12 Tips for Buying a Laptop RIGHT NOW! [2023/24]

Laptop Buying Guide for Beginners! These 12 Tips will help make it easier to buy your next Laptop for work, home & gaming (without spending too much)!
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[@arturartur5412]

1) define tasks for the laptop 2) form factor 3) think about OS 4) check specs 5) GPU 6) mind the display 7) ergonomics 8) ports / connectivity 9) battery life 10) when to buy 11) warranty support 12) see reviews

[@thunderstar254]

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[@etiennesharp]

How many attempts did 'Top Twelve Tech Chap Tips' take you? 😃

[@angelo8254]

Personally, one

[@danielholmes9392]

What's the best lap top for gaming and video editing? I currently have an Asus vivo book risen 5

[@songklodsuku7193]

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[@ben.harnwell]

Great tips as always. The thing I would mention is don't go too big with your screen. I went to 17" thinking that it would be better, but it just makes it impossible to use as a laptop. That and the battery life of a gaming Laptop really just makes it a desktop with built in keyboard, trackpad and screen! Some really good ideas in this one. Cheers

[@gandir5720]

That is subjective I think my 16" is way to small, I would prefer a 18-19 at least, that is portable enough with wide margins for me.

[@ben.harnwell]

@@gandir5720 That's true - whatever works for you and your work/life is really important. I prefer to use the bigger desk top monitor for kinds of work. :)

[@gandir5720]

@@ben.harnwell My 34" is just so hard to pack :) We have all different needs and requirements. It's like there are actually people that does like taking pictures with large tablets.

[@kyalorita6499]

Never seen someone so dedicated to helping uninformed ppl like this dude. Am impressed.Thanks a lot. ❤

[@BB-mt5no]

Everyone is looking for a Windows laptop review, but the first thing the reviewers try to push is a macbook and a chromebook. There isn't a single reviewer that will just test the products and give the numbers. The reason buying a laptop is so complicated is because it's impossible to get honest reviews. Just paid advertisements.

[@zac99991]

Ok the tip number one was if you are on a super tight budget (£350) you can pick up a basic laptop or Chromebook, which is fair. But then immediately say for a 'little bit' more you can pick up a Mac a with m1 for around £1k, nearly triple the price...that is not a little bit more.

[@abdullahelbaba09]

a used m1 macbook air goes for around 500£ so if u could stretch it u could get a much longer lasting laptop

[@hjr2000]

Noooooo going from Windows to MacOS is an utter nightmare if you have used Windows for a long time. Also - Chromebooks have a finite lifespan, watch out for the end date of their security updates! It's from date of manufacture not date of sale I believe!

[@celestiallynne690]

If you haven't used Windows before is going for the MacOS a good option to start from new

[@hjr2000]

@@celestiallynne690 good question. I guess it's whether you're going to spend a LOT of time having to use Macs in the future or choosing to if you have the choice? Remember most office computers will be PCs. However, if you're happy to go to Apple world and their whole ecosystem (and its associated costs + benefits of course) then why not?

[@mihirojha4475]

​@@celestiallynne690 I'd suggest taking a look at what softwares and programs you need to run for your work or other requirements and ensure they work on Mac!

[@mookett]

Hi ive only ever used windows os what am i going to find hard about using mac os oh abd what are the thunderbolt ports my laptop is 10 years old and only has usb are they compatable can i get some kind of adapter or will everything need renewing thanks

[@JackWegner-gm4jd]

I have the Galaxy Book 3 pro 360 right now and I'm loving it.

[@sjdyt]

Thanks for this. I’ve watched loads of advice and reviews and my head is still spinning but this helps. I need a new laptop and my primary use at the moment, aside from Excel and the usual stuff, is Lightroom Classic and some Photoshop. I’ve also started dabbling with video editing and I want to start exploring Ps more and also Power BI (for work). I think I know what I need but don’t want to leave myself short on spec or go overboard! Noisy fans seem to be an issue in some models I’ve seen reviews for!

[@blaiseducdaumont1280]

What do you think of the "ASUS Creator Laptop Q OLED"?

[@georgecagle3829]

Fantastic breakdown! Thank you for all the time and effort that went into this.

[@itsmenoname2247]

nice video for people first buying for sure ! 👍 still the best choice for most freedom with the OS....is IMHO Windows based laptops or PC's. I also have a chromebook here but those things are more fitted for a "all things google" kind of person. i prefer windows on computers or laptops.

