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Revamp Your UX/UI Design Game: 2 of the Best Laptops to Look Out for in 2023

Expertly curated list of powerful laptops for seamless UX/UI design workflows in the year ahead

By Sebastyan PappPublished about a year ago 3 min read

UX/UI designers are responsible for creating the look and feel of a product or service. They use their skills to make sure that users can easily interact with a website, app or other digital experience.

UX/UI design is an important part of any business that wants to succeed in today's digital world and if you're looking for a job as an UX/UI designer, then having a powerful laptop will help you show off your talents at interviews and presentations.

In order to find out which laptops are best suited for this type of work, we've done extensive research into what makes up a powerful machine and put together our list based on those findings so let’s get started!

* Dell XPS 13 9370 (13-inch)

This Dell model is another excellent choice for UX/UI designers who want something portable but powerful enough for their needs in terms of specs and performance. It comes with an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM/512GB SSD storage combo (which means faster load times), plus an InfinityEdge display that makes watching videos easier than ever before!

The Dell XPS 13 has an excellent display, but it's not quite as powerful as a MacBook PRO. If you're looking for something that can handle heavy workloads and still be portable enough to carry around with you, this may not be the right choice for you (but it depends).

For those out there that are interested in finding out the list of specs for this machine here it is:

Display: 13.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) InfinityEdge display

Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz)

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8GB LPDDR3 1866MHz

Storage: 128GB PCIe Solid State Drive

Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Battery Life: Up to 12 hours of battery life

Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort, 1 x USB-C 3.1 with PowerShare, DC-In & DisplayPort, microSD card reader, headset jack

Please note that these specifications may vary based on the configuration and customization options chosen at the time of purchase.

  • MacBook Pro 15" (2019 version)

This Apple product is expensive but offers great performance thanks to its high-end processor and graphics card. It also comes with 16GB of RAM, more than most other laptops in its class, and weighs just over 5 pounds when fully loaded with accessories like an external monitor or mousepad/keyboard combo pack (which we recommend).

Full specs can be found below:

Display: 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Retina display with True Tone technology; 2880-by-1800 native resolution at 220 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors

Processor: 2.6GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 or 2.3GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz or 5.0GHz, respectively

Memory: 16GB or 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory

Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD

Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 555X or 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory or AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 or 20 with 4GB or 8GB of HBM2 memory

Charging and Expansion: Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps), and USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)

Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible, Bluetooth 5.0

Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera

Audio: Stereo speakers with high dynamic range, three microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack

Battery and Power: Up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing, up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback, up to 30 days of standby time; 83.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 87W USB-C Power Adapter

Dimensions: 13.75 x 9.48 x 0.61 inches (349.3 x 240.7 x 15.5 mm)

Weight: 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg)

Tips and Suggestions for Choosing the Right Laptop

* Consider your specific needs and budget.

* Compare specs and features.

* Read reviews, both professional and user-generated.

Conclusion

* The best laptops for UX/UI designers in 2023 are those that are powerful and capable of handling the demands of your work. They should also be portable, comfortable to use and have a good battery life. Keep in mind that the laptops on this list are all great options for UX/UI designers, but there are some differences between them.

* If you're looking for something more affordable, consider Chromebooks or 2-in-1s as an alternative option with similar performance capabilities as their Windows counterparts at a lower price point.

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