My Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide – $800 – $1,200 USD
My Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide – $800 – $1,200 USD
The biggest laptop round up i’ve ever done. Part 2 of my 3 part series where I give you tips and tricks to save money when buying a laptop, and recommend my favorite laptops between $800 and $1,200 USD for casual users, students, programmers, photo or video editors, and gamers
00:00 Intro
01:15 $800 to $1,200 Shopper Overview
01:30 Casual Users & Student Recommendations
04:00 Macbook M1 Note
05:12 Software Developer Recommendations
08:20 Gamer Recommendations
08:50 Video & Photo Editor Recommendations
Part 1 of Guide: https://youtu.be/Tc-drtjaey8
Part 3 of Guide: https://youtu.be/ys6vzdQUxao
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Laptops Recommended:
* HP Envy 13 X360 (AMD): https://bit.ly/2I010Ur
* HP Envy 15 (Intel): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=762031&ued=https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-15t-ep000-8rg48av-1
* HP Spectre x360 14 (Intel): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=762031&ued=https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-laptop-14t-ea000-touch-1q881av-1
* HP Omen (AMD) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=762031&ued=https://store.hp.com/us/en/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345619645323&urlLangId=&quantity=1&jumpid=ma_omen-gaming_product-tile_laptops_3_8tc73av-1_omen-laptop-15z–en0
* HP Omen (AMD): https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/b61AP
* Dell XPS 9310 (Intel): https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9310-laptop
* Dell XPS 9500 (Intel): https://amzn.to/2ILY1iJ
* Lenovo Thinkpad T14 (AMD): https://lenovo.vzew.net/YXmQm
* Lenovo Thinkpad T14s (AMD): https://lenovo.vzew.net/mLyWq
* Lenovo Ideapad 5 15 16g ram: https://amzn.to/3f7av0N
Videos Referenced:
* Macbook Air M1 Review – To Be Posted
* Macbook Pro M1 Review – To Be Posted
Laptops & Setup I Use:
Casual Laptop – Dell XPS 9310: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9310-laptop
Video Editing Laptop – Macbook Pro 16: https://amzn.to/3rCtTII
Gaming Laptop – HP Omen (HP Store Configurable): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=762031&ued=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-laptop-15t-ek100-28n35av-1
Programming Laptop – Aero 17 HDR: https://amzn.to/3xQmvvV
Monitor: https://amzn.to/3cfSTgw
Keyboard: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=762031&ued=https://store.hp.com/us/en/omen-spacer-wireless-tkl-keyboard
Mouse: https://amzn.to/34wrc0d
Youtube Gear I Use:
Camera 1: https://amzn.to/3oMDLhB
Camera 2: https://amzn.to/35TqfQH
Main Lens: https://amzn.to/380FKsB
Thumbnail Lens: https://amzn.to/381u8G0
Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/37Xr39T
Key Light: https://amzn.to/2ETUNEG
Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/30wa9aR
Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/2QlQhYq
Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/2E4jq4t
Backup Drive: https://amzn.to/2L9NSuG
My Watch: https://amzn.to/2TzK0HA
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What do you think about the Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5?
Great review! I found a cheaper Dell XPS with Intel® UHD Graphics instead of what you were recommending. Do you think it’ll make a difference in display?
I dont know about your country, but in Russia Dell XPS 9310 starts with almost 2k $
Hi Josh! I’m looking for a laptop for photo and video editing. I am a hobbyist and would like something I could grow into. I’d rather have more ram for when I eventually would need it! Great channel, thanks!
Hi Josh I’ve reviewed a bunch of your videos, but can’t seem to find a good laptop for me. Looking for something that is cool, quiet and reliable for word processing, zoom, and web searching. It’s going to be docked most of the time so things like keyboard and screen size are not important. Thanks!!!!
You pay 1000$ for 8gb of ram hhhhhhh what has the world come to
HEEELP ME DECIDEEE, Is it better to buy:
LENOVO IdeaPad 5 15ARE05, 81YQ00CYSC, 15,6 FHD, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, 8GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics, FreeDOS laptop
Or
Dell Inspiron 3505 AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 2.10GHz 8GB 512GB SSD W10H 15.6" IPS FullHD AMD Radeon Vega 8 P/N: N0915
?
I need it for my universtiy (engineering).
All the laptop selection are too focused Light task, Coding, office. None of them are Reliable for gaming beside omen15. just like Every single Independent Creator Youtube Content. Tumbleweed
Great review, finally someone who can pack the best laptops in portability but also performance. Just missed which one of these offers best battery life 🙂
Edit: I just checked the price of the XPS 15 shoen in the video and it costs $100 more now than it did when this video was posted. Smh.
Hey guys, im looking for a laptop thats basically an XPS 15 without that price tag. 16 ram and 512gb storage (for long term longevity, 7+hour battery, good screen but i dont need touch or 4k. I usually do like 13 inch laptops bc of how portable they are, but I want to go back to school and possibly learn a few profitiable skills like website building or graphic design.
This man has to be freaking rich
I’m looking for a budget laptop (400-1000) for downloading and storing music and movies. Also for using as a source for my HiFi and tv, so it needs to run quiet. Any suggestions? Or any suggestions on videos you have in that kind of thing. Thanks.
