Posted September 23, 2019 After much searching, I have narrowed it down to 3 laptops. My use-cases are: Resource-intensive programming platforms, IDEs, and emulators. Machine learning models (CUDA-powered). Multitasking (Multiple windows at same time). Video editing & rendering. Occasional game development. Occasional gaming. VR. Linux-only (Not that it matters much). My hardware requirements are: RTX 2070 or RTX 2070 Max Q. i7-9750H or better. Thin chassis. Thin bezel (No fatties) Decent thermals. m.2 NVMe slot(s). Thunderbolt. Budget: Below $1,800 - lower the better. What I'm looking at: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.newegg.com/p/2WC-0001-00KJ8?Item=9SIA8S1A0Y2869 Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-9750H Hexa Core (2.6-4.50GHz TurboBoost, 12MB L3 Cache) RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM (2 Dimm) Display: 15.6" diagonal 4K IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit (3840 x 2160) Graphics Card: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 Max-Q Primary Operating System Drive: 256GB Ultra Performance PCIe NVMe SSD Secondary Storage: 1TB 7200RPM SATA III Hard Drive Wireless: Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 9560 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0 Keyboard: Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and N-Key Rollover (White Legend) Mouse: Built-in touchpad with multi-gesture and scrolling function Webcam: HD Webcam and Array Mic Ports: 1 HDMI 2.0; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 Mini DisplayPort™; 1 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN; 1 Thunderbolt™ 3 (Data Transfer up to 40 Gb/s, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge); 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1 HP Sleep and Charge); 1 multi-format SD media card reader Audio: Bang & Olufsen, dual speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS Headphone:X™ support Battery: 4-Cell 70Wh Extended Life Product Dimensions: 14.17 x 10.35 x 0.98" Weight: 5.26lbs Key points: 4k resolution = more screen real-estate (Important) and maybe better picture. Low refresh rate (Seems bad though I've never compared them personally). No G-sync. Only 1 m.2 slot (Not the end of the world but no RAID). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834271323?Item=9SIAC4Z9H86749 CPU: Intel Core i7-9750H 2.60 GHz Screen: 17.3" 144 Hz IPS G-Sync Memory: 16 GB DDR4 Storage: 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD Graphics Card: GeForce RTX 2070 Video Memory: 8 GB CPU: 9750H (2.60 GHz) Display Screen Size: 17.3" Touchscreen: No Wide Screen Support: Yes Display Type: Full HD Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Panel: IPS Refresh Rate: 144 Hz LCD Features: 144 Hz IPS G-Sync GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Video Memory: 8 GB SSD: 256 GB HDD: 1 TB Memory: 16 GB Key points: 17 inch screen is nicer but not as easy to travel with. 144hz refresh rate. G-sync. Only 1 m.2 (Not the end of the world but no RAID). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://rjtech.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30693 Processor 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H Processor ( 2.6GHz ), 12MB Smart Cache Core Logic Intel® HM370 Express Chipset Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR4 Two 260 pins SODIMM sockets, support for DDR4 2666* (Real operation frequency depends on processor) Expandable up to 64GB, depends on 8GB/16GB/32GB SODIMM module Support XMP 3000 MHz (XMP support depends on processor.) Display 17.3” Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz, Wide View Angle, 72% NTSC Display with G-SYNC Technology, Matte Finished Graphics Processor User Switchable between Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode or dGPU Mode NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2070 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 - Real-Time Ray Tracing - NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology - Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Compatible - Battery Boost Technology - Support 4 active displays - Support NVIDIA Surround View via HDMI x1, miniDP x1 and DisplayPort over Type-C Intel® UHD Graphics 630 (Integrated in Intel Core i7-9750H processor) - Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Compatible - Intel® Dynamic frequency - Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology Storage One changeable 2.5” HDD/SDD, 7mm(H), SATA interface (Factory Option) One M.2 2280 SSD, SATA / PCIe Gen3x4 interface or Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 interface (RAID 0/1) Audio System High Definition audio interface S/PDIF Digital output Built-in Array Microphone Built-in two Speakers & one Sub-Woofer Sound Blaster™ Cinema 5 Pointing Device Built in Gamma Secure pad with Microsoft PTP multi-gesture and scrolling function Keyboard RGB Per Key illuminated full size keyboard with numeric pad Fully programmable macro capability - customize individual key as hot key / multiple keystrokes in one key I/O Ports 1 HDMI output Port (with HDCP) 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.3 1 DisplayPort 1.3 over USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt™ 3 Port (Type-C) 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type A) 2 USB 3.0 Ports (1 x powered USB port, AC/DC) 1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical output) 1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone) 1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps) Slots 6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini-SD/SDHC/SDXC up to UHS-II) Three M.2 Card Slots - 1st for WLAN Combo M.2 2230 Card with PCIe and USB interface - 2nd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3 x4 interface - 3rd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3 x4 interface Communication Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN Intel® or Killer Dual Band Wireless-AC + Bluetooth, M.2 interface Security Kensington® Lock Integrated Area Fingerprint Reader under Glass Surface Power System Removable 6 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack 62WH Full Range 230W AC Adapter AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19.5V, 11.8A OS Support Windows 10 (64-bit) Certificate Windows 10 (64-bit) Logo HDMI™ Logo Physical Characteristic 6.5 LBs with Battery Pack 15.70" (w) x 10.80" (d) x 1.18" (h) Other Features Metal Top and Palm Rest cases Built-in 1.0M HD Video Camera FlexiCharger NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Technology at dGPU mode Virtual Reality Ready Intel® Optane™ Technology Windows Mixed Reality compatible Specifications are subject to change without notice Key Points: Bare-bones system. RAM & M.2 drive must be purchased to get it running. Has 2 m.2 slots (RAID is possible). Has G-sync. Has high refresh rate. Only 1080p resolution. 17 inch size is nice but not as easy to travel. Full RGB keyboard. Mouse pad is nicer in general (Nice glass). Mouse-pad has built-in fingerprint sensor (I love security). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which one would you pick and why? I'm mostly stuck on the screen size, resolution, refresh, and g-sync. My brain has segfaulted. Please help! Also, if you know of a laptop that would fit perfectly into this list, please feel free to post it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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