TOP 5 most expensive laptops for 2021, and why they are so expensive

Modern laptops are not much inferior to personal computers. Many models can compete on equal terms in terms of power, speed, and picture quality. At the same time, the laptop owner benefits from mobility, but often runs the risk of overheating and complications during repair or cleaning. The pursuit of better consumer characteristics invariably affects the price. However, there are many people in the world who want to have the best laptop without skimping on an extra hundred thousand rubles. For some, it will be enough to increase the price to several million dollars by decorating the device with diamonds and gold. But real gamers and IT specialists are interested in completely different qualities. What operating parameters make a laptop the most expensive in the world?

• If you buy a device to work with text documents, then you should choose a budget model. Fans of computer games, active users of social networks, and surfers need a serious device. Currently, the minimum build for these purposes consists of a 4-core processor, a 2 GB video card and 8 GB of RAM.
• A high-performance video card, as well as a large high-resolution monitor, are responsible for the picture quality. It is advisable to have at least 2 gigs of video memory with a 128-bit bus on board. Additional options such as fingerprint scanners, touch keyboard, and special Type-C connectors significantly increase the price of the laptop.
• Increased performance and improved image quality are accompanied by a stronger cooling system. In addition, only a battery with a large capacity can withstand the highest load. If 2-3 hours of continuous play is enough for a gamer, then IT specialists have to work 8-10 hours. All this not only increases the cost of the laptop, but also makes it a heavy device. Some sophisticated models reach 10 kg.

We have selected for you the top 10 most expensive commercial laptops. Models assembled to order were not taken into account.

What important characteristics should you pay attention to when choosing a powerful laptop?

The first thing experts advise you to pay attention to is the monitor.

Keep in mind! It is better to buy a laptop with a high-quality screen, but a weaker one, than a more powerful one, but with a too small or poor screen.

Electronics experts also recommend paying attention to the following parameters:

• Device body material. Could be plastic or metal. Plastic (glossy or matte) is easy to scratch and quickly becomes covered with fingerprints. The metal case is stronger, but more expensive. In some models, the surface is decorated with metal inserts, however, if the inside is made of plastic, there will be no practical benefit from this.
• Screen matrix type. PLS and IPS are suitable for those who work seriously with graphics. Advantages: color rendition, wide viewing angles, quality of halftones. TN (TN+film) is the most budget option for both movies and games, but the image will not be the best. Between the first and second options, VA was squeezed in - cheaper than PLS, but brighter and more colorful, with higher contrast. However, it consumes the most electricity.
• Type of screen covering. Matte copes with its task in any light (even in bright light), glossy ones are brighter, but they make the eyes more tired.
• Wireless modules. Wi-Fi (works in 2 bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Pay attention to the adapter: 11ac and 1x1 are weak budget models, while 11ac and 2x2 are stronger and more stable, capable of providing more data transfer channels. Bluetooth (version 4.2 has a range of 10-50 meters and a maximum speed of 2.2 Mbit/s; version 5 has a speed of 5 Mbit/s and a range of 20-40 meters).
• Battery capacity. The larger the battery, the longer the device will work.
• Storage HDD - quick battery drain, low speed, but budget-friendly. SSHD - hybrid option: allows you to speed up work. HDD + SSD - installed on mid-price laptops. SSD - allows you to work offline for a long time (two SSDs are the coolest option, but such models are expensive).
• RAM slots. Optimally 2, ideally 4 slots. If the memory is soldered, overclocking will not work at all.

ASUS Predator 21X

ASUS has released a limited edition gaming laptop. Its cost is 10 thousand dollars. The body of the device is made of the best materials. A cooling system of five coolers was placed inside, which ensure stable operation of the laptop without overheating. A backlit mechanical keyboard is also installed. The touchpad can be flipped over and used as a digital pad. The display is curved, the refresh rate is 120 Hz. This provides the user with a smooth picture.

The technical specifications are almost the same as those of the ASUS Rog GX800VH. The laptop has enough power for any task. It features an enhanced Dolby Audio Premium sound system that delivers high-quality stereo sound through six speakers. It is also possible to connect three monitors for a wide picture.

Specifications:

• CPU: Intel Core i7 7820HK;
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce 1080 8Gb x2;
• RAM: 64GB DDR4;
• Built-in memory: 1 TB;
• Screen: 21″ diagonal, UltraHD resolution, pixel density 105 ppi;
• Price: ~10000$.

These laptops surprised the whole world. Manufacturers used only high-quality spare parts. This explains the high price of the devices. To make a balanced, powerful build, you need to choose the right components. The speed of the processor depends on the motherboard, and the speed of the RAM and video card depends on it. That is why the price of laptops reaches several thousand dollars.

The most expensive apple laptop

According to tradition, in the most careful way, so as not to damage the sensitive nervous system, you should go to Yandex.Market for the line of Apple laptops. Currently, the uncontested leader is the MacBook Pro 16. It has held the lead among the most expensive American laptop models for more than two years. In a sense, this model can be called revolutionary, since Apple engineers “saddled” the 16-inch diagonal for the first time.

Revolutionary graphics from AMD

The workstation was upgraded in several areas:

• design;
• Mechanics;
• performance.

The last point became the cornerstone of Apple's movement towards the success of the new model.

Engineers equipped the laptop with the latest discrete graphics from AMD. The Radeon Pro 5500M chip features 7nm Navi 14 dies and provides a full complement of 1,536 active compute units (ALUs). The clock speed and specific performance of discrete graphics in the MacBook Pro 16 are an order of magnitude higher than in the previous 15.6-inch laptop model. In addition, 4GB of GDDR6 memory is easily upgraded to 8GB. After this, the total power reserve, taking into account the characteristics of the CPU, approaches 100 W.

