If you're looking to buy a new laptop for video editing, you've come to the right place. Whatever level you're at, we've got an option for you below – from high-powered Macs and Windows PCs through to Chromebooks and budget video-editing laptops. Having the right and hardware can make a world of difference. After all, choose the wrong tools and you'll waste hours in post-production wrestling with erratic touchpads, squinting at pixelated images and drumming your fingers as your work slowly exports. No one wants that. (Prefer a desktop?
Mac vs PC for Audio Production - who wins? Mac or PC for music production 2018 // imac vs windows ? - Duration. Best laptop for music production 2018 - TOP 5 (July). Editing videos on Mac can be the easiest thing if you got a right video editor for Mac. This article lists 8 best Mac video editing software, helping you What The Best Video Editor for Mac Should Be? Actually, most people like you and me are just amateurs to create new library for video production.
Take a look at the elsewhere on the site.). In this guide, we'll help you pick the right video editing laptop for you, no matter your budget or skill level.
As well as our pick of the best overall machines, we'll show you the best budget video editing laptops (under £500/$500) and our favourite mid-range options (£1,000/$1,000) too. Whether you're a Mac fan or a Windows wizard, we've got you covered. Read on for our pick of the best video-editing laptops out there. MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Battery life could be better It might not surprise you to see Apple's most powerful laptop ever at the top of our list. The eye-catching Touch Bar may have attracted all the headlines on release, but it's the remarkable power, immaculate 13.3-inch Retina 2,560 x 1,600 resolution display and vast trackpad that make it the best for video editing. Featuring a minimum of 8GB Ram and 256GB solid-state drive, even the entry-level MacBook Pro will be easily fast enough to deal with most editing tasks at a phenomenal lick.
Its rich-sounding speakers also stand out for extra praise - handy if you're trying to nail the dialogue and ambient sounds on your latest creation. Mac devotees will nod sagely when we say that the software available on Apple computers is the ideal companion for post-production.
So if you've never used a Mac before, now might be the time to start. Odd webcam position Last year's Windows 10-based Dell XPS 15 is quite exceptional and pushes the MacBook very close to the title. It's a wonderful-to-use piece of kit in every department. The beautiful combination of 4K 3840x2160 resolution InfinityEdge display (the bezel is barely there) and top-of-the-range graphics card will make your footage sing as you chop and cut. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 card is powered by 4GB of video RAM, which doubles that of the MacBook.
The graphic capabilities of this beast of a PC top anything else in this price range. There's a Kaby Lake processor and 8GB of RAM as standard under the hood, but you can pay extra to ramp up the RAM to a roaring 16GB. Huawei MateBook X Pro. Webcam not great The likes of Dell, Apple and Microsoft have dominated the top of most 'best laptop' charts for a while now, Huawei been busy designing a PC to break up the monopoly. With the staggeringly good Huawei MateBook X Pro, it has well and truly achieved that goal. There's little doubt that you'll be wowed by the gorgeous design of the X Pro, but it's the hidden inside parts that impress the most. You know that you're going to get a unit powerful enough to process heavyweight video files with ease when you see the 8th generation Intel chip, 512GB SSD and up to 16GB RAM on the spec sheet.
But what you won't see on there is any indication of just how long the battery will last you - handy if you plan to work on your videos on the go. And your creations will look at their very best on the dazzling 13.9-inch display boasting a 3,000 x 2,080 resolution. This isn't merely one of the best laptops out there for editing your footage, we reckon it's among the very best laptops in the world right now. Microsoft Surface Book 2. Fulcrum hinge could cause problems You don't need to be in the film industry to know that the sequel is rarely as good as the original. But quite unlike Jaws, Speed and The Exorcist, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a definite improvement on the first generation.
In fact, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a mere whisker away from toppling the XPS 15 for best Windows laptop for video editing. But when it comes to 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrids, there are none finer. Give the 15-inch screen a tug and it satisfyingly detaches from the keyboard, enabling you to use it as a huge tablet. Handy if you have a work in progress that you want to pass around a table. But, coming with the Surface Pen stylus, it also means you can get more control using the touchscreen for seamless video edits. Study the Surface Book's spec sheet and it impresses at every line. The 3,240 x 2,160 resolution display is sharper than the majority of laptops on the market (including every MacBook in existence) and 4K footage will look just how you imagined it.
