Laptops

Laptops are portable computers for office work, study, creative projects and gaming. This category covers everything from thin, light models you can carry every day to larger-screen work laptops and gaming laptops with a dedicated graphics card, made by Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, HP, Apple, Acer and MSI.

How to choose a laptop

Start with what you will use it for. If it's mostly documents, browsing and video calls, a processor with integrated graphics is enough. Gaming, video editing and 3D work need a dedicated GPU. The trade-off is extra weight and heat, and the battery won't last as long.

RAM decides how smoothly the laptop handles several programs at once. For basic tasks 8 GB is enough, but if you keep lots of browser tabs open or work with spreadsheets and photo editing, 16 GB is more comfortable. An SSD makes boot-up and file loading fast. How much storage you need depends on how many photos and videos you keep locally.

Screen size comes down to portability versus comfort. A 13–14-inch laptop is lighter and fits a smaller bag, while 15.6–16 inches is easier to work on for long sessions. It's also worth checking resolution and brightness, and whether the ports you need are there, such as USB-C, HDMI or a card reader.

Look at the keyboard layout in the product details before you decide. Laptops sold in the Baltics may come with Estonian, Nordic or US layouts, and that changes how easily you can type letters such as õ, ä or ā.

Frequently asked questions

What laptop is best for students?

A light 13–14-inch laptop with an SSD and long battery life suits most students. For design or programming courses, go for a model with 16 GB of RAM.

Can I use a gaming laptop for work?

Yes, it has more than enough power for demanding work software. It is heavier than an office laptop, though, with louder fans under load and shorter battery life.

Should I get a Windows laptop or a MacBook?

A MacBook makes sense if you already use an iPhone or other Apple devices. Windows laptops come from more brands in more configurations, and some specialist software and games only run on Windows.