Here are the reasons why certain popular laptops aren't mentioned: 1) IdeaPad 5 Pro - I like it alot, I felt the price was getting close to Slim 7 Pro, so chose that one over it 2) Asus M16 - I wanted to review it but didn't get time 3) Inspiron 16 Plus - Display is too dim for me to recommend 4) ThinkPad X1 Carbon - Should have got a call out for very good battery life. Best i've tested on a windows laptop 5) LG Gram - I tried to avoid laptops with Intel Ultrabook processors around the $1K mark and above... unless there was something truly special about them i.e. Framework laptop. In the case of super thin and light laptops, I decided to go with the ThinkPad X1 Nano over the Gram due its overall quality. The gram I do like and have used, I just didn't think it warranted this list 👉 We keep track of discounts on our website: www.justjosh.tech/black-friday-laptop-deals 👉 Check out our Favorite Laptops: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/ - Best for Programmers: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Best-Laptops-for-Coding - Best for Students: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Best-Laptops-for-Students - Best for Gamers: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Best-Laptops-for-Gaming - Best Deals on MacBooks: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Best-Apple-MacBook-Laptops - Best 14 inch Laptops: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Best-14inch-Laptop ► Follow Me: - Josh's New Channel: www.youtube.com/@JustJoshBusiness - Instagram: instagram.com/justjosh.life - X: twitter.com/JustJoshLife - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@justjoshtech - Discord: discordapp.com/invite/MHrS4wG 👉 Our TH-cam Gear: www.justjosh.tech/best-tech/Our-TH-cam-Gear
@@arushh42 I agree with Random there. Just to mention a use case: my parents wouldn't be comfortable switching to Mac OS is there been using Windows PCs and laptops since a long time a long time.
THE best laptop compilation for almost every use-case in every price range. Thanks Josh, your mother should be super proud as this is the best laptop buying guide around the Black Friday sales. Thank you very much ♥️
Great recommendations as always Josh! I have the M1 MBP, and am really pleased with it so far. The only downsides are the lack of Windows support (Bootcamp) and the lack of ports. Seriously, who thought having two Thunderbolt ports (both on the same side too) was enough, that too for a ‘pro’ laptop? Other than that, it’s insanely good.
@@seekgamersproductions7291 I'm not an expert on this, but I have heard from friends who programme that Macs in general are excellent for programming because there are more programming languages available on MacOs. Combine that with the extremely powerful silicon chips and you have a great laptop for programming. Another plus side is battery; while I don't programme, the battery life and portability is just fantastic on the M1 Air (I also have an 8GB model).
I bought an Asus zephyrus g14 second hand for $1175 (2021 version, Ryzen 9 5900HS, GTX 3060). Upgraded it to an Intel wifi6 ax200 card, and a 32gb silicon power ram stick for around $135 in upgrades. Worth it.
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I have the same one, bought it brand new 1200€ here in EU, I don't know why it didn't got mentioned in this video. Such a perfect laptop in so many aspects, great sleek premium design, nice cooling, incredible performance for size, nice battery life, silent on battery or silent mode, nice build quality, insane quad speakers with a lot of bass and very loud, nice touchpad and keyboard, great screen with 1440p option, usb-c charging, very upgradable, all the ports you'll need... for a cheap price actually. I don't understand why it is not mentioned in this video, it clearly deserved it
@@corey7219 okay bro. I just purchased a MacBook Pro 13” M1 512ssd 8gb ram. I’m really starting to wonder if I made the right decision. I did this because I wanted Mac OS with the luxury’s of surfing the web skipping between browsers for investing and discord. Literally general stuff but with the ability to be pushed when it needs to be. For a similar pricing should I have gotten an older pro with more ram or is it still better to just get a windows pc with better internals. Please help 🙏🏼
Really glad you've discussed programming specifically, I already have a PC I'm happy with but am looking for a laptop to work on when I'm away, so it was nice to hear that specific query addressed. Great video!
I am glad to see the Framework Laptop on this list. I really like the laptop and the company. I really respect what they are trying to do and hope that they will get the support needed to carry on with their objective. More than just the repairability and upgradability, the laptop itself looks like a great laptop.
I am too, but they need to improve the fan noise, for the it's the main deal breaker (but not necessarily for everyone, I am one of those who can't stant fan noise, especially high pitched one, some can)
@@_Digitalguy You make a good point. I agree with you. If it were more of a quiet wooshing kind of sound, I wouldn’t be all that bothered. Instead the fan reminds me more of the one in the MacBook Air 2013-2018. Great laptop, but the fan was uncomfortably loud and whiny.
@@93hothead I would be interested in what they could do in the more creator/gamer space. I believe the original set out to prove a point: this whole “ultra books need to be glued down” thing is a convenient excuse.
Thanks, Josh. I get that TH-camrs can’t review every laptop, but I wish more would consider moderate price ranges, as you regularly do. Hoping more will catch on to your great channel.
CONGRATS on your new house Josh! Been watching you for more than a year know. Man, I truly believe you have the *enthusiasm to keep your viewers interested *relevant information for us not to waste our time *clarity and structure to your video Man just so you know I appreciate you so much and you're one of a kind tech reviewer Hope to see you grow more!
