Hello all! I am looking for a new laptop in the near-ish future (trying to hold out for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals). I do a LOT of data entry and spreadsheets/databases. I also travel every week for work, so I don't want something absurdly heavy/bulky.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country—USA
• Budget—$1,500 USD
• Are you open to refurbs/used options? Maybe
• Screen size—15 to 16”
• Weight limit—prefer <5lbs
• Purpose—productivity/work/travel
• Form factor—standard
• Intended usage—Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Access), Inkscape/Illustrator, Video Streaming
• Desired battery life—any
• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life:

1.       Performance

2.       Size/Weight

3.       Battery Life

• Info/Requirements:
  • 32GB+ RAM
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Number Pad

Thanks everyone!

My mother-in-law likes to play RuneScape (RS3 & OSRS) and is looking for a laptop she can use for a few years.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
United States

Budget
Maybe $600-$700

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
Any, probably between 14”-16” but not picky

Weight limit
Any

Purpose
Browsing the web, mainly need it to jun the Jagex launcher to run RuneScape with Runelite.

Form factor
Any

Intended usage
Looking for something with probably 16+gb RAM with an ok graphics card. She’s not hard on the laptop but it will need to be able to run RuneScape 3 well for a few years at least.

Desired battery life
Not important. She will keep it plugged in 90% of the time.

Info/Requirements
We have a Costco and Sam’s membership so those are available and she wants to be able to use Affirm to purchase it.

Hi!
Looking for some recs for my wife who needs a new laptop to replace her trusty Huawei Matebook 14 from 2020.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country: Ireland
• Budget: Less than €1,000. Ideally around €700-€800 but open to options up to €1,000 if it makes a really strong difference.
• Are you open to refurbs/used options? No
• Screen size: Ideally 13" or 14". Open to 12" if a really strong option
• Weight limit: 1.2 to 1.5kg
• Purpose: Mostly web-browsing, watching movies from time-to-time, very light gaming of non-demanding games.
• Form factor: Standard, also open to 2-in-1 if the value is there (but doesn't this usually also come with a heftier price tag?)
• Intended usage: Chrome, Claude/ChatGPT, Google suite. Some very light gaming of non-demanding games (think Overcooked etc)
• Desired battery life: 8+ hours with mid-high brightness, WiFi, and web-browsing.
• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life: Battery >= Performance > Size > Weight
• Info/Requirements: TouchID would be a nice plus. Decent webcam & mic. 512gb SSD is the minimum. 3 USB-C (or 2 if the charger is not USB-C) ports.

Thank y'all!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
USA Can order it online
Budget
Dont want to break the bank but not to worried about the price
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
Maybe
Screen size
Any, don’t need anything huge but not to small either
Weight limit
None
Purpose
Apprenticeship, schoolwork, entertainment. No video games needed
Form factor
Regular I guess??
Intended usage
Nothing to crazy, I have an Xbox and never really have been to interested in pc games. Mostly want it for school work and to manage a business I’m planning on starting
Desired battery life
8 or so hours would be nice, I won’t be using it away from a charging source often

I don’t need anything insane, preferably more simple honestly. I don’t care to much for new tech and features, just something to get the job done. A MacBook would be nice so I can pair it with my phone but I’m open to all recommendations. Thank you all!

• Country

Germany

• Budget

1k€ ($1.1k)

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes, refurbed is probably even preferred for better value for money in most cases

• Screen size

At least over 14, preferably around 15-16

• Weight limit

No real limit, shouldn’t be insanely heavy though

• Purpose

CompSci at University

• Form factor

Doesnt matter

• Intended usage

Mainly coding, this semester mostly Java with IntelliJ and ReactNative with vscode, atm it also needs to run an Android Emulator at the same time to test apps made in react quickly. Otherwise Im not sure what more tasks it needs to do in the rest of my bachelors and potential masters, but it would be nice if it could do most general CompSci tasks

• Desired battery life

Not too relevant, it shouldn’t die within 1-2 hours of decent use, but it also doesn’t have to last like 8 hours at a time, more is obviously always nice, but it doesn’t need to be outstanding by any means

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Perfomance highest priority, rest is honestly not too important, battery life shouldn’t be atrocious but for the most time I will have access to a power outlet to charge, Size and weight are also not super important, but it should be in a realm where its reasonable to take to uni and use it there

