Adobe After Effects CC 2019

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Release Date	2018-04-03
Developer	Adobe
Publisher	Adobe

Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems and used in the post-production process of film making and television production. Among other things, After Effects can be used for keying, tracking, compositing and animation. It also functions as a very basic non-linear editor, audio editor and media transcoder.

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Genre

Animation, Video

Characteristics

Creative, Filters, Free Trial, Inverse Kinematics, Layers, Puppet Engine, Scripting Support

Specs for Recommended levels of performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

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 Adobe After Effects CC 2019.

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$2090 to US$3970, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the system requirements set by Adobe After Effects CC 2019'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, Stationary Computers ($1975 - $2375)

  

  Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$13305% cheaper than usual
  ~$2090 with accessories

  This powerful desktop PC can deliver impressive video game experiences. It offers detailed documentation covering maintenance and upgrades, as needed, helping e... Read More about the dxps8930se_f_h20e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 35.60 x 38.65 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1324.64 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 04:43:23, EDT

  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, Stationary Computers ($1975 - $2375)

  

  Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$133037%, Best price yet!
  ~$2090 with accessories

  This powerful desktop PC can deliver impressive video game experiences. It offers detailed documentation covering maintenance and upgrades, as needed, helping e... Read More about the dxps8930se_f_h21e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 35.60 x 38.65 cm

  Weight: 10.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1324.64 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 05:15:44, EDT

  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, Stationary Computers ($2375 - ∞)

  

  Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$1580;
  ~$2482 with accessories

  This desktop PC is meant to tackle demanding tasks like editing video and play the latest video games and overall features impressive specs already and offers d... Read More about the XPS-8930-xdvsetcr005s

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 25.60 x 38.65 cm

  Weight: 9.979 kg

  detailed info

  US$1579.99 from Dell (US) (New) as of 2020-07-11 04:55:20, EDT

  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 (US) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #7, Stationary Computers ($2375 - ∞)

  

  Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$22103% cheaper than usual
  ~$3290 with accessories

  This Gaming PC packs a top-shelf graphics card and is capable of delivering hyper-detailed graphics smoothly even with the most demanding Triple-A Games in this... Read More about the i5090-di5090_h22e

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080

  Memory: 64.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 512 GB (~2.5 TB)

  Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cm

  Weight: 8.430 kg

  detailed info

  US$2207.74 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 06:16:44, EDT

  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. ×
• #8, Stationary Computers ($2375 - ∞)

  

  Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$2000;
  ~$3048 with accessories

  This desktop PC is meant to tackle demanding tasks like editing video and play the latest video games and overall features impressive specs already and offers d... Read More about the XPS-8930-xdvsetcr007s

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-9900

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.00 x 25.60 x 38.65 cm

  Weight: 9.979 kg

  detailed info

  US$1999.99 from Dell (US) (New) as of 2020-07-13 04:19:12, EDT

  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 (US) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Laptops ($2000 - $3125)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1810;
  ~$2470 with accessories

  Built for performance away from the desk, especially when dealing with large files, this laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package th... Read More about the XPS7590-7527SLV-PUS

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 2.041 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1802.99

  • US$1802.99 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-07-13 03:45:57, EDT
  • US$2249.99 from Dell (US) (New)
    as of 2020-07-12 04:31:47, EDT

  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. ×
• #6, Laptops ($2000 - $3125)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$229013% cheaper than usual
  ~$3120 with accessories

  Built for performance away from the desk, especially when dealing with large files, this laptop packs a large battery and impressive hardware specs in a slick... Read More about the nxps157590_h1686e

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-9980HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 64.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.70 x 23.50 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 2.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$2281.33 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 05:33:23, EDT

  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 ($3125 - ∞)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$28808%, Best price yet!
  ~$3960 with accessories

  This laptop is not the most portable out there, but it can make full use of its substantial power without overheating or getting as noisy as most thinner altern... Read More about the navm15r3_s03ae

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • 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	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$2870.07 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 05:08:27, EDT

  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 ($3125 - ∞)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$2910;
  ~$3970 with accessories

  Built for performance away from the desk, especially when dealing with extensive media collections, this laptop packs a large battery and impressive hardware sp... Read More about the nxps157590_h1762e

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-9980HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 64.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.70 x 23.50 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 2.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$2906.86 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 03:46:10, EDT

  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. ×

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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
  (7 results, starting at $3349)
• Stationary Computers
  (5 results, starting at $2037)
• Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
  (5 results, starting at $2037)
• Laptops: Portable Laptops
  (7 results, starting at $3349)

Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet Adobe After Effects CC 2019's recommended specs. This should be the sweet spot for most people but if you're a hardcore Adobe After Effects CC 2019 user, you might benefit from using a stronger machine.

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