Thank you very much for this video, as someone who is bad with technology, your videos were a great help for me. I got an Acer Swift X after watching your detailed breakdown of it and I'm in love with it so far. It has downsides, but you covered all of them in your video so when the wifi was acting up I knew how to tackle them despite being a tech noob.
Thanks for your reviews as always. I got the MacBook air M1 for 779 USD at microcenter on sale. Like you said, good screen, great battery life, great performance.
Now THIS is a laptop shopping guide, I was skeptical seeing that "ULTIMATE" guide label because everyone nowadays says that but this was truly comprehensive. Touched on all points and not just gaming. The Legion Slim 7 really seems like the perfect bang for my buck, fell a few hundred dollars short when I really needed a new laptop and settled for the Legion 5 personally, the screen is amazing the ryzen chip is perfect for my Software Dev needs and 3050Ti gets me some good performance in casual gaming, and the port selection handle my 3 screen setup (Laptop screen included) easily! Im just sad its not as portable for the times when I have be mobile so I think I'll definitely be getting the 7 later on
Amazing !!! I'd love it if you could also incorporate GIS work and modelisation for the performance of laptops but if you can't I understand as I know how much work you out in those videos. Keep up the good work Josh 💪🏻💪🏻😄
Last year after watching your recommendation of the HP OMEN 15 I got one for under £1000 (1660 Ti, 8GB RAM upgraded to 16GB). It's serving me well in University (though as a Computer Science student I am finding that I would have liked a better aspect ratio) would highly recommend .
I got the x1 carbon for investing, basic spreadsheets, and streaming TH-cam. I love the screen, keyboard, and battery life. Right choice my set up. Recommend it for any business user.
Best video I found and it can at just the right time. I’m currently using a 2013 MacBook Air and I desperately need an upgrade. From my research this video has been the most useful and I have decided I will be purchasing the Acer Swift X for school and light gaming on the side. Thank you for the help.
Got the macbook pro 16 for personal/creative/job use and the yoga 7 pro for school/coding as i needed a lighter and more compact laptop to take with me everyday, couldnt have been any happier, strongly agree with your picks
With the gpu shortage and all the scalpers, it's actually worth considering getting a laptop instead of a desktop PC. $1500 for a laptop with a Ryzen 5800 and RTX 3060 is a reasonable price when a RTX 3060 graphics card alone is going for $900. The laptop performance won't be as good as desktop but laptops are getting really good and you'll be surprised how close they are to desktops.
This is the reason I’m looking at the ASUS Zephyrus G14. Incredible gaming-level power in a small, light form factor but with keyboard layout suitable for regular work. Sad that this wasn’t included in the review.
I am surprised that the Asus X13 Flow did not make the cut. Excellent screen, comes with the Ryzen 5900hs, GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, 1200P IPS 120hz touch screen, acts like a 2 in 1, weighs 1.35kg.
@@Ram99ize That's awesome! I got myself the 2022 version, it came last week. Battery lasts for 14+ hrs on usage, the screen is beautiful and bright, it's highly performant, and on silent mode the fans haven't turned on once. It's got a decent bit of ports too, and fingerprint sensor is an added plus, the storage is great and tablet mode really comes in handy while I'm in bed or travelling. It's truly a one of a kind.
You gained a subscriber right now by talking about laptops for tech professionals/developers. I just don't know why virtually no manufacturer targets those people, since there are a lot of them out there, they make above average money and are willing to spend money on good laptops. It seems like everyone is a "content creator" nowadays.
Great video, great recommendations (unfortunately, some I cannot buy in my country). It would be nice to see a review on Surface 8pro and Surface Studio. Personally, as a windows laptop user for 15 years plus, the MAC M1 series is the winner in all categories. It is amazing what Apple did about it, and I don't see any other manufacturer taking down the crown from Apple until 2023-24. For the next two years, I'm switching to Apple and I only use Microsoft products!
Thank you for this awesome video! I can't imagine how much effort you put into this video... This video is one of the best - if not the best - buying guide this year :) I just want to ask you something: are you planning to review the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X and/or the new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 16inch?
You rock! I really appreciate all the reviews you put together, as it's been helping me narrow down my future laptop purchase. Also, I think we as viewers often overlook all the work it takes to put together a review video, so a big thank you for the all work that you do. Not sure how to give more "likes", but have a great holiday season and a happy new year! All the best!
My hp envy lasted just about 5 years. Dropped 1 time and needed to fix the broken screen, touch pad out the window, but it still worked till the power button fell out - when it came back from Best Buy with a fixed screen and button, it wouldn’t turn on. They said the slimness around the ends and the feeble connection making 360 possible makes it not last and that i could replace the hard drive and see if that helps or buy a new laptop. I just need something that lasts
Thanks for the great review! In my opinion, though, whenever you talk about MacBooks, it's crucial to mention that if, at any time, you'd need to fix your MacBook, you're probably going to have to spend tons of money - way more than should have been necessary - due to Apple's disgusting policies around repair. Also, I think it's important to emphasize that almost all components of a MacBook are (intentionally...) non-upgradable. That should also be mentioned, of course, for with some other laptops (like some of the Lenovo ones you've mentioned, which have their RAM soldered on), but with Apple, it's really their signature.
