Need new laptop and narrowed it down to two

[20_below]

Hey everyone,

 

I am in need of a new laptop as I am beginning to travel a lot more, and I got it down to these two laptops below. I need something where I can obliviously get work done but also do some light media editing if needed (Adobe Lightroom and Premiere Pro mostly).

 

This Lenovo x395 - https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/X395/p/20NL0008US

This Acer Predator Helios 300 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXLFLXT/?coliid=I2SWW7HSQZ1WJC&colid=137AZU6KDSQPG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

I like the Lenovo a lot as I have owned many of their laptops in the past, and I like the x395 in particular because it can be charged via usb-c. The 13.3 inch form factor is also a big plus as it fits in my current travel backpack. However, I have no idea how well it can handle media editing if that need ever arises. I have a video editing desktop at home so being able to edit media isn't a huge need, but having the option would be nice.

 

The Acer Predator seems like a beast of a machine, and while 15.6 inches isn't that big for a laptop, I would have to buy a new bag for it. Plug, the obnoxious "gamer" aesthetic doesn't really appeal to me. I do love the fact though that the Acer is completely upgrade-able so I can upgrade the RAM tp 32gb down the road, add a 2.5 hard drive and an additional nvme drive, for a total of 3 hard drives, which will essentially turn that laptop into a complete mobile editing workstation.

 

I am honestly leaning towards the Lenovo as I like the form factor a lot and the usb-c charging is a huge plus, but like said, I have no idea how well that Ryzen 3700U can handle media editing. What is everyone's suggestions?

[5x5]

The 3700U is more than decent. Performa close to the 8565U from Intel and is plenty for light editing. It also enables the X395 to last for three times longer on battery (9 Vs 3 hours). Not to mention the vaslty superior build quality and electrical components on the ThinkPad and that the X395, as a proper business laptop, is water/dirt/sand/pressure/heat/cold/impact resistant. Basically it's several times more durable.

[20_below]

9 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

The 3700U is more than decent. Performa close to the 8565U from Intel and is plenty for light editing. It also enables the X395 to last for three times longer on battery (9 Vs 3 hours). Not to mention the vaslty superior build quality and electrical components on the ThinkPad and that the X395, as a proper business laptop, is water/dirt/sand/pressure/heat/cold/impact resistant. Basically it's several times more durable.

This is true, I didn't even think about the build quality aspect. However, with that said, how well would the Lenovo handle thermals? With that thin of a body I'd imagine it get toasty fast even with light editing. 

7 minutes ago, SnowWolf370 said:

Thinkpad was great when it was IBM.

Lenovo is.. Meh, why not go for a Dell? Is that something you could consider?

I'm not opposed to any brand. What model Dell would be the most similar to the Lenovo linked above within the same price point of $1100? I'm ideally looking to spend between $1000-$1100.

[kelvinhall05]

Oh the Thinkpad any fucking day.

[5x5]

2 minutes ago, 20_below said:

This is true, I didn't even think about the build quality aspect. However, with that said, how well would the Lenovo handle thermals? With that thin of a body I'd imagine it get toasty fast even with light editing. 

I'm not opposed to any brand. What model Dell would be the most similar to the Lenovo linked above within the same price point of $1100? I'm ideally looking to spend between $1000-$1100.

Thermals are a non issue. The 15W APU isn't going to overheat and the business devices are made to run 24/7 at max load. Throttling over long hours may set in in a warm or dusty room but in proper conditions, it's fine.

 

As for Dell. Latitude E7400 series ideally. Avoid cheap commodity crap like Inspirons and expensive crap like the XPS 13. Unless you want constant problems and a stove that is. Then the XPS is perfect.