Best Laptop for Software Developers
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Finding the perfect laptop for software development is essential for maximizing productivity and efficiency. A top-notch laptop should offer a harmonious blend of performance, portability, and battery life to support long coding sessions and demanding applications. With advancements in technology, today's laptops are equipped with powerful processors, ample RAM, and high-resolution displays that make coding a seamless experience. Whether you're debugging complex algorithms or running multiple virtual machines, having the right laptop can significantly enhance your workflow. Explore our curated selection to discover the ideal machine that meets the unique needs of software developers.
Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13” OLED Touchscreen - Snapdragon X Elite - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Device Only (11th Ed) - Black
Model: ZIB-00018SKU: 6582821Top comment"This nifty little mini laptop is fast and the integrated Microsoft software is really helpful....Great for college student...This is the perfect laptop for a college student. Powerful enough to install software and get that homework done."
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.Top comment"This nifty little mini laptop is fast and the integrated Microsoft software is really helpful....Great for college student...This is the perfect laptop for a college student. Powerful enough to install software and get that homework done."
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.See all Microsoft Surface ProsYour price for this item is $1,199.99The comparable value price is $1,699.99Select pickup
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Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13” OLED Touchscreen - Snapdragon X Elite - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Device Only (11th Ed) - Black
Model: ZIA-00018SKU: 6582855Top comment"I've had laptop for a few weeks new I think the arm CPU works really well it makes the laptops battery last even with the oled display only thing is not all x86 programs are available on arm...Best Laptop to own"
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.Top comment"I've had laptop for a few weeks new I think the arm CPU works really well it makes the laptops battery last even with the oled display only thing is not all x86 programs are available on arm...Best Laptop to own"
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.See all Microsoft Surface ProsYour price for this item is $999.99The comparable value price is $1,499.99Select pickup
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Microsoft - Surface Pro - Copilot+ PC - 13” OLED Touchscreen - Snapdragon X Elite - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Device Only (11th Ed) - Dune
Model: ZIA-00041SKU: 6582827Top comment"1/2 star off for Microsoft, 1/2 star off for BB....Why doesn't this show up when searching "Laptops"? It's a laptop. It has a "tablet" form factor, but it's not. ...The best service & best laptop & best deal...Very good nice service nice laptop quick service great deal 5 stars"
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.Top comment"1/2 star off for Microsoft, 1/2 star off for BB....Why doesn't this show up when searching "Laptops"? It's a laptop. It has a "tablet" form factor, but it's not. ...The best service & best laptop & best deal...Very good nice service nice laptop quick service great deal 5 stars"
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The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro helps you get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences, and battery life₅ to keep you going all-day long. All wrapped up in an ultra-portable design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine.See all Microsoft Surface ProsYour price for this item is $999.99The comparable value price is $1,499.99Select pickup
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Apple - MacBook Pro 16-inch Laptop - Apple M4 Max chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 48GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Silver
Model: MX2W3LL/ASKU: 6602754Top comment"This laptop is everything a laptop should be and should be able to run any software for at least the next five years. ...A True Powerhouse for Developers...This machine is an absolute beast for development work. I’ve thrown heavy workloads at it, running 10 different tests across 10 independent simulators, and it hasn’t flinched once. "
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips gives you outrageous performance in a powerhouse laptop built for Apple Intelligence. With up to 24 hours of battery life and a breathtaking Liquid Retina XDR display with up to 1600 nits peak brightness, it’s pro in every way.Top comment"This laptop is everything a laptop should be and should be able to run any software for at least the next five years. ...A True Powerhouse for Developers...This machine is an absolute beast for development work. I’ve thrown heavy workloads at it, running 10 different tests across 10 independent simulators, and it hasn’t flinched once. "
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips gives you outrageous performance in a powerhouse laptop built for Apple Intelligence. With up to 24 hours of battery life and a breathtaking Liquid Retina XDR display with up to 1600 nits peak brightness, it’s pro in every way.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $3,499.00The comparable value price is $3,999.00Select pickup
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HP - Victus 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Performance Blue
Model: 15-fa0033dx/9T9R8UA#ABASKU: 6570600Top comment"the best laptop I have ever used...I have tried many laptops and this is the best in my opinion, it has a beautiful design, incredible performance, 10/10...Best Laptop I have ever owned...One of the best laptops I have ever owned. I am so in love with the speed and crispness of the graphics."
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It's time to start your gaming adventure. Keep up with the biggest games and the best players. The processor and graphics are all sleekly designed in a mighty little package.See all Gaming LaptopsTop comment"the best laptop I have ever used...I have tried many laptops and this is the best in my opinion, it has a beautiful design, incredible performance, 10/10...Best Laptop I have ever owned...One of the best laptops I have ever owned. I am so in love with the speed and crispness of the graphics."
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It's time to start your gaming adventure. Keep up with the biggest games and the best players. The processor and graphics are all sleekly designed in a mighty little package.
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Sky Blue
Model: MC6V4LL/ASKU: 6534647Top comment"Powerful, ultra portable, the right laptop for 99.5% of people! Highly recommend!...Great for college...Purchased the blue 13” MacBook M4 with more memory on sale (lower price in August though). Perfect laptop for college. My kid loves it!"
