​I'm currently looking for a ultra-portable laptop for university and freelancing (mostly short-form content editing like Reels/TikToks, light color grading, and daily tasks).
​The HP OmniBook 7 Aero (AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 / Radeon 840M / 100% sRGB display) seems to hit almost every single sweet spot for me:
​Extremely lightweight (< 1kg) for daily commuting.
​Native x86 compatibility with zero emulator/plugin headaches in Premiere Pro / CapCut (unlike ARM alternatives like Snapdragon X1-26-100).
​Great color accuracy and build quality.
​The only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger is the 16GB soldered RAM (LPDDR5x).
​Since it's non-upgradable, I'm trying to evaluate how much of a constraint this will be over the next 3–4 years. From my workflow, 1080p and light 4K short-form edits usually hover around 10–12GB of RAM usage. Plus, I already have a desktop at home for heavier rendering or complex projects.
​For those using modern Ultrabooks with fast 16GB soldered memory for video editing and daily college use:
​Has the 16GB limit ever genuinely choked your workflow?
​Is sacrificing upgradability a reasonable trade-off to get a sub-1kg chassis with an accurate screen and all-day battery life?
​Would love to hear your thoughts and practical experiences!
Budget:
Not setting a budget yet, as I'm researching for a potential purchase in the next year (wait for deals or good offer on marketplace mostly)
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
I'm actually leaning toward buying second-hand, especially premium business laptops that have depreciated significantly. I'm also open to refurbished or open-box models.
Screen size:
16 inches minimum. This is a firm requirement, as I'll mostly use the laptop without an external monitor.
Weight limit:
No strict limit, but I'd prefer something relatively thin and portable. I love the premium, minimalist design of MacBooks and ASUS Zenbooks.
Purpose:
Personal development, home lab administration, networking, and occasional light gaming (really a sub-use though).
Form factor:
Normal, I guess ? Nothing out of the ordinary. A touchscreen would be a nice bonus, but isn't essential.
Intended usage:
My main goal is to have a personal laptop for my home projects, including:
Running Fedora Workstation (GNOME) or another Linux distribution.
Coding with VS Code, Git, and other development tools.
Managing Linux servers and Raspberry Pis through SSH.
Configuring my home network, including VLANs, switches, and other networking equipment.
Experimenting with Docker/Podman and potentially virtual machines.
Occasionally playing modded Minecraft (medium modpacks), Old School RuneScape, and indie games.
Gaming is very much secondary. I absolutely do not want a dedicated GPU. Integrated graphics only. Battery life, efficiency, and reliability matter far more to me than gaming performance.
Desired battery life:
At least 6–7 hours of real-world use, ideally more
Performance priorities:
I'm not looking for the most powerful CPU. I'd much rather prioritize build quality, battery life, repairability, longevity, and a polished everyday experience.
Additional information / requirements:
32 GB RAM preferred. Soldered RAM is fine if there's at least 32 GB installed. Otherwise, I want upgradeable RAM.
Replaceable battery and SSD.
Good availability of replacement parts and repair documentation.
Excellent build quality, keyboard, trackpad, and speakers.
High-quality display for coding and multitasking.
Ideally something I can keep for 5–7+ years and repair myself when needed.
No dedicated/discrete GPU. Integrated graphics only.
Models I've considered:
I'm particularly interested in the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB RAM). I love its design, 16-inch OLED touchscreen, large trackpad, and lightweight construction.
But I see some people reporting overheating issues, display failures, and sleep/driver issues have made me question if it's a good long-term option.
I've also considered the Lenovo ThinkPad T16/P16s, Framework Laptop 16 (without a dedicated GPU), and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
I love the MacBook experience, but the cost of a 16-inch Pro with 32 GB RAM, combined with limited repairability, makes me hesitant. Plus, had a macbook air in the past, and it gave me sooo much trouble that I don't think I want to go the apple route again.
What I'm looking for advice on:
Would you recommend the Zenbook S 16 for long-term ownership and Linux use, or are there more reliable, repairable with good build quality?
I'd especially appreciate feedback from people who've owned their laptops for a year or more, particularly those running Fedora or another Linux distribution.
Had seen the deal below, not sure if it's a reasonable price for a 2-years old laptop. But looks in pristine condition visually
Maybe, if the laptop is in excellent condition and offers significantly better value than a new one.
Screen Size
Preferably 14" to 16", but I'm flexible.
Weight Limit
No strict weight limit. Portability would be nice, but performance matters more.
Purpose
I'm already working in programming and design, and I want a reliable computer for professional work, studying, software development, and personal projects.
My main operating system is Fedora Linux. I'm comfortable with Linux and don't want to use Windows.
I also occasionally play lightweight or moderately demanding online games.
Form Factor
Standard clamshell laptop. I don't need a touchscreen, stylus, or 2-in-1 functionality.
Intended Use
Programming, coding, and software development.
Web development and personal projects.
Graphic design and creative work.
Multitasking with multiple browser tabs, development tools, and design applications.
Fedora Linux as my primary operating system.
Occasional gaming:
Project Zomboid
Albion Online
Tibia
For gaming, I'm happy with 1080p resolution, medium settings, and approximately 60 FPS when possible. Gaming is not my main priority.
Desired Battery Life
Ideally 5–8 hours for general productivity, but I'm willing to compromise for better performance.
Priority (from most to least important)
Performance
Battery life
Weight
Size
Information / Requirements
Linux compatibility is extremely important to me.
I specifically prefer Fedora Linux and want hardware that works reliably with it, especially regarding Wi-Fi, graphics drivers, power management, and suspend/resume.
