14 best budget laptops for adobe creative cloud in 2022

Choosing the best laptop for the Adobe Creative Cloud is very important.

So whether you’re using Illustrator Photoshop Premiere Pro InDesign as a video editor graphic designer or photographer.

 It’s all about making the right choice for the specific programs that you’ll be using.

In this article I listed out best laptops for you, I categorized in 3 main categories so everybody can buy laptop according to their budget.

1. Budget Category
2. Mid range Category
3. Premier Category

1. Budget Category

In budget category I selected these laptops according to performance and price.

1.  Acer Swift 5

2. Lenovo flex 5

3. Dell Inspiron 15 5000

4. Asus vivobook S 15

2. Mid Range Category

Now these laptops are good for Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro. These laptops are going to give you the opportunity to do some 1080p video editing and some light 4k video editing.

1. Lenovo Legion Y 540

2. MSI Modern15

3. Acer Concept d3

4. HP Spectre x360

5. MSI Prestige 15

3. Premier Category

Now to our high end laptops this will be the

1. Dell XPS 15

2. MacBook Pro 16

3. Gigabyte Aero

4. Asus Zenbook pro

5. Razer Blade 15 studio edition.

I really just love with those laptops into a big mishmash and categorize them because those are my laptop recommendations but more than anything it’s important to understand why I’ve recommended those laptop ?

So I’ve been in the graphic design industry for about 10 years and since I’ve been in the industry, I’ve actually moved even more towards now doing video editing in Premiere Pro.

So using all of those programs simultaneously takes a lot of power from your laptop.

So those budget laptops in the budget category those are great buys but you have to make sure that you’re going to be running one to two design programs at one time and if you’re also going to want to run Spotify or iTunes music or something along those lines and maybe you’d be browsing the web you’re going to start pulling a lot of power from the laptop and from that processor and from your ram memory.

So let’s jump into that real quick if you have a budget laptop in the budget Category.

 You’re going to want to run one maybe two design programs at the same time and maybe be a listening to music after you get more than that you’re going to start to really pull a lot of power it’s going to slow down your laptop.

So those budget laptops are great they’re a great Buy they’re a good entry level but you don’t want to overpower them because you’re going to lose performance and you’ll just become frustrated.

 So that’s my recommendation Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator maybe listening to some music and browsing the web possibly if you’re browsing the web listening to music and using a design program. I recommend using one program at a time.

Let’s move into the mid-range category, now the mid-range category is where we start to see some color accurate laptops that are super important.

I actually don’t have any super color accurate laptops in the budget category.

So you’re going to start to see some color accuracy of a hundred percent Adobe RGB and DCI p3 as well as s RGB, so that’s the MSI prestige 15, The Acer concept D.

Those two are going to be great for color accuracy and the MSI modern 15 that one has an sRGB of a hundred percent. So those are my top color accurate laptops.

Now these laptops are where you’re going o be able to start getting into some video editing, so like I said 1080p maybe a little bit of 4k and you’re going to be able to run multiple programs at the same time while it’s in music and browsing the web.

So if you’re interested in color accuracy, you’re interested in getting a little bit more battery life, you’re interested in using  Photoshop InDesign and illustrator simultaneously then the mid-range category is really where you want to buy that’s going to be your price range and that’s going to be the best performance for you.

You find yourself doing some video editing on this side as well those laptops are going to be great for that.

Let’s look at the high end laptops, this is where we’re going to have great battery life going to have 100% color accuracy in all of these models.

Yes that’s correct and all these models are got 100% color accuracy in Adobe RGB srgb and DCI p3 you’re going to have a great battery life.

These laptops are all going to be looking at around 6 to 8 hours of battery life while using design programs that’s hard to say for the other mid-range and  budget categories.

You’re going to see that type of battery life but it’s going to be more like productivity tasks like using word Docs or browsing the web but if you’re using design programs and specifically if you’re video editing, you’re going to pull that power down a lot more.

 So these laptops are going to be great for 4k video editing especially.

Now let’s look all laptops specification and performance individually.

1. Acer swift 5

The new swift 5 is fine. The screen is fine, the performance is fine, the battery life is fine, and the price ($ 899.99 to begin, $ 999.99 as proven) is not scandalous for the included specifications.

There is not a ton to complain about here, but SWIFT 5 is not the top of its kind in these categories. Where it stands out is portability, and compared to the previous fast models, it asks you significantly few sacrifices in return.

I am used to 12 and 13-inch laptops who feel the light, but I am still in the process of convincing myself that a 14-inch device can be really freeless. 

Every time you choose this laptop, I am surprised that it is not heavier. I carry it with one hand, and I can not say I sustain it. When he is in my backpack, I forgot that he is there.

