When selecting a laptop for home use, consider the following key points: Lifetools.in
1. Purpose of Use
- Basic Use (Browsing, MS Office, Video Streaming) → Budget laptop with Intel Core i3 / Ryzen 3, 8GB RAM.
- Work & Productivity (Office Work, Multi-tasking) → Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, SSD storage.
- Gaming & Editing (Heavy Tasks, Video Editing, Coding, Designing) → Intel Core i7 / Ryzen 7, dedicated GPU, high refresh rate display.
2. Processor (CPU)
- Intel: Core i3 (Basic) → i5 (Mid-range) → i7/i9 (High-end)
- AMD: Ryzen 3 → Ryzen 5 → Ryzen 7 → Ryzen 9
3. RAM
- 8GB – Ideal for general use.
- 16GB – Best for multitasking and moderate tasks.
- 32GB+ – Needed for professional work like video editing or gaming.
4. Storage
- SSD (Solid State Drive) – Faster performance, recommended at least 256GB SSD.
- HDD (Hard Disk Drive) – Cheaper, but slower. Use only for additional storage.
- Hybrid (SSD + HDD) – Good balance of speed and storage.
5. Display & Screen Size
- 13-14 inch – Portable, good for students & casual users.
- 15.6 inch – Standard size for most users.
- 17 inch – For gaming & professional use (bulky).
- Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080) or higher for a better experience.
6. Battery Life
- 5-6 hours – Good for general use.
- 8+ hours – Ideal for work-from-home or travel.
7. Graphics (GPU – For Gaming & Editing)
- Integrated (Intel UHD, Iris Xe, AMD Radeon) – Enough for general use.
- Dedicated (NVIDIA GTX/RTX, AMD Radeon RX) – For gaming, video editing, designing.
8. Ports & Connectivity
- USB Type-C, USB 3.0, HDMI, SD card reader, Audio jack.
- Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.0 for better connectivity.
9. Build Quality & Weight
- Metal body for durability, Plastic for affordability.
- Lightweight (~1.5 kg) if portability is important.
10. Budget
- Under ₹40,000 ($500) – Basic home use (i3/Ryzen 3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD).
- ₹40,000 – ₹70,000 ($500-$900) – Mid-range (i5/Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, SSD).
- ₹70,000+ ($900+) – High performance (i7/i9, Ryzen 7/9, dedicated GPU).