Hi Josh! Thanks so much for this video that sums up 2021's laptop releases so well! As someone who is saving up to get a new laptop, I really appreciate this video and all the other videos reviewing a wide range of different laptops that you put up. Your recommendations and the specs that you put are so good and easy to follow. So just wanted to send my over many thanks and appreciation for the hardwork that you do for this channel! Thanks again!
I disagree with the macbook pro 13 choice. It's difficult to code on 8gb of unified ram so upgrades are almost a given. But then, for just $200 more you get the 14in which is A WAY better package in my opinion. And The air is SO close to the 13 pro, with only a tiny performance boost in favor of the pro. It really isn't worth it for most people. Or, At $1500 for 16gb 13in macbook pro, there are better Windows computers to be had. Something like the MSI Delta from Best Buy on Black Friday sale for $1200 is WAY better than the 13MBP. I get it, different strokes for different folks. But I also think it's REALLY easy to find better options than the 13MPB right now. TLDR: The air is great for casual and semi-professional use. But the 13MBP is the worst upgrade path(buying choice) available, in my opinion. Source: I own an Omen, 7i, MSI, GE and mine on each($300 from break even). Daily drive the 14in MBP but owned the Air for a year after returning the 13mbp. Love the video! I just notice you did fewer laptop reviews this year and perhaps, I think, you missed out on a few great laptops more deserving of these slots.
@@prantomon4647 I have a couple concerns. 1. Does your college strictly teach you within the Windows & Linux OS? If so, perhaps a macbook isn't the correct fit. 2. RAM. I would greenlight the macbook air 16gb ram for coding, but not the 8gb. Avoid the 8gb if you can. Most likely, you will feel the lack of ram much more than casual users. It is worth researching and figuring these concerns out for your situation!
Hey bro would love your advice. I’m currently suffering with an Acer i5 8th gen 1.4 turbo to 3.6 and 4gb ram. It’s hell on earth. I just bought an MBP 13” M1 512ssd 8gb ram for multiple reasons. 1) the hype, 2) the Mac OS and it’s user interface and user friendliness. 3) to be able to surface the web with a lot of tabs and switch between apps like discord and other things too. 4) another reason was because I just wanted to try Mac OS as I never have used it before. After watching this video I have a really big feeling I made a big mistake and should’ve bought a windows laptop with way better processing power and screen options. Would love your advice. BTW I’m not a software developer I will not be coding however I wanted a laptop that could facilitate my future endeavours of creating content and video editing aswell as web surfing and app switching with No hinderance at all as I can do nowhere near that with the current Acer I have. Reading what you said and after reading the other comments I feel I got sucked into the hype and ignored the scope of much better options in windows laptops. Help please
My *Macbook Pro 14 Pro* has to be the BEST laptop EVER! Almost full day battery, brilliant super HiRes screen, HiFi surround sound, great camera, mike, keyboard, MagSafe, build, quiet and fantastic I/O. I never was for multi-display workspaces based around a laptop, but this is as close to a perfect desktop set-up as it gets. All those brilliant Apple Apps that come with it and the current discounting make it a great buy and bargain.
It's more about how annoying it is than about how uncomfortable it is for some people. Laptops in 2021 do not need to be warm to the touch, especially in the keyboard region, not unless one is gaming/ doing something super intensive.
In my mind, you should buy a macbook Air unless you need more power, then get the Pro 14/16. If you hate macOS or are not willing to live with it's downsides (understandable), then I would honestly pick the X1 Carbon for most tasks unless I needed much more power then I would pick a high end MSI gaming laptop.
I'm considering Lenovo, I need a laptop for buisness purposes. I'm a laptop newbie, so I'm to too versed on them. Do you have a recommendation? Interested in 15.6 screen. Back lit key board. 16gb..
Sir is HP Aero 13(ryzen 7 5800u and Vega 8 graphics) better than Acer Swift X (ryzen 5 5600u and rtx 3050) considering I'm going to be mainly programming and using MS office?
I’ve been thinking on buying a new laptop lately . Which is what brought me to watching these videos! Your knowledge motivates me even more to learn a bit more on this topic🤘
So excited to watch it! Looking for a student laptop currently deciding between hp envy 14" i5H and Lenovo ideapad 7 pro i7-G We'll see what the video brings
Was ready to buy Asus Swift X until I saw your video mentioning the low contrast keys. I checked a Swift 3 in the store and I think this issue is even worse for developers and creators who use lots of hotkeys. Most people can type text mostly using muscle memory but if you need to use the other keys then productivity can slow way down if you have to look closely to find a key in say Blender. Also the Swifts have really skinny right-angle (thus fragile) power plugs and I don't think it would survive even one accidental tug on the power cable.
Good video, but many people (including myself) have a considerably lower budget than the cheapest laptop on here. At that low of a price point, older used models are still far better.
Hi Josh. Great video!! Can you recommend longest battery life in actual use? I need >10hours. Casual use (browsing, office, a bit image editing -- but not video). Many thanks!