[@neferpitou.]

Number one tip have money

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Good advice! 👍

[@jeffmofo5013]

I talk price and features when discussing buying a computer for someone What's your budget. Which locks them into a specific performance category Then what features must you have. Size of the screen. mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, gaming, 3d modeling, video editing. once that's establishing. I start narrowing it down to a couple of models then it just comes down to looks and price. Throwing numbers around for cpu memory and resolution and what not, most people look at you like What? Price range is the best indicator of what to get. Need something with a GPU, $1500 laptop. Need something for office work. $600 to $800. Need something to access the internet. Your phone a tablet or a chrome book.

[@GuessWhat107]

Superb run down of essentials to look for in a laptop. Is helpful and timely for me as I'm scouting for one.

[@dbrakowski]

Thanks for including Chromebooks as part of your overview...for many folks (including me, but generally not the folks who haunt these channels) it's the perfect computer.

[@sophiaisabelle01]

We appreciate your reviews. Keep working hard.

[@hamidhanjra]

kindly suggest me few Laptops for Digital Marketing/ e-commerce. TASKS mainly; Multitasking. browsing multiple tabs, data analytics, client's zoom meetings, light (cutting, trimming, basic effects) to modertae (multiple effects, color grading) video editing [not professional or high end editing: like Higher color grading, applying heavy effects, and rendering high-resolution videos] and Multimedia use in general. PREFERENCE: Durability, speed, Smooth performance without any type of lagging (performance slight higher than mentioned above), Good display (higer than 1080 with 400+ nits), longer battery, less bezels, decent sleek design. i5/i7 10th or + gens (kindly specify the model number), 16gb RAM minimum DDR4, SSD storage. I hope u understood the requirements +/- in general.

[@RyGuy2024]

Perfectly thorough video! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you😌

[@Thetechchap]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@tomastrigueros116]

I'm kind of surprised there's no list of laptops in the description

[@TheSliderW]

Ergonomics barely considers keyboard layout. One of the top tips should be kb layout unless you're already into macs. Keyboard layout is essential if you're going to be writting a lot. Consider if a keypad is important as well for those spreadsheet enthusiasts or devs who hate pressing a modifier key to enter a series of numbers and floats. Id also avoid any gaming laptop unless you have a well ventilated space to have it rest on and a wall plug nearby. In most cases a small form factor tower will be cheaper in the long run as you can also upgrade it or more easilly resell it. Easier to service too. The Usb-C requirement is ... meh... support of all modern features is so flaky on older aystems, unless you specifically want usb-c charging or video out then don't mind this too much. Second hand laptops without it can perform better compared to newer low end models. It's all over the place and it's best to ask around before commiting to the purchase.

[@aldrichuyliong8143]

My default for cozy is 3000K. I find 2000-2700K way too yellow in a sickly jaundiced sort of way. I would only use 2000-2700K sparingly - such as in accent/ambient lighting applications like an LED light strip. 3000K OTH gives you enough of a hint of that elegant golden glow without looking like hepatitis threw up all over your house.

[@osamaaziz41]

Great tips,thank you very much

[@vs3.14]

Since you also don't like touch screen, can you take a look at the 2023 Asus vivobook pro 16x? it's basically their proart studiobook minus the touch at $2k.

[@mikedimond8816]

Its not mac os

[@mafianoodles]

I simply can't afford most of the laptops reviewed here or that are available in shops. I thought about 2nd hand, but went for an asus vivobook 15 oled. it cost in thailand about 600 usd. the screen and keyboard are very good, intel 12 chip but with 16gb ram - it's fine for me. I need to upgrade the battery (from a 50wh batter to a 75wh (available on higher specs so it will fit and wont cost the earth). my only nigling first world annoyance is that the ports are all on the right - next to my mouse. dang that annoys me but i will get over it!

[@klp8136]

8gb in 2023??? Are we living in different universes or smth?

[@wajidalikhanali8081]

Can you please tell me which one I should buy among these two laptops. 1) HP Victus 15 i5-13420H, NVIDIA RTX 2050, 16 gb RAM, 512 gb SSD, 144hz refresh rate (2023). 2) Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 i5-13500H, 16 gb RAM, 1 Tb SSD, 2.5K display, 120hz refresh rate (2023).