I'm open to both AMD and Intel processors, and I would appreciate advice on whether AMD integrated graphics or a dedicated GPU would be better for my needs.
Ideally, I'd like:
At least 16 GB RAM, preferably upgradeable to 32 GB.
A fast NVMe SSD, preferably 512 GB or larger.
Good thermal performance.
A reliable keyboard and display.
Solid build quality and long-term durability.
Good Linux driver support.
I'm also considering building a desktop PC instead, since portability isn't absolutely essential.
My main question: At this price point, would you recommend buying a Linux-compatible laptop or building a desktop for better performance and longevity?
I'd really appreciate specific laptop recommendations available in Brazil, especially from Fedora users, developers, and designers.
*Are you open to refurbs/used options?
Id prefer something new so itd prob last longer
*Screen size
Any
*Weight limit
Any
*Purpose
Schoolwork and gaming
*Form facto
Standard
*Intended usage
Maxon service, adobe, (schoolwork) and fps/online games ie overwatch, leauge of legends. My current can run overwatch on lowest settings most of the time without lag
Current Laptop - hp 430 g7 core i5 10th (6 years), looking to upgrade
Country - UAE
Budget - 5000 AED (1300$)
Are you open to refurbs/used options? - Prefer new
Screen size - 14-15" ideal
Purpose - work
Weight - around 1.5 kg or bit more is fine
Form factor - Standard
Intended usage - Mostly browsing, entertainment, microsoft apps,
Desired battery life - Atleast 10 hours, I do travel so would prefer if its longer.
Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life - Battery life>build quality>performance>weight>size doesn't matter.
Info/Requirements - Should have a proper build, not sure on oled as it drains battery
Considering powerpoint presentations making, reading, note taking, little bit of movie, song, multitasking, device longevity & performane, etc. Which one would b better deal for me.
As the title says, looking for the best office laptop that can also be used for gaming in the EU region. They are required to come with Dell pro support, which
Currently looking at:
- Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition with NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X, 18 Core and NVIDIA Blackwell RTX 5120.
- Dell XPS 16 with Intel Ultra 7 and Nvidia RTX 5070/5060/5050
- Alienware? Though these do slowly venture into the realm of "too obviously a gaming laptop"
Any other recommendations for the price (pre-tax) are much appreciated, as I am very much unaware of what's out there.
Hi, I am in Europe. I've been looking for an old laptop that would be tiny enough for easy travel (weight isn't a problem as the screen size is, I'd like a display size to be 10.1 inches and under). I mostly wish to play old games on it (Let's say earliest 3d games would be the most I would go for), watch movies and try out old software on it. I know where to find these laptops for up to 50$, but I wanted to see which ones you would suggest I get that would run windows 7 pretty smoothly and could last long.
Bonus points (None of these are a necessity): If you can play dvds and cd's on it, if it has a touch screen that'd be cool as well as I like drawing digitally (the least important on the list), hdmi port is always a plus, VGA one as well. If it can run windows 7 OS and a lighter Linux distro (dual boot), the longer the battery life and disk space the better and I absolutely accept used and refurbished laptops.
Budget: $1,090 USD /HK$8,500 max Buying used Country: Hong Kong Use Case: School (Cloud Computing major - projects and studying), Mixed gaming (GTA V, FIFA). Preferred Specs: i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 3.2K Screen (Lenovo Legion 7 16IRX9) Notes: Buying a used laptop face-to-face It's a US import (water good), the warranty expired in Oct 2025, and there is no receipt. Seller wants HK$9,600 $1,260 USD, but I plan to offer HK$8,500 $1,090 USD max. so i do hv some questions...
Is this a good deal or too risky without warranty?
Will it handle my needs like gaming + school + 5h battery for light work?
Any known motherboard issues with this specific model I should test for before buying?
Im looking at this laptop for light gaming and general use. I'd be playing games like fortnite and games in 10's area. Like Left 4 Dead. Also you do some emulating
Windows, Linux, FFXIV, WoW, Dark Souls, Cyberpunk, Wuthering waves
Desired battery life
N/A as long as it can last 2ish hours without a game being booted up.
Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance, Battery life, Size, weight
Info/Requirements
• Weight doesn't matter as long as I can travel with it
• Good durability for traveling
• anything that isn't ASUS or any of those bloaty software (mainly avoiding ASUS due to motherboard issue after an update on armory crate borked my laptop)
• Able to add more storage somewhat easily (Ram would also be a bonus)
• preferred AMD GPU (Nvidia ok too!)
• No tiny arrow keys
• If it can be helped no RGB (if it cannot and I need to personally disable it in settings, I understand.)
• Built in web camera
• Possible USB C charging
• ethernet port
• open to suggestions if some are things I'm looking for aren't as wide available
I need rtx 5050 or 5060. Intel core i7 or more. 13th or 14th gen. Idk much about laptop specs but I will js say I want it for vfx editing and animation or 3d sculpting like blender that's why I want rtx 5050 or 5060. And I also want smooth gaming asf. Im seeing loq but idk much asus tuf prices are way too much. I'm confused in omen because of heating issues and many people said that sometimes cooling pads don't help heating issues of omen. Alienware was a option but ngl I'm into aesthetics and that laptop does NOT look good 😠. I live in India and my budget is 1.6 -1.7 lakh in Indian rupees.
Not a big tech guy but I’m looking for a laptop and I know next to nothing about them. My current laptop is an extremely old dell from about 2010 it’s a brick and is starting to crash. I will be doing basic work, streaming movies , Microsoft word and etc. I don’t want to spend more than 5-600$ my main concern is I don’t want it to be slow,
