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Music is like the ocean: it can change the flow of your entire mood, wash over you with emotion, and ease your body into a different state of mind, all with a few notes.
The best laptops of music production are essentially ships - maneuvering, navigating, and taming the high Cs, and we’re here help you choose the perfect one for you and your audio journey.
Below, we’ll guide you through the best laptops of music production, discuss which factors you need to consider, and what music producers need in a laptop.
Music production programs require speedy RAM (random access memory) and an ample amount of disk space to operate efficiently. If you want a workstation that runs music production programs like it was built for it, you need a computer with a premium processor and a substantial amount of RAM.
The best laptops of music production use elite processors with multiple cores, 2.4 GHz of computing power, and, at the very least, 8 GB of RAM. However, with all the rigorous programs, many in the digital audio field prefer a minimum of 16 GB of RAM.
With online cloud storage, local storage isn’t as important as before because you can save your files on the internet – for casual computer users. But as we mentioned, music production takes a lot of heavy-hitting programs and big files that require massive amounts of storage.
The SSD (solid state drive) is the current favorite because it is lighter, more efficient, and faster than the traditional spinning hard disk drives. SSDs are also quieter and more reliable than traditional HDDs.
Your ideal laptop for music production should have plenty of storage for all of your music files, documents, samples, and programs. A single complicated track can tack up 1 GB, so it’s easy to see why digital audio professionals use at least 256 GB storage. Some music producers prefer to use a dual drive, which is both an SSD and an HDD, and increases speed and performance. Many producers also use an external hard drive for storage (though, if you get the right workstation, you won’t need to buy external storage, as the best laptops of music production come with 1 TB of storage or more).
With music production, you have tons of tools you need to use. Your perfect digital audio workstation has the basic ports, plus all the extras you’ll need for producing music, with ports to spare.
Some are essential (the wireless mouse, high-def headphones, etc.), and others aren’t. The best laptop for recording music has all the basic ports, plus the extras you’ll need, with ports to spare.
You’ll probably use a DAW (digital audio workstation), so you need a computer that can handle whichever one(s) you choose. DAWs require a huge amount of power, memory, and speed. However, you may be able to cut costs if you pay attention to your DAW. Digital audio workstations usually negate the need for a soundcard and other tools, so check that out before committing to a new computer.
The average battery life is anywhere from 1-5 hours, but unless it’s above 7, keep looking. Plenty of laptops have a battery life of well over 10 hours, and some even up to a day!
Lenovo’s ThinkPad P Series mobile workstations have up to an impressive 16-hour battery life and are a new favorite of creative designers.
When it comes to graphics, you have two options: a dedicated GPU (graphics processing unit), which is independent from the processor, or an integrated GPU, which is powered by the processor.
With the latest technology, it’s not necessary to use a dedicated GPU unless you’re working with hardcore graphics like video games, VR, or similar. The newest integrated GPUs are more than capable of handling heavy workloads and producing high-quality graphics.
When searching for the best laptops of music production, there are a few key features you can’t afford to ignore.
Processor – You need a powerhouse processor for music production. The best processors have multiple cores and provide more than 2.4 GHz of computing power to ensure consistent multi-tasking.
RAM – Programs still rely on RAM for memory, so it’s important to have enough RAM to support your compute-intensive programs. The minimum amount of RAM required to cohesively run your programs is 8 GB, but you should stick to 16 GB or even 32 GB depending on how intense your workload is.
Storage (SSD, HDD, and External Hard Drive) – Cloud storage makes local storage a little less important, but the best laptops of music production use SSDs (solid-state drives), and some users may even choose to add on (or require) external hard drives. The minimum amount of storage a music production laptop should have is 256 GB, though most in the digital audio profession recommend at least a significant 512 GB – 1 TB of storage.
Plenty of accessory ports – The best laptops of music production have enough inputs to accommodate the necessary accessories like headphones and wireless mice, plus additional ports for the fun gadgets that are used less often, but still useful.
Wireless/Wi-Fi – If you’re uploading music online (which you almost certainly will be), you need Wi-Fi that’s faster than a wet cat. The new IEEE standard is 802.11ac (5 GHz, up to 1300 Mbps), which is almost three times the previous standard (802.11n, up to 450 Mbps).
Long-lasting battery – You want to run intense programs that will demand a lot from your battery, but you still need a full day’s work. Look for a workstation with excellent battery life. Don’t settle for anything less than 7+ hours, though the best workstations easily surpass 10 hours on optimized mode.
Lightweight but sturdy – Great laptops can withstand more than a few falls, bumps, and bangs. As a music producer, you’ll likely travel with your workstation frequently, so you need it to be light but still durable enough to fall off a chair (or two).
Display – Displays aren’t at the top of the list for music production, but you still need a screen with enough screen real estate to multitask and a clear, HD display. Most workstations come with a high-resolution display that will serve you just fine. The question is what size screen (about): small 13”, medium 15”, and large 17”, and how much screen real estate you need.
Graphics – Today’s processors have integrated GPUs that are worthy adversaries to dedicated GPUs, and if you’re not working with video, the latest integrated GPUs are more than enough for any music production task.
Webcam – A great webcam is crucial for any workstation in 2021. Online meetings, appointments, consultations, and more all require a high-definition webcam that provides a clear, crisp video (bonus points if you get a nice microphone, but most people like using headsets).
The best laptop for music producers has an out-of-this-world processor, a treasure trove of RAM, and killer speakers, but it also has a few other vital features.
The best laptops of music production have everything you need for producing the best tracks:
Yes, music is like the sea, and you need the right vessel to have a successful journey. That’s why we made one for you.
With a powerful processor, loads of storage, and all the ports a vessel could need, the Lenovo ThinkPad P Series has everything you need for recording music in one lightweight, sturdy, highly efficient workstation.
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Offerings and Availability: All offers subject to availability. Offers, prices, specifications and availability may change without notice. Product offerings and specifications advertised on this website may be changed at any time and without notice. Models pictured are for illustration purposes only. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors..
PCs shown here are shipped with an operating system.
Prices: Web prices advertised include VAT. Prices and offers in the cart are subject to change until the order is submitted. *Pricing - savings referenced off regular Lenovo web prices. Reseller prices may differ from those advertised here.
**Battery: These systems do not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorised. Systems will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorised batteries. Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorised batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. **Battery life is based on the MobileMark® 2014 methodology and is an estimated maximum. Actual battery life may vary based on many factors, including screen brightness, active applications, features, power management settings, battery age and conditioning, and other customer preferences.
Finance is provided by Duologi. Duologi is the trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd.
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Trademarks: Lenovo, ThinkPad, IdeaPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Ultrabook, Celeron, Celeron Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, Xeon Phi, Xeon Inside, and Intel Optane are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.© 2023 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Athlon, EPYC, FreeSync, Ryzen, Radeon, Threadripper and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.