Choosing the right laptop for the job can be tough, but weve done all the work for you.

When shopping for a laptop, its important to consider how and where youll be using it the most.

For music creation and audio editing, the needs are slightly different.

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While an accurate display is nice, it isnt necessary for music production, nor is a powerful GPU.

That said, youll need plenty of storage for audio files, sample libraries, and plugins.

Music production and audio editing can also be memory-hungry, so dont skimp on the RAM.

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Writers have it easy compared to many other creatives when it comes to choosing a laptop.

You dont need much in terms of powerful hardware or even a particularly large screen.

If youre just streaming yourself on a webcam, you dont need much in the way of power.

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ASUS boasts that the StudioBook 16 OLED features the worlds first 16-inch, 4K OLED HDR display.

The display is evenPantone-validated, meaning its perfect for any use where color really matters.

The model were looking at features 32GB of RAMmore than enough for heavy-duty video editingand a 2TB SSD.

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While the StudioBook 16 OLED may look like a standard laptop, its actually a 2-in-1 design.

Still, its better to have the option than to wish you had it available.

The laptop also comes with a few extras, like a three-month subscription toAdobe Creative Cloud.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED

The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED combines a bright, accurate, high-resolution display and powerful hardware to create an impressive image editing powerhouse.

For most people, even with heavy video editing workloads, the M3 Pro will do an admirable job.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is available in Space Black and Silver color options.

The smaller display here also means that youre eating up less battery over the course of a day.

16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro)

That makes theApple 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)the perfect candidate for the job.

One of the key features of the MacBook Air line is how portable it is.

This makes the display easier on your eyes for longer sessions.

14-inch MacBook Pro (M3)

Just dont forget to factor extras like thekeyboardandSurface Peninto the cost.

The 2880 1920 resolution isnt the highest, but its perfect for this screen size.

That means you get an Intel Evo i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 256GB display.

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)

The build is one of the most interesting aspects of the Surface Pro 9.

Both of these add to the base cost.

Just don’t forget that the keyboard and pen are sold separately.

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The display is a 17.3-inch IPS model that supports refresh rates of up to 240Hz.

That said, youre not going to spend much time worrying about this for streaming.

The build is plastic, which doesnt feel particularly robust when you take it out of the box.

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you might always upgrade your gaming computer in the future and keep this model for streaming.

FAQ

Should I buy an Apple or Windows laptop?

That said, if you want a touchscreen, youll currently only find those in Windows laptops.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED

How many years does a laptop last before it’s obsolete?

Apples MacBooks are known for lasting for a longer time, but they arent upgradeable.

What’s the difference between a Chromebook and laptop?

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The ASUS ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED combines a bright, accurate, high-resolution display and powerful hardware to create an impressive image editing powerhouse.

Chromebooks use the same form factor as laptops, but they run a more limited operating system.

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro)

14-inch MacBook Pro (M3)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M2)

Microsoft Surface Pro 9

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