Suggest Me a 13" or 14" Laptop - Budget up to $4,000

flyingpig on 25/12/2021 - 18:54
Last edited 25/12/2021 - 20:56 by 1 other user

Hi guys

Looking to upgrade my Razor stealth and get something new. Had heart set on Dell XPS FHD but it only comes in 16GB.
What I need is a 13" to 14" laptop which can take 32GB RAM, gives a decent performance, no heating issues, low noise and 6-7 hours of battery if not more.

Lets me know if any suggestions
(No Macbook ..haha)

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  Baysew on 25/12/2021 - 18:58

  +2

  What is your budget?

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    flyingpig on 25/12/2021 - 19:41

    3.5Ks to 4Ks.

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  OldSchoolHarry on 25/12/2021 - 19:00

  I suggest to have a look at Dell website and other computer reseller websites and filter for 32GB RAM. Pick a few option that you might like and post here for further recommendations.

  By the way, you can get Dell XPS 15 FHD/UHD with upto 64GB RAM.

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    flyingpig on 25/12/2021 - 19:41

    I am after something that is smaller than 15"

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      Pelicannn on 25/12/2021 - 23:02

      +2

      Dell XPS 15 is actually very compact. Screen to body ratio is excellent and it’s very thin.

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  Prong on 25/12/2021 - 19:45

  Dell Outlet is good IMO. I got a seemingly as new Inspiron 16 for $1639. 32GB RAM. RTX 3060 GPU.

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    flyingpig on 25/12/2021 - 20:17

    Sir - looking for something more compact as per title..:)

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      Prong on 25/12/2021 - 22:12

      Twas but an example of Dell Outlet price ;) They also have various 13" and 14" models.

      That said, the new thin bezel 15" laptops are about the size of what was 14". The 16" I got is the same width as the 14". Just slightly longer front to back, as the screen is taller and 16:10.

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  AustriaBargain on 25/12/2021 - 20:17

  If you don't game then you have to consider the MacBook.

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  Richardc on 25/12/2021 - 20:48

  I don't think decent performance and battery life can come together.

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    mrhatken on 26/12/2021 - 20:49

    +1

    Obviously not a Mac(Book) user :-) Seriously though, new M1 Pro and Max seem to break the laws of Physics in this regard.

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      sam567 on 27/12/2021 - 09:46

      Agree, MacBook Pro M1 Pro & Max, runs cool, long battery life, mini-LED 120Hz Promotion display, solid build quality.

      Suggest running Windows on virtual PC for apps that don't have Mac version.

      Typing this on my MacBook Pro 2013. Still going strong.

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  raptormesh on 25/12/2021 - 21:56

  Think it's worth waiting for the i7-12700H?

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  flyingpig on 26/12/2021 - 12:16

  So I am thinking between these ones now

  1. https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-laptops/new-xps-15-lapt…

  2. https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/Razer-Blade-14-/RZ09-03…

  3. https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-7…

  Requirements remain same i.e. decent battery life (not below par at least), good performance to manage multiple trading view tabs, multiple spreadsheets, browser tabs etc, no heating issues and not loud