Best laptops for study 2022

When buying a laptop for study, you first need to determine for what purposes it will be used. 

For students of humanitarian educational institutions the main selection criterion will be a comfortable keyboard and a screen of sufficient size so that the eyes do not get tired during prolonged work. Powerful characteristics in this case will not be too necessary, especially if the student does not play “heavy” games on the device. 

Design students you should pay attention to devices with a touch screen or “2 in 1”, when a laptop can be used as a tablet, and you can draw on the screen with a stylus. The main selection criteria will be high-quality color reproduction and high image quality.

Students who work with complex graphics or design, you need to pay attention to more powerful laptop models that have a built-in discrete graphics card and a processor of at least an Intel Core i5 level. The amount of RAM should be at least 8-16 GB.

Programming students First of all, you need to focus on the speed of the laptop and the amount of RAM. If the budget does not allow you to buy an expensive device, you can sacrifice the quality of the display or the quality of the graphics.  

The editors of Healthy Food Near Me compiled their own rating of laptops for study, based on the characteristics of devices and expert advice.

Editor’s Choice

LG gram 16Z90P-G

The computer from LG Electronics got into the Guinness Book of Records as the lightest laptop with a 16-inch screen. On its large display, it is easier to see the various details and elements, so the eyes get tired less. The weight of the device is 1,19 kg, taking it to study is like taking two extra books with you. In terms of performance, the LG gram 16 has a powerful processor as well as 16GB of RAM. Such characteristics will allow the student to work in any programs necessary for study. The laptop has an integrated video card, which consumes less power than a discrete one, but it will also be slower to process video in editing programs. Thanks to a capacious battery, the device can be used for 16,5 hours without recharging.

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Top 10 Best Laptops for Study 2022

1. HUAWEI MateBook D 14″ 

In the first place is the MateBook D 14 with a 4-core processor and 8 GB of RAM – this is enough not only for the basic needs of a student – a hybrid graphics card will also cope with the creation of 3D models in special programs. It will be useful for future engineers and architects. The display with eye protection mode will help your eyes get less tired when working at the computer for a long time. The laptop is thin and light – the thickness of the case is only 15,9 mm, and the weight is 1,38 kg. Its battery will last for 10 hours of operation, and fast charging will take less than two hours. 

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2. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15

A laptop from Lenovo has a number of qualities that laptops for study should have. First, this model boasts a 6-core processor from AMD with a frequency of 2300 MHz and 8 GB of RAM. A laptop with this performance will help in solving both simple and complex learning tasks. Secondly, the computer is equipped with a 15,6-inch anti-glare screen. It is equally convenient to work with him on the street, in the classroom, and at home. Thirdly, the IdeaPad 5 15 has an aluminum lid with a ledge that can be conveniently opened with one hand. This can be useful if one hand is occupied, for example, with a bag. The device can last 14 hours without recharging under moderate load. 

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3. HONOR MagicBook X 14

This computer has a dual-core processor, which is not powerful enough to run complex programs. But this model rightfully occupies the third line of the rating. It’s all about the rest of the properties and characteristics of the device. It has an IPS screen with eye protection mode. Due to this, the eyes are less strained, and there is no light on the display even at a large viewing angle. The laptop is compact and lightweight, it is convenient to use it on small surfaces – for example, on a windowsill or on a bench. Unfortunately, the RAM of the device is soldered, that is, it will not work to replace or add modules to it. The laptop is discharged in 13 hours, and fully charged in 1,5 hours.

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4. Xiaomi RedmiBook 14″ II Ryzen Edition

The laptop from Xiaomi is an example of a device without obvious weaknesses. It is equipped with a 6-core processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Even if you open several standard office programs and a browser with many tabs, the computer will not freeze. This model has an anti-glare screen with a diagonal of 14 inches and thin frames 3 mm wide. Of the minuses, one can single out the lack of a built-in camera – in order to work remotely via video link, you will have to purchase it separately. The battery lasts for 12 hours of using the laptop.

