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Hey guys...
I am thinking about buying HP Omen 15 en1037ax [Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 100W, QHD] for 139k INR [1825 USD]. What do you think? Is there any other better option around 1.5L [1970 USD]? Or should I go ahead and buy this laptop itself?
Cons of this laptop:
No Mux switch, Wobbly display, max-q 3070[but 100W is there]
Btw, 3070 Legion models are out of stock and it costs around 1.68L 2200 USD. Not sure, whether it's worth the wait and price hike
Hi everyone,
For this month, I've updated this list with many of the newer 11th gen Tiger Lake laptops, as well as Ryzen 5000 AMD laptops. Luckily, availability has improved since my last update.
My best gaming laptops list was last month. This time, I have an updated version of my general list of good general use options. If you are looking for a gaming laptop list instead, please click here to view my list from May 2021!
As a reminder, this list isn't a definitive list to determine what you should get. It should give you an overall idea of what you should be able to expect in a given price range. If you have any questions about anything listed here, let me know, I will assist you!
Here is a general list for options that are good for general use.
General use applies to anyone who streams videos or movies, browses the Internet, does school work, does music production, etc. This list also has options that are good for light gaming.
If you're looking for a specific laptop recommendation, considering making a request in the pinned weekly request thread.
Here is a small guide for searching for a good general use laptop.
Look for a decent processor! For general use, you will likely want at least an i3 or Ryzen 3 processor for smooth performance. Big into multitasking? Then, for at least a quad core processor. It is important to note that Intel has continued to excel in single-core performance, while AMD has continued to excel in multi-core performance, and as a result, it is a bit difficult to compare options from both brands. As a result, I have organized the CPUs into general categories [generally in performance order, but as I mentioned earlier, the discrepancy makes comparison difficult]:
Low-End CPUs: MediaTek Helio P60T, Celeron N3350, Celeron N4000, Celeron N4020, 4th Gen i5
Mid-Range CPUs: Ryzen 5 3450U, i5-1035G1, i5-1135G7, Ryzen 5 4500U, Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U, Ryzen 5 4680U
High-End CPUs: i7-1165G7, i7-1185G7, Ryzen 7 4700U, Apple M1
Look for SSDs in laptops! If you want a smooth performance, an SSD is highly recommended for faster boot times and faster load times. Any laptop with an extra M.2 slot can add this 120 GB ADATA SU650 M.2 2280 SSD. Any laptop with an extra 2.5" drive slot can add this 120 GB Inland Professional 2.5" SATA III SSD.
Looking for a good battery life or low weight? It is available! If you're looking for a good battery life, look for a laptop with a large capacity battery. Additionally, if the laptop has a high-power CPU [H], battery life will be lower. For general use, most people will be fine with a low-power CPU [Y, U] processors, which will improve battery life. It is important to note that laptops with Intel's new Tiger Lake CPUs [11th gen CPUs] are demonstrating excellent battery runtimes because Intel has made improvements when it comes to power efficiency. Another factor is a dedicated graphics card. Most users won't need one. If you don't need a dedicated graphics card, then it is a wise choice to avoid one for a better battery life. In the $500+ range, a low weight is easy to find.
In wake of the release of the subreddit's official website, laptopsdeals.net, this month's list is conveniently organized in a table there.
A lot of these laptops are not necessarily on sale, so keep your eyes peeled for the deals that are regularly posted on the subreddit! If you're looking for a specific laptop recommendation, considering making a request in the pinned weekly request thread.
If you are looking for a gaming device instead, take a look at my Best Gaming Laptop list from May 2021.
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Hello,
Looking to purchase a laptop for mostly work purpose and with some gaming.
I'd like at least 15.6 inches screen and like to stay under CAD $1000.
If I need to clarify more details let me know.
Thank you for your time and assistance.