The best laptop models for video editing 2019

Make your awesome footage even better with 8 dedicated laptop models in this year's best video editing of 2019.

Now is January, is it too early to buy a new laptop or table to see what is the best product of the year?No problem.The following laptop models are guaranteed to be a great help for you in video editing and post-production.No matter what skill level you are, there will be products that match your level and budget, from powerful Macs and Windows PCs to low-cost Chromebooks.

Of course in post-video editing, software is also a factor that can be said to be the most important, but the selection of specialized and suitable hardware also plays a huge role.Selecting the wrong tool will cause you to waste hours struggling with such annoying distractions as the mouse pad is not large enough, the screen is so bad that you have to squint with each picture with holes filled with pixels, or worse is the processing speed of the device is too poor, so the working efficiency is affected . surely no one wants such things to happen!

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In this article, we will help you choose the laptop models for video editing that suits you best, regardless of budget or level, your skills are at what level.For now, come to our list.

1. Laptops below 12 million are best for each criterion

MacBook Pro has Touch Bar

A great device in making a difference

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i7 |Graphics card: Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of memory or Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB of memory |RAM: 16GB |Screen: 15.4 inch Retina panel (2880x1800) |Storage hard drive: 128GB - 256GB SSD.

Advantages:

1. Unique touchbar bar, for versatile use.
2. Huge hoverboard for easier operation.
3. Lightweight, thin and portable, convenient for moving, working anywhere.

Defect

1. Battery life should be improved.

You may not be surprised to see Apple's most powerful laptop at the top of our list.Well, it is not natural that Apple devices are always used by many experts and technicians.The Mac's impressive Touch Bar is probably one of the 'money-eating' elements on this device, but it's also worth mentioning the superior hardware power, 15.4-inch Retina display with resolution A sharp resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 and large-size touchpad makes it more flexible for users, especially in video and photo editing, as well as general design-related tasks.

With a minimum of 8GB Ram and a 256GB SSD, even the lowest version MacBook Pro will easily provide enough power and speed to handle most of the most professional video editing tasks today.In addition, there is another small but commendable element on the MacBook Pro that is the quality of the integrated speaker system.The ability to play clear, clear sound and relatively good separation of the speaker system on the MacBook Pro also helps a lot when you have to edit the video with sound.

Mac believers will probably nod right away when I say that the built-in Mac editing software is an ideal companion for post-production techniques.Actually in software, Apple always knows how to please even the most difficult people.However, if you have never used a Mac before, it will take quite a while to get used to and master this great software.

Currently the MacBook Pro is priced starting at VND 30 million for the lowest version.

Dell XPS 15

The best Windows laptop for post-editing.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |RAM: 8GB - 16GB |Screen: 15.6 inch FHD (1920x1080) - 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) |Hard drive storage: 256GB - 1TB SSD or 1TB HDD.

Advantages:

1. 'Fast like lightning'.
2. Gorgeous InfinityEdge screen.
3. Very good battery life.

Defect:

1. The location of the webcam is not reasonable.

The Dell XPS 15 is a particularly lofty PC that is closing the gap between Windows and Mac devices, and this laptop has somehow fulfilled its mission.The Dell XPS 15 is an extremely suitable Windows laptop for use in office tasks in general and post-editing in particular.

The great combination of the InfinityEdge 4K 3840x2160 screen (without the benzel border) and the top graphics card will ensure your complex operations are smooth and fast.Specifically, Dell XPS 15 uses Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 GPU which is provided with 4GB of video RAM, which is double that of the MacBook Pro, so it can be affirmed that the graphics processing capability of 'the beast in This 'fragile' cover is enough to outplay almost all competitors in the same price segment.

In addition, the latest-generation Kaby Lake processor and 8GB of RAM are also sufficient for post-production editing tasks, but if needed, you can pay extra to increase RAM capacity to 16GB.

Dell XPS 15 currently has a starting price of 34 million dong.

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Huawei MateBook X Pro

One of the best laptops in the world.

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CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 8th generation |Graphics card: Intel UHD Graphics 620 or Nvidia GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 |RAM: 8GB - 16GB |Screen: 13.9 inch 3K (3,000 x 2,080) |Storage drive: 512GB SSD.

Advantages:

1. Beautiful design.
2. Excellent screen quality.
3. Battery life is very good.

Defect:

1. No SD card slot.
2. Webcam quality does not meet expectations.

If you notice, big guys like Dell, Apple and Microsoft have dominated the 'best laptop' rankings for a very long time, year after year, while Huawei doesn't want to so.In the smartphone market, the manufacturer has beaten many reputable rivals to win the world's second-largest smartphone maker.Of course, Huawei's ambition does not stop there, the manufacturer is busy designing a PC to break the monopoly of the big guys, and they are fully capable of doing this. . Huawei MateBook X Pro is the first challenger that Huawei has launched into the market and has immediately gained certain successes.

