The Best Laptops for creatives

Pick the right laptop for your creative needs

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It takes patience and attention to detail to be a creative.

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For animators

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Google Pixelbook

>>> 01 for Animators Powerful processing speed and infinite cloud storage. >>> Score:95/100

Google Pixelbook Go

>>> 01 for Animators It has a larger magic screen and faster processing speed, but lacks unlimited cloud storage. >>> Score:92/100

Performance graph

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For writers

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Lenovo Ideapad S340

>>> 02 for Writers With the ability to write your free-form thoughts like a notepad and switch to editing mode. You're all set >>> Score:97/100

Lenovo Ideapad S145

>>> 02 for Writers Now in a collapsible version so you can take it anywhere >>> Score:98/100

Lightweight graph

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For designers

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DELL Inspiron 3593

>>> 03 for Designers With an edge-to-edge display with Google's pixelation Clarity (TM), you'll see every detail in your design. >>> Score:94/100

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i

>>> 03 for Designers More for the ability to transport between meetings or to travel. Quickly access and download the files you need. >>> Score:96/100

Best laptop...

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