I have often found myself lifting up and down on my desk to make sure, somehow, somehow has earned the extra weight, my brain thinks I should have.

ACER SWIFT 5 SPECS

2. Lenovo Flex 5

Lenovo is one of the pioneer companies who made convertible laptops.Lenovo’s ideaPad yoga is best example.

Since then, the company has produced scores for 360 degree iconic visualization hinges of IDEPAD. Fast forward to 2017, and the 15-inch IDEPAD Flex 5 laptop.

We are reviewing is one of the largest convertible notebooks you can buy. As with other yoga models,  the screen is folded about 360 degrees, turning the notebook on a large tablet. Flex 5 15 begins at $ 629, while the almost overcome model we can see on market was $ 929. 

All variants include an IPS screen of 15.6 inches good quality, Windows 10 and Intel Core i-Series processors.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5 14 offers a brand-new AMD Ryzen processor, an extraordinary blend of performance and value for money.

3. Dell Inspiron 15 5000

The screen’s resolution is 1366 x 768 so you can watch clear and accurate HD videos.

 You can also use your HDMI port to connect an additional screen for improved multitasking and a larger visualization.

Connect to the Internet through 802.11 B / G / N Wi-Fi or Ethernet connector for a more stable and reliable cable connection.

 Other integrated features include Bluetooth connectivity, a Supermulti DVD drive, a webcam, speakers, microphones and a microphone combo connector 3.5 mm and headphones. The installed operating system is Windows 10 HOME (64 bits).

Specifications

Brand	Dell
Model	Inspiron 15 5000
Price in India	₹49,990
Model Number	15 5000
Series	Inspiron
Dimensions (mm)	380.00 x 258.00 x 22.70
Weight (kg)	2.2
Colours	Black
Operating system	Windows 10
Battery Cell	3

4. Asus vivobook S 15

The Vivobook S15 is designed for daily productivity and entertainment, which makes it a good option for the work office from home and school things such as text processing, spreadsheets, web applications and Simple graphics work.

 Intel’s integrated graphic chip can handle some basic casual games, but you will be disappointed if you want more than that.

 Both the S532 and the S533 that I tried had the same configuration, so we only make our reference tests in the S532 and you can see at the end of this revision, how it is stacked to laptops on and above their class.

In summary, it was performed as expected and, again, it offers more than enough power for things like transmitting music while their school work is performed or the creation of Nocomplex slideshows.

The S532 model was only let down by the battery life.

 A VivoBook S15 S533 streaming video test lasted 8 hours and 20 minutes; while a 532 streaming test lasted only 5 hours and 15 minutes.

 Despite the fact that the Screen Pad seems to eat into your battery life, you can adjust its brightness and turn on a battery-saving mode for the pad that should help.

 Although the S15 charges quickly with its small pin-style adapter, it does not support charging over its USB-C port, which would simplify charging on the go.

ASUS VIVOBOOK S15 (S533) SPECS

Laptop Class	Desktop Replacement
Processor	Intel Core i5-10210U
Processor Speed	1.6 GHz
RAM (as Tested)	8 GB
Boot Drive Type	SSD
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested)	512 GB
Screen Size	15.6 inches
Native Display Resolution	1920 by 1080
Touch Screen	No
Panel Technology	IPS
Variable Refresh Support	None
Screen Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Graphics Processor	Intel UHD Graphics
Wireless Networking	Bluetooth, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Dimensions (HWD)	0.63 by 14.1 by 9.2 inches
Weight	3.97 lbs
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes)	15:45

5. Lenovo Legion Y 540

In terms of size and weight, the Legion Y540 is a slim and light gaming laptop that has a responsive, mature, and ultimately elegant design, narrow bezels, and a variety of configuration options.

Lenovo provides features and design elements that make sense to gamers.

It has very powerful graphic cards so it also suitable for adobe and other graphic software’s.

Lenovo Legion Y 540 Specs

CPU	2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H 6-Core
Maximum Boost Speed	4.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB
Memory Type	2666 MHz DDR4
Total Installed Memory	16 GB
Memory Configuration	2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable)
Maximum Memory Capacity	32 GB
Memory Slot Type	260-Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Slots	2 (0 Available)
Graphics Type	Dedicated
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM

6. MSI Modern15

MSI’s Modern 15 laptop is designed for professionals and students. A thin, lightweight laptop designed for portability, with the right configuration to handle everyday tasks.

A compact laptop with a weight of 1.6 kg, thickness of 16.9 mm and a FullHD IPS screen, it can be configured with the latest 11th generation Intel Core i7, 64 GB DDR4-3200RAM, 2 TB NVMe SSD, Intel XeGraphics and / or Nvidia MX450. increase. graphic.

