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Top 10: Best Laptops for Photographers 2019

Editing photos on a laptop

The photographer spends a lot of time at the computer. Image editing can be hardware demanding, so the computer needs to be really good. What are the best laptops for photographers (2019)?

Are you wondering what they are? best laptops for photographers (2019)? A photo becomes much better when it is slightly edited in a photo editing program. For that we need good computer. This is not just the one with the fastest processor and the best graphics card. What's important for gaming isn't necessarily important for photo editing. That's why we chose for our list only the best laptops for photographers (2019), which would undoubtedly satisfy all the photographer's wishes.

We focused mostly on screen, which the panel must be able to display wide range of colors and that very precisely. The worst thing is when our photo looks different, even worse, on different screens. Only then did we dedicate ourselves processor and working memory, which will help save all those changes to the photos. A powerful graphics card is not the rule, but it is very welcome. Of course, we must not forget about the system storage, which must be in the form SSD disc. This is the only way that transferring and importing photos will be fast enough. Well, let's see what we have chosen in our editorial office.

Best Laptops for Photographers (2019)

MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

Apple Macbook Pro 15 (2019)
Apple Macbook Pro 15 (2019)

Apple has always made devices that stand out because of their display accurate colors extremely popular especially with content creators. So the screen on the Macbook Pro will not disappoint. We will find the processors in a well-made aluminum case Intel i7 (several different options), graphics card Radeon Pro 555X 4GB, 16 GB of working memory and 256 GB very fast SSD. They are also a handy accessory Touch Bar, which is located under the screen and four Thunderbolt 3 entrances.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd generation)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd generation)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd generation)

Ideal especially for photographers who like to carry their image processing laptop around. The Yoga model can be used as a laptop or the screen can be turned around and used as a tablet. Resolution screen QHD it is for laptop very bright (500 cd/m2) and covers over 100% sRGB color space. In addition, Yoga also supports displaying content in HDR and Dolby Vision. The laptop is powered by a processor Intel i7 with integrated graphics chip UHD 620, 8 GB working memory and 256 GB very fast SSD.

RAZER Stealth 13 (2019)

Razer Stealth UHD
Razer Stealth UHD

The Stealth is weaker than the Blade models, replacing very powerful components with more economical ones. But that doesn't mean that this Stealth will work slowly. We still have the processor here Intel i7, graphics card GeForce 150MX 4 GB16 GB working memory, 512 GB SSD and UHD-screen that is sensitive to touch. It still retains the ability to display rich colors (100% sRGB coverage). All this is housed in an attractive aluminum case.

Dell XPS 15 2in1

Dell XPS 15 2in1
Dell XPS 15 2in1

It is a model that is a kind of direct competition to Apple's Macbook Pro, as more and more people are choosing it. This time we chose just 2 in 1 a version that is more practical especially for those who like to fix photos with the help of touch. This XPS has sharp, light and color accurate UHD screen, the processor Intel i7, graphics card Radeon Vega, 16 GB of working memory and 512 GB SSD.

Microsoft Surface Book 2

Microsoft Surface Book 2
Microsoft Surface Book 2

Another manufacturer that definitely knows how to make a laptop for professional use. The Surface Book 2 is a 15-inch laptop/tablet, which will serve even more demanding users perfectly. The image on the screen will be due to the resolution 3240 x 2160 pixels exceptionally sharp, 132% sRGB coverage but it will satisfy the need for color accuracy. In this package we also get a processor Intel i7, graphics card GTX 1060 6GB, 1 6GB of working memory and 512 GB SSD. As one of the few, it also has an input for a normal memory card SD.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

Good and cheaper, but also a more malnourished alternative to the above-mentioned model. But still, we have everything we need for quick photo editing. Even in the field, as the model in question boasts a durable battery that maintains its autonomy 14 hours. At 13.5 inches, the screen is a bit smaller in resolution 2256 x 1504 pixels, but retains the color capabilities of its big brother. The cheapest version has a processor Intel i5, integrated graphics UHD 620, 8 GB of working memory and 256 GB SSD.

HP Specter 15 x360

HP Specter 15 x360
HP Specter 15 x360

This flip laptop is a real beast. Processor Intel i7, graphics MX150, 16 GB of working memory and 512 GB SSD, which helps him even more 32 GB big Intel Optane. The laptop draws the image on the touch sensitive OLED-resolution screen UHD. In addition to the laptop, the user also receives pen. When it comes to the screen - it becomes very brightsharp and covers 100% sRGB.

Huawei Matebook X Pro

Huawei Matebook X Pro
Huawei Matebook X Pro

Huawei is much better known in our country as a manufacturer of mobile phones than as a manufacturer of notebook computers. And yet their laptops are very good. Although they draw their visual image from the apple site, they are powered by Microsoft Windows. In addition to decent specifications such as the processor Intel i5 or i7, 8 or 16 GB of working memory and up to 512 GB SSD storage, the Matebook X Pro can also boast of 3K screen, sensitive to touch. Color accuracy reaches approx 98% sRGB coverage, which is pretty good.

HP Omen 15

HP Omen 15
HP Omen 15

If we edit photos and play games on top of that video games, then this laptop is for us as ordered: Intel i7, RTX 2060, 16 GB working memory, 512 GB SSD and a screen with a refresh rate 144 Hz. In addition, it also offers a fair amount solid color accuracy. For a similar price, it's hard to get anything better, of course, if you're looking for an all-around powerful laptop.

Asus TUF FX505

Asus TUF FX505
Asus TUF FX505

This Asus won't impress with an extremely high-quality screen, but it will impress with components that will satisfy many needs, both for photographers and editors. Processor AMD R5-3550H, graphics GTX 1650 4 GB, 8 GB of working memory and 256 GB SSD. The idea is that the laptop itself serves as a muscle, and connects to it external screen. The laptop will therefore be less portable, but in combination with an external screen will provide for great user experience.

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