The flagship of the 9th series of Intel processors (eight-core Core i0-9980H Coffee Lake, 16 threads, frequency 2.3 GHz, Turbo Boost overclocking up to 4.8 GHz) was chosen as an ideal alternative to the impossibility of installing the following Core crystals on a laptop, 10th generation. The answer to the question “why?” very simple - there is not enough clock frequency. For the flawless operation of the algorithm, the updated chassis and powerful cooler are constantly fighting against the laws of physics.

Without straying far from the standards set by the previous 15.6-inch model, Apple is touting the following innovations:

• adapter with charging power 96 W;
• increasing the screen diagonal and field of view by reducing the size of the frame;
• a new mechanism for working with “improved scissors” keys with a uniform stroke of up to 1 mm;
• backlighting of the keyboard and Touch Bar.

There are no innovations in speaker placement, but there is a step forward in improving sound performance. It became more saturated, smooth and loud. The maximum level was 79.1 dBA, which is 4-6 decibels higher than what direct competitors of the MacBook Pro 16 can demonstrate. The device raises questions about battery life, noise and fast heating. In the future, this, of course, will affect the price tag of the laptop. But today the numbers on it are simply sky-high - 689 thousand rubles.

The most expensive laptop in the world

A laptop, for which admirers are ready to pay a gigantic sum of 3.5 million dollars in 2021 (in terms of Russian currency, this is 257,342,400 rubles), is not an IT item that can be bought in a regular store and used every day. The laptop from the Ukrainian art studio MJ was first released in 2010. For this work of art, the creators provided two indispensable conditions - the author's design and the most expensive equipment.

A unique laptop from the Ukrainian art studio MJ

Expensive materials are used for finishing and unique inlay of the laptop:

• leather of python, crocodile, monitor lizard, eel, ostrich;
• Swarovski crystals;
• gold, platinum, palladium;
• diamonds, rubies, emeralds.

The name of this miracle is Mj'S Swarovski & Diamond.

The authors of the laptop are ready to provide a 10-year warranty on the hardware. All, without exception, blocks of the device have parts made of precious metals and stones. Obligations for their maintenance and replacement (if such a need arises) are of an indefinite nature.

Mouse covered with crocodile skin

The logo of the company that created the world's most expensive laptop adorns the center of the lid. Black diamonds are used for inlay. Crocodile skin, dark and light cut diamonds are the design elements of the optical mouse.

The Mj'S Swarovski & Diamond 20” laptop is part of the Super Notebook MJ Edition collection, all models of which are made to special orders. The most advanced models of desktop computers are used to provide the basis for a luxurious design. Case material – ebony, carbon and other unique materials.

Art studio MJ carefully ensures that information about who wishes to become the owner of such a work of design art does not leak onto the Internet. As a rule, the customer himself indicates which laptop model he would like to purchase. Therefore, technical specifications are kept secret.

Acer Extensa 15 EX215-31-P5LC (NX.EFTER.00N)

• Processor: 1.1-3.1 GHz, 4 cores, Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 14 nm
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 605, 18 cores, 200-750 MHz, integrated.
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 (2133 MHz) / 256 GB SSD
• Screen: 15.6″, 1920×1080, TN, 60 Hz, 16:9
• Connectors: USB-A ×3, HDMI, 3.5 mm, RJ-45
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
• Battery: 37 Wh
• OS: no
• Size: 36.3 × 25 × 2 cm
• Weight: 1.94 kg
• Other: camera, lock

For similar money you can get the Acer Extensa 15 (31-P5LC). In terms of dimensions and weight, it is a 100% copy of the previous Aspire 3, but the technical parameters are much more interesting. 8 GB of RAM, a fast 256 GB solid state, 4-core Intel with 3 GHz turbo boost. Beauty! Top budget employee! Stylish, lightweight, comfortable. Which has also fallen sharply in price since January. Of course, this laptop is also not for 3D games and video editing, but the performance is already sufficient for office applications, programming, video conferencing, photo editing, etc. Under average loads of this kind, nothing slows down and the processor does not overheat. The battery holds a decent charge, sometimes more than 6 hours. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect quickly, the connection is always stable. Screen with Full HD resolution. Lots of USB ports. The only pity is that the operating system is again not installed from the factory, but this is a matter of a few minutes. Create a bootable USB flash drive and you're done.

APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 WITH RETINA DISPLAY MID 2021

Among the very expensive laptops in the world is the Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2021. The buyer will have to pay a lot of money for the best screen among similar devices. Its characteristic features are very high resolution (2880×1800), contrast (1500:1), anti-glare coating, P3 color gamut and brightness. And although individually these parameters may not impress a sophisticated client, in combination the picture comes out impressive. Apple decided to move away from NVidia's GPU and installed the rather evil Radeon Pro 560X from AMD with 4 GB of video memory. It should be noted that the card does not have reduced performance and has 128 bus bits and 112 Gb/s of bandwidth.

An additional optimal parameter among similar laptops is sound quality. The loud speakers are perfectly balanced, and the microphone uses a noise reduction system. You can create a natural workstation from a laptop by attaching 4 more displays to it. The well-thought-out ventilation system operates very quietly and successfully. Some domestic consumers appreciated the picture quality in the laptop. Among the bad qualities, there is a rather high price, for which one could at least install the RX580.