Fantastic! You are rocking it Josh!! I have always disdained 2-in-1s but since recently peek at the Surface Pro 8 all the time... I would be so curious what you think about it for students. When not used in tablet mode I guess you can connect it to a monitor and have a sleep desk setup, ideal for non-intensive tasks. Cheers
Agreed with you on Omen, I buy Hp Omen 16(Intel i7 11800H RTX3070) mainly because it's powerful for both video editing on premiere and gaming but still portable enough for me. Been using it for 2 months and I don't have any regret buying this beast
Looking at 2 options. Best Buy has the HP Envy x360 (13m-bd1033dx) for $750 HP Store has the HP Pavilion Aero 13 with similar specs at $650. In your opinion, which one would be a better buy?
Thats fair, I do like them. I did try to do my best to avoid Intel Ultrabook processor's as much as I could unless there was something really unique and special about the laptop i.e. the Framework laptop or the Nano
Josh, thank you for the reviews. Great picks. I have a question though - most of the laptops now have a soldered 16gb max ram. Don't you think programmers need at least 32gb ram. And if so, which one would you recommend for programmers. 32gb ram+ 16:10 ratio screen. Price no bar.
I bought the Lenovo Legion 7 yesterday with a 3070, ryzen 7, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage for $1,700 when the normal price is $2,350 I was able to combine a college student discount with a 20% off coupon with a hundred dollar off coupon
Very good video! But to be fair, $600 isn't exactly a budget starting point. It is certainly inexpensive compared to some offerings, but that's still really expensive for many people. Budget in my case meant at least half of where you started the list.
Thank you for another great review video. Would you consider reviewing laptops from System 76, Slimbook, and Tuxedo in the future? The hardware is really good and Linux, which is an option (if not the only one) on all of them, might be a great alternative to Windows and macOS for some people.
Here are the reasons why certain popular laptops aren't mentioned:
1) IdeaPad 5 Pro - I like it alot, I felt the price was getting close to Slim 7 Pro, so chose that one over it
2) Asus M16 - I wanted to review it but didn't get time
3) Inspiron 16 Plus - Display is too dim for me to recommend
4) ThinkPad X1 Carbon - Should have got a call out for very good battery life. Best i've tested on a windows laptop
5) LG Gram - I tried to avoid laptops with Intel Ultrabook processors around the $1K mark and above... unless there was something truly special about them i.e. Framework laptop. In the case of super thin and light laptops, I decided to go with the ThinkPad X1 Nano over the Gram due its overall quality. The gram I do like and have used, I just didn't think it warranted this list
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Could've wrapped it up in 2 minutes by only mentioning the M1 MacBook Air (which is the best one for the vast majority.)
@@arushh42 Nah, m1 air is great, but it’s not the best for everything.
@@arushh42 I don't want a MacBook though, along with a solid 90% of other people.
@@arushh42 I agree with Random there. Just to mention a use case: my parents wouldn't be comfortable switching to Mac OS is there been using Windows PCs and laptops since a long time a long time.
So the ideapad slim 7i pro is better??
THE best laptop compilation for almost every use-case in every price range. Thanks Josh, your mother should be super proud as this is the best laptop buying guide around the Black Friday sales. Thank you very much ♥️
dang it, edited my comment and now Josh's heart on my comment is gone. At least he saw the appreciation for his hard work 😅
@@earthling_parth SHUTTTT UPPPPP
@@arushh42 HAHAHA
@@earthling_parth i see the heart!
@@robynsmith6974 You're right. Josh is just being extra nice towards all of us around holiday season
Great recommendations as always Josh! I have the M1 MBP, and am really pleased with it so far. The only downsides are the lack of Windows support (Bootcamp) and the lack of ports. Seriously, who thought having two Thunderbolt ports (both on the same side too) was enough, that too for a ‘pro’ laptop? Other than that, it’s insanely good.
Bootcamp should be coming back when Qualcomm’s contract with Microsoft expires. Though this is just speculation
Macbook air m1 8gb or hp pavilion gaming 16gb i7 4gb graphics?
Which is best for programming and development?
@@seekgamersproductions7291 someone pls answer
@@spicyshizz2850 which laptop are you planning to go with
@@seekgamersproductions7291 I'm not an expert on this, but I have heard from friends who programme that Macs in general are excellent for programming because there are more programming languages available on MacOs. Combine that with the extremely powerful silicon chips and you have a great laptop for programming. Another plus side is battery; while I don't programme, the battery life and portability is just fantastic on the M1 Air (I also have an 8GB model).
I bought an Asus zephyrus g14 second hand for $1175 (2021 version, Ryzen 9 5900HS, GTX 3060). Upgraded it to an Intel wifi6 ax200 card, and a 32gb silicon power ram stick for around $135 in upgrades. Worth it.
I have the same one, bought it brand new 1200€ here in EU, I don't know why it didn't got mentioned in this video. Such a perfect laptop in so many aspects, great sleek premium design, nice cooling, incredible performance for size, nice battery life, silent on battery or silent mode, nice build quality, insane quad speakers with a lot of bass and very loud, nice touchpad and keyboard, great screen with 1440p option, usb-c charging, very upgradable, all the ports you'll need... for a cheap price actually. I don't understand why it is not mentioned in this video, it clearly deserved it
@ Agreed. About to buy the same one if I can get a bit more of a discount. Things be expensive here in Japan.