[@openbabel]

Only severely disabled or blind can get VAT exempt purchases in consumer land through the Customs and Excise scheme. Any discounts such as the schools discount scheme cannot exceed those given to severely disabled blind adults which is enshrined in primary legislation. Apple has been warned that in the UN they will be fined unless they comply with VAT exempt purchases for the blind severely disabled.

[@NikkThompson]

Question for you, if you could give a personal opinion on. 3d modeling, photo editing, video editing laptop w/pen input, although have a 7950x 4080 desktop, I have a 2022 asus flow x16 ryzen 3060 used for $1300, and a 2023 flow x16 i9 4070 w/mini led for $2800. Have both, using both, still in return window for a week. 2023 is faster overall, similar battery, screen is wow, 2022 does everything i need it to, lag while flipping through photos in lightroom or modelling . I use laptop 50/50 desktop, I could live with the 2022 lag for the $1500 saved, which is like half the 2023 price. Or should i just keep the 2023, enjoy the faster performance, quicker feel, at double the cost, perhaps future proofing? Price for either isnt going to kill me, though spending half/$1300 is definilty a perk. Love the x16, keeps up and does everything i want/need it to do. Already have 2xwd 850x 4tb nvme and 64gb ran kit for them. I'm just torn between the two, and though perhaps you could throw some quick input or suggestion. You review alot alot of laptops, would be nice to get a different perspective.

[@aelaan12]

Remember that gaming laptops are not really known for battery life, so keep your brick with you.

[@jetreyes6132]

Great tips as always. It’s always a pleasure watching your informative videos Tom. Never get tired of it!

[@Thetechchap]

Lovely to have nice feedback - thanks!

[@平和-v1z]

Step one: Avoid Apple at any cost Step two: Get a Framework Laptop

[@cindypng1184]

Please upload a compliation of your recommended laptops soon! I've been waiting ever since this video came out.

[@FrancoisPowerrush]

Mac or windows? Linux for me....I have an entry level HP with amd chip, it was SUPER slow on windows, so I loaded Ubuntu Linux, and the difference is stunning ! It has become my most used laptop at home ! Best of all, linux is free ! Thanx for the great video !

[@LearningAndGrowingInLife]

Would you happen to have recommendations around what screen size to go for? 14 inch vs 15.6 vs 16 inch vs 17 inch, etc.

[@diana_str]

I am waiting for the video with recommandations pleaaaaseee

[@rainyd4293]

What is the best cheap laptop with good battery and audio? My job includes transcribing audio and video, and my company doesn’t allow us to use MacOS, strictly Windows only. My current Surface Laptop Go has bad battery life and audio.

[@as-you-were8017]

Still no recommendations/links in the description.....somebody doesn't have their act together 😮....so why would I listen to you?

[@omarshahin2101]

hey man, i think you forgot to add the recommendations in the description haha

[@george-mutonga]

Am trying to purchase a good laptop for mechanical engineering but cant seem to fully make up my mind🤦. Help y'all🤗

[@LorettaCorona]

hi tom I have a MacBook Air because in my case Mac has a more friendly to use I don´t use it for gaming

[@lwahmanyoni6222]

Watching this depresses me. Had the Asus zenbook 14 for less than 6 months after buying it from watching your reviews... got stolen 💔

[@giovana_ramos]

Great video! Thinking about phone-to-computer compatibility - I have a Samsung phone and I use usually Macbook for design work, is there a middle ground in terms of OS that can bridge both? My biggest issue usually is transferring photos from my Samsung phone to a Mac laptop through cable, because it uses iCloud and its something I used in the past (and loathe lol). If getting a Galaxy Book, does it have a good processing interface for graphics/RAM (example, for designing in Adobe Creative Suite etc) as good as apple? Same question to Chromebook

[@olgadaneil2309]

For the tight budget, I would suggest to go with regular windows laptop and then install a Linux OS on it instead of going with Chromebooks, infact Chromebook is a locked Unix OS from Google. So why go for a locked Linux system with only Chrome Web and Android Apps when you can have a open freedom of installing any Linux OS and open source software's with tons of options in both with way better performance and also have an option to install anytime a lightweight custom Windows ISO if needed.

[@jessemerchant988]

Need it for school going into power point graphics etc. Anyone suggestions please.

[@RetosSpace]

Thanks for the Info, Great Breakdown and Well Presented. I Use Arch BTW!!!!!!! OLD Thinkpads for Life!!!!