Lenovo 5 15 8gb 512 on sale at office depot for 450$ us dollars
Xps 9310(premium feel and screen), Lenovo Ideapad slim i7, hpenvy 13
Thinkpad T14 series
Dell xps 9500(-: heavy), Ideapad 5 15(hard to find)
Hp envy 15: best display
Great videos… any way you can give me your opinion on HP Pavilion 15 eg0073cl, i7, 16 gb, 512 ssd versus the Lenovo Ideapad 5 15ITLO5, i7, 12 gb, 512 ssd? I purchased both from Costco, HP $749 (reg $899 w/$150 off); Lenovo for $649. I have only a few days to return one. This is driving me crazy and your opinion would be greatly appreciated!!
DO NOT BUY THE LENOVO LEGION!!!! THE SCREEN IS TERRIBLE QUALITY, COLORS ON APPLICATIONS ARE DULL AND INCORRECT! WATCHING HD YOUTUBE VIDEOS FEELS LIKE YOU’RE WATCHING 240P AND IT ISNT EVEN THAT FAST. I BOUGHT THE i7 VERSION AND RETURNED IT PROMPTLY!
Hello, im looking for advice between 2 laptops, mostly videoconferencing, online work, microsoft office, Netflix, and maybe some games like the sims. If anyone would help me I’ll be really grateful.
I bought a Lenovo ideapad s540 Intel i5 16gb RAM (it cost me like 956 USD). It had some problems with the camera and keyboard so im changing it for the same one or another one as good as this one or better.
Any advice or recommendation is really important to me. Thank you.
Can’t find your Mac Air m1 review. 😢
Btw, any laptop recommendation with 16gb ram, can do light/medium video editing at this price range? Thanks!
I LUV YOUR CONTENT SO FAR YU STILL THE BEST LAPTOP REVIEWER
Do you have a vid that talks about best laptops for designers?
Great video 🤗
I’m a researcher want a fast portable laptop with normal screen n good memory what is the best option?
HI Josh. I’m a business user: Lots of spreadsheets (excel & sheets), MS 365 suite, Google Suite (whatever it’s called now), zoom, teams, multiple storage locations (one drive, drop box, external HD). I’m not quite sure where I fit in your user categories… not quite a "moderate" user and not a gamer. Will you do a buying guide for the day-to-day business user who works at home (ie not on the road). I think you might find lots of new followers! You’re a terrific reviewer and educator. Thanks!
What do you think about the asus g14 for software development?
I have a question I want a laptop for about 700-750 but I also want like more storage and maybe like a ok processor but a decent graphics card but I am not sure what I should get can anyone help?
why dont you review huawai laptops / samsung laptops as much. are they bad?
a omen costs like 3000 dollars in singapore lol
Everyone seems to forget that HP makes an Envy X360 in a 15” and it has a numpad which is an absolute must have for me between excel and cad software. Ryzen CPU, 16 GM of ram, and a decent touch screen for $800-$850 depending on sale prices.
I really appreciate that you are pretty honest in your reviews. Greetings from Russia!!!))
Among hp envy x360 and hp pavilion x360 which is good for students
You should really review laptop with intel 11 gen tho, kinda waiting to watch it.
Your reviews are phenomenal, informative and useful to getting us newbies what to get and what is best for different users, thank you!
Does he ever review Windows or graphic design type of laptops, I’m a Graphic Designer so I’m really interested in laptops that are more suited with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Illustrator
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Which one is the last one?
Hey Josh, you might consider a new mic setup and equalizer treatment of your audio to get rid of those nasty resonant frequencies.
Thanks for the video 🙂
Let’s add a 600$ price tag to it
Hello again Josh! I am now considering a MacBook Air with the M1 chip. I just don’t know if I should invest the extra money to upgrade to 512 ssd. The major things I will save to the computer are many different cards that I make on my cutting machine, the Cricut Maker.
Do you have any guidelines regarding 256 vs. 512 ssd?
Thanks for ANY direction you can give me!!
Thanks josh for being very candid. You are my best laptop reviewer! Could you do a Samsung galaxy flex 15.6 Vs Dell XPS Vs Hp Spectre?
Dell XPS is the flagship laptop from dell,its known for its sleek and well built body capable of seducing the buyers,I personally used the dell in showroom and I really liked the trackpad and ease of use,I felt it like an actual ultra book and felt the screen to be awesome dispute only being 13 inchs ,I really liked the portability. I saw the 2018 model I guess here In India ,you can check the latest model here – https://amzn.to/2R7GSEY
Josh, why you didn’t consider the HP Envy 14? It’s almost the perfect ultrabook for $1,200
I want to buy hp spectre 15.6 4K but my budget is $1000 any promo code you know
great Josh! great video!
Would you go with the xps 13 or hp spectre 15 for durability?
Can you review laptops with budget 1Tb memory
Elo mate ,what do you think about Dell Inspiron 14 5406. i7. 16 GB ram. Is it a laptop worth reviewing? Or buying nevertheless
800 to 1200 USD is perfectly 1000 to 1500 CAD. Thanks <3
Hello, Josh! I am a rising student in the major of civil engineering. Shall i choose M1 MBA or the T14/14s?
I’m a student and looking for a laptop that runs smoothly I’m think Lenovo. Best value $1,500…Help!!!