For ports and connections, it comes with 802.11 x Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth version 5.1. Included ports: 1x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB4 / DP / Thunderbolt 4), PD charging, HDMI, microSD card reader, microphone / headphones Jacobo.

Specifications

• Processor:  Intel i7-10510U
• Operating System:  Windows 10 
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD 
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX250
• MicroSD slot: Yes
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD, IPS level Anti-Glare Wide View Angle Thin Bezel 100%sRGB 
• Battery:  52wHr
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
• Front-Facing Camera: 720p HD webcam
• Dimensions:  365  x 233 x 16 mm
• Weight: 1.6kg

7. Acer concept d3

Acer has long been a great brand for affordable and great laptops, but recently the company has expanded into a whole new category. Due to the Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel, this business attracts not only gamers, but also professionals.

For $ 1,499, it delivers excellent performance with an Intel Core i7-10750H processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, a vibrant 14-inch screen, a clickable keyboard, and a wide range of ports in a sophisticated convertible chassis. Among them, the battery life is quite stable.

However, the screen is still a bit dull and the speakers are mediocre at best. However, the Acer Concept D3 Ezel is one of the best laptops for video editing due to its incredible performance and battery life.

Key Specifications

• 15.6in 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD screen
• Nvidia GTX 1650 GPU
• Intel Core i7-9750H CPU
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD

8. HP Spectre x360

Last year I used several laptops, some of them are quite impressive in terms of performance. i truly felt that HP spectre x360 is best among all consumer laptops which I used.

In terms of performance, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is an improvement on an already stellar computer. A stunning device had been made possible by the combination of power and portability in last year’s HP Spectre x360.

Additionally, the new model includes Intel Evo certification for an even better computing experience. The new HP Spectre meets specific requirements that ensure an improvement in performance and design thanks to that coveted certification. Not only does it start up quickly, but it can also handle casual gaming.

With a battery life of almost 13 hours on the intensive PCMark 10 battery life test, it shows Windows 10 laptops can last as long as Chromebooks and MacBooks on a single charge.

The HP Spectre x260 is elegant, powerful, and more than a worthy successor that deserves to be considered a flagship computer.

Display Size	14 Inch
Display Resolution	1920 x 1200 Pixels
Display Type	LED
Display Features	Full HD LED Backlit Anti-Glare IPS Display
Display Touchscreen	No

9. MSI Prestige 15

As far as performance is concerned, yes, it is quite impressive. Obviously, it can handle office work without a problem, but it also handles other things like photo editing or simple video editing quite well.

With the MX450, we can also play some less graphically intensive games. I tested Biomutant on this laptop at almost the max graphics settings and it worked flawlessly.

MSI Prestige 15 Specs

Display

15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD

512GB SSD

RAM

2x 8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz

OS

Windows 10 Pro

Battery

82Wh, 4-cell

Body Material

Aluminum

Dimensions

356.8 x 233.7 x 15.9 mm (14.05″ x 9.20″ x 0.63″)

Weight

1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)

10. DELL XPS 15

Dell’s XPS 15 (2020) may well be the closest device to perfection any manufacturer has ever produced, elevating the series.

It’s one of the best laptops right now, because it’s powerful enough to handle most tasks this side of 3D design, yet feature-filled enough to boast a keyboard and track pad that are both easy to use in addition to an excellent display and great speakers.

In addition to its already impressive design elements, the Dell XPS 15 (2020) has become a model of excellence. If you are not tied to the macOS environment, switching to the Dell XPS 15 (2020) is a simple recommendation.

Specifications

• OS: Windows
  • Performance
  • Light Weight
  • 1 Year Warranty

• Display
•  

• 15.6 inches
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 141 PPI

• Processor
•  

• Intel
  • 2.2 GHz, Hexa Core
  • 9 MB Cache
  • 4 GB, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050Ti

• Memory
•  

• 16 GB DDR4 RAM
  • 512 GB SSD

• Connectivity
•  

• WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • Thunderbolt
  • HDMI
  • Multi Card Reader

• Input
•  

• Built-in Speakers
  • Inbuilt Microphone
  • 6 Cell Battery

11. MacBook Pro 16

The 16-inch MacBook Pro isn’t just the most powerful Apple MacBook ever made, it’s the best too.

By listening to its customers and accepting criticism of previous models, Apple has created a MacBook Pro that improves on almost every aspect of the iconic workstation.If your budget allows you, this is best laptop to buy.

