Should I choose the 4500u or the 4600u?

[Slammer]

Hi guys!

 

I am choosing between two laptops from Lenovo. One has a Ryzen 5 4600u and 8GB of ram with a 256GB NVMe SSD. The other one has a Ryzen 5 4500u and 16GB of ram with a 512GB NVMe SSD. I am going to use this latop for Office and probably some light Archicad work but nothing to heavy. I am really struggeling to make a choice between them because they are the same price and both have their pros and cons. Hope you guys can help!

 

Cheers, Boris

[5x5]

Check each model. There is a LOT more to a laptop than paper specifications.

[kelvinhall05]

Which models are they?

 

 

I would personally go with the 16GB of RAM one if it's not upgradable or if you need lots of RAM.

[Slammer]

2 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Check each model. There is a LOT more to a laptop than paper specifications.

They are both the same model just a different processor, ram and storage. So they both have a 14 inch IPS display, wifi 6, finger print reader, color and aluminium body.

[5x5]

Just now, Slammer said:

They are both the same model just a different processor, ram and storage. So they both have a 14 inch IPS display, wifi 6, finger print reader, color and aluminium body.

Then the model with more storage and RAM. SMT won't make up for half the memory.

[Slammer]

Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

Which models are they?

 

 

I would personally go with the 16GB of RAM one if it's not upgradable or if you need lots of RAM.

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[kelvinhall05]

1 minute ago, Slammer said:

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Ideapads aren't amazing machines, but if those are your only options, just decide based on if you need more RAM or (slightly) more CPU performance.

[Slammer]

3 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Ideapads aren't amazing machines, but if those are your only options, just decide based on if you need more RAM or (slightly) more CPU performance.

Is there something else you would recommend in the 650-700 dollar price range? Build quality is not my main focus point i would rather prefer better specs. 

[genexis_x]

I assuming that you're looking at Ideapad 5? Keep in mind that the RAM is non upgradeable, also 14 and 15 inch models have different STAPM limit setting

[kelvinhall05]

52 minutes ago, Slammer said:

Is there something else you would recommend in the 650-700 dollar price range? Build quality is not my main focus point i would rather prefer better specs. 

Used Thinkpad.

 

 

If all you want is power, get a desktop.

[Slammer]

1 minute ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Used Thinkpad.

 

 

If all you want is power, get a desktop.

Thanks i will look into that. It is a laptop for school and i use a desktop at home 

[Slammer]

29 minutes ago, genexis_x said:

I assuming that you're looking at Ideapad 5? Keep in mind that the RAM is non upgradeable, also 14 and 15 inch models have different STAPM limit setting

Yeah, as it is non upgradable i decided to get the 16GB model. It is the 14 inch model but I read that these limits can be removed with a program called Ryzen Controller. The 15 inch model is not available in my country. Thanks everyone for the replies!

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Slammer said:

Yeah, as it is non upgradable i decided to get the 16GB model. It is the 14 inch model but I read that these limits can be removed with a program called Ryzen Controller. The 15 inch model is not available in my country. 

Word of advice - the limits are there for a reason. Don't mess with them unless you want to spend more money on a new laptop

[Slammer]

Just now, 5x5 said:

Word of advice - the limits are there for a reason. Don't mess with them unless you want to spend more money on a new laptop

Thanks! Yeah i figured it would be a bad idea.