Josh, I LOVE this conversational/freestyle approach--feels like we're sitting in the same room, having a down-to-earth conversation, you with such an insane amount of knowledge and expertise and me, the girl who is clueless when it comes to computers and tech. Also, thank you for reaffirming my decision to go with the HP Omen for my son, taking AutoCAD classes at University. I based that decision on your reviews of the machine and thought I would share with you that my son has reported back to me how awesome it is performing for him. Granted, he's only had it for about two weeks, but it has made such a tremendous difference for him. Thank you for keepin' it real, keeping it understandable for this non-geek gal and all the best wishes for you and the continued success of your channel. All the thumbs up!
that's only speaking generally but since its cyber Monday a deals are going around it doesn't really need to be stated and if you want upgradeability get a pc
Great review. I just picked up an XPS 13" (i7 / 16GB / 1TB / FHD+ TouchScreen) for $400 off. It's an awesome machine and I love touch (as I have carpal tunnel and it helps vs a mouse/trackpad). Thanks for sharing what you use, the other review you had was also really helpful and helped me pull the trigger on getting one.
Would you say the Omen 15 is acceptable to be taken to school/university in terms of weight sturdiness of the chassis? the ryzen model seems to have pretty good battery life and immense power at an acceptable price. I plan to code/ do school stuff on it and play some games.
My favourite feature of the mac is 500 nits retina display. Nits really gets overlooked alot but I swear when I bought the mac book pro 16, I compared it to every other laptop in the shop and nothing came close to that screen! There are oled screens but the possibility of burn in frightens me. I reckon 4-5 year longevity with mac book and high resalable value after 2 years.
Josh, I started watching your videos with no knowledge on laptops. Now, I m confident to go all by myself and buy a laptop. Thanks to your detailed reviews and tips.
What a fun review! I’m looking forward to the MacBook Pro 14, too. The performance from the M1 Air & entry level Pro is supposedly higher than the MBP 16, so that makes really excited for the higher end models. I don’t know if I will choose the MBP 14 or 16 once the Silicon models are released. I’m also looking forward to the 24” iMac. My dad has the Intel version of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with 16GB Ram, and he loves it. The keyboard is really comfortable, but I do wish the screen was better.
Best Buy is running a great Black Friday deal on the HP Omen with the Ryzen 7 4800H, 144Hz display, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and GTX 1660Ti for about 950USD. So that will probably be my purchase this year since my Dell Latitude E5570 is starting to give up on me
Dude ,you have an absolute Dream collection of laptops there! Holy cow, most people would drool just to own One of that bunch! ive got more laptops than I know what to do with but there all old, nothing newer than 2011
Hi Josh. I decided on the Spectre X360 too until I stumbled upon something even more interesting: Upcoming Acer Spin 5 (Tiger Lake): Display: 13,5" 2K 3:2 IPS CPU: i7 1165G7 Weight: 2,6lbs / 1,2kg Other: 2-in-1, Wacom pen in chassis, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM I'd love your review on that one once it comes out. Availability: NA: February 2021, EU: December 2020, China: October 2020
That's a rip I was going to get it but decided to go with the Asus zenbook 14 which I got for 547 USD which is a steal. Will mostly use it for college hw and video editing. Hope you get the ideapad 5 at a good price man.
It comes in and out on the lenovo website, ive been watching for the past few months and at least once a week either the 4500 or the 4700 version are back in stock. One thing to notice though is that it's only the TN panel version which is a worse screen than the ips one
The new HP Zbook G7 Studio & Create sound better than Macbook Pro 16. I was blown away. The Zbook gets really hot fast though so I returned it. Had vapor chamber inside but fans wouldn't turn on till late after chassis was already burning hot. I had the Studio one. I got charged a restocking fee too so HP no more for me. Cheers!
Super helpful! Perfect timing too. There are soooo many options for laptops out there and looking at the different specs, reviews, and prices make my head spin. This video was nicely detailed and straight to the point at the same time. Also, I think the plant in the background is a nice touch haha.
