laptops for editing videos
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for laptops for editing videos.
Video editing is a popular hobby, but it's also a useful skill for anyone who wants to create their own videos or movies. Whether you're creating a documentary about your family vacation or creating a commercial for your business, video editing can help you get the results you want. If you're looking to get started with video editing and are looking for a laptop that can handle the job, we've got you covered. Browse the top-ranked list of laptops for editing videos below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Dell - G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB Solid State Drive - Black, Dark Shadow Grey
Model: G15-5511-7517BLKSKU: 6470463Top comment"Great laptop for doing basic functions, could be a bit stronger on video as when I hook up a second monitor and ask it to crunch some videos... there is a bit of a lag. ...I was a little disappointed with the display, colors are very dull. It is a fast laptop but for photo viewing or editing, this is not a good laptop....Not for photo viewing or editing"
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Powerful performance: Intel® Core™ i7 processors allow you to do more streaming, gaming, and adventuring without lag time. Improved thermals: Now featuring an improved thermal design with copper piping and 4 heat-dispersing vents. Great graphics: Stunning NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX graphics make your gameplay dazzle.Top comment"Great laptop for doing basic functions, could be a bit stronger on video as when I hook up a second monitor and ask it to crunch some videos... there is a bit of a lag. ...I was a little disappointed with the display, colors are very dull. It is a fast laptop but for photo viewing or editing, this is not a good laptop....Not for photo viewing or editing"
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Powerful performance: Intel® Core™ i7 processors allow you to do more streaming, gaming, and adventuring without lag time. Improved thermals: Now featuring an improved thermal design with copper piping and 4 heat-dispersing vents. Great graphics: Stunning NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX graphics make your gameplay dazzle.See all Gaming LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,034.99The regular price is $1,149.99
Apple - MacBook Pro 16" Laptop - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MNW83LL/ASKU: 6455357Top comment"Really love the speed. PROCESSES THE VIDEOS REALLY FAST....I have been in IT for 23 years and previous MACs have not worked for me but this is an amazing device. It does very some video editing and rendering. My password cracking and high resource consuming tool for my cyber security position work amazing. "
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.Top comment"Really love the speed. PROCESSES THE VIDEOS REALLY FAST....I have been in IT for 23 years and previous MACs have not worked for me but this is an amazing device. It does very some video editing and rendering. My password cracking and high resource consuming tool for my cyber security position work amazing. "
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.See all MacBook ProYour price for this item is $2,499.00
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MPHF3LL/ASKU: 6455373Top comment"Upgrading from my 2016 MacBook Pro and thus far my primary use is some drone video editing and basic Lightroom photo edits. And I’m not seeing much improvement not sure if it’s lack of memory, not getting the m2 promax, or getting more cores…def expected more ..anyone know between the ram, cores and switching to the m2 max which factor is most important ?...Beast of a laptop!...This thing is amazing, end of story. It makes photo/video editing quite literally a dream with how smooth, and fast it is! "
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.Top comment"Upgrading from my 2016 MacBook Pro and thus far my primary use is some drone video editing and basic Lightroom photo edits. And I’m not seeing much improvement not sure if it’s lack of memory, not getting the m2 promax, or getting more cores…def expected more ..anyone know between the ram, cores and switching to the m2 max which factor is most important ?...Beast of a laptop!...This thing is amazing, end of story. It makes photo/video editing quite literally a dream with how smooth, and fast it is! "
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.See all MacBook ProYour price for this item is $2,499.00
LG - gram 17” Ultra lightweight Laptop - Intel Evo Platform 12th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB RAM - 1TB NVMe SSD
Model: 17Z90Q-K.AAB8U1SKU: 6504760Top comment"I bought this back in November, I got to use for on the road photo editing and haven't had any issues, run photoshop and light room no problem. ...Superb 17-inch ultralight laptop....Probably the best all-around value for a super light (under 2.5 pounds) 17 inch screen laptop. It handles all routine business tasks with ease and does just fine with photo editing and light video editing. "