How’s the battery mate
@@strixgaming4271 I got at most 8 hours from watching videos with the brightness down 2 notches. Dedicated graphics card disabled.
@@corey7219 okay bro. I just purchased a MacBook Pro 13” M1 512ssd 8gb ram. I’m really starting to wonder if I made the right decision. I did this because I wanted Mac OS with the luxury’s of surfing the web skipping between browsers for investing and discord. Literally general stuff but with the ability to be pushed when it needs to be. For a similar pricing should I have gotten an older pro with more ram or is it still better to just get a windows pc with better internals. Please help 🙏🏼
Really glad you've discussed programming specifically, I already have a PC I'm happy with but am looking for a laptop to work on when I'm away, so it was nice to hear that specific query addressed. Great video!
Nice picks!
Hi
@@sidshi2710 Hi
oh hey Jarrod, just bought the Dell G15 Ryzen Edition after seeing your review and the comparison against the lenovo legion
The Asus M16 should have been on that list
@@JarrodsTech my G just finished watching yours 😇
I am glad to see the Framework Laptop on this list. I really like the laptop and the company. I really respect what they are trying to do and hope that they will get the support needed to carry on with their objective. More than just the repairability and upgradability, the laptop itself looks like a great laptop.
I am too, but they need to improve the fan noise, for the it's the main deal breaker (but not necessarily for everyone, I am one of those who can't stant fan noise, especially high pitched one, some can)
Honestly all they need is some 30series gpus, amd cpu and they are good to go
@@_Digitalguy You make a good point. I agree with you. If it were more of a quiet wooshing kind of sound, I wouldn’t be all that bothered. Instead the fan reminds me more of the one in the MacBook Air 2013-2018. Great laptop, but the fan was uncomfortably loud and whiny.
@@93hothead I would be interested in what they could do in the more creator/gamer space. I believe the original set out to prove a point: this whole “ultra books need to be glued down” thing is a convenient excuse.
Thanks, Josh. I get that TH-camrs can’t review every laptop, but I wish more would consider moderate price ranges, as you regularly do. Hoping more will catch on to your great channel.
CONGRATS on your new house Josh! Been watching you for more than a year know. Man, I truly believe you have the
*enthusiasm to keep your viewers interested
*relevant information for us not to waste our time
*clarity and structure to your video
Man just so you know I appreciate you so much and you're one of a kind tech reviewer Hope to see you grow more!
Thank you very much for this video, as someone who is bad with technology, your videos were a great help for me. I got an Acer Swift X after watching your detailed breakdown of it and I'm in love with it so far. It has downsides, but you covered all of them in your video so when the wifi was acting up I knew how to tackle them despite being a tech noob.
Thanks for your reviews as always. I got the MacBook air M1 for 779 USD at microcenter on sale. Like you said, good screen, great battery life, great performance.
Now THIS is a laptop shopping guide, I was skeptical seeing that "ULTIMATE" guide label because everyone nowadays says that but this was truly comprehensive. Touched on all points and not just gaming. The Legion Slim 7 really seems like the perfect bang for my buck, fell a few hundred dollars short when I really needed a new laptop and settled for the Legion 5 personally, the screen is amazing the ryzen chip is perfect for my Software Dev needs and 3050Ti gets me some good performance in casual gaming, and the port selection handle my 3 screen setup (Laptop screen included) easily! Im just sad its not as portable for the times when I have be mobile so I think I'll definitely be getting the 7 later on
Amazing !!!
I'd love it if you could also incorporate GIS work and modelisation for the performance of laptops but if you can't I understand as I know how much work you out in those videos.
Keep up the good work Josh 💪🏻💪🏻😄
Very informative and thorough video. You're definitely one of the top 3 laptop reviewers on TH-cam.
Last year after watching your recommendation of the HP OMEN 15 I got one for under £1000 (1660 Ti, 8GB RAM upgraded to 16GB). It's serving me well in University (though as a Computer Science student I am finding that I would have liked a better aspect ratio) would highly recommend .
I got the x1 carbon for investing, basic spreadsheets, and streaming TH-cam. I love the screen, keyboard, and battery life. Right choice my set up. Recommend it for any business user.
Hi! What do u think about the Yoga Slim 7 carbon or Pro?
Legion 7 was also a great option but I understand that just mentioning the Legion 5 Pro is probably enough.
Josh you absolute legend, appreciate you listening to the viewers and giving us what we want 👍🏾
LOL!!!!!!!!
Best video I found and it can at just the right time. I’m currently using a 2013 MacBook Air and I desperately need an upgrade. From my research this video has been the most useful and I have decided I will be purchasing the Acer Swift X for school and light gaming on the side. Thank you for the help.
Thanks for this well-outlined and well-tiered list, Josh!
Got the macbook pro 16 for personal/creative/job use and the yoga 7 pro for school/coding as i needed a lighter and more compact laptop to take with me everyday, couldnt have been any happier, strongly agree with your picks
With the gpu shortage and all the scalpers, it's actually worth considering getting a laptop instead of a desktop PC. $1500 for a laptop with a Ryzen 5800 and RTX 3060 is a reasonable price when a RTX 3060 graphics card alone is going for $900.
