{"id":25095,"date":"2023-12-24T10:08:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=25095"},"modified":"2023-12-24T10:08:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:08:25","slug":"creator-vs-gaming-laptops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/","title":{"rendered":"Creator Laptops vs Gaming-Oriented Laptops \u2014 Is There a Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668456f517448\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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Laptops and Why Are They Special?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Can_Gaming_Laptops_be_Used_for_Content_Creation\" title=\"Can Gaming Laptops be Used for Content Creation?\">Can Gaming Laptops be Used for Content Creation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Which_Should_You_Buy\" title=\"Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Should You Buy?\">Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Should You Buy?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#You_Should_Buy_a_Creator_Laptop_If\" title=\"You Should Buy a Creator Laptop If:\">You Should Buy a Creator Laptop If:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#You_Should_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop_If\" title=\"You Should Buy a Gaming Laptop If:\">You Should Buy a Gaming Laptop If:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Is_There_a_Difference\" title=\"Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Is There a Difference?\">Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Is There a Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#What_Are_the_Best_Creator_Laptops\" title=\"What Are the Best Creator Laptops?\">What Are the Best Creator Laptops?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#M1M2_MacBook_Air\" title=\"M1\/M2 MacBook Air\">M1\/M2 MacBook Air<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#MacBook_Pro_1416\" title=\"MacBook Pro 14\/16\u201d\">MacBook Pro 14\/16\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#ASUS_Zenbook_Pro_14_OLED\" title=\"ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED\">ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#ASUS_Vivobook_w_OLED\" title=\"ASUS Vivobook [w\/ OLED]\">ASUS Vivobook [w\/ OLED]<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Dell_XPS_131517\" title=\"Dell XPS 13\/15\/17\">Dell XPS 13\/15\/17<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#GIGABYTE_AERO_14_OLED\" title=\"GIGABYTE AERO 14 OLED\">GIGABYTE AERO 14 OLED<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Samsung_Galaxy_Book3_Ultra\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra\">Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#A_top-of-the-line_HP_ZBook_Workstation\" title=\"A top-of-the-line HP ZBook Workstation\">A top-of-the-line HP ZBook Workstation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#A_Lenovo_ThinkPad_P_Series_Workstation\" title=\"A Lenovo ThinkPad P Series Workstation\">A Lenovo ThinkPad P Series Workstation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Lenovo_YOGASlim_Pro_9i\" title=\"Lenovo YOGA\/Slim Pro 9i\">Lenovo YOGA\/Slim Pro 9i<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Best_Gaming_Laptops_for_Content_Creation\" title=\"Best Gaming Laptops for Content Creation\">Best Gaming Laptops for Content Creation<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#ASUS_Zephyrus_ROG_G14_2023\" title=\"ASUS Zephyrus ROG G14 (2023)\">ASUS Zephyrus ROG G14 (2023)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Razer_Blade_14_2023\" title=\"Razer Blade 14 (2023)\">Razer Blade 14 (2023)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#ASUS_ROG_Flow_X16\" title=\"ASUS ROG Flow X16\">ASUS ROG Flow X16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#What_Is_a_Creator_Laptop\" title=\"What Is a Creator Laptop?\">What Is a Creator Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#What_Are_Creator_Laptops_Used_For\" title=\"What Are Creator Laptops Used For?\">What Are Creator Laptops Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#What_Is_The_Best_Laptop_for_Content_Creation\" title=\"What Is The Best Laptop for Content Creation?\">What Is The Best Laptop for Content Creation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Can_Gaming_Laptops_be_Used_For_Content_Creation\" title=\"Can Gaming Laptops be Used For Content Creation?\">Can Gaming Laptops be Used For Content Creation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Which_Is_Better\" title=\"Creator Laptops vs. Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Is Better?\">Creator Laptops vs. Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Is Better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/creator-vs-gaming-laptops\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>There are so many laptops out there nowadays that picking the \u201cright one\u201d can often feel like a burden of immeasurable weight. These portable devices are seldom cheap, and, sadly, most of us can\u2019t really afford to choose <em>wrong<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25097\" style=\"width: 1299px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25097\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25097\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Vivobook and Rog Strix laptop\" width=\"1299\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop.jpg 1299w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1299px) 100vw, 1299px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25097\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25097 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201299%20747%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Vivobook and Rog Strix laptop\" width=\"1299\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201299%20747%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1299px) 100vw, 1299px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop.jpg 1299w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop-768x442.