KEEP GOING Josh this Channel is just what i need. Been very sick 11 years [ex crane operator] So i do a LOT of medical research and my now old Lenovo G570 is getting slow [Probably always was] but 8/9 years old i;ve had my money;s worth, I;m No tech wiz so your way of explaining is very good. Im Looking for something that will keep multipal Tabs open while i cross ref/ Open PDFs/use Zoom/Skype and do general Research.NOT looking for any gaming laptop as they drive me mad [2 sons and playstations] I don;t mind spending the extra upto around 1200 pounds, If anyone reads this and knows what would suit please leave a comment [I DO LIKE LENOVO] But open to options best wishes SCOOBS UK.
The lighting is way better, but if I must nit-pick I think the highlights on your face are kind of harsh, perhaps the roll-off could be softer. Or perhaps lowering the exposure by half a stop or doing something with the tone curve would do the trick. Sorry not an expert here just some thoughts.
I will be working in a rural area with kids doing distance learning, including the quarantined. I need a laptop that is reliable, rugged, bright, and with touch screen. I would like a touch screen for educational material with kids, but also usable for some art applications. I have an older student that is quite the artist. I'm about spent ... would like some professional advice.
Will you please review the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (128gb). I’m a final year university student and I’m looking for something other than MacBook Air (2020) that is small and light that would last me for a few years
Great review as always Josh! Just a suggestion : When you talking about a particular laptop, please show more visuals of that laptop, it's keyboard etc for some more time on the screen.. That way it is a bit more engaging. Many places I felt I wanted to see more clips of the laptop being discussed, it's different screen (other than home screen), keyboard etc. Eg - in the IdeaPad, Omen, etc. Rest everything is good as always - big Like!!
Hey Josh, thanks as always for the content. Personally I think the 'off-the cuff' style is great and could be used even more! Quick Question: If I'm pretty much set on getting an XPS 15 this deal-season, would you recommend paying a bit more for the new one or getting the previous model for $200-$300 less? Not doing any intensive editing or processing, just want the build quality, screen and keyboard perks. Thanks again!
Using Macbook pro 16 Dell xps 2020 Hp omen(gaming( Aero(display 17-coders but fans pulsate) Lenovo Ideapad 5 15(600 cheapest and good) Considering Macbook pro 14 upcoming Hp spectre 14
Just how many laptops do you really need? Some ppl have more money than sense the average person just needs one budget version that will be realistically out of date in 5 years time & then can think about an upgrade...
you should take a look at the hp elitebook 855 g7, 8 cores/ 16 threads ryzen 4750u processor, up to 1000 nits of brightness, upgradable ram, good battery life, 15 inches and tons of security features
A little lighting tip. 1. Try creating depth of field between the background and foreground. 2. Use practical lights. Better if you use some colours here. (I prefer warm colours)
Question : which one is a better lap top ?? 1-HP spectre x360 , intel 10 gen, mx 330, i7, 512 g ssd......or , 2- HP pavillion, intel 11 gen , 1 tb ssd , ge force mx 450 ?????
Josh , if lighting and setting is that important to you Mate , Get a professional in to advise . But as far as setting is concerned - WHATEVER IS YOUR PERSONAL FANCY MATE ! YOU ARE THE BEST TECH ADVISER ON LAPTOPS ON EARTH - REASON - YOU ARE 100% HONEST , IMPARTIAL , AND YOUR INTEGRITY IS ABOVE REPROACH ! AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS WITHOUT EQUAL ! YOU ACTUALLY TEST THESE MACHINES TO THE HILT ! ! ! YOU ARE TOP CLASS - MAKE YOUR SETTING " JOSH' SETTING ... " If anyone ever asks me about a laptop , " I QUOTE JUST JOSH ! "
Josh, another great video. The lighting is great, no worries there. I like the different style too, but your "old" one was fine too. I had a Sony laptop from 2012 - which i loved - that i finally decided to upgrade. Your video really helped me pick the Omen - after weeks of research. Keep up the good work!
I do not play games, except the age of empires but deal with large datasets for machine learning and NLP, analysing large financial datasets, mostly using Python. Looking to buy a laptop which has good screen and sound for occasional movies and regular CZcams, a backlit keyboard, handle ML and matrix algebra well, and connect with old and new projectors well. May take up full HD videos for editing sometime later in the next year. Want it to last for around 5 to 6 years. what one of these would you suggest? Thanks in advance.