The laptop performance won't be as good as desktop but laptops are getting really good and you'll be surprised how close they are to desktops.
I saw pre-built 3060Ti with i7 in new egg for 1599$
This is the reason I’m looking at the ASUS Zephyrus G14. Incredible gaming-level power in a small, light form factor but with keyboard layout suitable for regular work. Sad that this wasn’t included in the review.
I am surprised that the Asus X13 Flow did not make the cut.
Excellent screen, comes with the Ryzen 5900hs, GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, 1200P IPS 120hz touch screen, acts like a 2 in 1, weighs 1.35kg.
It's ignored by a lot of reviewers because they always go after recognizable lineups, many of these are objectively worse than the flow.
@@ThejusRao I completely agree with you. I got myself the 2021 X13 Flow. i can confirm it is one of the best laptops on the market.
@@Ram99ize That's awesome! I got myself the 2022 version, it came last week. Battery lasts for 14+ hrs on usage, the screen is beautiful and bright, it's highly performant, and on silent mode the fans haven't turned on once. It's got a decent bit of ports too, and fingerprint sensor is an added plus, the storage is great and tablet mode really comes in handy while I'm in bed or travelling. It's truly a one of a kind.
@@ThejusRao That's awesome, welcome to the club! It truly is one of a kind and Asus has been really crushing it for the past few years.
You gained a subscriber right now by talking about laptops for tech professionals/developers. I just don't know why virtually no manufacturer targets those people, since there are a lot of them out there, they make above average money and are willing to spend money on good laptops. It seems like everyone is a "content creator" nowadays.
As a developer, I've been using the Matebook 14 for 1 year and it's an incredible device for a price of around $700. It's sad not to see your review.
Macbook?
Huawei matebook
Thank you Sir, the timing is extraorindary. I was in the middle of doing a Just Josh level excel sheet and then you drop this.
Great video, great recommendations (unfortunately, some I cannot buy in my country). It would be nice to see a review on Surface 8pro and Surface Studio. Personally, as a windows laptop user for 15 years plus, the MAC M1 series is the winner in all categories. It is amazing what Apple did about it, and I don't see any other manufacturer taking down the crown from Apple until 2023-24. For the next two years, I'm switching to Apple and I only use Microsoft products!
most knowledgeable and helpful laptop reviews bar none. cheers!
Thank you for this awesome video! I can't imagine how much effort you put into this video... This video is one of the best - if not the best - buying guide this year :)
I just want to ask you something: are you planning to review the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X and/or the new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 16inch?
This guy is like Harry Potter all grown up.
You're by far the best tech guy I've found on the tube. I've been searching for you for years man!
I have a perfect high end laptop, but still addicted to laptop vids.
You sound like me
What laptop do you have?
You rock! I really appreciate all the reviews you put together, as it's been helping me narrow down my future laptop purchase. Also, I think we as viewers often overlook all the work it takes to put together a review video, so a big thank you for the all work that you do. Not sure how to give more "likes", but have a great holiday season and a happy new year! All the best!
Thanks Alam
Thanks Alan
My hp envy lasted just about 5 years. Dropped 1 time and needed to fix the broken screen, touch pad out the window, but it still worked till the power button fell out - when it came back from Best Buy with a fixed screen and button, it wouldn’t turn on. They said the slimness around the ends and the feeble connection making 360 possible makes it not last and that i could replace the hard drive and see if that helps or buy a new laptop. I just need something that lasts
Professionalism at its’ finest. Great video again!
I trust this guy with my laptop's life :)
Thanks for the great review!
In my opinion, though, whenever you talk about MacBooks, it's crucial to mention that if, at any time, you'd need to fix your MacBook, you're probably going to have to spend tons of money - way more than should have been necessary - due to Apple's disgusting policies around repair. Also, I think it's important to emphasize that almost all components of a MacBook are (intentionally...) non-upgradable. That should also be mentioned, of course, for with some other laptops (like some of the Lenovo ones you've mentioned, which have their RAM soldered on), but with Apple, it's really their signature.
Yes-my Mac has been in the shop twice. Once for a bad battery and one piece broken inside-it was under AppleCare but the piece was $700
Legion 5 Pro gang. This is a phenomenal video. Very well done accounting very thoughtfully for different markets, needs and budgets.
Hi Josh! Thanks so much for this video that sums up 2021's laptop releases so well! As someone who is saving up to get a new laptop, I really appreciate this video and all the other videos reviewing a wide range of different laptops that you put up. Your recommendations and the specs that you put are so good and easy to follow. So just wanted to send my over many thanks and appreciation for the hardwork that you do for this channel! Thanks again!
I disagree with the macbook pro 13 choice. It's difficult to code on 8gb of unified ram so upgrades are almost a given. But then, for just $200 more you get the 14in which is A WAY better package in my opinion. And The air is SO close to the 13 pro, with only a tiny performance boost in favor of the pro.
It really isn't worth it for most people.
Or, At $1500 for 16gb 13in macbook pro, there are better Windows computers to be had.
