Recommendations for Long Battery Life Laptop - Budget $1000

LNtang91 on 30/01/2024 - 23:41
Last edited 30/01/2024 - 23:56 by 1 other user

Hi all long time lurker first time poster in the forums.

I work long hours as a paramedic currently doing doing a cert IV TAE and I need to get my online learning done whilst on road.

Looking for a laptop that's-

•Not too flimsy (not toughbook or getec strong)
•Around the $1K mark
•Around 8hr battery life (I have the ability to charge inside the ambulance with the inverter)
•Used for word processing and connecting to online learning platforms
•Not fussed with storage- will use USB stick or online drives
•Nice typing experience (very subjective…I know, but backlit is must)

Thank you in advance, really appreciate it

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  jv on 31/01/2024 - 00:04

  +5

  Sure, I can help you with that. Here are some laptops that have long battery life:

  Apple MacBook Air M1 13” Laptop: This laptop is best for MacBook users seeking the best value. It has a battery life of over 15 hours
  Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro): This laptop is best for creative consumers and productive pros. It has a battery life of over 15 hours
  HP Dragonfly G4: This laptop is best for frequent fliers and free-range business execs. It has a battery life of over 15 hours
  Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (SQ3): This laptop has a battery life of over 15 hours
  Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra: This laptop is best for Samsung phone-loyal content creators. It has a battery life of over 15 hours
  Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P): This laptop is best for budget-crunched battery hogs. It has a battery life of over 8 hours

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    aoeueoa on 31/01/2024 - 05:51

    +7

    As a lifetime PC user, i'd still vote for an M1 Macbook Air. Should be able to get a near-new one for that. Or go new new for peace of mind.

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 02/02/2024 - 21:42

    That was… surprisingly helpful JV

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  impoze on 31/01/2024 - 07:53

  +4

  M1 MacBook Air

  Pay with discounted apple gc and buy vis AOC or the Student promo running until March

  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/824383

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  erasimos on 31/01/2024 - 08:43

  +3

  Alot can be said for Chromebooks for what you want.

  Big in education cos they are cheap, generally well built and designed to run all day.

  You can get them in a variety of formats including 2 in 1 and detachable.
  Just check with your course to make sure there is no special software.

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  payless69 on 31/01/2024 - 09:32

  -4

  Use your ears: The more quiet it is the longer it will go.
  High speed fans require also periodic cleaning.

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  liquornoodlescabbage on 31/01/2024 - 10:08

  +1

  Definitely the M1 Macbook Air, fantastic battery life if you don't mind MacOS

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  LanceVance on 31/01/2024 - 13:19

  +1

  Get an M1 Air on marketplace or refurbed. Just received one from work and its an amazing machine.

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  pinchies on 31/01/2024 - 13:43

  +1

  Has anyone mentioned the M1 Air yet? :-P — hands down incredible real-world battery life. Far better than even an iPad!

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  CrispyChrispy on 31/01/2024 - 14:08

  +1

  Since no wants seems to be mentioning it, the MB Air M1 is a decent option; can find second hand/refurbed ones on eBay for $800-$1K.

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  Ntang91 on 01/02/2024 - 13:07

  Thanks for everyone's replies. I think I'll suss out a few chromebooks for the time being whilst looking out for an M1 MB air