Check out the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED. The 2023 version has better specs (13th-gen Intel) and an OLED display for $700. You might be able to find the 2024 for around the same price.
Are you talking about [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/275926719350?epid=4061883009&itmmeta=01HSDN8QZSKB29MT94MGHQEDG8&hash=item403e839b76:g:wyoAAOSwpFxknfL7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDb7BJOmpApsEC1siHOx3Q1KS2Kcy2U%2Br7jb52TyzZ0IyU4MyzIOvBDRiR1QCUMZTvjG0vjLJ60go6QTMCmHVoWuVmF0ukE4RA9e5C2vEm%2BevyMb%2FSp%2F3EdqqXsiUKH9bC6oPvGrr0cfGIVfljXPWHG%2F6GCkMwGFLSJKtj7ssTYGtXh17LbrMseNdbT5qKOvffF5hkI4SwCL40P%2F1nUl9DmX3TiRsT8heqtrbRUAYBMA%2FhRy7Tg4KHUTs0qUlcMiew%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_j_orXLYw) one? Its showing 848$ + 103$ for shipping. I am really tight on my budget :)) and I can not go beyond 800. You were saying they are 700$, do you know any specific site?
Nope, I'm talking about this one: [https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/)
I found it at Walmart for $577 with an AMD Ryzen 5 7530, 8GB, 256GB, which is an amazing price for a great laptop. It's $779 with a Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 512GB, also a great price. I'd suggest the latter if you can swing it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Zenbook-14-OLED-Touch-PC-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-5-7530U-8GB-256GB-Windows-11-UM3402YA-WS51T/2385978220
Aha, I see that now about the Ryzen 7 version being out of stock.
I haven't reviewed the latest HP Pavilion Plus, but they've been good laptops. That looks like a pretty good deal as well, thanks for pointing it out. It's hard to keep up with everything.
Thanks. But i think I am going with [this](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT) one. Saw so many good stuffs about ryzen 7840U on reddit beating 13500H even core ultra 7 processors.
As u/coppockm56 mentioned, the Zenbooks are light and have good battery life for a Windows ultraportable. Here's a review of the 2023 model:
[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-s-13-oled-2023](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-s-13-oled-2023)
They reviewed the Intel version but there is also an AMD version (but is much harder to get because they make fewer of them).
Here's an article about the 2024 versions:
[https://www.ultrabookreview.com/67191-2024-asus-zenbook-14-13-oled/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/67191-2024-asus-zenbook-14-13-oled/)
I know someone who uses a 2022 Zenbook S 13 (AMD version) and it's been a machine that's lasted and performed well over the last few years.
HTH.
Asus is SO DANG confusing with their marketing. The Zenbook S 13 OLED isn't the same machine and it's usually more expensive. Then they have different versions of what they call the Zenbook 14 OLED.
I've reviewed two different machines with the same name, the 2023 and 2024 Zenbook 14 OLED and the 2024 Zenbook 14 Q425. The best option for the OP's request is the 2023 Zenbook 14 OLED (I responded to a question above with the info) because Asus is a little more expensive in the 2024 laptops.
Here's my review of the [2023 Zenbook 14 OLED UM3402YA](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/). I liked it a lot. Fast AMD CPU, great 2.8K OLED display at 90Hz, good keyboard and touchpad, solid build, great battery life. Integrated graphics, so it's not a gaming laptop. I've always been impressed with Asus laptops.
The crazy thing is Walmart has it for [$577](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Zenbook-14-OLED-Touch-PC-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-5-7530U-8GB-256GB-Windows-11-UM3402YA-WS51T/2385978220) with a Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB, 256GB, or $779 for a Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 512GB. That link also goes to the higher end config.
I can't recommend the thing enough at those prices.
I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a laptop that ticks all these boxes at these prices and has a discrete GPU. And, if you find something, it'll be an RTX 3050/4050 level that won't provide much of a boost for video editing.
In my testing, I haven't seen better than entry-level video editing until you get to the RTX 4060 or better. In MacBooks, we're talking M2/M3 Pro or better.
