MacBook being used for coding (Image credit: Pixabay)
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Software developers and coders need a laptop that’s powerful, secure, and reliable. A powerful processor is absolutely a must for doing heavy tasks and so are long battery life and a great display which help reduce eye strain. A solid keyboard is also necessary if not a must. If you plan to use the laptop for programming, here are five laptops we think you should consider.
Apple MacBook Pro
The next-gen MacBook Pro will likely recycle the 2021 design
If you are a serious coder in need of a highly reliable yet powerful notebook for coding, then the new Apple MacBook Pro (review) with M2 Pro or M2 Max is clearly one of the best options to consider. As one expects from a professional lineup of laptops, the new MacBook Pro is the best in the business. It offers a great display, excellent computing power, and everything one seeks from a high-end notebook for coding.
Depending on your preference, you can either opt for the more compact 14-inch or the larger 16-inch model, which also offers slightly better speakers and battery life. The price starts at Rs 199,900.
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2022 Apple MacBook Air with M2 processor (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan / Indian Express)
Light coders can consider the MacBook Air instead of the MacBook Pro. The new M2 MacBook Air (review) is clearly one of the thinnest 13-inch notebooks in the market that delivers stellar battery life and it is also available in a 15-inch form factor. It also offers a great display, a premium build, and a Thunderbolt cable USB-C port with support for fast charging. It can be charged with most USB-PD compatible chargers.
Just like every modern MacBook, the Air has an excellent keyboard and glass trackpad. The new Apple Silicon also helps this notebook deliver almost 10 hours of battery life along with silent operation for around Rs 100,000.
Dell XPS 15
Dell XPS 15 comes with up to 4K resolution screen (Image credit: Dell)
On the Windows side of things, the Dell XPS 15 is a great choice. Just like the MacBooks, the XPS offers a premium design, and great battery life, and is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processor with excellent single-thread and multi-thread performance. This helps coders compile and run even the largest programs without any hassle. It starts at Rs 260,000, which is slightly on the expensive side.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3
Despite being a rugged laptop, the Thinkpad X1 nano is light and compact (Image credit: Lenovo)
ThinkPad series of notebooks are known for their reliability, and the latest ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 combines the legacy of the brand with up-to-date specs. This laptop, powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core processor, offers up to 64 GB of RAM and 2TB of internal storage. The notebook also comes with a 13.3-inch display (with or without touch). This portable notebook is both secure, with added software and hardware-based security protocols, and easy to carry around, making it a great machine for hybrid coders for around Rs 158,000.
HP ZBook Studio G9
HP ZBook Studio G9 offers desktop-class graphics (Image credit: HP)
The HP ZBook Studio G9, with its desktop-class graphics and large 16-inch screen, is a great laptop for coders who work on large files requiring graphics rendering. This notebook comes with business-specific features and added security features that help secure the contents of the laptop even if it’s stolen, using self-healing BIOS technology. Priced at Rs 220,000, this laptop with a dedicated graphics card is meant for app and game developers.
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