10 Best Laptops for Programming

A novelty for 2021 in an all-aluminum case and with a good 8-core "stone" from AMD, pulling work with code in any language. In terms of price, the model has occupied the middle of the budget segment and, in general, gives a good value for money, but there are a number of reservations. First, forget about the upgrade, there is one slot for an SSD and 8 GB of RAM soldered on the board, but with a frequency of 3200 MHz. Secondly, the screen diagonal does not allow to place a digital keypad. Thirdly, there is no fingerprint scanner, i. protection level is almost zero. But still, the laptop deserves a place in the list of the best models for programming, and not only for its excellent hardware balance.It is worth highlighting the presence of a simple but backlit keys, high autonomy, excellent image detail on the screen and even the presence of a built-in card reader for quick transfer of data from other devices. And the kit comes with a pre-installed operating system, which additionally justifies the cost of the laptop.

A very budget solution for novice programmers taking a course in the basics of programming. The model was released last year, it is based on proven hardware, but the processor is still not as good as we would like, which is why the emphasis is on learning, and not on full-fledged work with massive code. There is also a large display, which reduces mobility, but many people like it, especially since the manufacturer has kept the weight at 1.7 kg, and this is a good indicator for an inexpensive segment. Everything is in order with autonomy, HP promises up to 9 hours, but you can stretch it longer if you do not load the system with background applications. We also highlight the presence of a capacious SSD and the ability to increase the amount of RAM: the database contains two 4 GB sticks, and the supported maximum is 16 GB. Now for the obvious cons.The keyboard is comfortable to use, but it is not equipped with a backlight, a couple of additional USBs are obviously missing, plus some users complain about the low brightness of the matrix backlight.

This model is presented in a large number of configurations, but for novice programmers we recommend assembly 81W40032RK or close to it. As a result, you will get a perfectly balanced, but at the same time, a budget laptop with a fairly comfortable keyboard (there is even a numeric keypad), a minimum set of hardware for learning starting coding skills and autonomy up to 9 hours, i.e. The battery charge is enough for a full day of work. We note the presence of DDR4 memory with a frequency of up to 2666 MHz, however, half is soldered on the board, and there is a single slot for expansion, so it will not be possible to increase it above 12 GB. The display here is 15.6 inches, which reduces the compactness, but at the same time the laptop turned out to be quite light and thin.As for serious shortcomings, in our opinion, this is the lack of backlighting of the keys (you won't work in the dark), plus the delivery without a pre-installed OS, which will have to be purchased separately.

An ultrabook that was released in 2021, but has already managed to gain some popularity among programmers, especially those who have just started learning. In favor of the "Chinese" they say an excellent 14-inch display with a color gamut of 100% sRGB, i.e. your eyes are safe and the crooked colors won't bother them. In addition, there is a good 6-core processor, a capacious SSD and a powerful battery that provides about 10 hours of work without recharging. The keyboard is classic for 14-inchers, but there is a key backlight and a high-quality touchpad. Not without minor shortcomings, often characteristic of budget laptops. Firstly, the RAM soldered on the motherboard, which will have to be limited to the base 8 GB. Secondly, there are few USB ports for peripherals. And, thirdly, the manufacturer allocates only 12 months of warranty.

The most expensive laptop for programmers among budget segment models, but it fully justifies its price. First of all, experts highlight the screen - none of the competitors can offer such picture quality. On the other hand, not everyone likes the 13.3-inch diagonal, plus there are some inconveniences in working with the keyboard, which are often mentioned in reviews. Objecting to them, we note the high level of performance of the laptop, after all, inside there is a very smart 8-core M1, a reliable SSD drive and soldered DDR4 RAM. The latter excludes an upgrade, but this can also be countered by phenomenal autonomy - Apple claims 18 hours of operation without recharging, which is quite realistic for programming. Accordingly, mobility is increased, supported by the compact dimensions and modest weight of the gadget - ideal for working on the road or on the beach on vacation.

Budget laptop by the standards of the segment for programmers, also supplemented by a discrete graphics card, i.е. suitable for developing game applications in Android Studio, C# or Swift. At the same time, the model is very economical in terms of energy consumption and can remain autonomous up to 16 hours. An excellent indicator, given the presence of a 15.6-inch display with excellent picture quality and 100% AdobeRGB color gamut. But not everything is so smooth, for some reason the manufacturer did not introduce a numeric keypad, which is usually characteristic of gadgets of such a diagonal. This is partly offset by the increased touchpad area, but this does not help everyone when programming. Another compensating moment is the presence of a second slot for RAM and the possibility of increasing it up to 64 GB.As for the lowered rating, it was the possible mistakes in the assembly of the case, its excessive soiling, a very noisy cooling system and the need to get used to the slightly changed location of individual keys.

The minimum (for the price) entry into the world of professional laptops for programming. Immediately, we note the screen, which at 14 inches has an ideal color reproduction of 100% sRGB, received a good supply of backlight brightness and a pixel density of 157 ppi. Any code and text looks great, without blurring or eye strain. The second important point is autonomy up to 14 hours, plus the option of fast battery charging. Well, the balance of iron, issuing a high level of performance. True, there are no upgrade options, but this is tolerable, after all, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of SSD is enough for any needs of a programmer. Now for the most common complaints. Firstly, many people do not like the backlighting of the keys, which can blind at certain angles of the laptop. Secondly, there is a risk of buying copies with defective matrices, which will cause problems with the quality of its illumination.It was because of the last point that the rating of the model was reduced to 4.50.

An underrated model that many people overlook, although it has an excellent balance of hardware performance, display quality and device cost. Yes, an upgrade is not provided, but 16 GB of RAM on board is quite enough for the needs of programming not only in the learning process, but also in the course of professional work. We also note autonomy, the laptop battery provides up to 10 hours of operation without recharging, and with an economical attitude to resources (minimum background programs), it will last all 12-14. In addition, the gadget is quite compact, lightweight and will not cause trouble during transportation. Of the other little things, it is worth mentioning the presence of backlighting of the keys, however, only white, a fingerprint scanner, plus we note the energy consumption of the RAM and the build quality of the metal case. Among the negatives, first of all, the small number of USB ports and the lack of fast charging are striking.

An interesting model, released as a gaming one, but also suitable for programmers, especially those working in the field of game application development. Accordingly, there is suitable hardware, including a discrete graphics card, which will be needed when testing intermediate builds of your games. Moreover, the model can be improved by increasing the RAM, so the MSI GF65 Thin 10UE-085RU fully justifies its price. On the other hand, you will have to endure some inconvenience, because this is the most bulky and heavy model of all that are in the rating of the best, plus powerful hardware requires more energy consumption, so the autonomy of the laptop does not exceed 7 hours.

The prefix Pro in the name of the model speaks for itself - this compact laptop is designed for professionals in their field. It has everything you need for comfortable programming: high hardware performance, a good amount of RAM, a high-quality display with a gorgeous picture and an ambient light sensor, as well as a powerful battery that can provide up to 20 hours of battery life. The gadget is very popular in the professional environment, receives a lot of positive feedback, but still we found several obvious flaws even in it. First of all, this is the volume of the SSD drive, after all, 256 GB at this price is very small, and for a version with a capacity of 512 GB, you will have to pay about 20,000 rubles extra. You will also have to buy adapters, because without a USB hub you can’t connect a lot of peripherals here. Well, let's fix the claims with a too short warranty - only 1 year for such an expensive laptop is frankly not enough.