Josh, the best lighting is as bright as a million suns, but as cold as the coldest spot in the entire universe, but, it won't blind you and freeze you.
Thanks a lot, Josh. I ended up buying a 2-in-1 HP Envy after you gave a good review on this (if I´m not mistaken) and also the Spectre. I was VERY undecided between the Envy and this famous Lenovo 5 15"... but I wanted the 2-in-1 version with the stylus pen (either computer) and I couldn´t find them for less than CA$1350-1390 - A tough choice, and absolutely this same price for both. Well I chose HP´s larger 15" screen for intense work, programming (learning) and video, since I´ve had a 13" laptop for many years (Mac) and needed a change. I´m afraid of leaving Apple but I´ll be back especially if they launch a 14" Macbook - that would be great.
Great review Josh. Sometimes these off the cuff, honest to goodness, straight talking reviews are better than a slew of benchmark results and tables (although I love those too!) Please, please, please review the Spectre 14” with the Tiger Lake chipset & 3:2 aspect ratio as soon as you get it. Very interested to see what spec you ordered, how it performs (thermals, fan noise), if the build quality is ok on this ‘new to HP’ form factor etc etc. It’s top of my list and I’ll order one as soon as I’ve seen your review (if you give it the thumbs up that is.) Thanks again.
I use pretty much the same HP Omen as Josh, and it's fantastic. I hook everything up to it and it works great aa desktop replacement. My friend needs a cheapish lappy soon, and I'm really thinking about pushing him towards that Lenovo
Hello nice videos. However adding egpu testing now that thunderbolt is widely used would be very useful for us who need powerful 13-14 inch that are portable. Especially now that apple is moving to arm chips .
Thanks to your original video of the ideapad 5 i have ordered mine and got the (in europe avail) option with the 100% srgb screen. Thanks for the help, appreciate my laptop a lot.
I listened to this vid again to use as a resource to purchase a every day laptop. Leaning towards the Idea Pad 5 15". Great content! Thanks again Josh.
Love this guy! I really needed a good computer this year for programming, simulations and ML. I bought the Precision 5750 but had all sorts of problems with it. If my next replacement still has problems, I will go for the G14 with Ryzen 9 and QHD, there are no better notebook this year than these two IMHO. (17" 4K of the Dell is amazing for programming)
Thanks Josh for the video! Even though i dont necessarily need to buy a laptop right at this moment. I love watching your videos to learn more about what’s in the market and what’s good for people! Definitely appreciate the work you put in for these videos!
Didn't talk about anything for Black Friday. Just stuff he liked. Black Friday is for deals especially for Students. I was looking for recommendations.
His hands have come into play so much more. I remember him saying that quite a few people had pointed out the "weird head movement". Tbh, I thought that was because there wasn't much hand movement while he was speaking. Presentation's getting better by the day!
bought Lenovo AMD ryzen 7 4700u , 16GB, 512 SSD for $750 in costco. I am seeing the same configuration in HP Pavilion and Envy with better screen for $100 more. could you please suggest which one will be good for a programmer.
Would be curious to hear your thoughts on the Razer Book when that comes out. Also your off the cuff reviews are always really great. You are a good natural speaker and it's nice to hear your thoughts as they come to you .
This is the BEST REVIEWERS I've ever watched so far! He is so great viewing pros and cons on the units! Sadly, these units of Ideapads are out of stock here in PH especially the 14" one
Kinda late to the video but it actually helped me to choose the Omen 15 over the legion 5. The Best Buy black friday deal was so good. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thank God, that I found your channel. You are truly amazing and you now have me as a sub. I love Apple so much, but unfortunately I can’t afford the Mac book Pro, however, after binge watching you channel...I’m gonna go with my second choice for video editing, which is the Asus Zenbook 14 which was one of your more affordable recommendations. I will get the Mac book Pro one day, that is my goal for 2021. Thank you for your precise, and educational content. Can’t Waite to see more amazing content. 💕
why dont you use the lenovo yoga slim 7 pro? didnt you say its the best in another video in your opinion, which is better? the ideapad you just mentioned in this video or the yoga slim 7 pro?
Video presentation is definitely much better this time, apart from the lighting etc. Love your laptops review Josh! You will absolutely be one of the best tech reviewers on youtube! Appreciate your hard work Josh, stay safe.