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5. Apple MacBook Air 13 

Light and “airy” laptop from Apple stands out not only for the price, but also for some characteristics. The MacBook has its own operating system macOS. It is well protected from viruses, but the choice of available programs is much smaller than in the case of Windows. The “scissor” Magic Keyboard differs from conventional counterparts in that its keys, when pressed, are lowered without warping and staggering. Thanks to this, their stroke length is only 0,5 mm, which helps not to get tired of long typing. It is worth noting that the laptop has a glossy screen that perfectly reproduces colors. This will be useful when working with graphics when working with graphics. However, such displays are very glare, so it is not very convenient to use a laptop on the street. The MacBook Air 13 does not have an HDMI port. That is, you can connect it to a large screen for presentation only with the help of an adapter. The device can work 18 hours at an average load. 

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6. HP 14s-fq1016ur 

By default, this laptop has a DOS operating system. It will not be possible to use it as a full-fledged OS, but nothing prevents the user from installing Windows or Linux. The computer screen is coated with an anti-reflective coating. Everything is in order with the performance – the six-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and 8 GB of RAM allow you to surf the Internet and work in all office programs without any problems. This model has a loud cooling system, which can start making noise simply because the owner of the computer decided to open the browser. The laptop lasts 9 hours on a single battery charge.

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7.MSI Bravo 15

Perhaps laptops for study should be thinner than 22 mm and lighter than 1,96 kg. But this device is not needed in order to constantly take it with you to classes. The point is the tasks that it can perform, while remaining a portable computer, not a stationary one. The laptop from MSI has a 4 GB graphics card and a 6-core processor with a frequency of 3000 GHz. If 8 GB of RAM is not enough, you can always add it to a free slot. Such parameters are needed not only for games – videos on this laptop are processed faster, and complex technical and graphic programs will simply fly. The screen size is 15,6 inches, in addition, the computer also has a security lock slot to help prevent theft. Due to the powerful components, the device is discharged in 4-5 hours, and even faster with active use.

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8. Acer ASPIRE 5

The device can be called a confident middling. The case of the Acer ASPIRE 5 A514-54 laptop is made of aluminum and high-quality plastic – there are almost no traces or prints left on it. The laptop has 8 GB of RAM, with only 4 GB soldered in. This means that in the future the RAM can be increased. But the computer is already fast enough to cope with training programs without freezing. The laptop has a built-in 512 GB solid-state drive – large enough to store all the data you need for study on it. Among the shortcomings can be identified flimsy keyboard. The laptop has a 10 hour battery life.

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9. ASUS X415JA-EK465T

A small laptop that is suitable for simple study tasks. It has 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. This means that with moderate loads, the laptop will cope perfectly well, without slowdowns and freezes. It will be pleasant and easy to work with text and presentations on it. But for those who decide to connect their lives with creativity, this model is unlikely to suit. The fact is that the built-in video card and not the most powerful processor will not allow you to work in complex graphic editors. In addition, the computer has a TN-matrix screen. Such displays do not have the highest brightness, as well as small viewing angles. For future artists and designers, its level of color reproduction will not be enough. The device does not differ in autonomy – without charging it will work for 5 hours.

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10. DELL Inspiron 3501

The DELL Inspiron 3501 laptop closes the rating of laptops for study, which will be a worthy choice for a limited budget. The 15,6-inch IPS screen is large enough to reduce eyestrain while working. The laptop has only 4 GB of RAM, but there is a free slot for an additional die. It has an HDD instead of an SSD. These are old-style hard drives: they are slower than solid-state drives and more fragile – they can fail from a slight blow to the case. Therefore, it is important for the student to be careful when carrying this computer. In general, its power is enough to write essays and search for information on the Internet. The device has a battery life of 4,5 hours.

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How to choose a laptop for study

For help and answers to the most frequent questions of users, the editors of the KP turned to an expert – Daniil Semenov, engineer of the technical department of INTACT.

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