Which laptop to choose? Buying guide

If you are looking for the best laptop to meet your needs, you are in the right place. Whether you are a student, professional, gamer, or creative, this guide is designed to help you choose your new laptop wisely. HIFI Luxembourg invites you to explore the different types of usage, the essential features to consider, and the best models available in each price range. Discover how to find the ideal laptop that combines performance, reliability, and budget.

3. What Budget for a Laptop?

Budget is a decisive factor in choosing your laptop. Depending on your needs and usage, it is essential to find a laptop offering the best value for money. Whether you are looking for a model for daily tasks or top performance for intensive use, our guide offers three price categories to better guide you.

For those looking for an economical model, HIFI Luxembourg offers a selection of affordable laptops with high-performing laptops at reasonable prices.

Entry-Level Laptops - Less Than 500€:

Recommended Usage: Ideal for simple tasks like web browsing, writing documents (Word), and watching videos on YouTube or Netflix. Students or those who need a device for basic tasks will find these models perfect for their daily use.

• Recommended Configuration

• Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3

• RAM: 4 GB to 8 GB

• Storage: 128 GB to 256 GB SSD

• Screen: 14 inches, HD (1366x768) or Full HD (1920x1080) resolution

• Ideal for basic tasks like web browsing, document processing, and watching videos.

• Example: Acer Aspire 5, HP Pavilion x360.

Mid-Range Laptops - 500€ - 1000€:

Recommended Usage: Suitable for versatile use with improved performance and additional features. Ideal for professionals who need reliability and performance for office tasks and project management. For example, working on large Excel or PDF files.

• Recommended Configuration

• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5

• RAM: 8 GB to 16 GB

• Storage: 256 GB to 512 GB SSD

• Screen: 13 to 17 inches, Full HD (1920x1080) resolution

• Graphics Card: Sometimes a dedicated graphics card like the NVIDIA GeForce MX250

• Suitable for versatile use with improved performance and additional features.

• Example: HP Pavilion, Asus ZenBook 14.

High-End Laptops - Over 1000€:

Recommended Usage: For demanding users, professionals, gamers, and creatives, offering top performance and premium features. These models are perfect for intensive tasks like photo editing, video editing, graphic design, and high-performance video gaming.

• Recommended Configuration

• Processor: Intel Core i7 or i9, AMD Ryzen 7 or 9

• RAM: 16 GB to 32 GB

• Storage: 512 GB to 1 TB SSD

• Screen: 13 to 17 inches, Full HD (1920x1080) to 4K (3840x2160) resolution

• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX or RTX, AMD Radeon Pro

• Battery Life: Up to 10-12 hours

• For demanding users, professionals, gamers, and creatives, offering top performance and premium features.

Example: MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 15, Razer Blade 15.

4. Gaming Laptop

We haven't forgotten gamers with our guide How to Choose Your Gaming PC? Whether you are a casual gamer or a hardcore gamer, choosing the right PC is crucial for an optimal gaming experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the many components to choose the ideal gaming PC based on your needs and budget.