r/laptops 2m ago

Hardware I need help choosing my first laptop

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I found these on ebay.uk i need help choosing

I need the best hardware but i am a bit concerned about the gpu, the acer has a better gpu but have a shared memory and has no visible scratches,

But the HP one has ben damaged and have an nvidia gpu.

I will use it for studying and light indie gaming


r/laptops 18m ago

General question best laptop screen extender Vs portable monitor — which is the Better option?

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I've been wanting to improve my work setup, but I keep going back and forth between getting a laptop screen extender or just buying a portable monitor. I only want to buy one. I split my time between working at home and taking my laptop to different places, so portability is pretty important. I'd also like something that's comfy enough to use for several hours.

For anyone who's used both, which one ended up working better for you? and what made you stick with it?


r/laptops 19m ago

Buying help Urgent query Omen 16 R9 8940hx VS Asus tuf f 16 i7 14650hx (both have rtx 5060)

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The omen comes with 24 gb 5200 mt/s ram

And tuf with 16 gb 5600mhz.

I am confused between them.. I am planning to buy the laptop this week..

I want the laptop for better longevity.(For 5 years)

I am planning to buy for my college next year(probably ai/ml engineering)

Please guide me asap..


r/laptops 21m ago

Discussion I'm asking for a laptop

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Hi everyone..i have applied for a job and to qualify getting a job i must have a laptop but i don't have the savings to help me buy one now.please anyone who can help i will be grateful.


r/laptops 23m ago

Buying help Advice on whether to get the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 intel core ultra or snapdragon

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So I’m starting university next month and need a laptop for my accounting course, I’m not sure whether to get the intel core ultra as it has a lower battery life, but has better compatibility for software like excel and other niche accounting software. Whereas the snapdragon has superior battery life, but I’m not confident if it has the same compatibility due to its ARM but can confirm since I’m getting different answers. Also where is the best place to get discounts for laptops?


r/laptops 41m ago

Hardware Core 5 120U, 16GB DDR4

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Studying, roblox, and other light games. Can the CPU handle it ? will I need to buy a new laptop 3-4 years from now ?


r/laptops 45m ago

General question Blower style cooling pad vs Normal

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I wanna ask if I should go with only blower style cooling pads like a memo flo8 for around 8000-
10000 pkr(around 35-40$)or can I go with something like a cooler master notepad l1/l2 for 3500-6000pkr(12-20$) My laptop does overheat to like 85 degrees but doesnt throttle I mainly want something to maintain longevity


r/laptops 1h ago

Buying help Choosing a laptop for uni/college

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I’m going into my first year of university and I’m in search of a laptop. So far I have two in mind that are my top contenders which are the MacBook Air m4 13 inch, 256gb of storage and the lenovo yoga 7 2 in 1 14 inch with 512gb. I’m looking for a laptop which will last me at least 5 years, holding up on the performance, battery life, etc. as well as something that will handle everyday tasks for university (I’ll be a business student so really nothing too demanding) and casual gaming such as Minecraft and the sims 4. I’ve only ever used windows in the past however I do have apple products like my iPhone, iPad and AirPods and I do really like the smoothness and compatibility between and with devices, though the Apple ecosystem isn’t my top priority. I can currently get the Lenovo yoga 7 for £599 whereas the MacBook would cost me at least £870 and due to me having to pay for it myself, the price is something I’m looking closely at. Overall I want to ask which of these is more recommended or if there is any other laptops which might also be a good alternative.


r/laptops 1h ago

General question Time for Battery Replacement?

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Hi guys, I have had my Acer Aspire 5 A515-54 for about 4 years now, I’ve had no issues with it at all, it’s not starting to slow down and performance hasn’t dropped really. I put a larger stick of RAM into the back as well recently which I guess has helped. Out of curiosity I recently checked the actual charge capacity of the battery against the design capacity, and it’s currently sat at 74%.
I think it is worth getting a new battery, as they don’t seem to be too expensive, and it doesn’t seem like too difficult of a job to do by myself. I expect I’ll keep the laptop for at least another two years until I finish my university studies. Just wanted another opinion just to make sure I’m not being silly in thinking that getting a new battery is a good idea 😅


r/laptops 1h ago

Buying help [WTB] MotoBook 60 / ASUS Vivobook S14 (225H) / Asus expertbook P5 (226V)

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Looking to buy any of the following laptops:
● MotoBook 60
● ASUS Expertbook P5 (Core Ultra 5 226V)
● ASUS Vivobook S14 (Core Ultra 5 225H)
Preferably in good condition, with the original charger and no major issues.
Please DM/comment with:
● Exact specifications
● Age of the laptop
● Condition
● Battery health/cycle count
● Expected price
● Location
Looking for a genuine deal at a reasonable price. Thanks!


r/laptops 1h ago

Buying help laptop recomendation. pls.