Hi Josh... I saw your videos and subscribed your channel... Appreciate content and your knowledge... Can you be kind to give me you opinion, I need to buy a laptop... But do you recommend the new apple Air m1 or other? I m an iPhone user but I Don t think that I could loose anything using an windows laptop... For use CZcams, browsing a lot and office, ate same price what can you recommend? Thank you... From Portugal
I really like the surface laptop a lot, I just wish they had a GPU option. Overall I've been happy with the surface book 13", but I would like something a little more flat and compact next time since I never use the tablet features. Maybe the Macbook Pro 14 if that ever comes out, that 16 is just too damn big for me.
Waiting for my Ideapad Flex 5 to arrive! It's not exactly the same laptop as the one in this vid but I'm happy that ideapads are acknowledged 😋 affordable with good specs, except for color accuracy which i dont mind, just using it for school (uni) work, note taking and kdramas ❤
Hi josh,can you review and tech talks about lenovo legion 5 which use the ryzen 7 4800h with gtx 1660 ti and 80whr battery.i hope you can accept my suggestion because it is the most affordable laptop for everyone with best cooling system i have ever heard(sorry for bad english).thank you.
Thank you for the Informative and well put together video. I was wondering why the carbon x1 isn’t on here as it’s something you like a lot, and even recommended.
I would like to buy the MacBookPro 16" but i don't know if it would be better to wait till there stuffed with the Apple Silicon, could u give a quick recommendation? I need it for studying and here and there playin some blizzard games. Would appreciate your answer, and also thank u for the great content :)
Really good video Josh! Really appreciated knowing what you use and for what particular purpose. Has really helped me come close to a decision on what laptop to invest in 👍
Josh what do you think about the new lenovo yoga 9i 15" please advise, thank you :)...if you compare this one with the Dell xps 13 touch laptop $1,899 version which one would you choose?
Josh would you go for the T14 with the R7 Pro 4750u 32GB Ram 3200 512ssd 400nits lowpower display or maybe Macbook Pro 13 with the M1 16GB 256ssd would be better? What are your thoughts on it? Mainly use for coding, browsing the web and maybe a light logo creation with inkscape for four or five logos
Lighting improved big time. May I point out there are some shadows from your arms when moving over the desk and laptops. That’s difficult to elimate. Good contents !
Hey Josh, I'm thinking of buying the Asus ROG G14 R9 4900HS--rtx 2060 variant on Black Friday I want to use it for content creation, programming and to explore other field of tech Do you think its a good choice ?
Nice video, whats your thoughts on the new macs? The cpu looks amazing, hopefully this will cause other manufacturers to make better arm windows laptops.
Amazing as always Josh. Thanks. Can you recommend a laptop for me please. $1200 budget and I don't code and don't play games much. Battery life , keyboard and a good screen is all I need. It would be good if it's time proof. Meaning I won't need to change it for another 3 years or so. Thanks. Highly appreciate it
Thanks for sharing your experience. Shame that G14 didn't make it. (I'm aware of video you made about it with other laptops). It's the only laptop that interests me at the moment. Looking forward to new MBP 13" review. :-)
Josh, I LOVE this conversational/freestyle approach--feels like we're sitting in the same room, having a down-to-earth conversation, you with such an insane amount of knowledge and expertise and me, the girl who is clueless when it comes to computers and tech.
Also, thank you for reaffirming my decision to go with the HP Omen for my son, taking AutoCAD classes at University. I based that decision on your reviews of the machine and thought I would share with you that my son has reported back to me how awesome it is performing for him. Granted, he's only had it for about two weeks, but it has made such a tremendous difference for him. Thank you for keepin' it real, keeping it understandable for this non-geek gal and all the best wishes for you and the continued success of your channel. All the thumbs up!
Great to hear Julie. Glad it worked out for your son! and thanks for continuing to watch!
Just wanted to say: It's great to see you take so much effort for your son's tech despite not being a techie. I really appreciate it!
The lighting has gotten much more better. And I am a fan of the freestyle. Brilliant job Josh :)
Agreed
I realize it's pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online ?
