Latest laptops with excellent keyboards are highly suggested.
Latest laptops with excellent keyboards are highly suggested.
Budget stays within $600, size must be at least 15.6 inches, flexible on screen type—could be a 2-in-1 or desktop setup. Battery life isn’t a priority. For gaming, older titles are fine. I’m looking for email, browsing, writing, office apps, video watching, etc. Storage of 256GB works, but I’d prefer 16GB RAM. I’ll purchase from places like Amazon, Newegg, B&H, Sams Club, Costco, etc. Planning to keep it for about five years? No need for an optical drive. Prefer brands like Asus, Acer, maybe Lenovo. Live in the U.S. I want decent graphics and a Ryzen 5 processor.
Now, this seems suitable:
https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home.../techspec/
It’s worth noting the chassis feels a bit cheap—plastic laptops from before can be unreliable. If it held up better, it might fit the bill since they seem to have put effort into a solid keyboard. I’d like USB 4, though I’m unsure how common that is yet.
I’ve also checked some Zenbooks and a Yoga 7i Gen 8. Just need something portable enough for use at home—couch, bed, desk—but a tablet won’t cut it. I’m hoping for newer AMD chips with integrated processors to stay cooler, but I don’t think waiting will be worth it if I can find something as good as the Vivo in that price range.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
What constitutes a "good keyboard" for you? Honestly, most laptops in the budget range offer only decent options, while higher-end models can have poor keyboards at their worst. If you're looking for something truly excellent, it's probably best to invest in a dedicated keyboard.
Well hotaru.hino, I’ll depend on online reviews and owner comments on platforms like Amazon or Newegg. I can’t test every laptop on a list. If I see with the Vivobook that they created something unique, I’ll interpret it as they avoided a generic approach and will check what others think.
I’m thinking about getting a separate keyboard at some point, but for now I’ll use the one this laptop provides. Casual use makes sense, and I don’t want to go all-in on a Thinkpad.
What catches my attention is the performance stats for that Vivobook at that price point. It’s not just about the screen; I’m worried it will be more expensive with 16GB and W11 Pro. Being 'flimsy' won’t cut it.