Affinity Publisher

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Developer	Serif
Publisher	Serif

This desktop publishing program by Serif aims to be a pro alternative to Adobe InDesign without the creative cloud subscription.

Genre

Desktop Publishing, Page Layout Editor

Characteristics

2D, Colouring, Creative, Layers, Lettering, Page Layout, Precise Measurements, Prepress, Toning, Typography

Specs for Recommended levels of performance in Affinity Publisher

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Affinity Publisher.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$690 to US$1020, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the system requirements set by Affinity Publisher's developers. There are no performance standards defining how well a recommended system should perform (some developers overestimate them, others can be a bit optimistic), but I would expect those systems to handle anything easily but the most painstakingly complex tasks.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

• #1, Laptops ($525 - $725)

  

  Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$56022%, Best price yet!
  ~$720 with accessories

  This Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity while remaining relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-capable WiFi... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5015e

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.714 kg

  detailed info

  US$553.18 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-03-07 04:14:40, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Laptops ($525 - $725)

  

  Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$560;
  ~$720 with accessories

  This Laptop is an excellent solution for cost-effective productivity. And while it's not the most powerful or most versatile out there, it makes a compelling op... Read More about the ni155000t_5019pe

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.714 kg

  detailed info

  US$553.18 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-03-07 03:23:14, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #1, Laptops ($725 - $950)

  

  HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop from US$7205%, Best price yet!
  ~$920 with accessories

  This versatile 2-in-1 laptop is a great candidate for productivity on the go, study or even travel.

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 30.65 x 19.46 x 1.64 cm

  Weight: 1.320 kg

  detailed info

  US$711.23 from Staples (New) as of 2021-03-07 04:16:55, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Laptops ($725 - $950)

  

  Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$68011% cheaper than usual
  ~$900 with accessories

  If you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop is capable of handling very demanding productivity tasks and can be conven... Read More about the ni173793_h037e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.790 kg

  detailed info

  US$671.71 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-03-07 04:29:24, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #3, Laptops ($725 - $950)

  

  Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop from US$720;
  ~$920 with accessories

  This versatile convertible Laptop is well-suited for everyday productivity tasks, with the attractive option to fold into a tablet for those times where a keybo... Read More about the 82HS000DCF

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.15 x 21.75 x 2.04 cm

  Weight: 1.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$711.23 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-03-07 03:52:16, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #5, Laptops ($725 - $950)

  

  Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$64014%, Best price yet!
  ~$850 with accessories

  If you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop is capable of handling very demanding productivity tasks and can be conven... Read More about the ni173793_sb_s105pe

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.790 kg

  detailed info

  US$632.2 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-03-07 04:24:42, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #3, Laptops ($525 - $725)

  

  Acer Aspire 5 from US$5304% cheaper than usual
  ~$690 with accessories

  This cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most productivity... Read More about the A515-55-55R6

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.34 x 25.05 x 1.80 cm

  Weight: 1.900 kg

  detailed info

  US$529.47 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-03-07 04:27:54, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #8, Laptops ($950 - $1100)

  

  Asus ZenBook 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Grey from US$64011% cheaper than usual
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This laptop combines a lot of gimmicks. First of all, it flips over into a tablet for those times where the keyboard would get in your way. However, when you're... Read More about the UX463FA-BH51T-CB

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.00 x 20.60 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$632.2

  • US$632.2 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2021-03-07 05:30:46, EST
  • US$790.25 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2021-03-07 05:28:56, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #4, Laptops ($525 - $725)

  

  Asus VivoBook 15-inch Laptop from US$560;
  ~$720 with accessories

  This laptop offers a nice level of versatility for its price, keeping most of your options open without investing in a more specialized model. With a FullHD scr... Read More about the X512JA-BH51-CB

  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Affinity Publisher

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.04 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.700 kg

  detailed info

  US$553.18 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-03-07 05:50:39, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

Narrow down your search

Looking for a specific kind of device?

Were you looking for a laptop instead? You can focus your search on a specific kind of device with the options below:

• Laptops
  (42 results, starting at $900)
• Stationary Computers
  (16 results, starting at $1300)
• Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
  (16 results, starting at $1300)
• Laptops: Portable Laptops
  (10 results, starting at $900)
• Laptops: Large Laptops
  (32 results, starting at $950)

Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet Affinity Publisher's recommended specs. This should be the sweet spot for most people but if you're a hardcore Affinity Publisher user, you might benefit from using a stronger machine.

You can look for something more powerful (or cheaper) by picking another performance level below: