$700-800 for a secondary editing laptop

[Skipple]

Looking for a laptop for editing videos while on the go. I have a desktop that does the job, I just need a second laptop while I am away from home. Going to be using Adobe Premiere for video editing. Doesn't need a 4k display or anything like that. Simple 1080p will work fine.

Do I need a gaming laptop for the GPU or should I just go for one with beefed up CPU and RAM? Thoughts on a specific model?

• Total budget and country of purchase: $700-800 preferably - USA

• Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Performance per $

• How important is weight and thinness to you? n/a

• Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows

• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15+

• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Adobe Premiere

• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? n/a

• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good touchpad would be preferable.

[Thomas_nerd]

I would suggest the dell xps 13"

[Skipple]

7 minutes ago, Thomas_nerd said:

I would suggest the dell xps 13"

I'm a bit confused by this suggestion. Looking at this model it seems to be underpowered as I would have to go with the lowest spec model to stay in my price range. 

[Thomas_nerd]

ok then, you could use your personal pc and connect via VM to your desktop PC.

[Skipple]

oo I actually really like this idea. I haven't thought of this.

[Tarun10]

What sort of footage will you be handling?? 1080p or 4K?? Will you add a lot other After Effects and otherstuff ir is it more simple editing?? Any battery life preferences?

[Tarun10]

26 minutes ago, Thomas_nerd said:

ok then, you could use your personal pc and connect via VM to your desktop PC.

He could do that but on the go he would need a good connection and a good one at home not to mention leaving the PC turned on permanently. I don't know how well it works for non-server applications so OP, please research well before you decide to do this

[genexis_x]

Dell G5 5587 with i7-8750H - low sRGB IPS

Lenovo Legion Y7000 81LD0009US

Clevo NH58RHQ - no reviews yet, probably low sRGB IPS