Size	14.1 x 9.7 x 0.64 inches
Display	16 inches (2072 x 1920 pixels)
CPU	9th gen Core i7, 9th Gen Core i9
GPU	AMD Radeon Pro 5300M (4GB), Radeon Pro 5500M (up to 8GB)
Battery	100-watt-hour up to 11 hours
Weight	4.3 pounds
Storage	512GB to 8TB
RAM	16GB (up to 64GB)

12. Gigabyte Aero

The Gigabyte Aero 15 is a laptop designed for designers and creative professionals. But when I first saw the thing, I didn’t believe it.

This laptop looks nothing like the laptops that come to mind when I think about “creators” (the slim MacBook Pros, XPS 15s, Surface Books, and Zenbooks of the world). There’s no denying the Aero’s power.

It measures 15.6 inches wide and weighs 4.4 pounds. There’s a bright LED logo on the lid, large visible vents on the back and bottom, and a colorful RGB keyboard that will turn heads from across the room.

On my first day using it, I thought this was a gaming laptop, but it perfect suit for designers.

Gigabyte Aero Specs

Laptop Class	Desktop Replacement
Processor	Intel Core i7-10870H
Processor Speed	2.2 GHz
RAM (as Tested)	32 GB
Boot Drive Type	SSD
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested)	1 TB
Screen Size	15.6 inches
Native Display Resolution	3,840 by 2,160
Touch Screen	No
Panel Technology	OLED
Variable Refresh Support	None
Screen Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory	8 GB
Wireless Networking	Bluetooth, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Dimensions (HWD)	0.78 by 14 by 9.8 inches
Weight	4.4 lbs
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes)	8:45

13. Asus Zenbook Pro

With the ZenBook Pro Duo, Asus has completely redesigned big-screen laptops. This futuristic laptop is adorned with touch screens on almost every square inch of its interior.

It has a 15.6-inch 4K OLED touch display where laptop screens usually go, and another 14-inch display above the keyboard. Designed for digital artists who need as much screen real estate as possible, it comes with an Intel Core i9 CPU and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU that deliver serious computing power.

The starting price is $2,499, and the model we’re reviewing here is $2,999. Depending on how you work, the ZenBook Pro Duo might not be The Laptop, Version 2.0 just yet, but it might still be worth every penny for power users. Designers won’t want this.

Asus Zenbook Pro Specs

Model	Asus Zenbook Pro Duo UX 581
Finish / Color	Celestial Blue
OS	Windows 10 Home
Processor	Intel® Core™ i7-9750H processor; 2.6GHz hexa-core with Turbo Boost (up to 4.5GHz) and 12MB cache
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 ; Video memory: 6GB GDDR6 VRAM
Display	15.6” OLED 4K (3840 x 2160) 16:9 touchscreen; 5mm-thin bezel with 89% screen-to-body ratio 178° wide-view technology; 100% DCI-P3 ScreenPad Plus 14” 4K (3840 x 1100) touch display; 178˚ wide-view technology
Memory	Integrated LED-backlit numeric keypad on touchpad
Storage	1TB PCIe® x4 SSD
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C™(up to 40Gbps and DisplayPort) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps) 1 x Standard HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x DC-in
Keyboard and Touchpad	Keyboard – Full-size backlit with 1.4mm key travel TouchPad – Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures,
Audio	ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound;  smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support 3.5mm headphone jack Long-travel voice coils for improved low-frequency response Certified by Harman Kardon
Camera	IR webcam with Windows Hello support
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) , Bluetooth 5.0
Power	71Wh 8-cell Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery Pack; 230W power adapter; Plug Type: ø6 (mm) (Output: 19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W) (Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)
Weight and Dimensions	Height: 2.4cm (0.94 inches); Width: 35.9cm (14.13 inches); Depth: 24.6cm (9.68 inches) Weight: 2.5kg (5.51 pounds)

14. Razer Blade 15 studio edition

With its stunning aluminum design, the Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition (2020) is another proof that this company knows what it is doing when it comes to creating cutting-edge gaming machines.

The Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition shows once again that the company continually innovates.

This includes a new 10th Gen 8-core Intel Core i7 10875H processor and the incredibly powerful Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card, which, along with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD), makes it a one of the most powerful laptops. on the market today, and one that’s aimed squarely at creative professionals who do a lot of very intensive rendering and editing.

Razer Blade 15 studio edition Specs

Price as reviewed	$4,000 or £4,000, converts to about AU$7,400
Display size/resolution	15.6-inch 3,840×2,160-pixel OLED touchscreen 60Hz
PC CPU	Intel Core i7-9750H
PC Memory	32GB 2,666Hz DDR4
Graphics	Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000
Storage	1TB SSD, SD card slot
Ports	1x USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, 3x USB-A 3.1, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x mini DisplayPort, 1x audio
Networking	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0
Operating system	Microsoft Windows Pro (64-bit)
Weight	4.9 pounds (2.2 kilograms)