Best Budget Laptops for Graphic Design in 2022

Processor

The processor is typically referred to as the CPU – Central Processing Unit. CPU is good at handling multiple tasks that aren’t graphics-heavy.

Graphics Card is referred to as GPU – Graphics Processing Unit. GPUs are good at handling rendering high-resolution videos and images much faster.

Advice:

• • CPU – Minimum Intel® or AMD with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster
  • GPU – Minimum 2 GB GPU memory and compatible with DirectX 12.

Storage

Storage drives can be either a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive (SSD). Hard drives, although they tend to be cheaper and have more capacity, can be problematic in laptops. Solid-state drives are lighter, faster, and more durable than hard drives. You can also check out How much storage does a graphic designer need?

Advice:

• • SSD is a must with a minimum of 256 GB
  • HDD is optional but recommended

RAM

RAM allows you to run multiple tasks at the same time. A single application can run multiple tasks in the background and your Operating System also runs multiple tasks in the background as well. Having more RAM can help a graphic design software run more smoothly.

Advice:

• • Minimum 8 GB for Image Work – 16 GB for Video

How Hot it Gets

One major disadvantage of laptops is that they heat up pretty quickly. Since everything is compact, the heat could damage other hardware close by. So its best to get a laptop with better airflow for cooling

Advice:

• • Purchase a cooling pad
  • Use the laptop on an elevated flat surface.