How to choose a laptop in 2024, what to look for?

1.Must have an SSD as the main drive of the machine.

Let me tell you that in 2024, if any computer does not have an SSD as the main drive of the machine, it will hardly be usable because Windows and newer programs require more resources than before when there were no SSDs. a lot Moreover, at present we are not working. Or open just one program There is frequent switching between programs, so for a responsive and good user experience, you should choose a notebook with an SSD installed at the factory.

As for the minimum SSD capacity, it should be 256GB or more for machines that do not focus on data storage. Basic general use Not many programs installed As for if you want to store data as well, you should choose an SSD capacity of 512GB or more for more peace of mind

2. Entering the era where 16 GB of RAM is the norm.

Another thing that is important in every laptop is RAM or main memory of the device That will help us open the program. or process large amounts of information more quickly Let me tell you, the more RAM the better. Because it will allow us to use multiple programs at the same time with flexibility without having to wait to reload.

Currently, the minimum capacity of RAM is 8GB. If we really recommend it, it is 16 GB or more because when turning on the computer, Windows 11 has already consumed more than 4 GB of RAM or there will be only 4GB left for us to use, which I can tell you. Just opening Google Chrome uses up almost all of the remaining 4GB of RAM, not including Word Excel that we have open

But if you use it heavily, such as video editing and graphics, we recommend a capacity of 32GB. Personally, I’ve tested video rendering. It was found that after upgrading to 32GB of RAM, the machine processed noticeably faster than before.

3. Powerful CPU for gaming Or the CPU saves energy and emphasizes battery life.

Currently, the CPUs on laptops that are available for us to choose from come from two main camps, Intel and AMD. There are things that each camp’s CPUs are good at and not good at. What Intel does well is the issue of strength. and stability, while AMD is prominent in energy saving. and the price is cheaper than Intel with the same strength Each camp will have what kind of CPU to choose from. We have summarized it for you.

How to choose an Intel CPU

In the year 2024, it can be said that there were many changes in the CPU section from Intel because the Core Ultra series was added and officially began the transition into the Gen 14 era. Overall, it is still similar to the original, which is a hybrid CPU with a large P-Core core and a small E-core core working together.

How to view the code of Intel Core i CPUs

Mainly, look at the first 2 numbers which will indicate the generation of the CPU. The higher these two numbers, the more you will get the newer chip. As for the last 3 numbers, it is easiest to understand that the higher the number, the more powerful it will be. Because there are quite a lot of details here (a lot), it’s better to use the code to search for the model. And there are 3 main ending letters: U, H, HX.

U code CPU emphasizes energy saving It’s in the thin and light notebook group.

H code CPU emphasizes maximum performance It’s in the gaming laptop group.

HX code CPU emphasizes maximum performance and can increase Overclock in gaming notebooks.

4. If you want to play games Either way, you’ll need a separate graphics card.

The graphics card is considered a very important part in playing games. and graphics work Currently there are 3 companies to choose from: NVIDIA, AMD and Intel, which in 2024 will officially enter the era of RTX 4000 Series, Radeon 7000 Sereis. As for notebooks that use a discrete Intel Arc graphics card, in our country they have already begun to be sold. But there may not be as many models to choose from.

Let’s start with NVIDIA. You should choose a model with a default graphics card of RTX 4050 or higher, and if you were to recommend it, it should be RTX 4060 or higher because the chip is powerful enough to play high-resolution games more smoothly. The RTX 4050 is quite good. AMD recommends that it should be used as a Radeon RX 7600S graphics card or higher in order to play games at Full HD resolution smoothly.

5. A good screen is more than half the battle.

One of the parts that makes a notebook still a notebook is The screen attached to the device is ready for us to unfold and use. By 2024, there will be notebooks available for us with many screen sizes. and in notebooks of the middle-higher level The resolution has begun to be moved up to 2K instead of Full HD. Therefore, when we choose to buy, we should choose a resolution of 2K or at least a worthwhile model should have a Full HD screen. As for the size, this depends on your preference. If you like small and easy to carry, then 13-14 inches is something that is flexible. Or if you want a medium size that isn’t too big, try the 15-16 inch model. Or if anyone thinks it’s not big enough, you have to use the 17-18 inch model to answer the question.

As for the type of screen panel, it should be IPS or higher in order to get colors and a wider color gamut than TN and VA, plus a wide viewing angle. Or if you like bright colors You can choose to use OLED as well. Or if anyone is worried about the OLED screen burning but wants something superior to IPS, it is recommended that you choose a Mini LED panel instead.

The next story will be about the colors of the screen. For general use, it should have an SRGB value of not less than 63%, or if you want a accurate color screen with beautiful colors, it should have an SRGB value of 100% or more. For those who use it to work on graphics, they emphasize color accuracy.

It is recommended that DCI-P3 100% is the best. Finally, it will be about the Refresh Rate. For gaming notebooks, it should be higher than 120 Hz or more. For general use Or when working with documents, using a 60Hz screen is not a problem.

6. Port connections should be diverse.

Many 2024 laptops are starting to have some connectivity ports removed. or reduce the number This is evident in thin and light notebooks that tend to cut down to just 1 USB-A port, causing sometimes when we want to connect many additional accessories, we have to use a USB Hub converter to help, which means that if you have to move the seat Working often is very inconvenient.

For gamers who play E-Sport games, the device should also have a LAN port. For a more stable internet connection than Wi-Fi, or if you’re a photographer, you should have a full SD-Card slot like that.

But the port that every device should have on every notebook in 2024 is USB-C that supports both data transmission, charging and connecting a separate screen in one port because it greatly increases the convenience of use and new accessories are often It will already support USB-C or newer screens will usually have a USB-C in slot included.

7. Has genuine Windows and Office installed from the factory.

Nowadays, it must be said that buying a laptop that comes with genuine Windows has become a normal thing. It’s not strange because most users, when they buy a laptop, want to be able to use it immediately after paying. No need to waste time installing programs from outside stores. Having genuine Windows installed immediately reduces the hassle of ordinary users greatly. And it is considered one of the most valuable free gifts that we can get from buying a computer because genuine Windows will cost around 3,000 baht.

Another program that is so important that it is almost a common program for many people. Such as the Office program suites Word, Excel, Power Point that normally we have to purchase additionally ourselves. If you haven’t already bought it