Nowadays you won’t surprise anyone with portable electronics: everyone has either a mobile phone, a player, or a tablet.
But the functionality of these devices is limited and when it comes to serious work, you cannot do without a laptop .
And the more powerful it is, the easier it will be for you to cope with primary programming, design or photo processing tasks.
We present to your attention a list of the most powerful laptop computer models.
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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.
Exotic laptops with a narrow focus
Exotic
Ultra-thin laptops also include convertible flip-top laptops, which allow you to work in any possible place. Their numbers are growing daily. But there are models that cannot be ignored - they are the most popular in the world:
- Lenovo X1 Carbon in the 3rd generation provides the use of the most unusual business devices and ultrabooks. This computer has sufficient power and an impressive design, and the model’s drives can, in some cases, correspond to 512 GB in PCIe. Lenovo X1 Carbon in the 3rd generation has a thin body that barely fits all the standard connectors. Having a Core i7 Broadwell and a WQHD display, the model is intended for classic oligarchs.
- ASUS Zenbook UX305FA - mega thin 12.7 mm, ultra-light 1.18 kg, the presence of Core M makes it possible to work without a fan.
- Acer Aspire R7-371T – has a stunning design, and at its cost of 68,000 rubles, it corresponds to the level of 100,000 models. Original hinge and screen with an expansion of 2560x1440 pixels. The transformation of a laptop into a tablet looks fascinating.
Inside an 18 mm case weighing one and a half kilograms there is an Intel Core i7-5500U.
Inexpensive powerful models
Rating of the TOP 5 best budget powerful models in terms of price and quality.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505
A budget gaming laptop is the best solution for gamers.
Robust body, good build, quiet operation - and all this with quite powerful hardware: NVidia GTX 1650 4GB, AMD Ryzan 5 and NVMe SSD (WD).
Despite the plastic body, the device is highly rated by customers as durable and reliable.
Provides high performance in all tasks (both on medium and high settings). The appearance is a strict classic.
The screen has sufficient contrast, no glare, color settings are easy to adjust to suit your needs, and the keyboard is comfortable.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- Operating system: Windows 10 Home;
- Battery life: 3-5 hours;
- LAN adapter speed at maximum: 1000 Mbit/s.
Advantages
- keyboard backlight;
- Includes mouse Asus Tuf Mouse M5;
- thin screen frames;
- fast;
- easy to upgrade;
- All ports are installed on one side.
Flaws
- below average viewing angles;
- Not enough brightness.
Xiaomi RedmiBook 16″ Ryzen Edition
Hidden within this metal casing is a well-built, multifunctional machine with good color reproduction, a comfortable keyboard, and a large trackpad.
A fast SSD, fast processor and built-in video, price-quality balance complete the picture of a powerful and responsibly made unit.
The battery charge will last for 6-7 hours. 512 GB of memory is more than enough.
It does not heat up during operation and weighs very little. Pleasant to the touch keyboard, responsive touchpad.
The screen looks wide due to the narrow frame around it.
Specifications:
- resolution: 1920×1080;
- memory frequency: 2400 MHz;
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- weighs 1.8 kg.
Advantages
- charging type-c;
- rich colors of the image;
- very quiet operation;
- chill;
- productive.
Flaws
- RAM cannot be expanded;
- no webcam;
- There is no keyboard backlight.
ASUS M570
One of the most popular laptops in the mid-price segment.
Here both beauty and practicality are combined. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 video card (integrated and discrete).
The laptop comes in black, has a fingerprint scanner, microphone and speakers.
Battery type - Li-Ion with a capacity of 48 Wh, can work for 9 hours without recharging. The maximum speed of the LAN adapter is 1000 Mbps.
There is a built-in network card, Bluetooth version - 4.0/4.1/4.2. Wi-Fi standard - 802.11ac/802.11n, hard drive interface - M.2 / PCI-E / Serial ATA, video memory type - GDDR5.