5:16 I don't see Apple putting any work into refreshing/upgrading it considering they're transitioning to their own ARM CPUs
Yes true. I am watching it s few days later and they have already started taking orders for the macs with the new M1 chips.
yeah definitely. Right now we are just waiting for their m1x, m2 chips that they will put in the 14/16 inchers next year.
My God Josh! You sound like a friend who's genuinely helping others. It's an honor to hear you out everytime!
PS. The lighting is better now.
I needed this video so bad, THANK YOU, I was so stressed out.
Thanks Olivia
Same. What laptop have you decided on?
@@chrissyj7634 get there ASUS zenbook 14”
Oh FFS get a grip!
The price of apple, lack of upgradability and need for dongles has to be stated!!
that's only speaking generally but since its cyber Monday a deals are going around it doesn't really need to be stated and if you want upgradeability get a pc
Don't forget:
-no touchscreen,
-no pen support,
-no 2-in-1 design,
-no 180-degree screens,
-no face recognition,
-no 1080p webcam,
-no number pad
-history of keyboard issues
-history of thermo throttling
-green screen class-action lawsuit, and
-double the malware attacks than Windows.
There's a reason why Apple enjoys 8% laptop market share...lol
@@RK-um9tu sounds like you want a XPS 13
2 in 1.
@@RK-um9tu hp spectre is pretty much the same thing as a dell xps 13 2 in 1
I love this off the script format. Have ‘t yet watched it till the end but great video Josh!
Great review. I just picked up an XPS 13" (i7 / 16GB / 1TB / FHD+ TouchScreen) for $400 off. It's an awesome machine and I love touch (as I have carpal tunnel and it helps vs a mouse/trackpad). Thanks for sharing what you use, the other review you had was also really helpful and helped me pull the trigger on getting one.
Thee Most Trusted name in tech
IS ...
" JUST JOSH "
COLD FACT ! ! !
Hehe
Would you say the Omen 15 is acceptable to be taken to school/university in terms of weight sturdiness of the chassis? the ryzen model seems to have pretty good battery life and immense power at an acceptable price. I plan to code/ do school stuff on it and play some games.
Let's get him to 100k before the end of the year.
Just Josh is the most underrated tech channels in the game... Man he is soo good
Thanks mate!
My favourite feature of the mac is 500 nits retina display. Nits really gets overlooked alot but I swear when I bought the mac book pro 16, I compared it to every other laptop in the shop and nothing came close to that screen! There are oled screens but the possibility of burn in frightens me. I reckon 4-5 year longevity with mac book and high resalable value after 2 years.
Me: Lugging around a gaming laptop with charger to school
Also me: Muh GPU power!
YOU ARE THE BEST!
CAN WATCH YOU'RE VIDEO'S ALL DAY!
Josh, I started watching your videos with no knowledge on laptops. Now, I m confident to go all by myself and buy a laptop. Thanks to your detailed reviews and tips.
What a fun review! I’m looking forward to the MacBook Pro 14, too. The performance from the M1 Air & entry level Pro is supposedly higher than the MBP 16, so that makes really excited for the higher end models. I don’t know if I will choose the MBP 14 or 16 once the Silicon models are released. I’m also looking forward to the 24” iMac. My dad has the Intel version of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with 16GB Ram, and he loves it. The keyboard is really comfortable, but I do wish the screen was better.
Lighting is better but many more to be done . What racks are not good and concept of racks isn't good. The green plants are very good.
Best Buy is running a great Black Friday deal on the HP Omen with the Ryzen 7 4800H, 144Hz display, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and GTX 1660Ti for about 950USD. So that will probably be my purchase this year since my Dell Latitude E5570 is starting to give up on me
i like this format! it feels like im talking to a friend rather than a presentation
Dude ,you have an absolute Dream collection of laptops there! Holy cow, most people would drool just to own One of that bunch! ive got more laptops than I know what to do with but there all old, nothing newer than 2011
Hi Josh. I decided on the Spectre X360 too until I stumbled upon something even more interesting: Upcoming Acer Spin 5 (Tiger Lake):
Display: 13,5" 2K 3:2 IPS
CPU: i7 1165G7
Weight: 2,6lbs / 1,2kg
Other: 2-in-1, Wacom pen in chassis, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM
I'd love your review on that one once it comes out. Availability: NA: February 2021, EU: December 2020, China: October 2020
Lenovo Ideapad 5 amd is still sold out everywhere here in the UK
That's a rip I was going to get it but decided to go with the Asus zenbook 14 which I got for 547 USD which is a steal. Will mostly use it for college hw and video editing. Hope you get the ideapad 5 at a good price man.
