook, but I’ve never used a NICE windows laptop like the XPS 15. But reading about them it just seems like the MacBook is way better. Better battery, better trackpad, battery keyboard, better screen, etc.
Is there a windows laptop out there which outperforms the m2 pro, both internally and externally?
I love MacOS and want to use that, but unfortunately this will become problematic for me in university as I need a windows laptop… Well I technically don’t need one, it will just make my life easier sometimes.
TL;DR - what windows laptop is out there that is better, or just as good as the MacBook pro internally and externally?
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total budget - around $2000 usd
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refurbs/used - possibly
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form factor - build quality (love mac), and battery life
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weight and thinless - no thicker or heavier than m2 mbp
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screen size - 13-15
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programs - heavy programming
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gaming - no
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requirements - Touch ID and touch screen doesn’t matter to me. Just want something built good that’ll last me 5-10 years. Every windows laptop I’ve had in the past has had a wonky trackpad or sweaky hinge
I own one and can confirm your statement. But the battery... sucks. I get 2h max with just browsing
The only Windows laptop that comes close to a Macbook in all categories is a Razer Blade.
On the hardware side, Apple's M2 CPU is pure fucking magic, especially when you take into account its graphical processing power. Windows equivalents are 12th gen or later Intel chips, or Ryzen 7000 chips, and none are as power-efficient as the M2. Windows takes an advantage in that having access to dedicated GPUs allows those laptops to game and do certain video editing processes much better, but this may not be relevant for your workload.
On the build quality side, it's basically just Mac and Razer - all other brands force you to compromise somewhere. In my experience, thin Lenovo laptops (Carbons, Yogas, etc.) have nice trackpads but sometimes feel super flimsy, but tbh the Mac trackpad is essentially unparalleled.
Another alternative to needing a Windows device is to split up your needs. $1000 can get you a powerful desktop setup that, while not convenient to carry day-to-day, would be easy to transport once or twice a year (e.g. when you go home to school); the other $1000 can be diverted to a tablet for notes or something, or even just a cheaper laptop solely for the portability factor.