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Deliver necessary portability with uncompromising features on the LG gram 17Z90Q. It has a huge 17-Inch WQXGA (2560x1600) AntiGlare IPS display while still slim and light enough to take anywhere. At under three pounds and delivering impressive battery life this LG gram is great to carry around for a long day of work The 17Z90Q also impresses with Intel Evo Platform Powered by 12th generation Intel core i7 processor with Intel Xe Graphics delivers performance for high-resolution content creation and editing. Windows 11 Home included.Top comment"I bought this back in November, I got to use for on the road photo editing and haven't had any issues, run photoshop and light room no problem. ...Superb 17-inch ultralight laptop....Probably the best all-around value for a super light (under 2.5 pounds) 17 inch screen laptop. It handles all routine business tasks with ease and does just fine with photo editing and light video editing. "
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Deliver necessary portability with uncompromising features on the LG gram 17Z90Q. It has a huge 17-Inch WQXGA (2560x1600) AntiGlare IPS display while still slim and light enough to take anywhere. At under three pounds and delivering impressive battery life this LG gram is great to carry around for a long day of work The 17Z90Q also impresses with Intel Evo Platform Powered by 12th generation Intel core i7 processor with Intel Xe Graphics delivers performance for high-resolution content creation and editing. Windows 11 Home included.See all PC LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,799.99
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M2 Max chip - 32GB Memory - 1TB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MPHG3LL/ASKU: 6455377Top comment"I really enjoy using it for video editing...Powerhouse for photo or video editing...But this will be a dedicated video and photo editor, so wifey and the kids won’t be allowed to get their grubby hands on it. "
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.Top comment"I really enjoy using it for video editing...Powerhouse for photo or video editing...But this will be a dedicated video and photo editor, so wifey and the kids won’t be allowed to get their grubby hands on it. "
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.See all MacBook ProYour price for this item is $3,099.00
ASUS - ROG 16" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i9 - 32GB DDR5 Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - 2TB SSD - Off Black
Model: GU603ZX-XS97SKU: 6508217Top comment"Great laptop! Awesome features some cons......I am definitely loving/liking this laptop lots of pros and some cons Pros - Lighter than I anticipated given the GPU. - latest CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage. - 2 TB of PCIE gen 4 is awesome (most laptops have 1 TB at most) - Looks decent - Win 11 Pro - Very powerful laptop! ...Awesome laptop serving my needs for graphic-intensive gaming and creative video editing while still being portable. "
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop with Nebula Display. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 GPU produces high-quality visuals on the 500nits 165Hz 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display, and the Inte Core i9 processor and 32GB of next-gen DDR5 RAM. This ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop has 2TB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.Top comment"Great laptop! Awesome features some cons......I am definitely loving/liking this laptop lots of pros and some cons Pros - Lighter than I anticipated given the GPU. - latest CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage. - 2 TB of PCIE gen 4 is awesome (most laptops have 1 TB at most) - Looks decent - Win 11 Pro - Very powerful laptop! ...Awesome laptop serving my needs for graphic-intensive gaming and creative video editing while still being portable. "
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop with Nebula Display. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 GPU produces high-quality visuals on the 500nits 165Hz 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display, and the Inte Core i9 processor and 32GB of next-gen DDR5 RAM. This ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop has 2TB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.See all Gaming LaptopsYour price for this item is $3,199.99
HP - 15.6" Chromebook - Intel Pentium Silver - 8GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Mineral Silver
Model: 15a-na0063dxSKU: 6515546Top comment"Laptops...video creator...it is running all of our video editing software no problem. and for the price you cant go wrong"