The presence of the GPU and Nvidia GeForce chipset gives it yet a further boost in the graphics department, while the stacks of RAM and state-of-the-art Intel processor (all configurable) make it a processing monster. If the words of praise keep getting drowned out by volume of the price tag, then the original Surface Book is still available and would still make a more than competent companion to any video editor. You have to settle for a 13.5-inch screen, but the savings can reach as much as a grand. No Retina display Despite Apple's reputation for great expense, you don't have to pay top dollar for the sleek, powerful pleasure of owning one of its machines. The super-slim 13-inch MacBook Air makes for a brilliant sub-£1,000/$1,000 video editing machine. The processor speed has just been upgraded to 1.8GHz and the default RAM has been boosted to 8GB instead – meaning silky smooth processing and fast exporting.
It's a noticeably more powerful laptop than previous Air iterations. It has more ports than most MacBooks, featuring two USB 3.0 ports, a Thunderbolt 2 and a full-sized SDcard slot.
In addition to its price tag, the MacBook Air's portability make it attractive to many creative professionals. The battery life is epic and at a lightweight 1.35kg on the scales, it's svelte enough to carry around with you without feeling too burdened. Ideal if you want to work away from the office. Lenovo Yoga 720. No HDMI The Lenovo Yoga 720 hits a real sweet spot between price tag and capabilities.
It may not quite have the power or street smarts of the premium machines from Apple, Microsoft or Dell, but there's much to like - including the smaller impact it will have on your bank balance. It manages to offer a full HD 15-inch display for somewhere close to a grand, if not under. And with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card as standard, you'll have the ability to experiment with effects not alien to those more powerful machines. It lacks none of the elite finish either, with the aluminium casing and backlit keyboard common to more expensive laptops.
We do rather rue the lack of an HDMI out port. If you like to instantly transmit your work in progress to a bigger screen then you'll need to find another way of going about it. But as far as compromises go, it feels like a small one. You still get an accurate touchscreen for fingertip control of your footage and sufficient processing power for frustration-free use. HP Pavilion 15.
Keyboard isn't great It isn't easy to find a decently specced laptop with a large screen and still get change from £500/$500. But that trusty stalwart HP has somehow managed to produce a cheap laptop that isn't a disaster zone. This isn't one for the pros, but if you're a beginner or keen amateur learning the ropes of video editing, the Pavilion is a good choice. Even the entry-level models have loads of storage for rolls of footage, and a little extra cash can get you more RAM, a better Intel processor or a full HD display. Google Pixelbook.
Chromebook's aren't the best for editing Let's get this out of the way.we're not entirely convinced that Pixelbooks are the best tool for video editors. They're generally not powerful enough, lack versatility and don't come with sufficient storage. But then the Google Pixelbook isn't most Chromebooks. In fact, it's probably the best we've seen to date. Just take a look at those specifications for starters - enough to make some full blown laptops weep. A minimum of 8GB RAM, scalable up to 16GB; some of Intel's most advanced processors, a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports and a devine 12.3-inch QHD display.
With regard to the latter, that obviously means an opportunity to playback your footage with the quality it deserves. But because it's also a touchscreen that folds back on itself, it's a 2-in-1 option that means you can get more control over every cut and edit - especially if you also splash out for the Pixelbook Pen stylus.
World's Best Computers For Music Production 2017 When considering a computer to purchase for Music production in 2017, I’m sure there are a few questions that come into mind. Do I go with Mac or PC? Should I get a Laptop or Desktop? What’s the best Computer for my budget? What’s the best Computer for my DAW?
We’ll have no fear; we’ll go into all of this and more as we explore the World’s Best Computers for Music Production in 2017. Top Must Haves:. 500 GB SSD at least - In an era of digital plugins and less outboard gear, having plenty of hard drive space is crucial. Some plugins bundles alone can take upwards of 100GB for just those plugins themselves.
