dGPU, i7/i9, 13-15", decent keyboard, good battery, under $1000

[PixelFray]

Hey, team.

 

I edit videos on the go and also do a bit of light gaming (very occasionally).

 

I'm using the Adobe suite mainly: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator - plus Affinity Designer, Blender and Office (which can run on a potato).

 

I'd like to find something with the following:

GPU: Dedicated, at least 2GB of VRAM, preferably Nvidia

CPU: Ryzen 5+, Intel i7+

RAM: 16GB+, with the ability to upgrade

SCREEN: 13" or 15"

BATTERY: At least 5 hours on a charge

Plus a decent keyboard.

For under $1,000

 

SO, I know this is a big ask, but does something like this exist? I suspect I'm asking too much with this budget but I figured you awesome people might know of something.

 

I've looked into gaming laptops, but they tend to have pretty terrible battery life. 

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks in advance, all!

[genexis_x]

Where are you from? Mind low sRGB display? No preference on weight?

 

Prefer regular laptop or gaming laptop?

[PixelFray]

10 hours ago, GeneXiS_X said:

Where are you from? Mind low sRGB display? No preference on weight?

 

Prefer regular laptop or gaming laptop?

Sorry, I should have specified in the OP. :) 

 

I'm from Indiana (We have corn and soybeans...and cow farts. Yay?)

 

I do need something with decent color accuracy.

 

I don't mind a gaming machine as long as it doesn't look gamery. This machine will be used in client meetings, etc.

[genexis_x]

Some laptops do have 5 or more hours battery life but require some stretch

 

Dell G7 7590 / G5 5590 with 9300H+1650

Lenovo Legion Y540 customize (300 nits)

Lenovo Legion Y545 customize / 81T20005US

 

Upgrade RAM and SSD by yourself if needed - usually cost is lower