7 Best Laptops For Video Editing That Won't Let You Down

Okay, so I've been trying to find the best laptops for editing videos, and I've tried out a bunch. I spent hours editing, rendering, and hoping my software wouldn't crash right before I finished a project. Some of these laptops were great, and some… well, they just couldn't handle it. Here's what I honestly think.

1. MacBook Pro M4 13 Inch Laptop - The Best Overall

Honestly, if you just want something that works well, the MacBook Pro M4 is tough to beat. I tried it with Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and even Premiere Pro. The M4 chip is super fast, so editing 4K is easy. Even 8K footage? No problem.

The screen is amazing - the Retina XDR kind that makes your footage super clear. The battery lasts long, about 17 hours if you're just using it normally. Editing and rendering will cut that down to about 8–10 hours, but that's still pretty good. The only bad thing? It costs a lot. But if you're serious about editing videos, you can't go wrong with this one.

2. LG Gram 17 Laptop - The Light but Strong One

If you need something you can carry around easily, the LG Gram 17 is great. It's surprisingly light for a 17-inch laptop, less than 3 pounds. I tested it with Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and it did well, especially since it's more of a light laptop than a powerful editing machine.

The 2560x1600 screen is good for editing timelines, and the battery lasts forever. I got up to 19 hours for normal use, and about 10 hours when I was editing. It has an Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD - good enough for most editing, but don't expect it to handle huge 8K projects easily. It's perfect if you need to carry it around, though.

3. ASUS ROG Strix G16 Laptop - The Gaming Laptop That Can Edit

This is technically a gaming laptop, but it's awesome for editing videos too. I used it for big projects in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and it worked perfectly.

It has a 16-inch QHD screen (2560x1440) with a 240Hz refresh rate, so it looks really smooth. It also has an Intel Core i9 processor, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Rendering 4K footage is fast and reliable. The only downside? It's big, and the battery only lasts about 6 hours. Still, it's super powerful.

4. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Laptop - The Powerful but Cheap One

If you want power but don't want to pay MacBook prices, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a good choice. It has a 16-inch WQXGA screen (2560x1600) with an Intel Core i7, RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's not the most powerful, but it can definitely handle 4K editing.

Rendering times are pretty good for the price, but the fan can get loud when you're really pushing it. The battery doesn't last long, maybe 5–6 hours when you're editing. But for the price, you get good performance without spending too much.

5. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Laptop - The One You Can Count On

ThinkPads are known for being reliable, and the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 is too. It's not super powerful, but if you're working on medium-sized projects, it's a good pick. It has an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics card.

The 16-inch FHD screen is okay, but not as bright as the others on this list. You can edit 4K footage, but it's better to stick with 1080p projects for smoother performance. The battery lasts a while, about 10 hours for normal use and 5–6 hours for editing. If you need something you can rely on more than raw power, this is it.

6. Lenovo Yoga 7 14" Laptop - The One That Can Do Everything

This is more of a 2-in-1 laptop, but it's surprisingly good for basic editing. The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 has a 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED screen, so the colors really pop. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

It works for smaller projects or simple 4K editing. But rendering big projects will really push it. The best thing about it is that it's so versatile. The touch screen and tablet mode are nice if you like to sketch storyboards or make quick edits. The battery lasts about 10 hours for normal use, and about 5 hours for editing.

7. Acer Nitro V Laptop - The Super Cheap Editing Option

Lastly, there's the Acer Nitro V. It's another gaming laptop that's good for editing videos. It has a 15.6-inch FHD screen, Intel Core i5, GTX 1650 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

For the price, it's a great deal. It won't render 4K as fast as the more expensive ones, but it's surprisingly good for the money. The battery doesn't last long - about 4–5 hours when editing. But if you don't have a lot of money to spend, it's worth checking out.

My Final Thoughts

So, what's the best laptop for editing videos? It really depends on what you need. If you want the best performance, the MacBook Pro M4 is still the best. If you want power and portability, get the LG Gram 17. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is the one to get if you want a gaming and editing laptop. And if you're on a budget, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Acer Nitro V are the best choices.