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Whether you're a professional designer or an aspiring one, investing in a laptop that meets the demands of graphic design is essential.
As a team of graphic designers ourselves here at Brandripe, we know first-hand from a technical and functional perspective that a good laptop can significantly enhance the creative process, streamline workflow and deliver exceptional results.
To help you find the best laptop suited for your needs, we have compiled a list of the top 5 most recommended laptops for graphic design.
These laptops are ranked not only for their impressive specifications (which is a given!) but also strike a balance between performance, portability, and affordability.
- MacBook Pro (Price Range: from MYR 5,699 - MYR 8,799)
The Apple MacBook Pro. Image: Apple
- It’s no surprise that the MacBook Pro comes up at the top of the list. This long-running fan favourite among graphic designers is well known for its sleek design, powerful performance and stunning display.
With a high-resolution Retina display and powerful processor, the MacBook Pro ensures smooth multitasking and impeccable graphics rendering. Its seamless integration with popular creative software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, makes it a must-have for graphic designers.
Depending on your budget and needs, the MacBook Pro comes in 3 different variants differing in size and technical specifications. Find out more here.
- Dell XPS 15 (Price Range: from MYR 8,199)
The Dell XPS 15. Image: Dell
- If you're more of a Windows fan and are in search of a top-tier portable device running on Windows, the Dell XPS 15 laptop is precisely what you need.
Featuring a breathtaking 4-sided InfinityEdge display, offering a spacious 16:10 screen and an impressive 92.9% screen-to-body ratio, as a graphic designer you will definitely appreciate its exceptional color accuracy and wide color gamut, enabling precise color reproduction.
Additionally, the laptop is equipped with Intel® Arc™ A370M Graphics, enabling seamless importing, editing, and publishing of videos in stunning 8K resolution.
There’s quite some space for customisation in terms of the technical specifications, check out Dell’s official website to start customising your new laptop!
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- Asus ProArt Studiobook (Price Range: from MYR10,999)
The Asus ProArt Studiobook. Image: Asus
- Touted as the ultimate laptop for designers and creators alike, the Asus ProArt Studiobook will definitely burn a hole in your pocket – for a good reason. Coming in 5 different variants, the laptop boasts a stunning 4K OLED display with high color gamut coverage.
You can’t deny that it’s a laptop built for designers in mind when its panel is also factory-calibrated for colour accuracy to meet Pantone Validated standards, with additional Calman Verified certification.
You can review all 5 variants and their respective price ranges on Asus’ official website.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Price Range from: MYR 5,499)
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9. Image: Microsoft
- So here’s one for those aspiring graphic designers starting out with a minimal budget. The Microsoft Surface can definitely be a good option for you. While purists may argue this isn’t built enough to be called a laptop, the Surface’s sharp 3:2 screen with a 120Hz refresh rate is not too shabby.
A favoured choice by digital or pen-based artists, product design-wise, the Surface comes in an ergonomic design that's great for drawing. Plus, it’s weighing close to nothing – making it highly portable compared to the rest.
Find out more about the Surface Pro 9 here.
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- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (Price Range from MYR 5,088
The Lenovo ThinkPad. Image: Lenovo
- A much more affordable option versus some of the top-of-the-line laptops we’ve reviewed above, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 boasts a stunning UHD display with factory colour calibration.
If that’s not impressive enough, it is also powered by up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H Series processors with optional NVIDIA® RTX graphics. The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 also has an Ultra Performance Mode that comes in handy when you need to render or export high-quality artwork in a flash!
Check out Lenovo’s latest promotions to get the best bang for your buck.
Investing in a laptop that caters to the unique requirements of graphic design can elevate your creativity and productivity to new heights. When making your choice, consider your specific needs, budget and personal preferences.
With these top picks, you can embark on your creative journey with confidence, knowing you have a trusted ally by your side!
Or…..invest in a partnership with full-service graphics design provider, Brandripe.
It’s great to be able to flex your creative muscles and create stunning content. But sometimes, you could use some support – especially when it’s peak season and there are more than just a few types of deliverables pending on your end.
That’s where Brandripe comes in. We’re a full-service graphics design provider that can help you with everything from logo design to website design to print design. We have a team of experienced designers who can bring your vision to life, and we work with businesses of all sizes.
Here are just a few of the benefits of partnering with Brandripe:
- We can help you save time and money. We have a team of experienced designers who can handle all of your graphic design needs, so you don’t have to worry about hiring and managing multiple freelancers.
- We can help you create high-quality, professional designs. Our designers are experts in their field, and they use the latest design software to create stunning visuals.
- We can help you stay on budget. We work with you to understand your budget and create designs that fit your needs.
- We can help you meet your deadlines. We understand that time is important, and we work hard to meet your deadlines.
Brandripe is a leading full-service creative provider, we deliver on-demand creative support to some of the most prominent brands in South East Asia (check out our client page for more info) but as mentioned earlier, we are also key enablers for smaller, growing teams – if that’s what you are!
You’ll find that investing in a partnership with Brandripe can prove to be even more cost-effective with perks like guaranteed 24 to 48 hours turnaround time and unlimited design requests – among other perks.
Preview our fuss-free, straightforward subscription packages here. Otherwise, if you wish to speak to our team for a tailored consultation, feel free to 15-minute VIP demo call with us today!