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Vivobook-and-Rog-Strix-laptop.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/laptops\/for-creators\/all-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>And so we read and watch as many reviews as we possibly can, all in the hopes of making an informed purchasing decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s still a tremendous challenge, though, no matter which way you slice it; there are so many OEMs, so many models, different specifications, wattages, designs, ports, certifications, panel technologies, and so on and so forth \u2014 it\u2019s all a mess. <strong>A <em>beautiful<\/em> mess, sure, but a mess nonetheless.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two categories, in particular, warrant a deeper dive: <strong>creator laptops and those that are geared toward gamers.<\/strong> <em>Why<\/em>, one might ask? Well, in short, it\u2019s because there\u2019s a fair bit of overlap between them, despite their differing target audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Creative professionals <em>need<\/em> incredibly powerful hardware. They also need ample I\/O, adequate input devices, and a bright, color-accurate display that\u2019s also high in resolution. <strong>In other words<\/strong>: they need the best, most well-rounded laptops money can buy.<\/p>\n<p>And those laptops, beautiful though they may be, don\u2019t come cheap. They\u2019re also few in number and, sadly, <em>most<\/em> top-tier options have an Achilles\u2019 heel.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them are spectacular in a myriad of different ways but, sadly, have abysmal <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-average-battery-life\/\">battery life<\/a>. Others throttle when under load, sound like a Boeing 747 taking off when pushed, and feature a somewhat mediocre build quality.<\/p>\n<p>There <em>are<\/em> a few gems out there, but you still need to know what <em>exactly<\/em> you\u2019ll be needing a laptop for and whether any of the models you\u2019re interested in \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-macbook-air-alternatives\/\">be it a MacBook<\/a> or an equivalent Windows laptop \u2014 has any unique drawbacks and limitations.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are these so-called creator laptops, and which benefits <em>exactly<\/em> do they provide over \u201cregular\u201d ones? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Creator_Laptops_and_Why_Are_They_Special\"><\/span>What Are Creator Laptops and Why Are They Special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creator laptops are designed and engineered to offer a truly well-rounded experience.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re about as well-rounded as it gets and are expected to deliver in a myriad of different creative workloads \u2014 photo and video editing, graphic design, 3D modeling, rendering, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re incredibly powerful but are also tempered in their specifications \u2014 their internals aren\u2019t always \u201ccranked up to eleven\u201d in regards to power draw, thermals, and, by proxy, fan noise\/acoustics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Their biggest selling point, however, are their displays.<\/strong> Creative professionals often need immaculate, bright, pixel-dense, and color-accurate displays to view their work on, and this is the one area where these creator laptops stand out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25098\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25098\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25098\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end.jpg\" alt=\"Features of high end\" width=\"1918\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end.jpg 1918w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-1536x703.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1918px) 100vw, 1918px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25098\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25098 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201918%20878%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Features of high end\" width=\"1918\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201918%20878%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1918px) 100vw, 1918px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end.jpg 1918w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end-1536x703.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Features-of-high-end.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/laptops\/for-creators\/proart-studiobook\/proart-studiobook-16-oled-h7604\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>ASUS, for instance, has a metric ton of different <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-asus-a-good-brand\/\">creator laptops<\/a>, all of which come with jaw-dropping OLED displays.<\/p>\n<p>They rank near the very top when it comes to their coverage of the sRGB, AdobeRGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts. They\u2019re bright, often 2K or 3K in resolution, and have a buttery smooth refresh rate of either 90 or 120Hz.<\/p>\n<p>They also come with microSD\/SD card slots, and ample ports \u2014 both contemporary <em>and<\/em> legacy \u2014 alongside HDMI, DisplayPort, and, depending on the model, Thunderbolt 3\/4.