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Best laptop for photoshop

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November 17, 2020
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I'd like to purchase a laptop that will work well with Photoshop and Lightroom. Do you have any suggestions on the best one to get? Thank you so much, Sandy

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Jhon5E95

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Im a 2d animation student and im looking for a budget laptop that could also run 3d apps like blender. Photoshop uses a lot of ram so my laptop lags very often when i use it with other apps. I've done a lot of research of laptops but found MSI GF63 from these reviews https://reviewlog.org/best-budget-laptop-for-photoshop/

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Elyse35789043n1x5

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When it comes to finding the perfect laptop for Photoshop and Lightroom, the MacBook Pro is a top contender. With its robust performance, high-resolution display, and seamless compatibility with Adobe software, it's an excellent choice for graphic design work. Plus, its sleek design and portability make it convenient for on-the-go editing sessions.

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Elyse35789043n1x5

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If you're interested in exploring other options, you might want to check out comprehensive lists like best laptops graphic design. They offer valuable insights and recommendations tailored specifically for graphic designers like yourself.

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Wim Dimmendaal Netherland

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ik werk met een ASUS Zenbook en ben zeer tevreden

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Sandy15A7Author

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Thank you all so much for your responses! I was primarily trying to choose between the HP Spectre 360 2 in 1 vs the MacBook Pro.

davescm

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Hi

Be careful. I just looked up the specs of the HP Spectre 360 2 in 1 some versions do not meet the current system requirements of Photoshop. Photoshop now requires a GPU with 2GB dedicated VRAM . The HP laptop you mention is sold with NVidia GTX GPU, but it is also sold with integrated Intel UHD graphics. The latter shares main system RAM rather than having dedicated VRAM.

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/system-requirements.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

I can't comment on the Macbook Pro (I use Windows) but no doubt someone will be along soon who can.

Dave

Conrad_C

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The Photoshop system requirements are not sufficiently clear on graphics requirements. Photoshop does not require a discrete GPU; it runs on Windows and Mac desktops and laptops that have integrated graphics only (like mine). The Photoshop system requirements do mention a minimum of 2GB “GPU memory” and I think by not including the word “discrete” there, this accommodates integrated graphics. According to Intel, integrated graphics might have access to up to 2GB of system RAM or half the amount of system RAM, depending on the version of Intel integrated graphics. (For details, expand the topic What is the maximum amount of graphics memory or video memory my computer can use? on the Intel website.) That would meet the stated requirement.

The Mac situation has gotten complicated this week, because Apple has released the first generation of Macs based on Apple Silicon processors while still selling some Intel versions. The math for RAM/VRAM is different for Apple Silicon Macs and is not totally clear yet. Also, Adobe does not yet have native Apple Silicon versions of Photoshop and other applications available yet, only a beta of Photoshop with missing features. The Intel Mac version of Photoshop is said to run, but is not officially supported by Adobe. This makes the Intel version of the MacBook Pro a safer purchase for immediate use of Photoshop on a Mac laptop. But as soon as native versions of Adobe apps come out next year the Apple Silicon Macs should become strongly preferred because they are already performing beyond the expectations of reviewers so far. It’s just that the software isn’t all there yet.

Sandy15A7, I am a Mac user but if you are familiar with Windows, and need to be productive in Photoshop right away on a computer you want to keep for a few years, the HP might be a better immediate choice than a Mac. If you do, order it with 16GB RAM. The spec I saw looks similar to the Mac I use for Photoshop, an Intel Core i5 with 16GB RAM and integrated graphics. If it does have a discrete graphics option, that would be better but might eat into battery life somewhat.

Conrad_C

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You might want to be more specific about what kinds of images you edit, and if you have a budget. Because some of the suggestions are very expensive, others are very large and heavy. What you need for Photoshop can vary depending on whether you edit web graphics or large print graphics, few layers or many layers…different answers change how much you need to spend and what options to order or upgrade.

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Lumigraphics

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Maxed out 16" MacBook Pro.

davescm

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If buying new, as a minimum make sure it meets the recommended system requirements which are currently :

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/system-requirements.html

Don't just go for the bare minimum standards or you will find that fairly quickly it will not meet the standards of updates.

Dave

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Anonymous

This is worth a read

https://www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Adobe-Photoshop-139/Hardware-Recommendations

Chuck Uebele

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If you decide on Windows, I would go with a gaming computer, as they normally have good video cards. Avoid Intel graphic cards and integrated switchable graphic cards. Asus make food gaming computers.

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