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Adventure ready: The Chrome OS is perfectly paired with the reliable performance and intuitive design of the HP Chromebook 15.6 inch. With an all-day battery life, oversized touchpad plus a numeric keypad, be equipped to conquer the world. Armed with an Intel® processor for performance you can count on. Effortlessly roam around the Google Play Store with access to your favorite apps, as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® combo keep you connected. Passes the vibe check: Better together, enjoy the freedom to seamlessly transfer content across your ecosystem with HP QuickDrop. Video chat in crystal clear detail with the HP Wide Vision Camera and stay in control with the dedicated microphone mute button. Enjoy the vibe on a 15.6 inch diagonal, HD display, and pump up the volume with dual-stereo speakers. Thoughtfully and sustainably designed: HP is on a mission to drive progress toward a more sustainable future. This modern, dependable Chromebook is designed with EPEAT® Gold and ENERGY STAR® ratings. It also contains ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastic. Wrapped in sustainable packaging, the Chromebook is consciously designed from its outer box to the keycaps on the keyboard.Top comment"Laptops...video creator...it is running all of our video editing software no problem. and for the price you cant go wrong"
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Adventure ready: The Chrome OS is perfectly paired with the reliable performance and intuitive design of the HP Chromebook 15.6 inch. With an all-day battery life, oversized touchpad plus a numeric keypad, be equipped to conquer the world. Armed with an Intel® processor for performance you can count on. Effortlessly roam around the Google Play Store with access to your favorite apps, as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® combo keep you connected. Passes the vibe check: Better together, enjoy the freedom to seamlessly transfer content across your ecosystem with HP QuickDrop. Video chat in crystal clear detail with the HP Wide Vision Camera and stay in control with the dedicated microphone mute button. Enjoy the vibe on a 15.6 inch diagonal, HD display, and pump up the volume with dual-stereo speakers. Thoughtfully and sustainably designed: HP is on a mission to drive progress toward a more sustainable future. This modern, dependable Chromebook is designed with EPEAT® Gold and ENERGY STAR® ratings. It also contains ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastic. Wrapped in sustainable packaging, the Chromebook is consciously designed from its outer box to the keycaps on the keyboard.See all ChromebooksYour price for this item is $249.00The previous price was $349.00
MSI - Sword 15.6" 144hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti - 1TB SSD - 16GB Memory - White
Model: Sword1512698SKU: 6511433Top comment"Itll make light work of your microstation, autocad, video editing, code compiling, revit, and 3d modeling work. ...Great gaming laptop. Able to play games without issue."
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Sword gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 144hz refresh screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Sword gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups..Top comment"Itll make light work of your microstation, autocad, video editing, code compiling, revit, and 3d modeling work. ...Great gaming laptop. Able to play games without issue."
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Sword gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 144hz refresh screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Sword gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups..See all Gaming LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,599.99
MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver
Model: MNEQ3LL/ASKU: 6509655Top comment"This one is super portable but great for video editing and graphic design as well! This one replaced my previous 6 year old Macbook air....Fast video editing...She is so pleased with the ease of use and fast performance. It is super fast editing 2k video."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹Top comment"This one is super portable but great for video editing and graphic design as well! This one replaced my previous 6 year old Macbook air....Fast video editing...She is so pleased with the ease of use and fast performance. It is super fast editing 2k video."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹See all MacBook ProYour price for this item is $1,299.00The previous price was $1,499.00
MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: Z16S4LL/ASKU: 6509662Top comment"This thing is a beast. My video editing software runs instantly. Most apps including MS Office runs instantly. ...If you’re someone who will do video editing, play the occasional game and just likes having a good machine, splurge a bit and go for the 14 inch MacBook Pro, which has the M1 Pro Max chip (at the time of writing this review). "
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹Top comment"This thing is a beast. My video editing software runs instantly. Most apps including MS Office runs instantly. ...If you’re someone who will do video editing, play the occasional game and just likes having a good machine, splurge a bit and go for the 14 inch MacBook Pro, which has the M1 Pro Max chip (at the time of writing this review). "
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹See all MacBook ProYour price for this item is $1,699.00
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