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Are you an IT professional that’s looking for the best laptop for programming If so, you’re on the right page, as we’ve gathered
together the best laptops for programming and coding on
So, let’s get our programming on.When you’re looking for a laptop, you need to consider a specific set of criteria for the device, as
well as features it needs to include
For instance, the best laptops for programming will have one of the best processors, so that it can compile and run your code as efficiently
Luckily, modern laptop CPUs feature plenty of cores and high clock speeds, which will make looking for one of the best programming laptops
easier.You’ll also need a good amount of RAM – we wouldn’t go under 8GB
And, if you’re running complex code, you’ll need a large hard drive as well
If a laptop also features an SSD, that’s even better, as it will help with the overall speed of your programming and coding – and time
is money.Having a dedicated graphics card isn't essential for a laptop for programming, unless you are coding graphically-intensive games
that you then want to test out
Modern Intel processors come with integrated graphics capabilities that are powerful enough for pretty much all programming tasks.So,
without further ado, here's our list of the best laptops for programming in 2018.1
Toshiba Portege Z30-C-138The best laptop for programmingCPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 16GB |
Screen: 13.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 512GB SSDExceptional connectivityUp to 11 hours battery lifeDoesn't have the best input
peripheralsNot much else wrong hereIn our view, the Toshiba Portege Z30-C-138 is the best laptop for programming, as it features a fast
processor, a large SSD and hefty 16GB of RAM
Best of all, it also manages 11 hours of battery life, which is ideal if you're looking for a laptop for programming and coding on the go
Toshiba has also managed to squeeze an extraordinary amount of components in this device including a VGA port, a fingerprint reader and even
a 4G/LTE modem and A-GPS!2
Lenovo ThinkPad E470A brilliant portable laptop for programmingCPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB
| Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 256GB SSDOutstanding value for moneyDiscrete graphics cardNo high capacity battery optionNo
DisplayportLenovo took an existing form factor and refined it to deliver the new 2016-2017 ThinkPad E470
Powered by the 7th generation Intel Core processors, this particular SKU has a 14-inch FHD anti-glare display, powered by a discrete Nvidia
Geforce 940MX 2GB GPU. Equipped with a spill resistant keyboard, a TrackPoint and a 3+2 buttons click pad, the E470 has more than enough
ports and expansion capabilities to keep the average user happy. 3
HP 255 G5A great mid-range laptop for programmingCPU: AMD A6-7310 | Graphics: AMD Radeon R4 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768
pixels | Storage: 1TB HDD3 year Next business day onsite warrantyVery affordable priceLow resolutionBloatwareThe 255 G5 is HP's entry-level
business laptop and is a solid candidate should you be looking for a straightforward, reliable, laptop for programming at a bargain price
The RAM is a little on the low side, but that can be upgraded later on, and there's no denying that this is an excellent laptop for coding
If you want a similar programming laptop with an Intel processor, rather than AMD, then the HP 250 G5 is worth looking into
There are various configurations of both the HP 255 G5 and the HP 250 G5, so it's worth shopping around and finding one with the right
components for your needs.4
Apple Macbook Pro with touchbarThe best Macbook Pro ever, now with touchbarCPU: Dual-core Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus
Graphics 640 – 650 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, (2,560 x 1,600) IPS | Storage: 256GB – 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSDThe best Macbook Pro
everSuper fast performanceExpensiveDisappointing battery lifeApple's range of MacBooks are excellent laptops for programming on, thanks to
excellent build quality, fast components, great battery life and powerful software
The 13-inch Macbook Pro with touchbar is the best laptop Apple has ever made, and builds new features into the classic design
Of course the headline feature is the touchbar - it's a thin OLED display at the top of the keyboard which can be used for any number of
things, whether that be auto-suggesting words as you type or offering Touch ID so you can log in with just your fingerprint
It's 13-inch screen keeps the laptop thin and light enough to carry around with you if you travel a lot.Read the full review:Apple Macbook
with touchbar (2017)See more like this: The best Macs and Macbooks 20175
Microsoft Surface ProA great hybrid for programmingCPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-7660U | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | RAM: 16GB |
Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x 1,824 PixelSense display | Storage: 512GB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 8MP
rear-facing, 5MP front-facing | Weight: 1.73 pounds | Size: 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches (W x D x H)Hugely improved battery lifeMuch better
Surface PenSurface Pen pulled from packageOnly Core i7 can challenge A10XDespite the subdued naming convention, this is actually the fifth
iteration of the Surface Pro
As a follow-up to the winning Surface Pro 4, it would have been every bit deserving of a number attached to it, too