<\/p>\n<p>Certain components of theirs can often be upgraded (storage, RAM, Wi-Fi card), and their build quality, while not on par with any of <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/are-apple-laptops-worth-it\/\">Apple\u2019s MacBooks<\/a>, is <em>also<\/em> quite stellar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re often not as powerful as their gaming counterparts (due to, at times, having power-constrained CPU and GPU implementations), but they nonetheless offer a much more <em>well-rounded <\/em>experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, some folks would <em>gladly<\/em> sacrifice acoustics and thermals in favor of faster render times and overall performance. To each their own.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, these things vary <em>wildly<\/em> depending on the model.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Gaming_Laptops_be_Used_for_Content_Creation\"><\/span>Can Gaming Laptops be Used for Content Creation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! The biggest problem, for the longest time, was the quality of their <em>displays<\/em>. Some of them were dim and offered horrible viewing angles and response times.<\/p>\n<p>Others were brighter than average but were nowhere near color-accurate enough.<\/p>\n<p>Others still didn\u2019t have a high enough PPI count or, frankly, had a mix of flaws that, for one reason or another, made them a bad choice for content creators and creative professionals.<\/p>\n<p>They never lacked for power though, which made them the go-to choice for the most demanding of users \u2014 those who, generally speaking, would often tether their laptops to large and workflow-adequate displays\/external monitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now though, in 2023, gaming laptops are a <em>much<\/em> better choice for content creation than ever before \u2014 and there\u2019s a plethora of standout options to choose from.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Which_Should_You_Buy\"><\/span>Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Should You Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That depends on your needs and overall workload.<\/p>\n<p>Neither of these options are going to be cheap, but they <em>do<\/em> have their own (somewhat) unique pros and cons \u2014 not to mention intended use cases.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick (if limited) rundown:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Should_Buy_a_Creator_Laptop_If\"><\/span>You Should Buy a Creator Laptop If:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25099\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg\" alt=\"You Should get a Creator Laptop if you need\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25099 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"You Should get a Creator Laptop if you need\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Creator-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your work is color-critical<\/li>\n<li>You want a bright, color-accurate, pixel-dense display that\u2019s basically guaranteed to be 16:10<\/li>\n<li>You want\/need a microSD\/SD card slot<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t need the most powerful internals money can buy (but are still a fairly demanding user)<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t want a laptop that\u2019ll sound like a jet engine once you start working<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-photo-editing\/\">graphic designer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-video-editing\/\">videographer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-adobe-illustrator\/\">illustrator<\/a>, photo retoucher, and so on<\/li>\n<li>You need \u201cpro-grade\u201d GPU drivers and, in some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/professional-gpu-for-cad\/\">official certifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Should_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop_If\"><\/span>You Should Buy a Gaming Laptop If:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25100\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg\" alt=\"You Should get a Gaming Laptop if you need\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25100 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"You Should get a Gaming Laptop if you need\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/You-Should-get-a-Gaming-Laptop-if-you-need.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want the absolute best possible performance in <em>any<\/em> workload and scenario<\/li>\n<li>You want to game on the side and are after the highest details and resolutions<\/li>\n<li>Your work isn\u2019t color-critical<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re after a different kind of aesthetic and <em>vibe<\/em><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re doing any kind of 3D work and need ample performance grunt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Is_There_a_Difference\"><\/span>Creator Laptops vs Gaming Laptops \u2014 Is There a Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There <em>is<\/em>, but, depending on your workload, it may or may not be an important one. It all, essentially, boils down to the display \u2014 an element of the equation where creator laptops stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That being said, gaming laptops have <em>also<\/em> gotten a lot better over the years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most standout models these days have surprisingly stellar displays \u2014 color accurate, bright, fast (144Hz and above), with high PPI numbers and 16:10 aspect ratios.