Specifications:
- screen: 1920×1080;
- OS: DOS;
- weight: 1.9 kg;
- length: 375 mm;
- width: 256 mm;
- thickness: 21.9 mm;
- screen matrix type: IPS/TN.
Advantages
- sufficient power;
- coolers are well ventilated;
- easy;
- There is an LED screen backlight.
Flaws
- flimsy body;
- no moisture protection.
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413
Asus VivoBook is the best option for an office worker.
It does not make noise or cause any inconvenience when moving from place to place, has an excellent matrix and a compact charger.
The numeric keypad on the touchpad is very convenient.
The processor is fast, the IPS-level screen has anti-glare coating. The keys are nicely backlit.
The amount of RAM is large. Video memory type - GDDR5 / SMA.
Specifications:
- resolution: 1920×1080;
- storage configuration: SSD;
- RAM: 8 GB;
- RAM frequency: 2400 MHz;
- screen diagonal: 14 ";
- weight: 1.4 kg.
Advantages
- compact;
- easy;
- keyboard;
- matte screen;
- convenient touchpad.
Flaws
- plastic body.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15
There is no better option for working in an office.
When fully loaded (social networks, utilities, tabs), the laptop runs for more than 7 hours on battery life.
The energy saving mode turns on automatically at around 20%. It does not heat up at all during operation, the model is not bulky, and weighs little.
The screen is matte, anti-glare, allowing you to see the image in sunlight falling on it.
There are both classic USB outputs and HDMI ports. The touchpad recognizes gestures, and the microphone can be disabled through the Vantage program. The keyboard is equipped with additional keys.
Specifications:
- video memory: SMA;
- 1xUSB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 (supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort);
- battery: Li-Pol;
- weighs: 1.39 kg.
Advantages
- Wi-Fi 6;
- convenient charging Type-C 95W;
- functional keyboard;
- metal cover.
Flaws
- easily soiled body;
- body and bottom made of plastic;
- tight screen hinges.
It's all about the video card
Regular laptops and ultrabooks run on energy-efficient processors with an integrated graphics chip, and therefore are not very powerful and cannot cope with many tasks. For example, with heavy 3D graphics or high-resolution video editing.
Gaming laptops have full-fledged processors and a discrete graphics card. These are special components that speed up graphics work. The most technologically advanced graphics processors today are the new generation of NVIDIA GeForce RTX video cards. They support advanced features that improve the graphics quality of games, provide high performance and comfort in the most demanding content creation applications. And specialized blocks for matrix multiplication provide a platform for working with neural networks and artificial intelligence.
Video editing on GeForce RTX GPUs is up to 10x faster than an Ultrabook with integrated graphics and several times faster than a MacBook Pro. It is important that for computer graphics programs, or CG applications, NVIDIA has special drivers - STUDIO Ready. They guarantee the best performance and stability of functionality in applications from Adobe, Autodesk, Avid, Blackmagic Design, Epic, Maxon and Unity.
Until recently, powerful laptops with discrete graphics were quite bulky and heavy. Max-Q technology has changed everything, which allows you to place a high-performance graphics processor in a very thin case (sometimes less than 20 mm). Appearance is also important. The best representatives of laptops with GeForce RTX graphics in the Max-Q design look truly stylish and elegant.
All RTX series graphics cards support real-time ray tracing technology. It allows you to model the physically correct behavior of light and reflections in scenes. This technology is used to create special effects in films. Now tracing has become possible in computer games. For example, it is announced in Cyberpunk 2077, the most anticipated game of next year.
Premium segment
The best models in the premium segment of powerful devices according to customer reviews and ratings.
ASUS PRO P3540
One of the quietest laptops.
If you need a model that is silent, has a long battery life, and has an affordable price, take a closer look at this model.
It is well-built, very light in weight, has a decent - bright and easily customizable - screen and a useful functional layout.
A stylish and reliable machine with high autonomy, suitable for both learning and entertainment.
The display does not tire your eyes, and the screen does not glare. Video card (Intel HD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics 620) built-in, operating system - Windows 10 Home.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- diagonal: 15.6 ";
- matrix type: IPS / TN;
- video memory type: GDDR5 / SMA.
