It’s that time of the year again when many of you a preparing to head out to college for the first time and are in the market for a decent laptop which suits your needs. Since the laptop market is chock full of a variety of options, it could get a little overbearing for some, who aren’t really in touch with the latest developments in the space. Fret not, we’re here to help. We’ve curated a list of the best laptops for students available in the Indian market today, which perfectly fit the requirements for a variety of use cases and academic streams. Depending on your particular use case, we’re sure that you’ll be able to find an appropriate system which will serve you well through your college years. Without further ado, here are the best laptops for students in the Indian market.
- Best Laptops for Programming Students
- Best Laptops for Video Editing Students
- Best Laptops for Graphics Designing Students
- Best Laptops for Music Production Students
- Best Laptops for Engineering and Architecture Students
Best Laptops for Programming Students
If you’re a programming student, you’re probably looking for a durable work horse which is light, portable, and can easily handle all your programming related needs. However, we understand that not all programming students have the same requirements from their system and while web/app development students might require a very basic system, game development students will definitely require something more powerful with a dedicated graphics processing unit. Keeping that in mind, here are the three best laptops for programming students, depending on different use cases:
3. HP Pavilion Power 15
Compared to programming students, video editing students will require a bit more horsepower, including a powerful processor, a decent graphics processing unit and a whole lot of RAM to quickly scrub through the videos. Another factor that you need to take into consideration is the software that you’ll be using to edit your videos. In case you’re going to use Final Cut Pro, you’ll have to stick with an Apple device, but if you’re gonna use Adobe Premier Pro you can go ahead and choose any of the following options:
1. Apple MacBook Pro 15″
In case you prefer Adobe Premier Pro over Final Cut Pro and are looking for a slim and portable video editing rig, then you just can’t go wrong with the MSI GS65-8RE. The GS65 from MSI packs in the latest and greatest in computer hardware, which will allow it to power through editing 4K videos quite easily. Even though it’s a gaming machine, the laptop has a very understated design aesthetic which makes it quite appropriate for professional use. The MSI GS65 has powerful hardware, a brilliant display, a ton of connectivity options (unlike the MacBook Pro), and a very efficient thermal solution which will keep the laptop cool under intense load.
Specifications: 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 12GB RAM, 128GB SSD+1TB HDD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics
Much like video editing students, graphics designing students will also require a fairly powerful laptop, but their priorities will vary slightly. Unlike video editing students, who require the latest process and tons of RAM, if you’re a graphics designing student, you’ll require a great graphics processing unit, a fast Solid State Drive, and a brilliant screen with exceptional color accuracy. Depending on your budget, you can choose one of the following options and we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed by their performance:
Specifications: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics
Best Laptops for Music Production Students
If you’re a music production student, you’re probably looking for a machine that is powerful enough to run your audio editing/mixing software and portable enough that you can whip it out anywhere you want and start mixing some sick beats. Sounds on point? Well, if that’s the case, you just can’t go wrong with any of the following laptops:
2. Dell XPS 13
Another great option for Windows users is Microsoft’s own Surface Pro, which is essentially a powerful tablet that has a detachable keyboard. The Surface Pro easily beats the competition when it comes to portability and it even offers great battery life. The brilliant 12.3-inch touchscreen on the device will also add onto your music production experience, providing a tactile way for you to interact with the software. Much like the XPS 13, the Surface Pro will be able to run popular music production software like FL Studio and Ableton Live, but you won’t be able to make use of Apple’s Garageband and Logic Pro X software.
While not all engineering and architecture students have the same requirements from their laptops, more often than not they have to run software, MATLAB,like which require significant processing power and demand a dedicated graphics. Architecture students also make use of CAD software which also demand a powerful machine in order to run smoothly. With that in mind, we’ve curated a list of the most fitting laptops that are capable of running the aforementioned software and do a whole lot more:
Since engineers and architecture students will be making use of 3D modeling software, they’ll require systems that offer a good graphics card and a decent processor. The Acer Nitro 5 is a great option, which will suit all your needs and provide enough power to run whatever software you might need to, and that too at an affordable price. On top of that, since this is a gaming machine, you’ll definitely be able to play all AAA games, provided you have the free time! Probably the only downside of this machine is that it has a very gamer-y aesthetic, which might not be the most appropriate look for a classroom presentation.
Specifications: 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD+1TB HDD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics