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between these two categories has shrunk quite a bit recently which is both a good <em>and<\/em> a bad thing. It\u2019s good, obviously, because we all have a wider range of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these models might also be on the cheaper\/more affordable side which, by proxy, lowers the barrier to entry. <strong>That\u2019s <em>always<\/em> a plus, and we\u2019re all for it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s bad because it blurs the lines, generates even more confusion amongst buyers, and makes buying a laptop \u2014 be it for work <em>or<\/em> play \u2014 even more complicated and convoluted than ever before. Still, at least we\u2019re spoiled for choice, so it\u2019s hard to complain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Best_Creator_Laptops\"><\/span>What Are the Best Creator Laptops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <em>many<\/em> laptops out there on the market that can be used for the purposes of content creation.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our favorites, all of which are listed in no particular order:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M1M2_MacBook_Air\"><\/span>M1\/M2 MacBook Air<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re after the most well-rounded \u2014 and yet competitively <em>priced<\/em> \u2014 laptop for content creation, then look no further than Apple\u2019s ARM-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HeMIZC2rkMo&amp;pp=ygUVbWFjYm9vayBhaXIgbTIgcmV2aWV3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacBook Air<\/a> (13\/15\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>It is by no means the most powerful option around, but it\u2019s nonetheless amongst the most <em>alluring<\/em>. For its price, it\u2019s basically impossible to beat and has very few flaws and drawbacks to speak of.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MacBook_Pro_1416\"><\/span>MacBook Pro 14\/16\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you happen to need even <em>more<\/em> power (alongside a much more impressive display), then the 14\u201d and 16\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tWxZoloDaRg&amp;pp=ygUVbWFjYm9vayBwcm8gMTQgcmV2aWV3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacBook Pros<\/a> definitely need to be on your radar.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re noticeably more expensive but are still rationally priced for what they offer. They\u2019re <em>incredibly<\/em> powerful and are, without a doubt, some of the best laptops ever made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_Zenbook_Pro_14_OLED\"><\/span>ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get much better than a top-tier Zenbook Pro. These machines are beautiful, well-built, powerful beyond measure, and, perhaps equally as important, they come with ample I\/O <em>and<\/em> a jaw-dropping OLED display.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s really nothing to complain about. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Asus-Zenbook-Pro-14-OLED-laptop-review-MacBook-Pro-rival-with-120-Hz-OLED-display.725187.0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zenbook Pro 14 OLED<\/a>, in particular, stands out from the crowd, but it is by no means the <em>only<\/em> option \u2014 ASUS has <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/asus-zenbook-vs-vivobook-vs-proart-studiobook\/\">something to offer<\/a> for <em>every<\/em> kind of creative and budget.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vA7hCk73Pnk?si=SwISCIPqN2vv21ug\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vA7hCk73Pnk?si=SwISCIPqN2vv21ug\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_Vivobook_w_OLED\"><\/span>ASUS Vivobook [w\/ OLED]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a slightly more modest budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TShdKwSKq60&amp;ab_channel=ASUS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS\u2019 Vivobooks<\/a> are definitely an option worth exploring.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re very much comparable to top-of-the-line Zenbooks, and they, too, feature incredible OLED displays alongside the latest and greatest internals from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not <em>always<\/em> cheaper than equivalent Zenbooks but are nonetheless on the more affordable side.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dell_XPS_131517\"><\/span>Dell XPS 13\/15\/17<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The XPS line from Dell is both legendary <em>and<\/em> somewhat <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-dell-a-good-laptop-brand\/\">hard to recommend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re way too slim and their components often thermally throttle. They\u2019re also on the pricier side and, needless to say, Dell has had its fair share of QC issues over the years (most of which are rather inexcusable).<\/p>\n<p>That being said, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=74onkbClh_Q&amp;ab_channel=HardwareCanucks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XPS models<\/a>, flawed and slightly outdated (visually) though they may be, are still standout picks for a multitude of reasons.<\/p>\n<p>They offer a stelar mix of features and a kind of build quality that can rival the Apples and Razers of the world. And so, needless to say, they at least warrant a <em>mention<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GIGABYTE_AERO_14_OLED\"><\/span>GIGABYTE AERO 14 OLED<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its standout feature is, without a doubt, its factory-calibrated and Pantone-validated display. 14&#8243;, 2.8K, OLED. What more could one ask for?<\/p>\n<p>It's supposedly on the noisier side, so if you\u2019re allergic to fan noise, you might want to go with a different model (or, conversely, the AERO 16 OLED).<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about it, make sure to watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tA2ziUDr0CQ?si=nRRyk2K4WD_rUn6q\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tA2ziUDr0CQ?si=nRRyk2K4WD_rUn6q\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_Book3_Ultra\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best and most powerful creator laptop which Samsung <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/are-samsung-laptops-worth-it\/\">has to offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s very little to complain about, other than the glossy screen and the slightly \u201cnerfed\u201d (i.e. power limited and constrained) components, but other than that, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a4Rut9LMWDU&amp;ab_channel=TheTechChap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Book3 Ultra<\/a> ticks all the right boxes \u2014 especially if you\u2019re already a part of Samsung\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_top-of-the-line_HP_ZBook_Workstation\"><\/span>A top-of-the-line HP ZBook Workstation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These are for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/mlp\/laptops\/workstation-352501--1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consummate professionals<\/a>; for those who need the most powerful processors, workstation-grade graphics cards, and incredible amounts of RAM alongside every possible port one can imagine.<\/p>\n<p>HP\u2019s ZBook Workstations might not be the most visually appealing, but they sure can pack one <em>heck<\/em> of a punch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lenovo_ThinkPad_P_Series_Workstation\"><\/span>A Lenovo ThinkPad P Series Workstation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Much of the same holds true for Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad P series \u2014 a line dedicated towards the most demanding users out there.<\/p>\n<p>ISV certifications, incredible I\/O, top-of-the-line processors and graphics cards, numerous security features, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to use Windows and you need as much horsepower as money can buy, you can hardly go wrong with one of these.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lenovo_YOGASlim_Pro_9i\"><\/span>Lenovo YOGA\/Slim Pro 9i<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lenovo\u2019s latest and greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CR3k-dDHJDo&amp;ab_channel=MatthewMoniz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slim Pro 9i<\/a> (or YOGA Pro 9i, depending on the region) is amongst the best and most feature-rich \u201ccreator\u201d laptops on the market.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s astonishing, really, just how many bells and whistles Lenovo was able to cram inside a laptop as thin and beautiful as this one. <strong>And, needless to say, it\u2019s about as good a MacBook Pro competitor as the Windows realm has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the YOGA\/Slim Pro 9i, make sure to watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2teWF8VDM0?si=ghqc0o76Nh9UgxzP\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2teWF8VDM0?si=ghqc0o76Nh9UgxzP\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Gaming_Laptops_for_Content_Creation\"><\/span>Best Gaming Laptops for Content Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As already mentioned, gaming laptops have come a long way, and are, at the time of this writing, a lot more versatile and well-rounded than they were just a few short years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Down below you\u2019ll find a list of our recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>None of these laptops are cheap and, needless the say, the list, while certainly adequate, is by no means <em>definitive<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always something new right around the corner, so if you\u2019re after a gaming-grade laptop that can do double-duty for some heavy content creation, make sure to keep your ear to the ground!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_Zephyrus_ROG_G14_2023\"><\/span>ASUS Zephyrus ROG G14 (2023)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Powerful, well-built, and capable <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8K3uBbdLM9Y&amp;ab_channel=MatthewMoniz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>beyond measure<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ASUS just keeps on improving its \u2014 now fairly legendary \u2014 Zephyrus G14 and, needless to say, it is <em>still<\/em> amongst the best 14\u201d gaming laptops on the market; that\u2019s <em>especially<\/em> true with the latest 2023 revision as ASUS has once again decided to imbue it with NVIDIA GPUs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re faster, more efficient, and are the go-to option for basically <em>all<\/em> creative workloads.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best of all, the G14 comes with a display that is incredibly bright (almost 600 nits), and its Delta E average of 0.52 <em>also<\/em> warrants a mention.<\/p>\n<p>Much of the same holds true for its coverage of the sRGB, AdobeRGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts (100%, 90%, 99%, respectively). ASUS really went all out.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after a 14\u201d laptop that can suffice for both gaming <em>and<\/em> content creation, then the G14 is about as good as it gets.