Advantages
- good set of ports;
- easy;
- does not heat up;
- The processor can be overclocked.
Flaws
- the keyboard is not backlit;
- does not support ASUS Battery Health;
- The proprietary utility package is difficult to launch.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502
Model from the Zephyrus line: specific design solutions for you.
The main part of the body is made of plastic, while the top cover is made of metal, decorated with polishing and a logo.
The appearance of the laptop is classic, with smooth ends. The heated air leaves the far side, i.e. in the opposite direction from the buyer.
The keyboard is large and comfortable, with plenty of space between the buttons.
There is a white backlight, multi-touch gestures are supported, a good quality IPS matrix is installed, and there is enough brightness and contrast for any work.
Specifications:
- quad-core processor;
- Screen parameters: 1920×1080;
- processor line 2: Ryzen 7;
- maximum memory: 32 GB;
- Screen diagonal: 15.6 ".
Advantages
- rubberized legs;
- there is a slot for another SSD drive;
- rich image;
- universal interface;
- all standard modern ports are present;
- There is a self-cleaning system for coolers.
Flaws
- USB connectors are too tight;
- Under heavy load the fans make a lot of noise.
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6″ 2020
A reliable and practical unit on which you can both play and work.
Decorated in a minimalist style, ergonomics are at a decent level.
With an average load, the battery can last two days without charging.
Video card NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (built-in), screen resolution 1920x1080, number of processor cores - 4, memory - 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz.
There is a backlight and a fingerprint scanner, built-in speakers, as well as a microphone. Expansion slots/memory cards - SDHC, SDXC, SD. Body color: grey.
Specifications:
- operating system: Windows 10 Home;
- processor: Intel Core i5 10210U 1600 MHz;
- CPU core: Comet Lake-U;
- parameters: 243.6×360.7×16.9 mm;
- Battery capacity: 60 Wh
Advantages
- high performance;
- metal case;
- fast work;
- quiet.
Flaws
- gets very hot;
- Expensive.
DELL G3 15 3590
Budget gaming model - money for everyone.
The most affordable in the Dell line. The case is made in black and white with soft blue inserts - choose any to your taste, the case material is matte plastic.
The keyboard is full-size, equipped with a blue backlight, the touchpad is shifted to the left, on the same side there are RJ-45, USB 3.1, HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C, a headphone and power jack.
The display is bright, without distortion, with a well-tuned color balance. There is 8 GB of RAM and it can be expanded up to 32 GB.
Specifications:
- resolution: 1920×1080;
- Operating system: Linux / Windows 10 Home;
- processor frequency: 2400-2600 MHz;
- chipset: Intel HM370;
- memory frequency: 2666 MHz;
- Positioning devices: Touchpad.
Advantages
- powerful charger;
- good viewing angles;
- pleasant keyboard backlight;
- light weight;
- scratch-resistant coating;
- affordable price.
Flaws
- poor cooling;
- low autonomy;
- The SSD drive gets very hot.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14
An ideal option for work, study, and entertainment.
Equipped with a Radeon RX Vega 5 graphics card and an AMD Ryzen 3 4300U processor.
The buyer is offered 2 colors: Light teal and Graphite grey.
The body is made of high-strength plastic and looks strict and elegant in appearance, with narrow frames around the screen, and the webcam is located in .
The lid tilts 140 degrees. USB Type-C, indicators and power socket are located on the left side.
The keyboard is low profile with membrane switches. The backlight is uniform and the font is easy to read.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- storage configuration: SSD;
- weighs just under one and a half kg;
- webcam resolution: 1 megapixels;
- battery: Li-Pol;
- Bluetooth: 5.0/5.1.
Advantages
- strong body;
- fingerprint scanner;
- good Bios;
- powerful processor;
- USB Type-C charging;
- autonomy is above average.
Flaws
- no subwoofer;
- inconvenient power button;
- Average quality webcam.
