Best Programming Laptops
Minimum Requirements
- Intel Core i5 processor
- 250 GB built-in memory
- 13-inch display
- 8 GB RAM
1. MacBook Pro 16-inch
MacBook Pro is the best laptop for developers as it supports almost all the software required for software development, which might be not available for Windows. macOS supports iOS and macOS app development which not possible or almost impossible to develop on Windows, hence most of the cross-platform apps are easy to develop on a Mac OS.
It gives you a smooth software development experience with 16GB RAM and 500GB SSD.
2. MacBook Pro 13-inch
If you cannot afford a Macbook Pro 16-inch, then you can go for the 13-inch edition. It meets the minimum requirements along with all the advantages of macOS.
3. Dell XPS 15
Dell XPS 15 comes with Intel Core i7 8th Gen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 4GB 1050 Graphics, 15.6-inch Full HD screen, and Windows 10 Pro.
However, Windows laptops cannot be used to build macOS and iOS apps.
4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme comes with Intel i7 6-Core, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15.6-inch Full HD screen, and Windows 10 Pro.
HP Spectre x360, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, HP Envy 13, and Microsoft Surface Pro are also good options to buy if the specs and price meet your requirements.
5. Lenovo IdeaPad S540
If your budget is low, then you can go for Lenovo IdeaPad S540, which comes with Intel Core i5 10th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 2GB Graphics, 13.3-inch QHD screen, Windows 10 Home, and 3 years of warranty.
Conclusion
MacBook Pro is the best laptop for developers but if you cannot afford it then you can buy a Windows laptop in the above-given order.