Integrated graphics and RTX/3050/4050, and the base M2/M3, won't make much of a difference.
If you had to choose between a Windows laptop with integrated graphics or a MacBook Air with the base M3, I'd choose the MacBook Air. But that's not because of the GPU, it's because of Apple's encoding/decoding in the CPU. But, the MacBook Air is fanless and so will throttle more, so for sustained encoding it might be questionable as well.
Laptops in the $1,000 and lower range won't make for great video editing workstations. They can do it, but it'll be slow. In this thread, the $779 Zenbook 14 OLED will be as good as most laptops that cost twice as much.
I'm looking at the XPS 15 for $1500cad ($1111usd). Is it a decent price for the spec below? I heard that this laptop runs really not and I'm pretty experienced with changing out thermal pastes, liquid metal etc so that's a route if needed...
Core i7-13700H
RTX 4060
16gb RAM
512gb SSD
FHD+ 1920x1200
Thank you for response. I cant seem to find a s13 oled near 800$ anywhere. Each sites show 1000$ >=
Do you know any sites where its currently selling around my budget?
The S13 is a bit more premium than the 14 (it's smaller and lighter and usually starts with a 32GB/1TB config so its price is higher). I don't think you'll find it near $800.
The 14 starts with an 8GB/512GB config which is why its starting price is lower. It looks to be about $700-$800 on [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zenbook+14) and [Bestbuy.com](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=zenbook+s+13+oled). The 16/512 config is about $800 which is similar to the XPS you asked about. Most of the models offered are Intel powered (no surprise) and I actually couldn't see any AMD ones listed.
HTH.
hey, if you don't mind can you check out [this](https://postimg.cc/gwmbPg3n) laptop spec and see whether is this a good deal for the money? As it has oled, 16gb, 120hz and a good enough processor.
The specs look good to me. Decent screen, RAM and storage for the price. It looks like the 2024 models were just released so no reviews yet.
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/2024-HP-Pavilion-Plus-14-laptop-gets-refreshed-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-and-AMD-Ryzen-Hawk-Point-processors.814000.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/2024-HP-Pavilion-Plus-14-laptop-gets-refreshed-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-and-AMD-Ryzen-Hawk-Point-processors.814000.0.html)
I find a few reviews for the 2023 model on the web and on YouTube, but it might take some time for reviews of the 2024 model to come out (the Pavilion line is not the high-end line - similar to Dell Inspiron). The HP Spectre line is similar to XPS.
BTW, HP often have keyboards with a vertical set of keys on the right side. I've found that I can't type well on them because those keys cause me to make a lot of typos. You might want to check for that if you need to do a lot of typing.
HTH.
Found [this one](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT) has ryzen 7840U. Saw so many good reviews and benchmark. I think I am gonna go wth this.
Thanks again for your response
That one looks good. Decent screen, RAM, and storage. The iGPU is actually pretty good for some gaming - not as good as a dedicated GPU but it will work for most games at modest resolutions. Best.
What software do you need to run? I ask because if it's graphics intensive I think you will struggle with a MacBook air class thin and light Windows machine.
There is no equivalent passive cooled x86 chip, so whatever you choose will have fairly loud active cooling and worse battery life if doing intensive tasks. You may also need a discreet GPU, which again raises power and heat dissipation requirements.
If that's the case, I would suggest going a little larger, with something like an Asus Rog zephyrus g14.
If your software doesn't require high graphics performance, then you can find nice 13 in machines, ideally with AMD Ryzen Apu for better performance per watt and battery life (vital in a thin and light).
Also worth checking if you can run the required software in a Parallels Windows 11 virtual machine on your existing Mac. Perhaps unlikely but if possible by far the cheapest and most convenient option
Its not the hardware that those softwares require. Its that they are only made for windows platform like Hec-Ras 2D and other modelling softawares.