HP ZBook Studio G5 (15.6 inches)
HP ZBook Studio G5
Compared to the presented models, this is not the most expensive option. The average cost does not in any way affect the maximum parameters of the device:
- Processor with 4-6 cores from Intel Core i5/i7/i9 Xeon (8th generation).
- 8GB RAM expandable up to 64GB.
- Physical memory 256 GB-2 TB SSD 2x, plus installation of an additional HDD/SSD.
- Graphics Intel HD Graphics, Nvidia Quadro P1000/P2000.
In addition to all the advantages of the “stuffing”, the buyer receives a 15.6-inch 4K screen.
The laptop has no downsides.
The average cost is excellent proof that the owner will receive a high-quality gadget for reasonable money.
This laptop will remain relevant for at least 5 years. It implements all the innovations, including a 4-6 core processor, a pair of solid-state storage drives up to 4 TB.
Lightweight and powerful devices
Popular devices that are lightweight and at the same time have powerful filling.
HUAWEI MateBook D 14″
The laptop is in the middle price category, but far from having average characteristics.
The body is made of aluminum alloy, thin and light, in a pleasant gray shade.
The cooling system consists of two coolers, the ventilation holes are hidden in the bottom cover, and there are also 2 stereo speaker units.
High rubber feet are very comfortable, the lid with the display tilts 180 degrees, a convenient keyboard configuration and backlit function keys complete the list of advantages.
The display is matte, non-glare, with good viewing angles and decent image brightness. Autonomy is above average, it heats up poorly even during long periods of operation.
Specifications:
- resolution: 1920×1080;
- Operating system: Windows 10 Home;
- number of cores: 4;
- RAM capacity: 8 GB;
- maximum memory: 8 GB;
- matrix type: IPS;
- video memory type: GDDR5 / SMA.
Advantages
- autonomy;
- fast work;
- almost does not heat up;
- average price;
- widescreen screen.
Flaws
- “heavy” games are difficult to handle;
- no touch screen.
ASUS Zenbook 14 UX431
A fast model for those who don’t like to wait.
A neatly assembled model in a metal case with a convenient opening angle and a high-quality camera.
The laptop is small in size and looks solid, it is convenient to carry with you (you need to buy a cover separately).
The keyboard is backlit, the speakers produce loud and clear sound. Works autonomously for a long time, good support for GNU Linux.
Loads quickly, is productive, and I'm pleased with the quick unlocking.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- video card: built-in Intel UHD Graphics 620;
- operating system: Windows 10 Home;
- number of cores: 2 / 4;
- memory frequency: 2133 MHz;
- screen diagonal: 14 ";
- weighs 1.39-1.49 kg.
Advantages
- pleasant key travel;
- high-quality assembly;
- function keys;
- electronic num pad;
- good sound from the speakers.
Flaws
- only 2 usb ports;
- no fingerprint login;
- There is no Ethernet adapter included.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 Retina display with True Tone Mid 2020
Updated version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro: stylish and feature-rich.
Metal body, available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
The Intel Ice Lake processor and Intel Iris Plus Graphics provide bright and clear images and excellent sound, and a FaceTime HD camera is installed.
The keyboard is standard, durable with a scissor mechanism.
There are no problems with screen image scaling and color temperature, the sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut is 100%, excellent viewing angles and text readability.
There is an anti-reflective coating.
Specifications:
- monitor resolution: 2560×1600;
- processor frequency: 1400-2300 MHz;
- weight: 1.4 kg;
- parameters: 304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm;
- battery: Li-Pol;
- Bluetooth version: 5.0;
- video memory: SMA.
Advantages
- very comfortable;
- responds instantly to commands;
- long battery life;
- excellent clear sound;
- user-friendly interface;
- trackpad;
- nice sound of the keys.
Flaws
- gets noticeably warm;
- the case is not protected from moisture getting inside;
- no GPS;
- Expensive.
ASUS ZenBook 15 UX534
A miniature but chic looking laptop.
The 4K display amazes with the brightness and clarity of the picture (including the high minimum brightness), the thin frame does not protrude.