Return to the main problem.It is not surprising if you are fascinated by the beautiful design of MateBook X Pro at first sight, but only, in this article we will not discuss much about the design, the new hidden parts. is the most impressive thing.With Huawei MateBook X Pro, you will have a powerful device to handle all the heaviest video files easily with the 8th generation Intel chip, SSD 512 GB and RAM up to 16GB, go included with GPU Nvidia GeForce MX150.However, mentioning post-editing without mentioning the display quality of the screen is a big omission.MateBook X Pro is equipped with LTPS platform with extreme resolution, 3k 3000 x 2000. In addition, the color gamut 260 PPI, 100% sRGB, maximum brightness of 450 nits and a contrast ratio of 1500: 1 complete It can give you vivid details when viewing high definition images or 4K videos.This is not only one of the best laptops in post-production editing, but we believe that Huawei MateBook X Pro is also one of the best laptops in the world today.

Products are priced starting from VND 30 million.

Microsoft Surface Book 2

Already good is even better.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i7 |Graphics card: Intel UHD Graphics 620 - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |RAM: 16GB |Screen: PixelSense 15 inch (3240x2160) |Storage Drive: 256GB - 1TB SSD.

Advantages:

1. The screen is removable, giving more flexibility to use.
2. Powerful handling ability.
3. Outstanding battery life.

Defect:

1. Fulcrum hinges can cause some problems during use.

You don't need to be in the movie industry to know that edited videos will rarely be as good as the original, but Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a device born for professional and current users. The ability to process post-production on this product is also very impressive. In fact, Microsoft Surface Book 2 is merely a challenge for Dell XPS 15 for the location of the best Windows laptops in video editing. However, when it comes to the line of hybrid laptops in 2-in-1 tablets, no product can bypass Microsoft Surface Book 2. The 15-inch screen can be disassembled and used as a computer. The handheld panel, probably does not need to discuss much about the extremely versatile use of this product. In addition, it is impossible not to mention the Surface Pen touch pen, which allows you to have more control over screen operations using the touch screen advantage to edit videos seamlessly. .

Study a little more about the Surface Book 2's specs table and you'll find it impressive in every line.The 3.240 x 2.160 resolution screen gives a sharper display than most laptops on the market (including all current MacBook series, but still a bit worse than Huawei MateBook X Pro ).The ability to show 4K footage on this screen is really worth the money.Not only that, the presence of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU is a guarantee in graphics processing, while RAM up to 16GB and advanced Intel Core i7 processor (all can upgrade) makes Surface Book 2 a real monster.

If these compliments still can't pull you out of the quagmire of the price of nearly 50 million, then think a little more positively.If you are a professional, 'earning a meal' with jobs related to photo editing, video, post-production, this is really a worthy investment.On the contrary, there will still be other options that are very interesting in our list.

MacBook Air

The best Mac to edit videos in the price range of under 25 million VND.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i5 |Graphics card: Intel HD Graphics 6000 |RAM: 8GB |Screen: 13 inches (1600 x 2560) |Storage drive: 128GB - 256GB SSD.

Advantages:

1. Built-in excellent editing software.
2. Battery life is very good.
3. Price is relatively affordable.

Defect:

1. No Retina display.

Apple is always known for high-priced products, but for MacBook Air.This is really one of the best price-performance laptops in the segment of less than 25 million, especially when used in office tasks, including photo and video editing.

In the current version, the processor speed of the MacBook Air has been upgraded to 1.8GHz and the default RAM has been increased to 8GB, which provides significantly faster processing and retrieval of information than the version. Predecessor.In addition, the MacBook Air is also equipped with more ports than most other MacBooks.It has two USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt 2 and a full size SD card slot.In addition to the price, the mobility of the MacBook Air makes it particularly attractive for many creative professionals who often have to move and meet partners to discuss blueprints.Battery life is nearly 12 hours, great at weighing only 1.35kg, comfortable enough for you to take with you all the time.

About the MacBook Air screen 2018 owns 13.3-inch screen, resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, running Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor, giving the image display quite well.When comparing the screen quality between the MacBook Air 2018 and the MacBook Pro 15 inch 2017, they both give a very eye-catching display.However, the slight difference here is that the new MacBook Air has a slightly lower brightness.When conducting a practical test, while the MacBook Pro reaches 500 nit brightness, the MacBook Air only reaches a maximum of 300 nit brightness.Those are the points you need to keep in mind before choosing to buy this product.

MacBook Air currently sells for 23.5 million dong.

Lenovo Yoga 720

The best Windows laptop for video editing at a price of under 25 million VND.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |RAM: 8GB - 16GB |Screen: 15.6 inch FHD (1920x1080) - UHD (3840x2160) |Storage: 256GB SSD - 512GB.

Advantages:

1. 2-in-1 versatile notebook, for versatile use.
2. Smooth touchpad and keyboard.
3. Good machining quality, sure.