Something like the MSI Delta from Best Buy on Black Friday sale for $1200 is WAY better than the 13MBP. I get it, different strokes for different folks. But I also think it's REALLY easy to find better options than the 13MPB right now.
TLDR: The air is great for casual and semi-professional use. But the 13MBP is the worst upgrade path(buying choice) available, in my opinion.
Source: I own an Omen, 7i, MSI, GE and mine on each($300 from break even). Daily drive the 14in MBP but owned the Air for a year after returning the 13mbp.
Love the video! I just notice you did fewer laptop reviews this year and perhaps, I think, you missed out on a few great laptops more deserving of these slots.
What do you think about MacBook air for Computer science student?
@@prantomon4647 I have a couple concerns.
1. Does your college strictly teach you within the Windows & Linux OS? If so, perhaps a macbook isn't the correct fit.
2. RAM.
I would greenlight the macbook air 16gb ram for coding, but not the 8gb. Avoid the 8gb if you can. Most likely, you will feel the lack of ram much more than casual users.
It is worth researching and figuring these concerns out for your situation!
Hey bro would love your advice. I’m currently suffering with an Acer i5 8th gen 1.4 turbo to 3.6 and 4gb ram. It’s hell on earth. I just bought an MBP 13” M1 512ssd 8gb ram for multiple reasons. 1) the hype, 2) the Mac OS and it’s user interface and user friendliness. 3) to be able to surface the web with a lot of tabs and switch between apps like discord and other things too. 4) another reason was because I just wanted to try Mac OS as I never have used it before. After watching this video I have a really big feeling I made a big mistake and should’ve bought a windows laptop with way better processing power and screen options. Would love your advice. BTW I’m not a software developer I will not be coding however I wanted a laptop that could facilitate my future endeavours of creating content and video editing aswell as web surfing and app switching with No hinderance at all as I can do nowhere near that with the current Acer I have. Reading what you said and after reading the other comments I feel I got sucked into the hype and ignored the scope of much better options in windows laptops. Help please
@@Sam-oz8tw would love your advice
My *Macbook Pro 14 Pro* has to be the BEST laptop EVER!
Almost full day battery, brilliant super HiRes screen, HiFi surround sound, great camera, mike, keyboard, MagSafe, build, quiet and fantastic I/O.
I never was for multi-display workspaces based around a laptop, but this is as close to a perfect desktop set-up as it gets. All those brilliant Apple Apps that come with it and the current discounting make it a great buy and bargain.
I've never seen a reviewer be so nitpicky about how warm the laptop is to the touch.
It's more about how annoying it is than about how uncomfortable it is for some people. Laptops in 2021 do not need to be warm to the touch, especially in the keyboard region, not unless one is gaming/ doing something super intensive.
I was out of the internet for a month due to my end semester exams. And yo, so many videos from you Josh Sir and they're all super duper good
I've watched a zillion laptop videos. this is the best so far thanks! nice and clear
This is the best laptop recommendation I have ever found. Thank you soooo much Josh you and Jarrod are my favourite laptop reviwers
In my mind, you should buy a macbook Air unless you need more power, then get the Pro 14/16. If you hate macOS or are not willing to live with it's downsides (understandable), then I would honestly pick the X1 Carbon for most tasks unless I needed much more power then I would pick a high end MSI gaming laptop.
As expected from Josh, honest and informative video yet again 🔥
Another amazing video from Josh. Thank you Josh 😊
Thank you for the guide. Many laptop out there. Very confusing. You have given us better idea which to get.
Much awaited videos. Thanks Josh
Been waiting for a video for black friday for a while now, thanks!
Thank you for your insight into the programming laptops, I was about to spend 2k for a samsung book pro, but it has that power optimized 4 core i7.
Lenovo’s really killing it these days.
Great video As always♥️
I'm considering Lenovo, I need a laptop for buisness purposes. I'm a laptop newbie, so I'm to too versed on them. Do you have a recommendation? Interested in 15.6 screen. Back lit key board. 16gb..
@@Black____ X1 Extreme Gen4
@@deathward990 Don't buy this piece of shit if you want to game. It turns into magma on my lap
@@CameronCrosby2468 not buying for gaming just for work. Have 3090 prebuilt at home for gaming.
@@deathward990 oh good. Yeah that makes sense then
I got my acer swift x cuz of your recommendation and I love it
Sir is HP Aero 13(ryzen 7 5800u and Vega 8 graphics) better than Acer Swift X (ryzen 5 5600u and rtx 3050) considering I'm going to be mainly programming and using MS office?
I've been speccing different Yogas and it's amazing how much punch those things have plus a touch screen, I think I'm in.
Great summation of this year's machines. I am very tempted by an M1 Air, but my MBP is only 15 months old, so .... maybe next year.
I’ve been thinking on buying a new laptop lately . Which is what brought me to watching these videos! Your knowledge motivates me even more to learn a bit more on this topic🤘
Thanks Alan
@@JustJoshTech subscribed!
Very well done. Excellent job. Amazing you could get that all in just 18 minutes.
Great video josh very well explained
Very comprehensive laptop review. Thanks for making this useful content.
Great!... I was hoping you would make this.
