Laptop specifications for video editing are increasing along with the development of the creative digital world.
Creators rely on laptops to create graphic designs, edit videos or photos, or create animations. Creative workers must know the specifications of laptops for video editing, photo editing, design, etc., in order to get the work gear they need.
Tips for Choosing a Laptop for Video Editing
Video editing activities include work that requires heavy applications so high laptop specifications are needed. The heavier the work being done, the higher the laptop specifications are needed. There are several things to consider when choosing the best editing laptop, namely:
Gaming Laptops Vs Mainstream
Lately, there have been a lot of premium or ultra-thin mainstream laptops with compact, thin and light bodies but quite powerful. For example ASUS ZenBook 14 UM425IA, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, HP Envy x360 13, Huawei MateBook D14, and many more.
Even so, we also have to emphasize that ultra thin laptops are not suitable for video editing. It can still be used for video editing, but it's less comfortable and won't be optimal. Why?
Because the processor used is a power-saving version or usually the U series (ultra-low power). Meanwhile, gaming laptops, even though their bodies are relatively large and thick, use H series or high performance processors. In addition, gaming laptops also have a better cooling system so they are tougher when asked to work hard.
Intel Vs AMD
Furthermore, the question that is often asked when buying a laptop is which laptop with an Intel or AMD processor is better. Regarding performance, you could say AMD processors can compete with Intel. Currently, Intel Core processors still dominate, but using AMD Ryzen processors isn't a bad choice either!
Now what's more important is to make sure you buy a laptop with the latest processor, meaning between 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series and AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series. Because compared to the previous generation, the difference in performance is quite significant.
If the budget is really limited, Intel Core i5 and AMD Ryzen 5 are still good enough to handle video editing activities. But for long-term comfort and work efficiency, it's best to beat Intel Core i7 and AMD Ryzen 7 right away.
As for the GPU, the price range of IDR 10-20 million is usually not far from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti. Higher than this is better, but usually costs more. Also make sure the storage used is SSD-based, and for RAM size you can choose a standard switch from 8GB to 16GB and to make sure the maximum configuration is dual-channel.
Screen Vs Monitor
The needs of gamers and video content creators are different, gaming laptops are designed to play games and prioritize panels with high refresh rates. Meanwhile, what video content creators need is high color accuracy.
RAM
For convenience in working, the minimum RAM required is 8GB. If you want maximum performance then select / upgrade RAM to 16GB. A large RAM capacity will make work smoother and you can do other work at the same time.
Storage
For better performance, choose SSD-based storage. SSD storage is faster in transferring data, booting, resume, or opening editing software. SSDs are also easy to carry and safe from shocks because of the low risk of damage.
GPUs
GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) is an important component for maximizing visual capabilities when editing videos, images or photos. The VGA Card matters if you work on video editing. The higher the GPU class, the faster the rendering process. Choose the NVIDIA GTX or RTX series, or the RX series from AMD so that the work process can be optimized.
Cooling System
A good cooling system will keep the laptop working optimally even though it has to work hard. Laptops for editing usually have better hardware specifications and have a good quality cooling system so they don't interfere with work.
Screen Size and Resolution
Choose a laptop with the best size and resolution to be comfortable because you will spend time staring at the screen for a long time. A 15” screen is the right size for video editing, but if you want easier mobility, choose a screen size of 13”-14”.
So, those are some things you should know before buying a video editing, photo, or graphic design laptop, in this case, the specifications.
