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5 of the Best Video Editing Laptops in 2021
by Eguaogie Eghosa Jul 29, 2021 Views (575)
Laptops are indispensable tools for those whose works are mostly on the go. If you are in any of the fields that demand your attention at any time of the day or anywhere in the world; then having a good laptop is a must. 

However, finding a laptop that is best suited to your needs is fast becoming a big ask for most people for reasons that range from chip shortages to supply chain chaos, especially since the past year, making it almost impossible to find the most reliable products in the market.

But there are undoubtedly some of the best of what you need out there; you just need to put in the time and effort to find them and also to know where to look. This is why this article should be of great help to those facing this dilemma as it presents a list of some of the available models out there.

While this is a top-five list of laptops that are best suited for video editing in 2021; there are, however, no doubts that there are a few other options that have prices and capabilities that are well suited to your needs. 

Here are our top 5 Video Editing Laptops to choose from.

5. DELL XPS 15 LAPTOP
The Dell XPS 15 is probably the best of the lot that you are going to read about in this review. It is a good, reliable laptop loaded with high-tech components fitted into a good but not flashy design. It comes with a 15” display screen with up to 4k resolution, a 2.0 HDMI output port, a USB-C port, and a couple of Thunderbolt 3 ports, powered by NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics, with a 10th generation Intel processor designed to use the latest tech.

For a high-end laptop suitable for video editing; the Dell XPS 15 checks all performance boxes and is packaged in a design that appeals to everyone. 

The laptop can be purchased on Amazon.

4. RAZER BLADE 15 GAMING LAPTOP
The Razer brand has since become synonymous with good laptops for gaming which possesses some similar requirements to video editing. An attractive choice because of its good balance between performance, price, and style; the Blade 15 ranks amongst the best picks for a video editing laptop among its competition. 

The model comes with a 15.6” Full HD screen, a refresh rate of 240 Hz that ensures smooth operation, and is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card and Intel Core 9750H 6-core processor. It also has 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for general speed and responsiveness throughout the system.

The graphics focus is guaranteed to deliver good performance for video editors and the advanced cooling system will ensure that the laptop continues to perform optimally under load.

You can also pick up this laptop on Amazon and B&H. 

3: APPLE 16” MACBOOK PRO
If you are already an Apple product user, it is almost certain what your pick would be on this list. This is because you probably know already that when it comes to laptops and other electronic products from the Apple stable; they do not cut corners.

Apple has since made it clear that their larger laptop is their best offering to date and they have backed that claim up by fitting the laptop with solid components such as a better-designed keyboard.

This series has an upgraded 16” screen with 500 nits of brightness and a 3072 by 1920 resolution.  With a 512 SSD and an Intel Core i9 processor; the Apple MacBook Pro is a great choice for those keen on doing mobile video editing work.

You can also purchase the Apple MacBook on Amazon and B&H stores.

2: MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOP 3
The Microsoft Surface 3 may have been around for a while longer already, however, it is still one of the most popular picks for video editing works. A Surface is a solid option with the use of a 3:2 aspect ratio 15” touchscreen display which allows a wider vertical display, as well as a 3000 by 2000 resolution that makes it possible to get your editing done.  

Built with solid hardware to match such as AMD Ryzen 5 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads; it also has ample room around the keyboard makes it one of the nicest looking picks on the list.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 can be purchased on Amazon.

1: DELL G5 15 GAMING LAPTOP
The Dell G5 15 offers those on a budget a great option for a video editing laptop in 2021. The laptop possesses a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA 1650 Ti GPU, complete with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, as well as a relatively standard Full HD 15” display screen fitted anti-glare coating.
It has in addition, a standard array of ports that include Thunderbolt, conventional USBs, and an HDMI for video editing. While the battery capacity leaves you feeling confident about how long you can work without worrying about power; the laptop however comes with docked setup AC adapter.

You can get the Dell G5 15 on Amazon too.

For top-notch performance, these are probably the best choices you can make when on the lookout for the best video editing laptop in 2021.
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