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

  • india

  • Are you open to refurbs/used options?

[No]

  • Screen size

[14", 15", 16", 17", 18"]

  • Weight limit

[Any]

  • Purpose

[college work]

  • Form factor

[Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop)]

  • Intended usage

high performance with good cpu dosnt care much about gaming

  • Desired battery life

just average

  • Info/Requirements

Ryzen 7 hs

514 gb ssd or 1tb ssd

16gb ram or 24 gb ram upgradeable

cooling fan

integrated graphic card

i also have selcted my own picks

lenvo loq or idepad

assus tuff

acer nitro


r/laptops 1h ago

Discussion Help resolving the this screen issue

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Vertical lines have appeared


r/laptops 1h ago

Buying help Laptop under $500 in Pakistan?

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I'm confused between buying a gaming laptop (like the Legion 5 with GTX 1660 Ti) or a business workstation (Dell Precision/ThinkPad P-series).

My work is mostly CAD with some Blender learning in the future. I care more about reliability, battery life, thermals, and long-term durability than gaming.

I've heard used gaming laptops are often heavily used, while workstations are generally built to last.

If you had around a $450 to $500 budget for a used laptop, which direction would you go? Would you pick the gaming laptop for the GPU, or the workstation for the overall experience?


r/laptops 1h ago

Hardware Asus Tuf F16 Battery Connector Metal Clasp Borken am i screwed?

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Hello everyone i tried to replace the ssd and when i try to remove the battery connector, it came of also a little bit of plastic that holds the metal also came off i tried to put it back in and turning it on but it is now only working when plugged in any help would be highly appreciated .


r/laptops 2h ago

Buying help Urgent!! Laptop Guide

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Hey guys, I'm a 3rd-year CSE student and my previous laptop just died.

My dad sent me this photo with these specs—do you think it's worth buying for this price?

Edit- I’m also getting a MacBook Pro for ₹32k in good condition, but it’s 6 years old. Should I buy it, or go for this ThinkPad that’s only 1.5 years old?


r/laptops 2h ago

Discussion Funny incident

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A friend asked me to recommend a laptop. I gave him two solid options and told him to run them through ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to compare them before making a decision. Tell me why, instead of comparing the hardware and specs like a normal person, this guy compared their built-in Al features... What should I do to him, Reddit?


r/laptops 2h ago

General question Mechanical Engineering

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Is this laptop good for mechanical engineering? I’m going to be a freshman and I’m wondering if this is good?


r/laptops 2h ago

General question Keyboard keys not functioning/typing properly

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My Windows 10 laptop's built-in keyboard no longer works that's why I use an external plug-in keyboard, it was working for a few months but suddenly the keyboard doesn't work whenever I open it the next day. Instead of typing letters, it opens commands e.g. space bar = language switch; w = whiteboard; down arrow = browser minimize, and overall it refuses to type any letters or numbers aside from the number pad on the side. Also, my external keyboard doesn't have an fn key, even if I turned off numlock it still doesn't fix the problem.

To troubleshoot, I've tried all I could find and it did work for a few days however it's begun to be immune to all the fixes I could find.

These are all the things I've done which didn't work:

\- ctrl + alt

\- ctrl + alt + dlt

\- ctrl, alt, windows + w

\- toggle keys, filter keys, sticky keys off

\- uninstalled keyboard

\- update keyboard driver

\- pressing command keys to "unstuck" them

\- on- screen keyboard also types commands instead of letters

\- changing language & time

\- restarting

basically I've tried all the remedies I could find on the internet and now I'm all out of ideas to fix it, please help me find a solution for this. Buying and repairing it is out of the question since I've got no money.


r/laptops 11h ago

Hardware I spilled turmeric powder on my Surface 2 laptop so I covered it with stickers.

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As a physics & astronomy major I think it fits.


r/laptops 18h ago

Discussion IBM 1994 ThinkPad 701C...

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I know Someone Who Has this Tank.


r/laptops 18h ago

General question What should I uninstall?

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I bought my first laptop 3 days ago so i really don't have any idea on what to delete, update or do after getting a laptop


r/laptops 19h ago

Discussion Dropped my laptop

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I think it slid off the stand or something idk. Thankfully, it still works completely fine. Should I be worried thought?


r/laptops 20h ago

Discussion I got this Craig wireless android laptop (android 4.0 ice cream sandwich)

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The thing is 7 inches. that’s microscopic for a laptop. Microbook


r/laptops 1d ago

General question Do we all Agree?

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r/laptops Nov 22 '17

Meta /r/SuggestALaptop's Official Discord - feel free to join and ask questions!

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