In my opinion though from experience, 1 Terabyte is ideal. 8 GB of RAM minimum - A lot of the software plugins themselves can be quite memory intensive.
Having at least 8 GB will help lighten the load. Some say max out at 16GB, which I recommend, but depending on your budget this is still a workable option. CPU Processors - When understanding processors, there are a few things to consider. This is essentially the brain of your computer and these needs to be efficient, fast and smooth to get your musical ideas out quick and easy. At a bare minimum an i5 processor is ideal; however the most important part of this chip is the number of cores.
4 cores or “Quad core” affects the performance the most. The ideal spec for a processor is an i7 quad core. Big screen to work on - Obviously, seeing is believing; having a screen that is at least 12” is great, but 15” and above is ideal. Here is my list. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter what computer you use. What matters most are how you use it?
Most DAW’s work with PC and Mac, as well as software plugins; you should make the decision based what works best for you and within your budget. Here are my Picks for Best Laptops: Asus ROG This year yet again this machine makes the cut. The gaming PC is loaded with a new G-SYNC lag control feature to minimize frame rate stutter. It also has one of the most powerful processors on the planet with an overclocked memory setup.
Not to mention, as far as laptops this is simply one of the best out there period with high resolution, lighting fast speed, and supreme graphics. This is a staple for many producers that use PC’s including guys like Super Producer Mike Will Made It.Processor - Intel Quad Core i7.Graphics - NVIDIA Geforce GTX.Memory - 24GB DDR4.Storage - 2TB SSD HD.Battery – 10 Whr Apple MacBook Pro The newest addition of the MacBook Pro features some very powerful upgrades. With the addition of the Multi Touch glass strip, a new element of control has been added to this already powerful unit with an increased workflow capability. The Mac comes with a powerful Intel i5 or i7 quad core processor and an Intel Iris Graphics card.
Talk to any Mac based producer and they’ll tell you just how powerful of a tool this computer is to have in your corner. The new MacBook Pro is essential for getting ideas down and out in a crunch and compatible with just about every DAW.Processor - Intel Quad Core i7.Graphics - Intel Iris Graphics.Memory - Up to 16GB of RAM.Storage - 512GB SSD HD.Device Ports - Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports.Special Features - Touch Bar and Touch ID HP ENVY Notebook Another returnee, the HP ENVY is just as powerful this year as it was last year staying right up there with the current competition. Boasting a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB of memory, and up to 2TB of HD space, this unit is a favorite of mine to get the job done right without any setbacks. If you’re looking for a computer that isn’t a Mac, this may just be your best bang for your buck.Processor - Intel Core i7.Graphics - Intel HD Graphics 620.Memory - 12 GB.Storage - 2 TB HD Lenovo ThinkPad P50 New to the list the Lenovo ThinkPad is quite an impressive addition to the mix. Displaying a dazzling 4k UHD screen with 180-degree viewing angles, this machine was built to perfection. This machine also lends its audio from Dolby Home Theater, giving it an epic sound for live performances and cinema.
This magnificent piece of gear even has a Thunderbolt 3 port for connecting gear like UAD’s flagship Thunderbolt line of devices. If you’re a PC user, you need this machine in your corner.Processor - Intel Xeon Processor.Graphics - NVIDIA Quadro.Memory - 32 GB.Storage - 2 TB HDD.Display - 4k UHD Dell XPS 15 Laptop A straight powerhouse when it comes to system needs, the Dell XPS line speaks for itself as far as system performance.
With a 6th generation Intel Quad Core processor, 32GB of memory, and full HD 4k display, it is the most powerful laptop we have covered thus far. The addition of a Thunderbolt 3 port as well makes this a must have for PC users trying to incorporate external devices like the UAD line of products.Processor - Intel Quad Core i7.Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M.Memory - 32 GB.Storage - 1 TB.Battery - 84 Whr.Device Port - Thunderbolt 3 Port Here are my Picks for Best Desktops: Apple iMac The new iMacs are sleek and intuitive with a cutting edge design perfect for the stable home or studio producer who isn’t really on the move. It also features a 21.5” Retina 4k display with IPS technology and Two Thunderbolt 2 connections along with Four USB 3 ports. For stable Mac users this is a favorite at home or in the studio.Processor - Intel Quad Core i7.Graphics - Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.Memory - Up to 16GB.Storage - 2 TB Acer Predator This Monster makes this list again this year and for good reason. Boasting 64GB of RAM, a 6th Generation Intel i7 Processor, and a Turbo button for Overclocking processing, this computer is in a league of its own. It also features several USB 3 ports as well as a swap expansion drive bay.
