There was a time when for producing music, one had to depend on desktops for ease of use. However, most of the laptop brands have been flexing their muscles in recent years, providing laptops that can far surpass the experience provided by desktops. For purchasing a laptop that would be ideal for music production, one has to pay close attention to the laptop’s power and memory specifications. The basic requirements for most DAWs is having a multi-core processor, a RAM size equal to — or more than 4GB, along with adequate storage capacity.
Furthermore, for music producers, musicians and disc jockeys (DJs), one of the most important factors to consider is the laptop’s weight. Laptops that come with large storage space, higher RAM size and faster processors tend to be bulky, and it is thus imperative to strike the right balance among those parameters. It is also important for the laptop to have good battery capacity, as it might not always be possible to connect the laptop to a power source.
More often than not, laptops that fit the bill are quite expensive, but it is possible to find a laptop that will not burn a hole in your pocket. We have curated a list of five such laptops that you must consider, if you are an amateur music producer, or produce music for a living.
1.Asus Vivobook S15
One of the more affordable laptops that provides impressive performance is the Asus Vivobook S15. Priced just under Rs. 50,000, this laptop comes with a large 15.6-inch display, along with various connectivity options, such as the modern USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A connectors and USB 2.0 ports. This laptop also comes with Windows 10 operating system, an 8GB RAM, and runs on the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. Furthermore, Vivobook S15 also comes with a 1TB storage and an 8-hour battery backup, making it the ideal purchase for those who can spend up to Rs. 50,000 on a laptop.
2. Dell Inspiron i3567-3276BLK-PUS Laptop
Dell has always provided sturdy laptops with impressive features, and Dell Inspiron i3567 is one of the best laptops under 30000. The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch display with full HD resolution, and is powered by the 7th Gen Intel Core i3 processor. Furthermore, the laptop also comes with an 8GB DDR4 RAM and packs 1TB HDD storage.
3. Lenovo Thinkbook 14s
Delivering 10 hours of run time on a single charge, the Lenovo Thinkbook 14s is the perfect laptop for anyone that spends most of their time travelling or on the road. This laptop comes with a 14-inch full HD anti-glare display, and is powered by the Intel Quad-Core i5 processor. The laptop also weighs just 1.5kgs, making it easy for anyone to carry it around without any hassles. Furthermore, Thinkbook 14s comes with AMD Radeon 540X 2G, fingerprint reader feature and Windows 10 operating system. For those looking for higher RAM size, the laptop also houses an 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 256GB SSD storage, so that you can save your work while on the move.
4. Lenovo Ideapad 320
One of the best laptops under 50000, the Lenovo Ideapad 320 comes with Windows 10 operating system, and sports a 15.6-inch display. The laptop is also powered by the APU Quad-core A12 processor, and provides a good battery back-up. Furthermore, if you are worried about its RAM size, the laptop also comes equipped with an 8GB RAM, and packs a mammoth 1TB HDD storage, making it ideal for storing your compositions and files, while running heavy applications and music software.
5. Lenovo Yoga Book
If weight and portability is an issue with a bulky laptop, Lenovo Yoga Book provides the perfect solution. This exquisitely designed laptop-cum-tablet comes with a 10-inch full HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, with a 16.7M colour support. Furthermore, it can run for 13 hours on a single charge, and has a stand-by time of 1680 hours, making it extremely convenient. This laptop also comes with a 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB. This device is powered by the 2.4GHz Intel Atom X5-Z8550 Quad-core processor, and comes with a preloaded Windows 10 Home operating system.
