Laptops

Which type of laptop is best?

Which type of laptop is best for you depends on what you're primarily using your laptop for. You'll also want to consider your performance needs and budget. With so many different laptops available, we've broken down the main use cases below, from everyday laptops to specialist gaming laptops, to help you understand which laptop could be best for you.

Performance \ Price	Low Price	Medium Price	High Price
High Performance		Gaming laptops	High performance laptops
Medium Performance		Business laptops	AI laptops
Low Performance	Everyday laptops	Chromebooks

Everyday laptops

Everyday laptops are great for 'light' users, who are just looking for a reliable device to browse the internet, write emails or occasionally stream movies on applications like Netflix. Everyday laptops are great for families, students who don't require advanced software or tools and school-age children.

Everyday laptops are great for the following tasks:

• Everyday internet browsing
• Emails
• Online shopping
• Social media
• Basic video streaming (Netflix, Amazon)
• Household bills
• Studying for school and homework

Business laptops

Business laptops are designed for more intensive use. With higher GPU and RAM, they are able to handle multiple applications and tasks at once, in addition to often being able to support additional peripherals such as keyboards and monitors. Business laptops are perfect for those with desk-based jobs, like office workers or those running a small business from home.

Business laptops are great for the following tasks

• Emails and video calls
• Running multiple programs at once such as video calls and Microsoft Office
• Running multiple monitors and peripherals at once such as mouse, keyboard, docking station and headset
• Often designed for portability

Gaming laptops

Gaming laptops are designed specifically as high-performance devices that can support resource-intensive applications and games. With specialised VRAM and impressive, often mid to high-end GPUs, gaming laptops are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the best performance whilst playing games, streaming or running simultaneous visually intense applications. They are often more expensive than everyday or business laptops due to their advanced features and specs.

Gaming laptops are great for the following tasks

• Playing video games
• Live streaming gameplay to Twitch.TV or YouTube
• Streaming Netflix or other content applications with the best-quality visuals
• Still able to go on social media, write emails, online shop, go on video calls etc

High-performance laptops

High-performance laptops are some of the best laptops on the market. Designed to support visually intense applications they are best for photographers, videographers, developers, designers, 3D modellers, music producers and professional content creators or streamers.

High-performance laptops are great for the following tasks

• Resource-intensive programs, like image and video editing and rendering
• Heavy workloads and simultaneous applications
• CAD design software or 3D modelling
• AI model training and developing
• Gaming

Laptops FAQs

Laptop considerations

What to consider most when buying a laptop?

There are three main things you'll want to consider when buying a laptop. Firstly, what are you primarily going to be using your laptop for?

For example, if you're looking for a laptop for work, we recommend looking at business laptops. However, if you're looking for a laptop for gaming, it's best to choose a specially designed gaming laptop.

Next, you'll want to consider your performance needs. Do you need a high GPU so that you can run multiple programs at once? Do you travel a lot and want a slim, light design or long battery life? For example, if you want to play the latest games with the best quality visuals and graphics, you will need a mid to high-end processor such as an Intel i7 or intel 9 or an AMD Ryzen 9, a large high-resolution screen and at least 12GBs of RAM with an SSD so it runs silky smooth with a high frame rate.

Finally, you'll want to consider your budget. How much can you spend on your new laptop and which features are you willing to pay more (or less) for?

Pricing

What is the average price of a laptop in the UK?

The price of laptops varies considerably depending on the type of device you're looking for. We've created a table below that will help you get an understanding of general price ranges for different use cases. Generally, the more specialised or the higher the performance, the more expensive it gets.

Laptop type	Price range	Average price	Entry level price	Mid-range price	High-end price
Everyday use	£300 - £1,000	£650	£300 - £500	£500 - £800	£800 - £1,000
Gaming	£800 - £3,000	£1,900	£800 - £1,200	£1,200 - £2,000	£2,000 - £3,000
Business	£500 - £2,500	£1,500	£500 - £1,000	£1,000 - £2,000	£2,500 - £2,500
Professional creator	£1,500 - £4,000	£2,750	£1,500 - £2,000	£2,000 - £3,000	£3,000 - £4,000

Most popular laptops

Which laptop is most used in UK?

In the UK, the Apple MacBook Air is probably the most popular laptop, known for its exceptional balance of performance, reliability, efficiency and portability. It's a great choice for students, professionals and creatives, with high-quality display and solid processing power to support multiple applications.

Reasons for its popularity:

• Exceptional performance: Apple's chip delivers consistent high-speed processing.
• Portability: Its lightweight and slim design makes it convenient for users on the move.
• Long battery life: Offers extended usage without frequent charging, ideal for work and travel.
• High-quality display: Features a bright and vibrant screen, enhancing the user experience for both work and entertainment.

What laptop brand has the least problems?

Apple laptops have been reported to be the most reliable, with a very small number of users experiencing significant issues needing repairs compar ed to other brands. However, whilst they may be more reliable, Apple laptops are generally at the more expensive end of market prices, and out-of-pocket repairs can often be around three times more expensive than Windows equivalents.

Laptop lifespan

What is the lifespan of a laptop?

The lifespan of a laptop is generally determined by how effectively it can continue to run the tasks you need it to. Lifespan will depend on how frequently you use your laptop and what for.

• A gaming laptop with heavy use can probably be expected to last around 3-5 years effectively.
• A professional laptop with moderate use can probably be expected to last around 5-7 years.
• An everyday laptop with light to moderate use may last up to 10 years.

Signs you need a new laptop

There are a few signs to look out for that can indicate that you may need a new laptop. These include:

• Your laptop no longer supports system updates:
  After a certain time, your laptop will no longer be able to support the latest software updates from your system provider. This can put your laptop security at risk as well as performance issues.
• Your laptop is running really slowly or glitching:
  A slow running machine can be due to lots of things, but often it's down to your GPU or processing power. Laptops like any other tech can get tired with long-term use, and your processor may not be what it once was.
• Your battery runs out very quickly:
  Batteries on laptops, like phones and other devices, will also have a lifespan. After a certain number of charges, your battery will start to deteriorate and run out faster than it used to. Whilst you can get a battery replacement, if your laptop is also running slowly or showing other performance issues, it's probably time to replace the whole thing.
• Your screen colour or contrast becomes compromised:
  Again, with long-term use both the colour and contrast of your screen can deteriorate. This can be from the LED lights tiring, often producing a blue tint. Again you can get screen repairs, but alongside other performance issues, this is a sign your device is reaching the end of its life.

Why Buy from ebuyer?

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