{"id":15376,"date":"2025-07-26T18:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-12-best-laptops-for-high-school-and-college-students\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T18:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:25:00","slug":"the-12-best-laptops-for-high-school-and-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/the-12-best-laptops-for-high-school-and-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 best laptops for high school and college students"},"content":{"rendered":"


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We\u2019re in the heart of summer fun, but it\u2019s already time for back-to-school planning, especially if that involves buying a new laptop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The dizzying number of different laptops and configurations can feel overwhelming, especially if you want something that doesn\u2019t cost too much but will still last a long time. My general guidelines are to first pick the operating system you need (based on personal preference or class requirements), and then get the best specs you can afford. If your school has specific requirements or recommendations, they are likely found on the school website. A quality laptop should also have a good screen, keyboard, and trackpad \u2014 and preferably enough ports and some decent speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unless you\u2019re buying a Chromebook, aim for an M4 processor (for Macs) or an Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7, an AMD Ryzen AI 300 series, or a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor on a Windows machine, especially if you want your laptop to last at least four years. Aim for at least 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. If your budget allows for more RAM or storage then go for it, especially if neither is user-replaceable \u2014 it\u2019ll help with performance and longevity. If you have to choose based on budget, prioritize RAM, since external storage is easily available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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