[@haidaralijawadi7850]

I don’t know what to get. MacBook Air m1 512bg or m2 512gb? I used windows laptops entire my life. I got HP pavilion 15 gaming laptop but I need a light and powerful laptop for Uni. What do you recommend? MacBook or Windows? What is best MacBook alternatives to get?

[@michaelhall9146]

I’m still happy with my M1 MBP.

[@lampexxl8599]

Ultimate tip: Buy used or refurbished models. You often save about 50% of the money and get a brand new looking and working laptop.

[@patrickoriordan1757]

Looking forward to the desktop tips ans best buys video for the set.

[@josephpiskac2781]

This is great! I continue to want your review of HP Computers 🖥?

[@redmantech8167]

MacBook Air is a great buy especially on apples factory outlet. Dell XPS is so over rated and a MS surface laptop is in my view a much better option for work based activities.

[@celestiallynne690]

Is there a factory site you recommend in the UK ?

[@mihirojha4475]

It depends. I love Macs so much, and was kind of saving up to buy one for my PhD research and thesis stuff, but then I researched a bit and found out that majority of the softwares I need to run for data handling on my projects don't even work on MacOS or Macs. That was a bummer at first, but now I can buy a good enough Windows machine for a lot cheaper lol which will do my job! I WILL own a Mac one day though (unless it is actually useless for me).

[@xboxsavage1175]

@@mihirojha4475what laptop did you end up buying?

[@tazwarrabab3452]

Would u pls do the full separate review of the Lenovo yoga pro 9i (4070). It’s already in this video. Looking very forward for that content .

[@jzuncartier5903]

I watched this video before I brought my laptop. I wanted to get your opinion.. I went to bestbuy yesterday needed a laptop for nursing program and an employee recommended me a HP ENVY specs are amd ryzen 7 / 16gb memory / 512gb ssd // I paid $699 plus tax.. would this have been the best option for me ?? I know nothing about laptops 😂

[@NaganathanSandramohan]

Great review. I appreciate it

[@alphahuskyy]

hey man! i just have a quick Q: im thinking about bying a small laptop to my living room so i can just plug it to the new Samsung TV i just bought. do you have any recommendations for a laptop that have 4K hdmi input? thanks! :)

[@crissnickers_frog6689]

i like all this ?! but u have ddr 4 16GB online .is a program and paying per mounth! is any good ?........ps: usb c adaptor?or a big big usb media HUB /dual screen /2.5gb lan and extra ports and fast charging form the hub or extra SSD mount as optional?anbd if u want a USB hub on a monitor?

[@crissnickers_frog6689]

what is the lucky winner??🤪@Te_legrammeThe_Tech_Chap-kd9ez

[@LordBagdanoff]

Pls reply. Is it worth to pay for extra storage on a MacBook 1TB to 2TB or get a external drive?

[@tarannumafreen3221]

Could you let me know when you'll post your recommended laptops? As you've mentioned at the beginning of your video.

[@martinbridges5018]

Really good advice 🎉

[@bestechs]

Great keep it up!

[@brendanorton5732]

Where is the list of recommended laptops? 😊

[@steUK73]

Can you make a Tablet video? Or 2 in 1 video? I'm after a good quality tablet with RGB keyboard, would be great to see what's available

[@Barnsey87]

Looking for a great cpu, ram, ssd laptop with basic graphics card for music production.

[@fabiGBOtown]

Which windows laptop is best for photoshop and illustrator users?

[@danread01]

Bought a factory refurbished xps13. The screen failed 2 days before the warranty was up. Can’t rate dell enough. They sent an engineer out the next day to my work, who replaced the screen on site no questions asked.

[@garryhall9660]

awesome vid full of great information.

[@Barnsey87]

Only problem is Chromebooks are compatible with daws unless you convert.

[@OWK000]

I want a good keyboard. After being screwed with the Apple butterfly keyboard, it is a priority for me to look for a good keyboard and maybe replaceableness. TALK ABOUT KEYBOARDS PLEASE. I like a smaller 13" type machine and I still need a light weight machine that won't hurt my back when I used it on my lap. I can't do cloud book. I like Apple but I am a former windows person with old windows text files around on backup drives and cds. Open to OS. Considering just getting fancier keyboard for my 9th gen iPad and I can always drop files to my limping Macbook pro with the broken keyboard. 15" inch screen is way to big and clunky for me. I want an actual literal laptop to be used on my actual lap.

