If you’re looking for best laptops for photo editing under Rs. 1,00,000 to really improve and focus on your editing skills and make your pictures really pop-up, then you’ve come to the right place.
It doesn’t matter that you’re a professional, amateur, or even a beginner, finding the right laptop is always a great concern for most people, especially when you have a budget set. There are so many options available out there and it’s very difficult to choose the best one out of them. Choosing the best laptop will make a huge difference to your editing skills and creativity.
There are so many aspects to consider while buying a laptop for photo editing such as the right amount of RAM (Random Access Memory), the right processor, GPU, storage specs, the right screen which displays accurate colors, and what not. But, I’ve got it all covered for you. All of the laptops which I’ll be listing down will be able to run photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Today’s generation laptops are able to do anything. Literally anything! They are a great tool for photo editing and are a great combination of sleek design, portable, powerful specs, and amazing screens. The screen is a very important factor to consider when buying a laptop for photo editing as it should be able to display true colors, they should be well-calibrated so that your images look best when viewed on any device.
So, let’s look at some of my best picks available in 2021:-
ALL THE DEVICES MENTIONED BELOW ARE NOT ARRANGED IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER AND ARE LISTED RANDOMLY.
1. ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (2021)
- 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7
- RAM- 8GB LPDDR4X onboard 4266MHz
- Storage: 512GB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
- Display: Touch screen, 14.0-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 400nits, sRGB: 100%, Pantone Validated, Screen-to-body ratio: 93 %, with stylus support
ZenBook Duo 14 lets you get things done in style: calmly, efficiently, and with zero fuss. It offers you a dual display which can really boost your workflow. Powered by a 512GB SSD, which will increase your system’s speed to a great extent, no need to power on and off again and again. Open your screen and you’re good to go! It also offers a 100% sRGB screen which doesn’t affect the colors of your pictures when you upload them to the web. Overall, a great all-rounder!
2. Dell Inspiron 5406 (D560414WIN9S)
- 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz)
- RAM- 8GB, 1x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz
- 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics with shared graphics memory
Entertain yourself everywhere with the all-new Inspiron 14 2-in-1, featuring four flexible viewing modes and an expansive screen in a sleek, compact size. Combined with the Intel Core i7 processor, makes it incredibly fast for photo editing. Running the familiar Windows 10, you have access to all the best photo editing applications around. All these amazing specs are packed into a stylish body that’s thin and light-making it ideal for photographers who work and edit while travel.
3. HP Pavilion x360 (2021)
- 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor
- 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
- Model- 14-dw1040TU
- 8GB of RAM
Be free to create, share, and connect in more ways on a powerful convertible laptop designed to move with you. Streaming, chatting, and getting things done is way more fun when you find your perfect position. Flex, bend, and flip from anywhere with a 360-degree hinge and long-lasting battery life. The best thing about this one is that it comes with a stylus, so you can go into every little detail in the picture and correct it, just convert and do!
4. ASUS ZenBook 14 (2020)
- Core i7 11th Gen Intel CPU
- Iris Xe Integrated Intel graphics
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 16GB RAM
The beautiful new ZenBook 14 is more portable than ever. It’s thinner, lighter, and incredibly compact, yet includes HDMI, Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®, USB Type-A, and MicroSD card reader for unrivaled versatility. Built to deliver powerful performance, ZenBook 14 is your perfect choice for an effortless on-the-go lifestyle. This is another powerful machine by ASUS, loaded up with Intel Core i7 and 16GB of RAM makes it ultra fast for editing. You can even edit videos on this machine using Adobe Premiere Pro or any other popular video editing software without any hassle.
5. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
- 11th Gen Intel Core i7
- 14-inch FHD IPS 2-in-1 Touchscreen display
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Lenovo Digital Pen Stylus
Welcome the era of breakthrough performance with the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage work together to get things done at the smoothest pace. The 14” FHD IPS panel boasts 4-sided narrow bezels and 250 nits brightness to hype up your streaming experience. Indulge into the visuals as Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics bring in the dynamic details. Crafted to take a 360-degree turn on innovation, this 1.5kg Flex 5i is all you need to attract the spotlight. Full metal chassis and anodized surface with an ultra-thin 17.9mm portfolio make it a complete package.
6. HP 14 (DR1010TU)
- 10th Gen Intel Core i7
- 8GB DDR4 RAM
- 512GB SSD
Stay connected to what matters most with long-lasting battery life and thin and portable, micro-edge bezel design. Built to keep you productive and entertained from anywhere, the HP 14″ diagonal laptop features reliable performance and an expansive display – letting you stream, surf, and speed through tasks from sun up to sundown.
7. Asus VivoBook S S14
- Core i7 11th Gen
- 8GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD
- Iris X Graphics
This laptop from ASUS is designed for people who are constantly on the move. With a host of features, such as the ASUS Wi-Fi Master Technology, 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, integrated fingerprint sensor, and fast-charging feature, this laptop helps boost your productivity. To give you a comfortable typing experience, it comes with the precision-engineered ErgoLift Hinge feature and an ergonomically designed keyboard.
Let’s Conclude
The best photo editing laptops will offer plenty of features to choose from. Some of you may get confused between SSDs and HDDs, so let me clear here.
HDDs and SSDs
SSD’s are Solid State Drives that offer great speed, more versatile, use less energy. They got their name as Solid State because they have no moving parts. In an SSD, all data is stored in integrated circuits. But, SSDs are quite expensive than HDDs. Due to this, there is a huge difference between the performance of an SSD and an HDD. Whereas, HDD refers to Hard Disk Drive. It has spinning disks inside where data is stored magnetically. The HDD has an arm with several “heads” (transducers) that read and write data on the disk.
If given a chance to choose one between both of them, I’ll prefer SSDs over HDDs anytime (especially when considering laptops for photo editing). If you want to know more about SSDs and HDDs, you can read them here.
Many laptops these days have an IPS display panel to provide more brighter-bolder images with better color reproduction. If you are a beginner and just starting with photo editing and you do not need 100% Adobe RGB color reproduction, you can go with a full HD display with 95-100% sRGB. But if you’re a professional whose photos get printed and have a lot of commercial work to do, my recommendation will always be a 4K display with 100% Adobe RGB.
In terms of other specs, always consider a minimum of 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 processor, and a minimum of 256GB SSD. Bigger is always better, but you can consider these according to your budget. If you have no particular budget set and wish to consider more options for some best photo editing laptops, you can head over here and get some recommendations.
A recommendation for daily use (not for editing)
And, if you’re looking for a daily use laptop in the budget of about Rs.40k-50k, this one is my go to pick.
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