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Popular use cases
Real world examples (things to do)
Estimated price range
Screen resolution
Typical CPU
GPU
Storage
RAM (memory)
For all day work performance* with gaming capability
- Work and hybrid gaming
- Starting a new business
- Content creation
- Balancing work and caring for household
- Collaborating and virtual meetings
- Gaming to unwind and relax
$900 or more
2K or more
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 or greater or AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 or greater or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus
NA
512GB or more
16GB or more
For everyday projects, school and multitasking
- Education
- Mastering or learning a new skill
- Pursuing creative outlets
- Streaming shows and music
- Collaborating with classmates
- Casual gaming to connect with others
$500–$900
2K
Intel Core Ultra 5 or greater or Intel Core 5 or greater or AMD Ryzen 5 or greater or Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 or greater
NA
256GB or more
8GB or more
For high performance gaming and beyond
- Advanced gaming
- Discovering new communities
- Researching latest games
- Gaming for the competitive thrill
- Watching live streams
Entry-level gaming: $900 or more
Slim, premium gaming: $1,200 or more
Flagship gaming: $1,500 or more
2K or more
Intel Core 7 or greater or AMD Ryzen 7 or greater
Yes (integrated or dedicated)
1TB
16GB or more
For advanced apps, creation and design
- Professional creation
- Advanced content creation
- Advanced photo and video editing
- Managing finances
- Great display for photos, video and music
- Animation
- Gaming to unwind and relax
$1,500 or more
2K or more
Intel Core 7 or AMD Ryzen AI 7
Yes (integrated or dedicated)
1TB or more
16GB or more
For browsing, household management and streaming
- Household management
- Researching how to do things
- Staying in touch with loved ones
- Planning family trips, shopping
- Managing finances
- Playing light games.
Lower mainstream: $300–$500
Entry: Under $300
Less than or equal to 2K
Intel N-Series or Intel Core 3 or greater or AMD Athlon or AMD Ryzen 3 or greater or Qualcomm Snapdragon X or greater
NA
256GB or more
8GB or more
Disclosures
Battery life:
*Battery life varies by device and settings, usage, and other factors.