How to find the right laptop for you
By Klarna
Choosing a laptop
The main advantage of a laptop is its portability. Thanks to a built-in battery, you can work several hours without powering.
Today's laptops can significantly rival desktop computers in terms of performance. The challenge lies in integrating high-performance components into a compact form, as these components often require substantial cooling. So, power users like gamers and graphic designers often lean towards desktop computers.
Choosing a laptop involves balancing performance, weight, noise level, size and battery life.
Read on for our top recommendations on choosing the laptop for your needs.
Ultraportable laptops
If portability tops your list of priorities, opt for a laptop with up to a 14" display.
Look for ports, make sure it has all the ones you need for your peripheral devices. Also make sure the battery life is well suited to perform your tasks. Your options might be a bit restricted when it comes to the performance, but a well-constructed, ultraportable laptop will withstand the relentless travel demands.
Standard laptops
Most people find laptops with a 15" display sufficient. This display size gives enough space to conveniently handle tasks like spreadsheet analysis or writing without feeling excessively restricted.
A 15-inch display is also a suitable for watching movies if you're looking for a laptop that can also serve for watching a film or an episode of your favourite series. It's quite popular in the workplace, given its small size that makes it portable for meetings. Additionally, it offers all the required ports when you need to connect a monitor and other peripheral devices.
You'll often find good deals for this laptop category and get the most performance for your money.
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