🎯 How to choose a laptop for work, study and gaming – a guide without fluff

🧠 Why is it important to choose a laptop for the task?

You can spend $1,500 and get something other than what you need. Or, on the contrary, buy a budget model that won’t do the job. Therefore, before buying, you should honestly answer the question: what exactly will you do on the laptop?

💼 For work: speed and stability

If you:

• Work in a browser, with documents, Excel
• Hold online meetings
• Run CRM or light business applications

🔧 What’s important:

• Processor: Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 (11th generation and above)
• RAM: at least 16 GB
• SSD: from 512 GB (preferably NVMe)
• Screen: 15.6″ IPS, Full HD
• Weight: up to 1.8 kg – if you often carry it with you

🎯 Tips:

Pay attention to the ports: HDMI, USB-C, Ethernet

Keyboard backlight is a must-have for working in the dark

🎓 For studying: mobility and autonomy

If you:

• Study at a university/school, watch lectures, work with texts
• Print a lot, hand in projects, participate in online lessons

🔧 What’s important:

• Processor: Intel i3 / Ryzen 3 and higher
• RAM: 8–16 GB
• SSD: from 256 GB
• Screen: 14–15.6″ IPS, preferably with anti-glare coating
• Weight: up to 1.5 kg
• Autonomy: from 7 hours

🎯 Tips:

Model with a built-in camera + good quality microphone

Better – with Wi-Fi 6 (for stable Internet)

🕹️ For gaming: power and cooling

If you:

• Play CS2, Fortnite, GTA V, Cyberpunk, etc.
• Stream, edit videos
• Want the smoothest gameplay possible

🔧 What’s important:

• Processor: Intel Core i7 / Ryzen 7 (12th generation and above)
• RAM: from 16 GB
• Video card: GeForce RTX 4060 and above
• SSD: from 1 TB
• Screen: 15.6–17.3″ IPS, 144 Hz+
• Cooling: 2+ coolers and vents

🎯 Tips:

Check the TDP of the video card – not only the number is important, but also the power

A gaming laptop is almost always heavier than 2.3 kg – this is normal

⚖️ Comparison table by type of use

Task	Minimum specifications	What is important

Work

i5/R5, 16GB, 512GB SSD

Ports, keyboard, screen

Studies

i3/R3, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Lightness, autonomy

Games

i7 / R7, 16–32 GB, RTX 4060+, 1 TB SSD

Video, screen, cooling

🛑 What not to do when buying

• ❌ Buying only by appearance
• ❌ Taking HDD instead of SSD
• ❌ Choosing 4 GB of RAM in 2025
• ❌ Ignoring reviews about noise and heating
• ❌ Overpaying for an “ultrabook” if you don’t need it

If you want to choose a laptop and not regret it after buying it, first define your goal, then compare it with the specifications. Remember: one universal laptop cannot be ideal for everything at once. But if you choose the right model, you will get comfort, productivity and pleasure from work.

💬 Share in the comments which model you are considering now. I will help you compare and choose the best 💻
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