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about it, make sure to watch the following video from Hardware Canucks:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lcCjBJ4ipoM?si=-RLXRRW_TMr6anwh\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lcCjBJ4ipoM?si=-RLXRRW_TMr6anwh\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Razer_Blade_14_2023\"><\/span>Razer Blade 14 (2023)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Razer makes some of the best, most jaw-droppingly beautiful laptops on the market, and its latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X08Gj4PihLg&amp;ab_channel=MatthewMoniz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blade 14<\/a> is no exception.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25101\" style=\"width: 1425px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25101\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25101\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"Razer Blade Laptops\" width=\"1425\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops.jpg 1425w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25101\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25101 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201425%20700%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Razer Blade Laptops\" width=\"1425\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201425%20700%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops.jpg 1425w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops-768x377.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/Razer-Blade-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/gaming-laptops\/buying-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Razer<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Its internals and build quality are absolutely top-notch, and so is its screen: over 550 nits of maximum brightness, and very similar color coverage as the aforementioned ASUS G14 \u2014 100% sRGB, 88% AdobeRGB, and 100% DCI-P3.<\/p>\n<p>Larger Blade laptops are <em>also<\/em> a stellar choice, but <em>do<\/em> check their spec sheets before making any kind of purchasing decision as the quality of their displays varies from one model to the next.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, they\u2019ll all deliver a spectacular gaming experience \u2014 with a few caveats like higher surface temperatures and\/or fan noise. But, as always, this varies wildly from one model to the next.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_ROG_Flow_X16\"><\/span>ASUS ROG Flow X16<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A standout, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qW2im4feTVU&amp;ab_channel=MatthewMoniz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">convertible gaming<\/a> laptop that can actually be specced with a mini-LED display (512 local dimming zones).<\/p>\n<p>Not only does it have a peak HDR brightness of around 1100 nits, but it also sports phenomenal color accuracy (100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, 90% AdobeRGB) and a Delta E average of less than 1.<\/p>\n<p>You <em>will<\/em> have to deal with a bit of blooming (as is the case with mini-LED panels), but that, given the overall <em>package<\/em>, might be a worthwhile \u201csacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, it sports some incredibly powerful components, all of which are bound to deliver no matter the workload. It also supports pen input, which may or may not serve as a boon depending on your workflow and overall use-case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The differences between these two types of laptops might not be as great in number as was the case just a few short years ago, but they <em>do<\/em> still exist.<\/p>\n<p>And, depending on your needs and preferences, being aware of them \u2014 and all which they entail \u2014 will not only arm you with ample knowledge but also, in turn, the ability to make the right purchasing decision.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re spoiled for choice these days. Basically, <em>all<\/em> of Apple\u2019s MacBooks excel at content creation (except pro-grade 3D work).<\/p>\n<p>The Windows side of the market is <em>also<\/em> packed with exceptional models like the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/dell-xps-vs-precision-laptops\/\">XPS series<\/a> from Dell, the Spectres and Envies <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=23147\">from HP<\/a>, the YOGA\/Slim Pros <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-lenovo-a-good-laptop-brand\/\">from Lenovo<\/a>, the Zenbooks and Vivobooks from ASUS, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not <em>all<\/em> worth recommending, but the point stands nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming laptops are <em>also<\/em> a viable choice, in no small part because today\u2019s best models actually come with bright, color-accurate, 16:10 displays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The gap between <em>them<\/em> and those that are geared toward content creators and creative professionals has shrunk quite a bit, although it <em>does<\/em> still exist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In any case, we\u2019re all spoiled for choice. You just need to pick your operating system, be aware of your workload and all of its complexities and requirements, and then start browsing the market for an appropriate model \u2014 <strong>appropriate both in terms of its specs <em>and<\/em> its price.