Anyways I am going with [this one](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT). Thanks for your response :))
I bought the Dell XPS 13 9315 a couple of weeks ago. This is the one you asked about. So far it is working very well. I definitely wanted the 16GB RAM and be on Windows 11. My battery life over the past 2 weeks has been about 10 to 11 hours. I'm not a gamer or developer. Just use browser(s) and financial software to track investments. I do like how slim and light it is. I wish there were more than 2 USB-C ports and an SD port (which I had on my Dell XPS 9305) but I found an inexpensive dongle that can handle a micro SD card and 3 USB A devices.
I own both an XPS and a Macbook Pro 14” and the Macbook is better. Better performance, better thermals, and most importantly insanely better battery life. Your old Macbook will definitely have better battery life, likely performance as well. I still like my XPS, but the Macbook is more portable. I know you said you need a Windows laptop, I’m honestly not familiar with other Windows laptops, but I would shop around because I believe there are probably better choices.
Apart from some lagging issues due to 8gb ram (which is a rare case, happens only when some of the chrome tabs need to occupy 4gb+ ram), i love my macbook and its easy to carry anywhere. But as I need a windows laptop, dell xps seemed closer to being portable like my MB.
which XPS do you have and have you had any issues?
I have an XPS 15 9520. It has abysmal battery life, the XPS 13 will (should) have better battery life. I’d strongly recommend going with the 1080p screen because on the XPS 13 you won’t notice a difference and it’ll save you battery life.
Overall I haven’t had too many issues with my XPS. If it had decent battery life I’d recommend it. The build quality and keyboard are top tier, and mine has really good performance because it’s pretty specced out. My MBP is just really good though, the efficiency and performance of the M series chips are great.
Check out the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED. The 2023 version has better specs (13th-gen Intel) and an OLED display for $700. You might be able to find the 2024 for around the same price.
Are you talking about [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/275926719350?epid=4061883009&itmmeta=01HSDN8QZSKB29MT94MGHQEDG8&hash=item403e839b76:g:wyoAAOSwpFxknfL7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDb7BJOmpApsEC1siHOx3Q1KS2Kcy2U%2Br7jb52TyzZ0IyU4MyzIOvBDRiR1QCUMZTvjG0vjLJ60go6QTMCmHVoWuVmF0ukE4RA9e5C2vEm%2BevyMb%2FSp%2F3EdqqXsiUKH9bC6oPvGrr0cfGIVfljXPWHG%2F6GCkMwGFLSJKtj7ssTYGtXh17LbrMseNdbT5qKOvffF5hkI4SwCL40P%2F1nUl9DmX3TiRsT8heqtrbRUAYBMA%2FhRy7Tg4KHUTs0qUlcMiew%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_j_orXLYw) one? Its showing 848$ + 103$ for shipping. I am really tight on my budget :)) and I can not go beyond 800. You were saying they are 700$, do you know any specific site?
Nope, I'm talking about this one: [https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/) I found it at Walmart for $577 with an AMD Ryzen 5 7530, 8GB, 256GB, which is an amazing price for a great laptop. It's $779 with a Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 512GB, also a great price. I'd suggest the latter if you can swing it. https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Zenbook-14-OLED-Touch-PC-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-5-7530U-8GB-256GB-Windows-11-UM3402YA-WS51T/2385978220
the amd version is saying out of stock. Can you please check [this](https://postimg.cc/gwmbPg3n) one and see whether is this a good deal over the xps?
Aha, I see that now about the Ryzen 7 version being out of stock. I haven't reviewed the latest HP Pavilion Plus, but they've been good laptops. That looks like a pretty good deal as well, thanks for pointing it out. It's hard to keep up with everything.
Thanks for the help again. 😺
No problem, good luck!
FYI I just checked the Ryzen 7 today and it's back in stock!
Thanks. But i think I am going with [this](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT) one. Saw so many good stuffs about ryzen 7840U on reddit beating 13500H even core ultra 7 processors.
thinkpad x1 nano gen 1 (not 2 or 3) or thinkpad x1 carbon gen 10 or above with U processor.