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The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere.Top comment"Powerful, ultra portable, the right laptop for 99.5% of people! Highly recommend!...Great for college...Purchased the blue 13” MacBook M4 with more memory on sale (lower price in August though). Perfect laptop for college. My kid loves it!"
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The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $1,149.00The comparable value price is $1,399.00Select pickup
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HP - ProBook 640 G5 14" Refurbished Laptop - Intel 8th Gen Core i5 with 16GB Memory - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - 512GB SSD - Silver
Model: 640 G5SKU: 6579725Top comment"Decent laptop...Decent laptop for the price but the wifi cuts out from time to time...Nice Laptop for the Price"
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Work and play on the go with this refurbished HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop. The powerful 1.6GHz Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 512GB SSD ensures fast app load times. This HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop boasts a 14" HD screen for clear image quality and is preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro OS for enhanced productivity.Top comment"Decent laptop...Decent laptop for the price but the wifi cuts out from time to time...Nice Laptop for the Price"
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Work and play on the go with this refurbished HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop. The powerful 1.6GHz Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM easily handle resource-intensive tasks, while the 512GB SSD ensures fast app load times. This HP ProBook 640 G5 laptop boasts a 14" HD screen for clear image quality and is preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro OS for enhanced productivity.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $309.99Sold Out
HP - OmniBook Ultra Flip - Copilot+ PC - 14" 3K OLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray
Model: 14-fh0013dx/A9SR3UA#ABASKU: 6593552Top comment"Laptop...The best laptop I ever bought.Don’t hesitate to purchase one....The Best Laptop ever!"
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Go above and beyond with a Next Gen AI Copilot+ PC that seamlessly blends power, mobility and style. Bring your creations to life in an ultra-thin flip design. The latest AI accelerating Intel technology redefines power efficiency so you get more performance while looking and sounding your best with AI-enhanced video and audio tools.See all Windows LaptopsTop comment"Laptop...The best laptop I ever bought.Don’t hesitate to purchase one....The Best Laptop ever!"
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Go above and beyond with a Next Gen AI Copilot+ PC that seamlessly blends power, mobility and style. Bring your creations to life in an ultra-thin flip design. The latest AI accelerating Intel technology redefines power efficiency so you get more performance while looking and sounding your best with AI-enhanced video and audio tools.
HP OMEN - MAX 16" 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 - 1TB SSD - Shadow Black
Model: 16-ah0033dx/B69J2UA#ABASKU: 6612225Top comment"HP Omen laptop is great...My new HP Omen laptop is working great. I use it for architectural design and it is handling the software no problem....Insane Laptop - HP is Back...If you had asked me a couple years ago if I’d ever recommend that anyone buy an HP Omen, it would’ve been a resounding “no”. This laptop right here though might just take the cake as not only HP’s best laptop they’ve ever made by far, but possibly one of the best gaming laptops you can buy in 2025, especially for the price. "
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Engineered specifically to overcome the limitations with personalized overclocking settings. Our most powerful thermal cooling architecture unleashes the power of the latest Intel Core Ultra processor and next-gen NVIDIA RTX graphics card—without throttling.Top comment"HP Omen laptop is great...My new HP Omen laptop is working great. I use it for architectural design and it is handling the software no problem....Insane Laptop - HP is Back...If you had asked me a couple years ago if I’d ever recommend that anyone buy an HP Omen, it would’ve been a resounding “no”. This laptop right here though might just take the cake as not only HP’s best laptop they’ve ever made by far, but possibly one of the best gaming laptops you can buy in 2025, especially for the price. "
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Engineered specifically to overcome the limitations with personalized overclocking settings. Our most powerful thermal cooling architecture unleashes the power of the latest Intel Core Ultra processor and next-gen NVIDIA RTX graphics card—without throttling.See all Gaming LaptopsYour price for this item is $2,499.99The comparable value price is $2,849.99Select pickup
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ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 - 2TB SSD - Off-Black
Model: G835LX-XS97SKU: 6613957Top comment"Best Laptop Design Meets Performance...This Laptop is a beast. I'm coming from a RTX 3080 the performance is crazy good. ...I'm coming from a 16" Macbook Pro and I was concerned about purchasing this laptop because I've never owned a laptop this large before, but I wanted the extra screen size for when I'm not docked because I'm a developer. "
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Experience unparalleled gaming with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, it delivers stunning performance. The advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with a vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-fan design, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, ensures peak performance under intense workloads. Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 2.5K Nebula HDR Display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, enhanced by a dual ACR anti-reflective coating. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass, this laptop is designed to elevate your game.Top comment"Best Laptop Design Meets Performance...This Laptop is a beast. I'm coming from a RTX 3080 the performance is crazy good. ...I'm coming from a 16" Macbook Pro and I was concerned about purchasing this laptop because I've never owned a laptop this large before, but I wanted the extra screen size for when I'm not docked because I'm a developer. "
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Experience unparalleled gaming with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, it delivers stunning performance. The advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with a vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-fan design, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, ensures peak performance under intense workloads. Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 2.5K Nebula HDR Display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, enhanced by a dual ACR anti-reflective coating. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass, this laptop is designed to elevate your game.See all Gaming LaptopsYour price for this item is $4,314.99The comparable value price is $4,499.99Select pickup
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