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Designed in collaboration with Intel - Premium detail from the inside and out to provide a revolutionary product.Intel Core i7-9750H 6-Core Processor (Up to 4.5GHz); Windows 10 Home 64 Bit (Clean Install, No Bloatware)6GB GDDR6 VRAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Card; 16GB DDR4 RAM & 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED-backlit IPS 144Hz Refresh Rate Display; Thunderbolt 3 Port; HDMI 2.0b PortBrown switch mechanical keyboard; Intel WiFi 6; Glass Precision Touchpad; 6-cell 94WHr Long life Battery
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Weight | 4.15 Pounds |
the new version (ligther, better battery) comes out in 2 weeks, maybe preorder that if you can wait
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7
Just get this a lot cheaper and it has better thermals according to dave 2 d. Here is his video review
In this price range, that is definitely difficult to find. Something like the Gigabyte Aero 15 or Eluktronics MAG-15 are your options.
Support would be questionable for that CyberpowerPC laptop. I prefer buying from a big brand. Among small brands, Eluktronics have made a good name for themselves. Their new laptop designed by Intel is very promising:
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mag%2B15&qid=1568337851&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1
I'm sure your friend would like something very portable, compared to a 17" laptop. Dave2D has a review for this laptop.
For a 4K OLED display & a bigger brand:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHJXNBL/ref=psdc_13896615011_t2_B07X6MJ4X7
I would recommend this Eluktronics MAG-15 Slim because of the following :
https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1660-Ti-Laptop-Graphics-Card.386426.0.html
You can check other options on this post of best video editing laptops
Or my post of best gaming laptops under 1500
Eluktronics MAG-15 Slim & Ultra Light NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti Gaming Laptop with Mechanical RGB Keyboard - Intel i7-9750H CPU 6GB GDDR6 VR Ready GPU 15.6" 144Hz Full HD IPS 512GB NVMe SSD + 16GB RAM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X6MJ4X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5PKUDb4CER6T3
What about this one since it has a minimalistic design and as u will be a professional soon so it might be good for you. I have been hearing many good things about this one. Cost from 1600 USD to 2500 USD depending on the variant you chose.
Under no circumstances should the OP buy something that has 8GB RAM on a flipped motherboard.
If you come up a bit closer to the top of the OP's budget there are other Prestige models with better components. This one has a 10th-gen CPU, 1650 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, and claims 16 hours (!) of battery life. I'm skeptical that either system would do well with video editing.
I'd go in a different direction. Look for something with an 8th or 9th gen i7 CPU, 1660 Ti GPU, and 16GB RAM. That's more than enough for any kind of gaming you want to do and should really help with video rendering. Make sure the video card runs in Optimus mode and the battery is at least 80 Wh. That limits your choices but there are a few out there. This refurb Gigabyte has last year's components but still performs like a champ and gets better than 8 hours of battery life. You can get similar performance and runtime if you're willing to bump your budget up a little bit and get an entry-level Eluktronics Mag-15, which is getting great press.
Is battery life important? If your laptop sits on your lap I'm assuming weight/thinness is something to consider?
If you answered yes to those questions then the following laptop is for you:
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P8SSCFJXYZM&keywords=eluktronics%2Bmag%2B15&qid=1573262722&sprefix=eluktronics%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1&th=1
Amazon lists:
>Battery: 6-Cell 94Wh Extended Life Polymer
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7
Maybe there was a typo previously?
Both the aero and the mag-15 seem very similar as far as specs go. The Mag-15 might have better cooling/thermals. It's also a bit lighter.
Both have a solid brick for a power adapter though. Hopefully battery life is good enough to leave it home most of the time.
"just no RGB, at all, whatsoever."
This is a weird request, because afaik anything with a 144hz screen will have an rgb backlit keyboard. I understand the professional preference here but I don't think this is a possibility.
That said, for anything with rgb, you do have control over the colors, so if you want, you can just shut all of it off? I'm not sure if there's a specific reason you might not like this option, but I'd say ignore LED lighting altogether because you can always shut it off.
If you're fine with that, this guy
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7
Checks all your boxes (it is a touch over budget however, @$1600). Great thermals, fairly sleek, good battery life/gaming performance. You can look into the dave2d video on it if you want a more in depth breakdown, but he was thoroughly impressed with the device.
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7
Dave 2D had a great review on this one. Plenty of power and great thermals. You can opt for an RTX 2070 max q or GTX 1660ti, both of which should handle all your games flawlessly. Right around $2000 or even less depending on what options you choose. Also the battery life on this is insane!
Edit: added some details
I would defiantly go with the Mag-15 and you should also consider the Aero 15 if you care about battery life.
Eluktronik MAG-15?
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7
Here are two that are super thin and have amazing battery. They're both about $1500 but they have pretty good specs.
Gigabyte AERO 15 Classic-SA-F74ADW 15" Thin Bezel LG 144Hz FHD IPS LCD, i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, Samsung 16GB RAM, M.2 PCIe 512GB Intel 760P SSD, Win10 Home, 94Wh Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QS8T7HM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RxsHDb01RKHWB
Eluktronics MAG-15 Slim & Ultra Light NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti Gaming Laptop with Mechanical RGB Keyboard - Intel i7-9750H CPU 6GB GDDR6 VR Ready GPU 15.6" 144Hz Full HD IPS 512GB NVMe SSD + 16GB RAM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X6MJ4X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9xsHDb0G4V7GC
Look at the Mag 15. Its a couple hundred out of your range. But it absolutely ticks all of the boxes.
https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-MAG-15-GeForce-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07X6MJ4X7?th=1