• Info/Requirements

Honestly not too much to add here, I think 16gb of ram at least will be needed, at least 512gb of storage if possible 1tb, preferably I would love for it to stay somewhat quiet under moderate load, at least it shouldnt sound like a Jet engine under load at least, had that in the past, not fun for me nor the other students, open to both intel and amd, I have heard U processors tend to throttle under load, but due to lack of knowledge on my end I won’t add any specific preference here. Really all I want is something reliable that can handle the basic needs of a CompSci student, for the more performance intense tasks I have a good desktop pc at home and we have ok pcs at Uni, so it doesn’t need to run stuff like Blender etc perfectly(of course would be a plus, but I don’t expect it at this budget at all). Also, I guess obviously no need to strain the budget, I have no clue what budget is needed for my needs, but spending less is obviously always preferred. Also of course open to answer any questions or add information/context where needed. I hope I didn’t miss any major information and thanks in advance!

Country:
Canada, Ottawa precisely

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

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country

Brazil.

Budget

R$5,000 BRL (approximately $900–$1,000 USD).

Are you open to refurbs/used?

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)

1. Performance
2. Battery life
3. Weight
4. 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.

Thanks in advance!

Country
Usa

• *Budget
  Under 3k usd

• *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

• • Desired battery life
    At least 4 hours
    

Performance
Strength, battery life, size, weight

• *
  Info/Requirements
  At least 1tb of storage

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE\

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.

TIA

Hi everyone!

I'm looking to buy a new laptop with a budget of ₹90,000 for learning and working with DevOps.

My primary use cases will be:

Docker and Docker Compose

Kubernetes and Minikube/kind

AWS (EKS, EC2, CI/CD, etc.)

Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible and Linux

Running multiple containers and virtual machines

Programming and general development

I'm not looking for a gaming laptop specifically. My priority is performance, multitasking, Linux compatibility, cooling and long-term reliability.

I'd appreciate recommendations based on real-world experience, especially from people working in DevOps or cloud engineering in India.

Thanks!

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.

Hey everyone,

Buying a refurbished ThinkPad from a Canadian dealer for my kid's schoolwork and daily use. It will mostly stay at home, but will occasionally ride in a backpack for classes. I want something smooth and responsive that can also handle light casual gaming like Minecraft and Roblox.
Trying to decide between these options:

Main Contender — ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (Grade A):
$600 CAD: Core i5-1245U (12th Gen) | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 14" 1200p (16:10) | Iris Xe Graphics | 92% Battery Health
$675 CAD: Same specs, but upgraded to 512GB SSD
Other Grade A / A+ Options from the Dealer:
ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (Grade A+) — $595 CAD
Specs: i5-12th Gen | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 13.3" 1200p (16:10) | Iris Xe
ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (Grade A) — $600 CAD
Specs: i5-12th Gen | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 14" 1200p (16:10) | Iris Xe | Built-in Ethernet
ThinkPad T490 (Grade A) — $250 CAD
Specs: i5-8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD | 14" 1080p | UHD 620 Graphics

For school + Roblox/Minecraft, is it worth stepping up to the 12th-Gen Iris Xe models ($600–$675), or would the older $250 T490 be enough? And on the T14s, is paying $675 for 512GB worth it vs $600 for 256GB?

EDIT / UPDATE:
Looking closer at his inventory, he also has a Grade A ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 AMD (Ryzen 7 5850U / 16GB RAM / 256GB SSD) for $475 CAD.

I’m naturally a bit hesitant buying a "Gen 2" over a "Gen 3", but $475 is a huge price drop compared to $600–$675 for the Gen 3 Intel. For a student doing schoolwork and playing Minecraft/Roblox, does the Ryzen 7 5850U actually offer better battery life and thermals than the 12th-Gen i5? Or should I still pay up for the Gen 3's newer 16:10 screen?

Thanks for the advice!

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...