The keys travel smoothly, have good battery life, and are silent in operation.
Performance is excellent: it runs all modern games at ultra-high settings. A fabric case is included.
The second touchscreen is very easy to use, and there is a hotkey for switching the touchpad to touchpad-only mode.
It practically does not heat up even at maximum loads. Body color is blue.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 1920×1080;
- Operating system: Windows 10 Home;
- weight: 1.55-1.69 kg;
- parameters: length - 220-354 mm, width - 200-354 mm, height - 18-19.6 mm;
- battery: Li-Ion / Li-Pol (capacity varies from 4314 to 4614 mAh);
- Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac / 802.11ax / 802.11n.
Advantages
- good assembly;
- easy;
- excellent design;
- corresponds to the declared power;
- excellent processor/graphics balance;
- reliable keyboard.
Flaws
- the case is not shockproof;
- Expensive;
- low voltage on USB ports;
- one hard drive slot and soldered memory.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 with Retina display and Touch Bar Late 2019
A fast and powerful model, suitable for both work and play.
Powerful graphics, a cool touchpad, clear and loud sound make this model stand out from its analogues.
Available in two colors: light gray and dark gray.
The Touch Bar and keyboard are backlit, and the battery lasts for 11 hours. There are as many as four USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) ports.
The keyboard has good movement, the display is bright and wide, the thin frames look elegant and stylish, the fans do an excellent job of cooling and operate silently.
Specifications:
- screen resolution: 3072×1920;
- operating system: macOS;
- number of processor cores: 6 / 8;
- RAM capacity: 16-64 GB;
- screen diagonal: 16";
- weight: 2 kg;
- parameters (l\w\h): 357.9 mm x 245.9 mm x 16.2 mm
- battery capacity: 100 Wh.
Advantages
- there is a touchbar;
- large and convenient screen;
- mobility;
- weighs little;
- works quickly.
Flaws
- the case is not protected from moisture;
- there is no extension cord for the adapter;
- Chips and scratches quickly form on the body;
- weak 720p webcam.
MacBook Pro (16 inches)
MacBook Pro 16
If the buyer can stop his heartbeat when he sees the price, he will receive:
- The most powerful Intel processor i9 (9th generation).
- AMD Radeon PRO 5300M-5500M video card.
- 16 GB RAM card expandable up to 64 GB.
- Total physical memory 512GB-8TB (SSD).
The 16-inch monitor fully satisfies high requirements, and the new improved keyboard makes the work process simple and enjoyable.
The only downside is the lack of Thunderbolt 3 ports.
The Apple laptop looks stylish, but does not at all give the impression of “tank power”. This is a nice-looking laptop with an incredibly well-thought-out “filling”, the highest possible performance and easy-to-use settings. Having acquired such a gadget, the owner may not think about changing the device for at least 10 years - the laptop will remain relevant and continue to delight with its functionality.
Dell G3 17 3779 Gaming
Price: from 55,000 rubles
The productive and affordable laptop is equipped with a 17.3-inch diagonal screen with FullHD resolution. There is a large selection of modifications on sale that differ in memory capacity, processor version, video card and, accordingly, price. The system is based on a 4-core eighth generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, Gtx 1050, 1050 Ti or 1060 graphics card. This allows everyone to choose the optimal hardware depending on how the best laptop will be used. There is dual-band Wi-Fi, HDMI v2.0 and 4 USB connectors.
Uniform backlighting of the keyboard makes working in the dark comfortable. Another plus is autonomy - the 56 Wh battery lasts longer than most gaming devices in 2019.
What are these laptops for?
If you want to do 3D modeling or video processing, stream, experiment with artificial intelligence and neural networks, a gaming laptop with a powerful graphics card is what you need. Buying such a gadget will be a good investment in the future. Even after 4-5 years it will be comfortable to work and play on high graphics settings. Yes, all these models cost more than 100 thousand rubles, which is a lot. But if you divide the price by 60 months (5 years with 12 months a year), it will be approximately the same as what the average Russian car owner spends per month on gasoline.
