Our selection of laptops for students - Le Monde IT

Whether you start or enter your last year of higher education, you will need a good laptop to do your research and write your work.But with so many different brands and confusing models, it is easy to feel outdated.Don't worry, we're here to help you.We have gathered a list of laptops adapted to students.If most (if not all) of the laptops of this list are high -performance machines, we also have options for macOS players and lovers, and models for all budgets.

HP spectrum x360 14 1,349 € HT

The spectrum X360 14 of HP takes the advance this year on its main rival the XPS 2-in-1 of Dell.(IDG credit)

When we think of the best slim and light laptop, competition has always been tight between Dell XPS 2-in-1 and HP spectrum x360.This time, we give the early spectrum x360 14, with a nod to the XPS 13 2-in-1 9310 which preceded it as our best choice.The X360 14 spectrum, equipped with the same 11th generation Intel Tiger Lake processor as that of the XPS range, is measured by its eternal rival, test after test.It rises to the top thanks to a few key advantages: it offers greater autonomy (thanks to a larger battery), a much better keyboard, and small things like a USB-A port and a physical stop buttonWebcam, all for a lower price.Well played, hp.

Asus ROG Stix G15 1747 € HT

After work, the relaxation with this PC for Gamers which does not shine hardly by its autonomy.(IDG credit)

If you are a gamer, the Asus ROG Stix G15 Advantage Edition is a real concentrate of power.The model we tested was equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor at 8 cores, an AMD Radeon RX 6800m GPU (with 12 GB of GDDR6), 16 GB of DDR4 memory and 512 GB of flash storage.You can play older titles with very high graphic parameters and more recent games with average parameters.There are still a few shortcomings.The battery life is poor and it is damn heavy.That said, a low battery life and a bulky shape factor are not unusual for a laptop dedicated to the game, and if you want to play, this laptop offers much more value than most of its rivals.

Microsoft surface pro 7+817 € HT

Optionally, Microsoft's Pro 7+ surface can accommodate a MODEM LTE.(IDG credit)

By appointing this Windows Surface Pro 7+ tablet, Microsoft wrongly suggests that it is a kind of minor upgrade of the Pro 7 surface.Nothing could be further from the truth: we rarely see such massive upgrades in terms of CPU and GPU power, as well as the extension of autonomy.It also offers a modem LTE option and an absolutely silent and almost fan -free chassis.Only the configuration with Intel Core i7 requires a fan.

You may wonder why we chose 7+ and not the pro 8 surface.Although the 8 has a larger screen and good sound, the configurations start at € 975.36 excl..Everything comes down to the price.The basic configuration of 7+ starts at € 788.28 excl..The basic version is equipped with an Intel Core i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of Nand Flash.

Apple MacBook Air M1 1,129 € HT

The transition to M1 fleas gave a breath to the MacBook Air.(Apple credit)

The MacBook Air equipped with the M1 processor surpasses the Intel version released earlier this year so much (with the CPU/GPU "Ice Lake" y-series of Intel) that it challenges the understanding.And as there is no fan, the air is super silent, which is great in a td room.Unfortunately, the Cupertino firm has practically changed anything else at MacBook Air.This model is essentially a motherboard exchange.But what a processor!You can read the full review of the MacBook Air M1.

Acer Swift 3x 952 € HT

Beautiful slab and comfortable autonomy are not incompatible with the Acer Swift 3X.(Acer)

The Acer Swift 3x is both fast and light, an ideal choice for the student who is still on the go.The high-end configuration that we have examined has an Intel Core i7-1165g7 processor, an Intel Iris XE Max GPU (with 4 GB of LPDDR4X), 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of flash storage.But the real star of the show is her 14 -inch IPS 1080p screen, which shines at 300 nits, according to our examination.We have managed to get more than 12 hours of autonomy on a single load, so you can expect this laptop to hold for several lessons.

Acer Swift x 794 € HT

12 hours of autonomy for the Swift X.(Acer credit)

Exceptional performance for a light format, the Acer Swift X has a lot to offer.In addition to managing content creation tasks, it can also run some light games.However, surprise is the autonomy of this PC.Despite its internal gourmet energy components, the Swift X battery held more than 12 hours during our tests.Depending on your use, you will not need to look for a power outlet.It is perfect for students.

HP Envy X360 15, € 872 excl.

A PC with a very comfortable keyboard.(IDG credit)

The HP Envy X360 15 (2021) has an attractive design, decent internal components, and a wide selection of ports.The unit we tested was equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of flash storage.Regarding ports, you have USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 2 connectors.0 and a normal size SD card location.In our test, we really liked the keyboard, indicating that "the keys emit a satisfactory tactile return and they activate even if you just touch the corner of a touch with your nail."In other words, you don't have to worry about accidental pressures on the keys.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 627 € HT

With the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, Dell markets a versatile PC at a tight price.(Credit Dell)

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is affordable and offers good performance for its price.The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor is fast enough for daily tasks such as web browsing and documents editing.It is a machine that allows you to be quite productive, so it is perfect for the university.According to our test, the laptop "has remained comfortably fresh and silent while juggling with several applications, browser tabs and downloads".It is also quite versatile.You can install it like an easel to watch movies or return the screen to use it as a tablet.Overall, this is a good value for money.You benefit from good performance, a powerful sound and a touch screen.

Acer aspire vero 913 € HT

With its PCR plastic shell, the Vero aspire plays the green card.(Acer credit)

Vero aspire is affordable and is fast enough for general use.The tested model was equipped with an Intel Core i7-1195g7 processor, an IRIS XE graphics card, 16 GB of RAM and an SSD of 512 GB.If the internal components are rather good, the unique characteristic of the vero is that it is made of PCR plastic, which makes it one of the few laptops that respect the environment.If we appreciate its ecological character, the exterior presents a textured design to which we must get used to.The keyboard is also elastic and the 1080p non -tactile screen produces clear images.The only drawback is the low battery life.During our test, we only managed to shoot the battery with three cells.

What should be taken into account when you want to take a laptop for the university?

The first thing to take into account is the budget.How much are you ready to spend on a laptop?If your budget is limited, Chromebook are a good option.They are affordable and designed for daily tasks such as writing documents, work on spreadsheets, etc..The price of Chromebook can vary between 175 and 890 euros.If you want to spend a little more, laptops with a convertible touch screen (also called 2-in-1) offer many features.You can turn over the screen and use it like a tablet or put it like an easel to watch movies.

If you have a busy schedule, you will probably have to run from one lesson to another with a very short time between the two.This is why we recommend a laptop with a long -term battery.We recommend that you opt for a model capable of holding 7 to 10 hours on a single load, unless you want a laptop capable of playing games - laptops for games are renowned for their low endurance,Even for daily tasks.These 7 to 10 am are a good figure if you plan to take your laptop everywhere with you.

8 GB of RAM recommended

Tasks such as consultation with email or film reading on Netflix will require more RAM.We recommend that you opt for 8 GB of RAM or more.4 GB of RAM, it's just enough for Internet browsing and office automation, but 8 GB, it's better to open more tabs and others.In addition, applications like Google Chrome and Spotify tend to consume a lot of RAM.Most people can get by 4 GB if you have a tight budget, but you will not be able to do so many multitasking.

The last element is a decent keyboard.At university, you will spend a lot of time type.Depending on your personal preferences, you may want a complete or short travel keyboard.Mechanical keyboards, for example, normally have a longer race.This avoids accidental strikes.The keys also offer a significant tactile return because they bounce after being pressed.