{"id":61416,"date":"2020-06-01T16:32:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T20:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=61416"},"modified":"2020-06-01T17:02:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T21:02:16","slug":"laptops-for-architects-and-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/shop\/hardware\/laptops-for-architects-and-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Laptops for Architects and Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Architizer Journal is reader-supported. When you buy through Amazon links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/architizer-hq\/architizer-affiliate-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our recommended collection of laptops and mobile workstations includes both premium machines and budget options. These products were curated by Architizer&#8217;s editorial team; you can read their reasoning behind the top 10 picks <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/top-laptops-for-architects-and-designers-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Take a look through the collection to identify the ideal choice for your needs as a designer:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"shop-page-wp-grid\">\n\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30osPed\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5ce914934b755480318304-2_shop-1.jpg?fit=397%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen2<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest all-round workstation for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TmgDcC\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71g3yqyKNyL._AC_SL1500_-copy-2.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Microsoft Surface Laptop 3<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest touchscreen laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NrzXRQ\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1568649149_1505804-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>MSI P65 Creator<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest 4k display laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30q2KLK\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/maxresdefault-20-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>DELL Precision 7540<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost powerful laptop for technical professionals                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38auk2i\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71z565JayWL._AC_SL1500_-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>HP ZBook 15 G5<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest G5 mobile workstation for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38askqV\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/esrgvesr-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Lenovo ThinkPad P43s<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest compact laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36YHD5J\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/81fbtvl1tDL._AC_SL1500_-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>LG Gram<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest laptop for architects under $1,000                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NtaFmw\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71vvXGmdKWL._AC_SL1500_-1-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Acer Aspire 5<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest laptop for architects under $700                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bQ2s5S\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1570710096_1509424-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Lenovo Flex 14<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest laptop for architects under $600                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QXiWBp\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/201905AM180000004_15581308817810980082923-copy-1.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>ASUS VivoBook 15<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest laptop for architects under $500                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XTeYvx\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71L2iBSyyOL._AC_SL1500_-copy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>16&#8243; Apple MacBook Pro<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest 16\" Apple laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2AtWrOu\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71hfs3FRCL._AC_SL1500_-copy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Apple MacBook Air<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Macbook for architects under $1,000                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eIkl7H\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71oydRVXM4L._AC_SL1364_shop-copy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Acer Predator Helios 300<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Acer gaming laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gQXNDU\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/71EaFl2vpxL._AC_SL1500_shop.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Alienware Gaming Laptop<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Alienware laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eGzXbU\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-third\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/revit-msi-copy.jpg?fit=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>MSI GL65 Leopard<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"shop-page-wp-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest MSI gaming laptop for architects                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>What\u2019s important in a laptop for architects?<\/h2>\n<p>Certain key factors should be considered when looking for the best laptop for your individual needs. Whether you are an architecture student, young architect or experienced practitioner, the following specs are worth investigating for each option:<\/p>\n<p><strong>CPU (Central Processing Unit):<\/strong>\u00a0Any architecture student or professional architect will be running powerful CAD and modeling software. It is wise to get at least Inteli5 or above to avoid any hassle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):<\/strong>\u00a0You may be using hardcore graphic software like Rhino, 3ds Max, ArchiCAD, Revit or Vectorworks, all of which require a formidable graphics card. Thus, the ideal laptop for architect will have at least a 4GB vRAM GPU for smooth processing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAM:<\/strong>\u00a0Architectural software will account for a big chunk of your RAM, particularly when multitasking and producing high quality renderings. Therefore, a computer with at least 16GB of RAM is preferable, though 8GB is sufficient for the majority of purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HDD vs. SSD vs. Hybrid Drive:<\/strong>\u00a0Architectural design files often require significant space, so the higher the storage, the better off you are. SSD (Solid State Drive) is faster and more reliable than a mechanical hard drive but comes with a higher price tag. To enjoy the pros of both SSD and HDD, we recommend getting a hybrid drive. You can install the OS and architecture software in SSD and all other files in HDD for optimum performance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61461\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61461\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-61461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=1140%2C569&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Laptop for architects\" width=\"1140\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C511&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=625%2C312&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=368%2C184&amp;ssl=1 368w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/150186546026715018611930469cd2cc37681663354fb23caae6512411_copy-3.jpg?resize=400%2C200&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 368px, (max-width: 625px) 625px, 1140px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architizer<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mac vs<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0Windows<\/strong>:\u00a0In terms of hardware and\u00a0operating system, it all comes down to your personal preference.\u00a0High-end\u00a0Apple\u00a0and PC laptops are well geared to handle the challenges offered by the job.\u00a0Windows 10\u00a0is arguably more user friendly as it supports a wide array of software but is exposed to more viruses than Mac. The\u00a0Macbook Pro\u00a0in particular is well perceived by professionals as being great for graphic applications but is considered by many to be overpriced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaming laptops<\/strong>: An increasingly popular choice among architects and designers, laptops primarily aimed at\u00a0gamers\u00a0can also be ideal for creatives that use programs with high demands on graphics and processing power. While their aesthetics might not be to everyone\u2019s taste, the cost-to-performance ratio of many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ym0zKg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaming laptops<\/a>\u00a0can be hard to argue with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Screen Size and Resolution:<\/strong>\u00a0Considering the level of mobility yet without ignoring the necessary attention to detail, a laptop with a screen size between 15 and 17 inches is the best size for architectural rendering. FHD (full high definition) resolution should be enough for the work involved; however, higher resolutions such as UHD (ultra high definition), 4K or 5K prepare you for the upcoming future trends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ports<\/strong>: Consider how many USB ports, ethernet ports and other specialist ports you might need; this will vary depending on your preference for wired or wireless peripheral such as computer mice, touch pads and external hard drives.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61465\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61465\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-61465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-laptop-for-autocad-featured-img.jpg?resize=900%2C520&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"laptop for architects\" width=\"900\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-laptop-for-autocad-featured-img.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-laptop-for-autocad-featured-img.jpg?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-laptop-for-autocad-featured-img.jpg?resize=768%2C444&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-laptop-for-autocad-featured-img.jpg?resize=400%2C231&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-61465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/gaminglaptopfinder.com\/best-laptops-for-architecture-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gaming Laptop Finder<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The changing nature of laptops for architects<\/h2>\n<p>In the past, choosing a laptop used to mean weighing up performance specs against weight, size and build quality. For design professionals using demanding software on a day-to-day basis, that made for a tough decision \u2014 should one opt for a slim model to make trips from the studio to site easier, or a powerful unit to run programs like Revit and 3ds Max? Gone are the days when Autocad was all an architect used, so questions around performance are more crucial than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, those days are largely in the past. Advances in technology and design refinements by the major laptop manufacturers means it is now possible to find a mobile workstation that does it all. Depending on your preferences, many of the laptops listed here offer the best of all worlds when it comes to power, aesthetics and mobility.<\/p>\n<p>Got your own view on which is the best laptop for architects and architecture students? Let us know at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:editorial@architizer.com\">editorial@architizer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more on laptops for architects, checking out these guides:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/top-laptops-for-architects-and-designers-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Top Laptops for Architects and Designers (NEW for 2020)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/laptop-for-architects-mac-or-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which Is the Best Laptop for Architects: Mac or PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Architizer Journal is reader-supported. When you buy through Amazon links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/architizer-hq\/architizer-affiliate-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our recommended collection of laptops and mobile workstations includes both premium machines and budget 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