Defect:

1. No HDMI port.

The Lenovo Yoga 720 is one of those rare products that achieves an almost absolute harmony between price and performance on the market today.It may not have the full power of redundancy or sleek design like the high-end products from Apple, Microsoft or Dell, but the Lenovo Yoga 720 possesses what most consumers need, which is the price. sell well while the performance is still guaranteed to serve the majority.

It is worth mentioning that this is a 15.6-inch laptop model, so it will be suitable for office tasks such as graphic design, photo editing or video editing, and with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card As a standard, you will be able to test graphics effects that can only be fought on more expensive machines, and in terms of finishing and hardware, Lenovo has done very well with aluminum casing. The backlit keyboard (usually only found on high-end laptops) and the touchpad have a very good sensitivity, but the minus point is that the product is not equipped with an HDMI port, a rather confusing decision of Lenovo.

In return, you will have a well-controlled touch screen, along with the ability to reproduce colors smoothly, sharp images.Although there is more blur than the UltraPortable line but still stand out from the same segment.The screen of the Yoga 720 has an average brightness of 255 nits, allowing the display of true, brilliant colors.In addition, the product is also equipped with IPS panels to help keep the image quality honest and clear from every angle.

In terms of performance Lenovo Yoga 720 will surely satisfy most of today's laptop users with Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 2.8GHz clock pulse, and high-speed 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, so that the machine has an outstanding fast boot speed, within 10 seconds after pressing the power button, you can use the computer completely with full functionality.

Overall, with a price of about 25 million and possesses advantages such as luxurious design, light and handy, high quality screen, good configuration and battery life, Lenovo Yoga 720 can completely return Your ideal companion in both work and leisure daily.

HP Pavilion 15

The best Windows laptop to edit videos in the price range of under VND 15 million.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: AMD A9 APU dual-core - Intel Core i7 |Graphics card: AMD Radeon R5 - Nvidia GTX 1050 |RAM: 6GB - 16GB |Screen: 15.6 inch HD (1366x768) - FHD (1920x1080), touch screen options |Storage: SSD 512GB - HDD 1TB.

Advantages:

1. Large screen, excellent display.
2. Good price.

Defect:

1. Keyboard quality needs to be improved.

It's not easy to find a laptop with a large screen, the power to handle graphics tasks, post-editing at less than 15 million, but HP knows how to please people. have a tight budget with the Pavilion 15.

Not only inherited the design language from the high-end Envy series, this product also has a strong upgrade in configuration with the Intel i7 8th generation chip (or AMD A9) and NVIDIA Nvidia GTX 1050 discrete graphics card. (or AMD Radeon R5), promises to meet every user 's daily use needs.Large 15.6-inch screen but the resolution has been upgraded with a Full-HD option.So users will have a better experience in both work and multimedia entertainment needs when images are displayed sharp, with high detail and true color.In addition, the Pavilion 15 screen also uses WLED-backlit technology, allowing the product to work well in a variety of lighting conditions.

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If you are a beginner or do not specialize in video editing skills, the Pavilion is a good choice at this price.

HP Pavilion 15 has a price of 13.5 million for the lowest version.

Google Pixelbook

The best Chromebook for video editing and post-production tasks.

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Basic technical parameter:

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7Graphics card: Intel HD Graphics 615 |RAM: 8GB - 16GB |Screen: 12.3 inch QHD LCD touch screen (2,400 x 1,600) |Storage drive: 128GB - 512GB SSD.

Advantages:

1. Excellent display.
2. Good support for Google / Android applications.

Defect:

1. Chrome OS is not the best platform for video editing.

We end the list with a Chromebook, why is that?Simply because Chrome OS is still not the best support platform for post-production, video editing, so chromebook will certainly not be the best tool for video editors. career.They are basically not strong enough, lack flexibility and don't have enough storage space.But to date, the Pixelbook is probably still the most notable Chromebook.

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Putting aside the operating system problem aside, just considering the specs on Google Pixelbook is enough to see that this is not a product that can be underestimated.Minimum of 8GB of RAM, expandable up to 16GB, comes with Intel's most advanced microprocessor, a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports and 12.3-inch QHD screen with 2k resolution for best display performance gender chromebook.

In addition, Google Pixelbook will also offer extremely versatile and very high mobility with a very light and thin weight, only 10mm thick and weighs about 1kg, even people who introduced Pixelbook during the launch. jokingly, he used to open his backpack to check if he forgot the Pixelbook because it was too light.Moreover, since this is a 2-in-1 laptop, you will also have better control over each cut and edit each scene in the video, especially if you also use a stylus Pixelbook. .Google says the Pixelbook has about 10 hours of battery life in normal working conditions.Smart charging mode of 15 minutes charging for the next 2 hours of use is also a small but useful advantage.In addition, Pixelbook will also be charged via USB-C port.

Google Pixelbook currently sells for 22.5 million.

These are the 8 best laptop models for video editing tasks in 2019.What do you think about the products on the list?Please leave a comment below.Wishing you the best choice for yourself.

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