This allows you to hot swap out drives without having to shutdown the computer, which increases efficiently tenfold. This machine would be a great addition to any stable based PC producer.Processor - Intel Quad Core i7.Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070.Memory - 32 GB DDR4 RAM.Storage - 1 TB HDD.Device Ports - 6 USB 3 and 2 USB 2 Ports Apple Mac Mini I’m starting to see more and more of these devices show up at some of the major studios that I frequent.
This device has great versatility, as it is just small enough to be mobile and on the move from place to place, but powerful enough to just be a stable unit in one area. All this in a small 7.7 x 7.7 “ frame weighing only 2.7 lbs. Performance wise it has just about the same specs as the iMac or MacBook Pro.Processor - Intel Dual Core i7.Graphics - Intel Iris.Memory - 16 GB RAM.Storage - Up to 2TB Fusion.Device Ports - Two Thunderbolt 2 and Four USB 3 Ports Lenovo ThinkCentre For this pick, I wanted to choose something that was somewhat affordable, but still packed a punch for those Producers who are just starting out. The Lenovo ThinkCentre does just that and more. With its small size it has just as much mobility and power as the Mac mini at almost half the price.Processor - Intel Core i7.Memory - 16GB DDR4 RAM.Storage - up to 1TB HDD.Device Ports - Four USB 3 and Four USB 2 Ports Dell XPS Tower Last, but certainly not least we have the Dell XPS back again this year.
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The Dell XPS Tower has the power you need with the ease that most are accustomed to with Dell products. It includes an Intel Core i7 Processor up to 4.0 GHz in speed. With an AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics card as well you can’t go wrong. All around this machine will get the job done if you’re a PC user.Processor - Intel Core i7.Memory - Up to 64 GB.Storage - 2 TB HDD.Graphics - AMD Radeon RX 480 Written for by Mitchell 'The Innovator' Tillotson, Producer.Guest blogger. Mitchell “The Innovator” Tillotson is a Music Producer, Musician, Songwriter, and Sound Designer hailing from the greater Baltimore area. Growing up as a Military Brat in the early 90’s and 2000’s and listening to producers like Teddy Riley, Rodney Jerkins, The Neptunes, and Timbaland, he fell in love with music at an early age. The recent Fullsail Music Production Grad and Navy Veteran grew up deejaying the local scenes in the Baltimore/DC areas and is now starting to take the music world by storm.
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This customer product survey is our top priority and listening to the opinions of our customers will ensure we continually exceed expectations. We would like to invite you to answer this product survey. Thank you for your time and we look forward to bringing you more awesome products in the future! Thank you again. Maybe adding a computer like Slick Audio computers to the list would provide readers with the knowledge that there are computers specifically designed down to the component level to give the best audio possible. By lowering latency and ensuring the computers are configured to the task of audio recording.
Not to mention since the company was created by musicians who are also in the IT industry they know how to make a computer that works for Pro Studio, Project Studios, Home Studios. Check it out www.slick.audio. Even call them for specific questions about your unique questions.
Appreciate the information on the subject. My question is I’m not the computer guy but I’m looking at my system panel cpu info and it says: Processor Intel Core i5-3330 cup @3.00Ghz8.00 GB (7.87 usable).64bit operating system,64 bases processorNow my problem is my sessions on my DAW when I’m mixing and mastering always shutdown in the middle of it. I have a 1tb external hard drive where I store everything on and I just call up a session when I need it I have my program and plugins on the desktop and that’s it so please tell me if you can what’s going on without doing something drastic.