[@Robby3296]

I brought a hp15-dy2795wm for $400. Is it a good laptop?

[@ugchris]

Please, recommend a good affordable laptop for website design and UI/UX designing

[@pauls5981]

nice i was looking at getting a laptop jut for photos and videos what would be the bet for me for that great video

[@vismortis]

The only comment I’d have in the Max pricing and be cheapest one NEW from apple starts at a grand. Refeb store can be much cheaper and is like new quality with fresh warranties.

[@sabura3439]

What laptops have the best camera?

[@darrenr3503]

A used 2015 MacBook Pro can be a great alternative to a Chromebook. It will be way more powerful with better specs and have better software, along with that legendary build quality. A 13 inch model is around 200 bucks!

[@baoquoc3710]

unfortunately Monterey is the farthest you can go on the 2015 kind of macbook pros

[@markdennis7119]

Always great gadget content

[@Coffeesh0p]

Is there a gaming laptop with great battery?

[@suryasantosh]

May I ask suggestion if you don't mind? >> i5-11260H + RTX 2050 or >> AMD 5600H + AMD 6500M It's for same casual gaming, video editing (premier pro), streaming + gaming a little bit, python coding The 2050 model was out of stock earlier, but it's now in stock. That's why I am asking if 2050 is a good choice over 6500M... Thanks again in advance for your time.

[@scipioafricanus7697]

i'm sorry but 8GB RAM should not be part of a 2023 buying guide! that is by no means a "sweet spot"

[@andyH_England]

I have used 8GB on my laptop, Galaxy Pro, for three years, and it is no problem. Then again, I understand it is an ultrabook, not a pro machine (despite the awkward name), and for the vast majority, 8GB is enough, especially with compressed RAM and swap.

[@RealAydenPlayz]

Love this 🔥🔥

[@lucasteo5015]

I just annihilated my wallet few days ago, went for razer blade 16 4090, with hope that it will provide more than enough power for the next 3 to 6 years and maybe even 10 years if it doesn't break. (I travel a lot which is why I didn't go with desktop). My first laptop doesn't have a dedicated GPU it last me about 4 years, then I upgraded to omen 15 1650TI and it is about 3 or 4 years old now, but now is finally the time to get another new laptop that can last even longer now... I hope...

[@celestiallynne690]

Great, super helpful video! Will look out for your list of recommended models. 👍

[@ahmki52298]

Bro talks about 60 fps and 1080p like it's shit lol

[@lvill3633]

If the laptop is not upgradable (ram+ssd) then it is not for me. The rest is just a bonus 😌

[@benharvey3721]

What is the laptop at 6:16 please

[@Thetechchap]

Asus Zenbook S I think - can't remember the model number

[@stuartmeek763]

You’ll be unsurprised to find that Argos raised the price of the Vivo book to £399 when I checked just now 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ebisagetachew992]

Best vid on laptops

[@ericneo2]

8GB of RAM in 2023...Hell no stop recommending crap. The slowdown from page files and file corruption that not having enough RAM will cause will ruin your laptop.

[@sandeepatkarcfc]

What’s best laptop for a school kid need one for my son

[@ConwayCreator]

Where to buy Linux Ubuntu preinstalled?

[@vladislavreabocon3642]

Thanks

[@x6da9crain]

8gb of ram is ok for light gaming. Like wow, rs3, lol, indie games?

[@dannyrozados]

I am in London but need a laptop with a big hdd or ssd 2tb

[@destino2portugal]

Tom, big fan. I'm looking to upgrade my windows laptop for video editing as my channel grows. Can you recommend something around 1k maybe a bit more as my channel starts to grow. Many thanks and loving your work ❤

[@jGRite]

Don't forget there's a Linux too. Not like anybody shopping for a laptop's looking to use Linux though 😅

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Very nice video

[@CC-hy6se]

I was thinking about getting an XPS 15 but so many people saying previous years models overheat. Does anyone have a 2023 model that this has happened or have they sorted it out?

[@Rebecca-qg8pb]

I want an all rounder for heavy duty 3d animation Video editing Photo editing E commerce Entertainment etc

[@cuchhiman3272]

I'm a university student of English department and I love to play games. And budget is $600 . Suggest me one laptop

[@zymh2433]

Why don't you make Thinkpad laptop review?

[@tyler361t2]

TIMESTAMP YOUR VIDEOS!!!