X1 Carbon? It deserves to be in the top laptop list !
So excited to watch it!
Looking for a student laptop currently deciding between hp envy 14" i5H and Lenovo ideapad 7 pro i7-G
We'll see what the video brings
Same here sis
Thank you for taking this video
For everyone interested, the LENOVO YOGA SLIM 7 PRO-16 will be on sale on BlackFriday on the Lenovo site
The amd version?
@@tatyanaclark5187 yes 5800H , RTX 3050
@@mazon370 link? I can only find intel. Is this in US?
Was ready to buy Asus Swift X until I saw your video mentioning the low contrast keys. I checked a Swift 3 in the store and I think this issue is even worse for developers and creators who use lots of hotkeys. Most people can type text mostly using muscle memory but if you need to use the other keys then productivity can slow way down if you have to look closely to find a key in say Blender.
Also the Swifts have really skinny right-angle (thus fragile) power plugs and I don't think it would survive even one accidental tug on the power cable.
I love your voice and how you represent the video.
Good video, but many people (including myself) have a considerably lower budget than the cheapest laptop on here. At that low of a price point, older used models are still far better.
fantastic video, clear concise information and well edited! Thank you for the recommendations!
your review made me decide for the Acer! nice job!
I just found this channel and I love it 😌
The best review ever! Neat and understandable. Its like i was in the class room!
Hi Josh. Great video!! Can you recommend longest battery life in actual use? I need >10hours. Casual use (browsing, office, a bit image editing -- but not video). Many thanks!
Ahh sorry. And I need a Windows laptop. Not Mac/Chromebook. Thankss again!
Fantastic! You are rocking it Josh!!
I have always disdained 2-in-1s but since recently peek at the Surface Pro 8 all the time... I would be so curious what you think about it for students.
When not used in tablet mode I guess you can connect it to a monitor and have a sleep desk setup, ideal for non-intensive tasks.
Cheers
How do all these laptops cost MORE now than during the time this was recorded? 🤦🏿♂️
18 minutes of Just Josh
*YES*
Agreed with you on Omen, I buy Hp Omen 16(Intel i7 11800H RTX3070) mainly because it's powerful for both video editing on premiere and gaming but still portable enough for me. Been using it for 2 months and I don't have any regret buying this beast
My top 5 laptops for 2021: MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, Razor, Microsoft, Lenovo Yoga, HP Spectre
Hi! Is Yoga Slim 7 Carbon/Pro battery life much better than Dell XPS 13 9310? Thanks!
Very helpful, have been following you for a long time and i truly like your perspective.
Thanks, you must have witnessed some huge changes in the channel!
Looking at 2 options.
Best Buy has the HP Envy x360 (13m-bd1033dx) for $750
HP Store has the HP Pavilion Aero 13 with similar specs at $650.
In your opinion, which one would be a better buy?
Power packed and 'slim' review.
Fantastic!! Bravo!! Thanks josh! Just.... awesome!
Hi Josh! Great video again!
And I think the Lenovo Thinkbook range is missing over here! Please do consider doing a video on the thinkbooks, please.
Hello josh, I loved this video as I’m planning to buy a laptop this week or next week. But I do have a question, why wasn’t the hp envy 14 mentioned?
Great review. Narrowed down some choices for me. How about Dell Inspiron 16 Plus?
Maybe you forgot the LG Gram family...? Great video as always...!
Thats fair, I do like them. I did try to do my best to avoid Intel Ultrabook processor's as much as I could unless there was something really unique and special about the laptop i.e. the Framework laptop or the Nano
@@JustJoshTech I think the weight of the devices is unique after all. But it is also just a thought... Thanks, keep up the good work...
Josh, thank you for the reviews. Great picks. I have a question though - most of the laptops now have a soldered 16gb max ram. Don't you think programmers need at least 32gb ram. And if so, which one would you recommend for programmers. 32gb ram+ 16:10 ratio screen. Price no bar.
I bought the Lenovo Legion 7 yesterday with a 3070, ryzen 7, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage for $1,700 when the normal price is $2,350
I was able to combine a college student discount with a 20% off coupon with a hundred dollar off coupon
Such a professional video. Thank you
Very good video! But to be fair, $600 isn't exactly a budget starting point. It is certainly inexpensive compared to some offerings, but that's still really expensive for many people. Budget in my case meant at least half of where you started the list.
Thank you for another great review video. Would you consider reviewing laptops from System 76, Slimbook, and Tuxedo in the future? The hardware is really good and Linux, which is an option (if not the only one) on all of them, might be a great alternative to Windows and macOS for some people.
Woah!!! Im so happy for Linus
Framework is in the list
What would you recommend for someone wants to stream, video edit, play basic games.
Just got the M1 MacBook Air from MicroCenter for $780! Such a steal
Great video, most details I've seen so far....
Why does the beginning of this feel like a commercial that'd come on during an episode of Friends
Fantastic video Josh
Great video as always. Awesome laptops mostly :)
Cannot wait for your review of the Asus ProArt that comes out this year. The one with this OLED 3D screen. I wonder if it is good for 3d modelling.
macbook air is viable for software developer right?
thank you for the list Josh