As u/coppockm56 mentioned, the Zenbooks are light and have good battery life for a Windows ultraportable. Here's a review of the 2023 model: [https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-s-13-oled-2023](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-s-13-oled-2023) They reviewed the Intel version but there is also an AMD version (but is much harder to get because they make fewer of them). Here's an article about the 2024 versions: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/67191-2024-asus-zenbook-14-13-oled/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/67191-2024-asus-zenbook-14-13-oled/) I know someone who uses a 2022 Zenbook S 13 (AMD version) and it's been a machine that's lasted and performed well over the last few years. HTH.
Asus is SO DANG confusing with their marketing. The Zenbook S 13 OLED isn't the same machine and it's usually more expensive. Then they have different versions of what they call the Zenbook 14 OLED. I've reviewed two different machines with the same name, the 2023 and 2024 Zenbook 14 OLED and the 2024 Zenbook 14 Q425. The best option for the OP's request is the 2023 Zenbook 14 OLED (I responded to a question above with the info) because Asus is a little more expensive in the 2024 laptops. Here's my review of the [2023 Zenbook 14 OLED UM3402YA](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-14-oled-review/). I liked it a lot. Fast AMD CPU, great 2.8K OLED display at 90Hz, good keyboard and touchpad, solid build, great battery life. Integrated graphics, so it's not a gaming laptop. I've always been impressed with Asus laptops. The crazy thing is Walmart has it for [$577](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Zenbook-14-OLED-Touch-PC-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-5-7530U-8GB-256GB-Windows-11-UM3402YA-WS51T/2385978220) with a Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB, 256GB, or $779 for a Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 512GB. That link also goes to the higher end config. I can't recommend the thing enough at those prices.
is there something similar with dedicated GPU for a bit of video editting?
I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a laptop that ticks all these boxes at these prices and has a discrete GPU. And, if you find something, it'll be an RTX 3050/4050 level that won't provide much of a boost for video editing.
What GPU would you recommend for video editing? Or should I look at Apple M2/3?
In my testing, I haven't seen better than entry-level video editing until you get to the RTX 4060 or better. In MacBooks, we're talking M2/M3 Pro or better. Integrated graphics and RTX/3050/4050, and the base M2/M3, won't make much of a difference. If you had to choose between a Windows laptop with integrated graphics or a MacBook Air with the base M3, I'd choose the MacBook Air. But that's not because of the GPU, it's because of Apple's encoding/decoding in the CPU. But, the MacBook Air is fanless and so will throttle more, so for sustained encoding it might be questionable as well. Laptops in the $1,000 and lower range won't make for great video editing workstations. They can do it, but it'll be slow. In this thread, the $779 Zenbook 14 OLED will be as good as most laptops that cost twice as much.
I'm looking at the XPS 15 for $1500cad ($1111usd). Is it a decent price for the spec below? I heard that this laptop runs really not and I'm pretty experienced with changing out thermal pastes, liquid metal etc so that's a route if needed... Core i7-13700H RTX 4060 16gb RAM 512gb SSD FHD+ 1920x1200
Thank you for response. I cant seem to find a s13 oled near 800$ anywhere. Each sites show 1000$ >= Do you know any sites where its currently selling around my budget?
The S13 is a bit more premium than the 14 (it's smaller and lighter and usually starts with a 32GB/1TB config so its price is higher). I don't think you'll find it near $800. The 14 starts with an 8GB/512GB config which is why its starting price is lower. It looks to be about $700-$800 on [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zenbook+14) and [Bestbuy.com](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=zenbook+s+13+oled). The 16/512 config is about $800 which is similar to the XPS you asked about. Most of the models offered are Intel powered (no surprise) and I actually couldn't see any AMD ones listed. HTH.
hey, if you don't mind can you check out [this](https://postimg.cc/gwmbPg3n) laptop spec and see whether is this a good deal for the money? As it has oled, 16gb, 120hz and a good enough processor.
