Creator Laptop Ideas?

[jackrdenick]

I’m still searching for a creator laptop.  I want there to be at least 128gb SSD with a 1TB HDD, 16gb of RAM,  at least a GeForce GTX 1660 ti,  Windows 10 Pro if possible and a 15.6” display.  I plan on spending no more than $1,800 or less hopefully.

 

I have several ideas:

Razer Blade 15 Base Model https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade/shop. Possible the 144Hz version-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4C1PKX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_k8JhEb1J1N4ZV. 

 

Lenovo Legion Y540 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VT4RJ51/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y9JhEbK9659JG

 

Acre Predator Helios 300 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXLFLXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j-JhEbTC71RPH

 

MSI GS65 Stealth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZX1QSGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1-JhEbCG56GGF

 

MSI P65 Creator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TN4C5VZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BaKhEbEXRY4RG

 

MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YTF9848/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pbKhEbSWHQA3N

 

Alienware M15 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MHXNHFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D.JhEbXCED3BR

 

MSI GE63 Raider https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CCPF79Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7WMhEb0NVZTPP

 

Any help or opinions would be much appreciated!! Thank you!

 

PS- I’m not a gamer at all.

 

 

[genexis_x]

May I know where are you from? Preferred max weight and min battery life?

[jackrdenick]

1 hour ago, genexis_x said:

 

May I know where are you from? Preferred max weight and min battery life?

 

I’m in the United States.  I want it to be portable so I can take to school and other places but also powerful.  Battery life isn’t the biggest concern because I’ll almost always have a outlet.  I also want it to last for at least 4 years.

[genexis_x]

10 minutes ago, jackrdenick said:

I also want it to last for at least 4 years.

in terms of reliability or performance?

[jackrdenick]

1 hour ago, genexis_x said:

in terms of reliability or performance?

In terms of mostly performance but reliable in the long run.

[Jacob H]

So I may be in the minority here, but I have had a Dell XPS 9570 15 going on 2 years now, and I have loved it ever since. The newer XPS line is great for creators IMO!

[genexis_x]

On 1/15/2020 at 10:01 PM, jackrdenick said:

I want it to be portable so I can take to school and other places

Preferred max weight in kg/lbs? Also, fine without HDD? (eg 1TB SSD)

[jackrdenick]

No more than 7-8 lbs I guess.  All SSD is fine but I’d rather there be an SSD and hard drive.

[genexis_x]

15 minutes ago, jackrdenick said:

No more than 7-8 lbs I guess

7-8 lbs isn't that portable IMO, are you sure with this max weight? Or prefer as low as possible?

[jackrdenick]

Low as possible, to be honest I don’t really care as long as I can put it in a bag to travel with.

[jackrdenick]

On 1/15/2020 at 11:40 AM, Jacob H said:

So I may be in the minority here, but I have had a Dell XPS 9570 15 going on 2 years now, and I have loved it ever since. The newer XPS line is great for creators IMO!

Thanks for the reply but I’m not the biggest fan of the Dell XPS 15.  Thanks for the advice!

[genexis_x]

You don't have to spend so much then

 

With 1660Ti/2060, under $1500:

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-75DE / PH315-52-710B

Clevo NH58RCQ / NH58RDQ

Lenovo Legion Y740 15 customize (RTX)

Lenovo Legion Y540 15 81SX000LUS / 81SX00WMUS (no iGPU) / customize (no iGPU)

 

Thin and lights:

Eluktronics Max-15 (Tongfang GK5-Y, 2060 115W): lightest 15 inch gaming laptop

Eluktronics Mech-15 G2Rx (up to 2070MQ) / CyberpowerPC Tracer III 15Z Slim VR: (Tongfang GK5-Z)

EVOO Gaming 15 (Tongfang GK5-X): only $899

 

Consider only if MSI support is decent at where you live:

MSI GE65 9SD-432

MSI GP65 9SE-225 / 9SD-226

[jackrdenick]

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!!