1. Is this a good deal or too risky without warranty?

2. Will it handle my needs like gaming + school + 5h battery for light work?

3. Any known motherboard issues with this specific model I should test for before buying?

Country:Lebanon

Budget:400-700$ or 35,820,000-62,685,000 LBP

I am open to used options but I'd rather buy a new laptop

Screen size:any

Weight limit:any(just not too heavy)

Purpose:mainly coding,school presentation and light gaming

Form factor:Standard

Intended usage:VS Code,Chrome DevTools,RunJS,Node.js and Bun,Unity Engine,Godot Engine,PowerPoint,roblox studio,roblox,Minecraft,half-life,hollow knight

Desired battery life:6-12h

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

Italy

• Budget

1000/1300 euros (1100/1500 USD)

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Maybe, but i'd prefe if it's new

• Screen size

Any

• Weight limit

Preferably light, but it’s not a big deal

• Purpose

Mainly study, but if the components can handle some light gaming it would be perfect

• Form factor

Standard

• Intended usage

Chrome (yt, google docs...), university site, games like project zomboid, factorio, fortnite...

• Desired battery life

like 8 hours(?)

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, weight, battery life, size

• Info/Requirements

hi, i recently got a 20% discount code for the samung store and i wanted to know if there is any good deal i can have beetween that and the black friday. However, from what i read, samsung laptops aren't worth their price, except the screen, if you compare the components with other brands (i was proposing samsung because every device i own is samsung, but for examle a buddy of mine bought a laptop, i think acer, with intel9, rtx 5050 and 32gb of ddr4 for like 1500 euros)

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

Link

https://www.costco.com/.product.2105192.html

Thank you for your opinions

• Country

US

• Budget

$2500 USD it can be a little more

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

16 or higher

• Weight limit

N/A

• Purposes

School work, work, gaming, art

• Form factor

Standard shell

• Intended usage

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

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country

[Germany]

Budget

[The highest I am willing to go is about 1,500€ but less would always be appreciated]

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

[Yes]

Screen size

[Any]

Weight limit

[Any]

Purpose

[Mainly work, including graphic design and video editing]

Form factor

[Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop)]

Intended usage

[It has to be able to run Office Programs, GIMP, Inkscape, Scribus and DaVinci fluently]

Desired battery life

[Anything above like 10h would be great]

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

[performance, battery life size ,weight]

My daughter has £60 left of her bday money and her laptops just broke. It’s a asus c424m.
She uses it for streaming music and games mainly. Can anyone recommend a used one that’s around the same? And one I don’t have to add a lot too
Thankyou

hey guys, so im going back to college and trying to decide between a used MacBook Pro M1 16GB (2020) and a brand new MacBook Neo A18 Pro 8GB. these are pretty much my only 2 options because of my student budget.

right now im using an MSI GF63 with an i7-10750H, 16GB ram and GTX 1650 Ti running Fedora. it handles my stuff fine but the battery life is just terrible lol.

during the day at uni i mostly just do typing, research, web browsing, spotify and sometimes a bit of FreeCAD. The actual heavy work happens when i get home and plug it in.

I do embedded programming, C/C++, backend and frontend development, Docker/dev containers, and robotics stuff with MuJoCo simulations. also use Claude Code, Codex, sometimes Blender, UTM for Windows 11 ARM and occasionally run local quantized LLMs (2B-8B). most of my ML training is on Colab/Kaggle anyway.

I've been looking at benchmarks online and some show the A18 Pro being slightly faster than the M1, which makes sense considering the M1 is already 6 years old. But im not sure how that translates to actual sustained workloads, especially since the M1 Pro has a fan and 16GB of ram.

my main concern is whether the Neo's 8GB will become a bottleneck with Docker, MuJoCo and multiple dev tools open, or if the faster CPU makes up for it. I really want something that feels noticeably faster than my current i7, not just better battery life.

also wondering how the battery on a 6 year old used M1 MacBook Pro would compare to a new Neo. ideally i wanna get through a full day at uni without carrying a charger around.

so what would you guys pick in my situation? especially if you've used either one for programming or robotics/simulation work. would love to hear some real world experiences rather than just benchmarks.

Hey everyone,

​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!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

India

• Budget

80000 inr or $850

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

• Screen size

14''

• Weight limit

Would prefer under 2kg

• Purpose

Engineering (computer science), programming, training model on cloud

• Form factor

a regular laptop

• Intended usage

Won't be gaming will only do college and engineering stuff and will discover more on this field.

• Desired battery life

4 - 8 hr

• 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

Good servicing and long term value (4 years) should be reliable.