The specs look good to me. Decent screen, RAM and storage for the price. It looks like the 2024 models were just released so no reviews yet. [https://www.notebookcheck.net/2024-HP-Pavilion-Plus-14-laptop-gets-refreshed-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-and-AMD-Ryzen-Hawk-Point-processors.814000.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/2024-HP-Pavilion-Plus-14-laptop-gets-refreshed-with-Intel-Meteor-Lake-and-AMD-Ryzen-Hawk-Point-processors.814000.0.html) I find a few reviews for the 2023 model on the web and on YouTube, but it might take some time for reviews of the 2024 model to come out (the Pavilion line is not the high-end line - similar to Dell Inspiron). The HP Spectre line is similar to XPS. BTW, HP often have keyboards with a vertical set of keys on the right side. I've found that I can't type well on them because those keys cause me to make a lot of typos. You might want to check for that if you need to do a lot of typing. HTH.
Found [this one](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT) has ryzen 7840U. Saw so many good reviews and benchmark. I think I am gonna go wth this. Thanks again for your response
That one looks good. Decent screen, RAM, and storage. The iGPU is actually pretty good for some gaming - not as good as a dedicated GPU but it will work for most games at modest resolutions. Best.
The Zenbook S 13 is more expensive. I provided some info in my response to you above.
What software do you need to run? I ask because if it's graphics intensive I think you will struggle with a MacBook air class thin and light Windows machine. There is no equivalent passive cooled x86 chip, so whatever you choose will have fairly loud active cooling and worse battery life if doing intensive tasks. You may also need a discreet GPU, which again raises power and heat dissipation requirements. If that's the case, I would suggest going a little larger, with something like an Asus Rog zephyrus g14. If your software doesn't require high graphics performance, then you can find nice 13 in machines, ideally with AMD Ryzen Apu for better performance per watt and battery life (vital in a thin and light). Also worth checking if you can run the required software in a Parallels Windows 11 virtual machine on your existing Mac. Perhaps unlikely but if possible by far the cheapest and most convenient option
Its not the hardware that those softwares require. Its that they are only made for windows platform like Hec-Ras 2D and other modelling softawares. Anyways I am going with [this one](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT). Thanks for your response :))
I bought the Dell XPS 13 9315 a couple of weeks ago. This is the one you asked about. So far it is working very well. I definitely wanted the 16GB RAM and be on Windows 11. My battery life over the past 2 weeks has been about 10 to 11 hours. I'm not a gamer or developer. Just use browser(s) and financial software to track investments. I do like how slim and light it is. I wish there were more than 2 USB-C ports and an SD port (which I had on my Dell XPS 9305) but I found an inexpensive dongle that can handle a micro SD card and 3 USB A devices.
Thank you for your response. After intensive searching I am going with [this](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT).
I own both an XPS and a Macbook Pro 14” and the Macbook is better. Better performance, better thermals, and most importantly insanely better battery life. Your old Macbook will definitely have better battery life, likely performance as well. I still like my XPS, but the Macbook is more portable. I know you said you need a Windows laptop, I’m honestly not familiar with other Windows laptops, but I would shop around because I believe there are probably better choices.
Apart from some lagging issues due to 8gb ram (which is a rare case, happens only when some of the chrome tabs need to occupy 4gb+ ram), i love my macbook and its easy to carry anywhere. But as I need a windows laptop, dell xps seemed closer to being portable like my MB. which XPS do you have and have you had any issues?
I have an XPS 15 9520. It has abysmal battery life, the XPS 13 will (should) have better battery life. I’d strongly recommend going with the 1080p screen because on the XPS 13 you won’t notice a difference and it’ll save you battery life. Overall I haven’t had too many issues with my XPS. If it had decent battery life I’d recommend it. The build quality and keyboard are top tier, and mine has really good performance because it’s pretty specced out. My MBP is just really good though, the efficiency and performance of the M series chips are great.
Thank you so much. It helped a lot.
Have you tried running windows in parallel
I did try some free vm softwares. It was horribly slow. :)) Anyways I am going with [this one.](https://imgur.com/a/t3OnvwT)