Laptops for the Road Warrior
Laptops are the kings of versatility. Fully-featured to handle the same tasks as full-sized computers and yet small enough to carry around.
To achieve this, several compromises had to be made. You usually get less for your money with a laptop but if you need to work out of the house, a laptop is your best bet.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15-inch laptop (NP950XED-KA1CA)
This attractive laptop is a great fit for anyone spending little time working from their desk with its thin design, good battery life and a screen mor
Who it's For
- Road Warrior
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
Compared Overall
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| Versatility | |
| Power | |
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| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support, OLED Display
CPU
Intel Core i5-1240P
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-CA)
If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU
Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GA503QE-BH92-CB)
This laptop does a decent job both as a gaming PC and as a mobile workstation. The omission of a webcam is becoming more common for gaming laptops, an
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 2560×1440(QHD, 3.7MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)