That’s because the latest Surface Pro sees not only the battery life improve by as much as 32%, but, of course, the processor has been
updated to Kaby Lake as well
Plus, although it’s now sold separately, the Surface Pen has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. It can switch between tablet and
laptop modes, which makes it easy to carry around with you, and it runs Windows 10, so you can access your favourite apps.Read the full
review: Microsoft Surface Pro6
Google PixelbookThe best Chromebook for ProgrammingCPU: 7th-generation Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8-16GB |
Screen: 12.3" LCD 2400x1600 (235 ppi) | Storage: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB SSD Beautiful design Awesome keyboard Chrome OS not as
refined as other operating systems Sure, it’s a Chromebook, and while that may put some people off, the Google Pixelbook is powerful (and
beautiful) enough to hang with the Surfaces and MacBooks of the world
Now, while ChromeOS is admittedly not as good a place to program as Windows or macOS, the Pixelbook’s support of Android makes it a
must-own laptop for any Android developer
The fact that this laptop succeeds the now discontinued Google Chromebook Pixel, which was designed by and for Google’s own developers,
should give it some street cred in the eyes of coders.Read the full review:Google Pixelbook 7
Asus Chromebook FlipA premium but affordable ChromebookCPU: Intel Pentium 4405Y – Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 |
RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.5-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LED backlit anti-glare | Storage: 32GB – 64GB eMMCGorgeous screenElegant tablet
modeTactile keyboardChromeOS isn't as developed as Windows or macOSA Chromebook doesn't run Windows, Android or Apple's macOS
Instead it's powered by Google's Chrome OS - a super lightweight operating system based on the Chrome web browser
It's a great way to save money on a laptop (no Windows license to pay for and no need for top-end Intel chips etc) while still retaining all
of the productivity options you'd get on a full-blown windows or Mac OS laptop
The Chromebook Flip is the best Chromebook out there at the moment, offering truly premium build quality, a fabulous touchscreen and
keyboard and excellent performance
All while offering great value for money too
While Chrome OS doesn't have the range of programming tools available for Windows and macOS, it has a growing library, and Chromebooks such
as the Asus Chromebook Flip are excellent for building websites on. Read the full review:Asus Chromebook Flip C302See more like this: The
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)The most powerful 2-in-1 laptop in the worldCPU: Intel Core i5-7300U - Intel Core i7-8650U 1.9GHz |
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5 VRAM) | RAM: 8GB – 16GB | Screen: 3,000 x 2,000 (267 ppi) PixelSense
display, 3:2 aspect ratio | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSDVery good battery lifePowerfulPriceyNo Surface Pen includedThe Surface Book 2
(13.5-inch) is a great new addition to our best laptops for programmers list, as Microsoft has crafted one of the most powerful 2-in-1
The Surface Book 2 has some powerful enough components to handle most day-to-day tasks, and even some light gaming and video editing if you
go for a model with a dedicated graphics card
If you want a bigger screen, the there is also a 15-inch version of the Surface Book 2, which comes with more powerful components, but
that's currently only on sale in the US
It should reach other territories next year.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)9
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch 2016A great performer with an excellent screen CPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core | Graphics: Radeon Pro 450 with
2GB RAM | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.4-inch, 2880 x 1800 pixels | Storage: 256GB SSDUpdated design is jaw-droppingGreat battery lifeLimited
appeal of Touch BarNo SD card slotIf you like the sound of an Apple MacBook as a laptop for programming, then you can save a bit of money by
getting a slightly older model
The MacBook Pro from 2016 doesn't come with cutting-edge features such as the touchbar or USB-C ports, but it is still a fantastic laptop
that offers plenty of power for all your programming needs
Plus, Apple's top of the range models are certainly not overly expensive compared to their Windows-based counterparts, especially if you buy
them from trusted third-party websites.10
Dell Latitude E5480A solid performer backed by Dell's quality aftersales CPU: 2.8GHz Intel Core i5-7440H | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 |
RAM: 8GB | Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080 | Storage: 256GB SSDImpressive performance levelsStrong on connectivityNot cheap for higher-end
configurationsDell managed to deliver a magnificent piece of kit which it says is the most secure, most reliable and most manageable
That Latitude 5480 does come at a hefty price though and compared to the competition, this notebook may feel underwhelming
However, Dell's forte lies in its services and aftersales
That particular model comes with a 7th generation Intel CPU, one that is an actual four-core CPU
While it has a far higher TDP than most of its peers (45W vs 15W), it is likely to be more powerful than even a top of the range Core
i7-7600U.Here's our list of the best laptop 2017: Our pick of the 15 best laptops you can buy this year9cNrA8HypvTzMNQhG5xzBK.jpg#