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding this topic and all that it entails:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Creator_Laptop\"><\/span>What Is a Creator Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A \u201ccreator laptop\u201d is, in short, a laptop that caters towards content creators and creative professionals.<\/p>\n<p>These devices have bright, color-accurate displays (which may or may not be OLED or mini-LED), alongside numerous ports (some of which are vital to this demographic like a full-size SD card slot), and components which are, more often than not, the very best money can buy.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them come with \u201cprofessional\u201d graphics cards, studio drivers, and certifications, whereas others come imbued with gaming-grade GPUs, H\/HS\/HX series processors, and ample amounts of RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Their displays, however, are their most distinguished feature, and also a benefit which sets them apart from the crowd.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Creator_Laptops_Used_For\"><\/span>What Are Creator Laptops Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the name implies, they are used for the purposes of content creation. They\u2019re used for graphic design, illustration, photo retouching, 3D modeling, rendering, video editing, UI\/UX design, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re sufficiently powerful for any kind of workload and are imbued with a few truly unique bells and whistles to make the job of a creative more seamless, frictionless, and, frankly, <em>fun<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Best_Laptop_for_Content_Creation\"><\/span>What Is The Best Laptop for Content Creation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That would be any of Apple\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-apple-arm-architecture\/\">ARM-based<\/a> MacBooks. They\u2019re <em>astonishingly <\/em>well-rounded and are, in fact, some of the best and most capable laptops on the market.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25102\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25102\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25102\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads.jpg\" alt=\"M1 Macbook Pro Workloads\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25102\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25102 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"M1 Macbook Pro Workloads\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/12\/M1-Macbook-Pro-Workloads.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/macbook-pro-14-and-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The port selection on most models <em>does<\/em> leave a bit to be desired (an understatement), but their speed, efficiency, and overall prowess in most workflows cannot be brought into question.<\/p>\n<p>If you need Windows, however, we would suggest going with one of ASUS\u2019 Zenbooks (or Vivobooks), a YOGA\/Slim Pro from Lenovo, or a Dell XPS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019ll all deliver a spectacular user experience and are amongst the finest creator laptops on the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about one such standout model, make sure to watch the following video:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FbayDwa2uWY?si=CUeWTGcF2l-wfFI9\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FbayDwa2uWY?si=CUeWTGcF2l-wfFI9\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Gaming_Laptops_be_Used_For_Content_Creation\"><\/span>Can Gaming Laptops be Used For Content Creation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! You <em>do<\/em> need to be mindful of their displays, though, as only a handful of them come with bright, color-accurate panels.<\/p>\n<p>If your work isn\u2019t color-critical, then that probably isn\u2019t much of a worry, but it\u2019s still something worth keeping in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming laptops always come with the latest and greatest internals money can buy, so if you need ample power \u2014 and don\u2019t want to accept any compromises other than heat and noise \u2014 they\u2019re a <em>killer<\/em> (if, at times, pricey) option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creator_Laptops_vs_Gaming_Laptops_-_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span>Creator Laptops vs. Gaming Laptops \u2014 Which Is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s a tough question to answer as they essentially target entirely different audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Creator laptops can, depending on the model, also be used for gaming purposes, but you\u2019ll have to lower the settings unless you have an absolute, spec\u2019d-out behemoth.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming laptops, on the other hand, are a slightly more versatile choice because of their inherent power, but their displays, more often than not, aren\u2019t all that color-accurate.<\/p>\n<p>It all depends on the model, though, so if you\u2019re looking to both game <em>and<\/em> create content, make sure to read the spec sheet and read\/watch as many reviews as you possibly can before making any kind of purchasing decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What kind of laptop do you use for your content creation needs? Is it a \u201cspecialized\u201d one or, conversely, a spec\u2019d-out beast designed with gaming in mind? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many laptops out there nowadays that picking the \u201cright one\u201d can often feel like a burden of immeasurable weight. These portable devices are seldom cheap, and, sadly, most of us can\u2019t really afford to choose wrong. 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