STACK #232 February 2024

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Laptops

Our laptop picks

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Getting a bit higher-end now, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is a beast that offers more grunt to handle demanding tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 processor boasts clock speeds of up to 4.55GHz, backed up by a beefy 16GB of RAM, which should make short work of more intense tasks like data analysis and photo and video editing. The 16-inch display packs a high resolution of 2560 x 1600, which will make those photos, videos and art look stunning, plus there’s plenty of space to store them on the 1TB SSD, which can even be expanded with an extra SSD slot. Your data will stay secure behind an infrared camera that unlocks the device via facial recognition – and can be covered with a physical privacy shutter for peace of mind. 16” 2.5K display AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor 1TB SSD 16GB RAM HDMI/2x USB-A/2x USB-C/Multi-card reader 1.93kg

Asus ZenBook 14 The ultimate uni study buddy, the Asus ZenBook 14 is packed with smart features. The most unique is the large touchpad that doubles as a number pad – not only can you use it for quick data entry, but it accepts a range of finger gestures for shortcuts. You can also quickly and securely log in with a fingerprint scanner built into the power button. Creative projects will look fantastic on the OLED screen, with its 2.8K resolution and vivid colours that cover 100% of the sRGB colour gamut – and sound great through the Dolby Atmos speakers. It’s super portable too, weighing less than 1.4kg and packing enough battery power for two full work days. 14” 2.8K display AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor 1TB SSD 16GB RAM HDMI/2x USB-C/USB-A/MicroSD card reader 22 hours battery 1.39kg

HP Pavilion Plus EVO The most eye-catching feature on the HP Pavilion Plus EVO is definitely the display, with its very high definition of 2880 x 1800 and OLED tech for richer color and deeper blacks. A silky smooth refresh rate of 120Hz will make videos run like butter, while the low blue light emission stays easy on the eyes after long study sessions. Elsewhere, the Thunderbolt port provides high data transfer rates of up to 40Gbps, and the Wi-Fi 6E compatibility offers high-speed connectivity. Tipping the scales at under 1.4kg, it’s easy to slip into a bag to take your study on the road, powered by an all-day battery. 14” 2.8K display Intel Core i7-1355U processor 512GB SSD 16GB RAM HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt 4.0 13 hours battery 1.38kg

If you want to save some storage space on your device, you can sign up for cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox. These let you store documents, videos, photos, and other files on external servers, freeing up your own drive while letting you access them via the internet as needed. Some devices will even offer free subscriptions to these services for a year or two, so keep that in mind.

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