Find the best laptop for school or the office

For School

For those of you looking for something fairly portable to carry with you every day to class, but that can also handle more demanding tasks.

Size

Choose something between 13.3” to 14.5”, depending on the screen size you need for your use, so it can be carried easily.

Skroutz Tip: You can find models that feature a touch stylus so you can take quick notes anywhere, anytime.

Processor & RAM

These two contribute significantly to how quickly the laptop can perform multiple tasks at the same time. The brand options for processors are 2: AMD Ryzen and Intel Core, while there are many manufacturers for RAM.

If your needs are simple, such as running Word, Excel and PowerPoint, a 12th-generation processor and above Core i5 or Ryzen 5, along with 8GB RAM will do the job
If, on the other hand, you need more power and speed because you want to run engineering or video editing programs, choose 12th-generation and above Core i7 or Ryzen 7, along with 16GB RAM.

Graphics Card

If the tasks you want to perform are not related to video editing or graphics, then there is no need to get a laptop with a dedicated graphics card.

However, if you work with video editing or imaging, you need to invest in a machine with a powerful GPU.

The 2 main brands are Nvidia with the GeForce RTX series and AMD with Radeon RX. If you're on a limited budget, an RTX 3050 or 3060 will be more than satisfactory; otherwise, you can opt for an AMD Radeon RX 6600. If you want something more premium, then it is worth investing in the latest generation, such as the GeForce RTX 4060 or 4070, or Radeon RX 7600 or 7700.

Storage

If you need video editing and handle very large files, choose 1TB or even 2TB. Beyond that, you can get an external SSD if you need extra storage space.

If there is no need for large files, a capacity of 256GB or 512GB is enough.

Our Picks

For light multitasking

For parallel use of demanding programs

For the office

For you who want a laptop for your work, for presentations and notes in meetings, as well as for your own business.

Size

If you want to move around often with your laptop, prefer something between 13.3” to 14.5”, while if portability is not so important, choose a large screen for more clarity and comfort, such as 15” to 17”.

Software

Prefer Window Pro, since they offer additional security as well as business tools that home versions do not support.

Processor & RAM

The power and speed of your laptop. The brand options for processors are 2. AMD Ryzen and Intel Core, while for RAM there is a wide range of manufacturers.

If your needs are simple, such as running Word, Excel and Powerpoint, a Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor, together with 8GB RAM will do the job
On the other hand, if you need more power and speed because you want to run many programs at the same time or edit video, prefer Core i7 or Ryzen 7, together with 16GB RAM.

Storage

If you need video editing and handle very large files, prefer 1TB or even 2TB. Beyond that, you can get an external SSD if you need extra storage space.

If there is no need for large files, a capacity of 512GB is enough.