It comes in and out on the lenovo website, ive been watching for the past few months and at least once a week either the 4500 or the 4700 version are back in stock. One thing to notice though is that it's only the TN panel version which is a worse screen than the ips one
Loved the 2 discord integrations, SEAMLESS!
The new HP Zbook G7 Studio & Create sound better than Macbook Pro 16. I was blown away. The Zbook gets really hot fast though so I returned it. Had vapor chamber inside but fans wouldn't turn on till late after chassis was already burning hot. I had the Studio one. I got charged a restocking fee too so HP no more for me. Cheers!
Excellent video man, very enjoyable and relaxed, it feels like you are in a conversation, keep them coming!
Lighting is OK, not a problem. I feel it is way to black/gray/white, needs MUCH more contrast/color.
Super helpful! Perfect timing too. There are soooo many options for laptops out there and looking at the different specs, reviews, and prices make my head spin. This video was nicely detailed and straight to the point at the same time. Also, I think the plant in the background is a nice touch haha.
KEEP GOING Josh this Channel is just what i need. Been very sick 11 years [ex crane operator] So i do a LOT of medical research and my now old Lenovo G570 is getting slow [Probably always was] but 8/9 years old i;ve had my money;s worth, I;m No tech wiz so your way of explaining is very good. Im Looking for something that will keep multipal Tabs open while i cross ref/ Open PDFs/use Zoom/Skype and do general Research.NOT looking for any gaming laptop as they drive me mad [2 sons and playstations] I don;t mind spending the extra upto around 1200 pounds, If anyone reads this and knows what would suit please leave a comment [I DO LIKE LENOVO] But open to options best wishes SCOOBS UK.
The lighting is way better, but if I must nit-pick I think the highlights on your face are kind of harsh, perhaps the roll-off could be softer. Or perhaps lowering the exposure by half a stop or doing something with the tone curve would do the trick. Sorry not an expert here just some thoughts.
You are right. Im going to bring down the at light a bit
I think Hawei Matebook X Pro 2020 is a strong competitor to Dell Xps 13. It is compatible, has same specs plus a 3000x2000 screen.
I will be working in a rural area with kids doing distance learning, including the quarantined. I need a laptop that is reliable, rugged, bright, and with touch screen. I would like a touch screen for educational material with kids, but also usable for some art applications. I have an older student that is quite the artist. I'm about spent ... would like some professional advice.
Is the Envy 13 with the 400 nit brightness display too small a screen for you?
Will you please review the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (128gb). I’m a final year university student and I’m looking for something other than MacBook Air (2020) that is small and light that would last me for a few years
Great review as always Josh!
Just a suggestion : When you talking about a particular laptop, please show more visuals of that laptop, it's keyboard etc for some more time on the screen.. That way it is a bit more engaging. Many places I felt I wanted to see more clips of the laptop being discussed, it's different screen (other than home screen), keyboard etc. Eg - in the IdeaPad, Omen, etc.
Rest everything is good as always - big Like!!
good idea!
btw to Josh from the past; APPLE M ONE is here, so no Lyzeen ull get an Apple Silikon Chip in the next 16" MBP
What do you think about the new Apple MacBooks with ARM M1?
Would you stick still with the Intel versions or is it ok to go for ARM?
Hey Josh, thanks as always for the content. Personally I think the 'off-the cuff' style is great and could be used even more! Quick Question: If I'm pretty much set on getting an XPS 15 this deal-season, would you recommend paying a bit more for the new one or getting the previous model for $200-$300 less? Not doing any intensive editing or processing, just want the build quality, screen and keyboard perks. Thanks again!
Using
Macbook pro 16
Dell xps 2020
Hp omen(gaming(
Aero(display 17-coders but fans pulsate)
Lenovo Ideapad 5 15(600 cheapest and good)
Considering
Macbook pro 14 upcoming
Hp spectre 14
Just how many laptops do you really need? Some ppl have more money than sense the average person just needs one budget version that will be realistically out of date in 5 years time & then can think about an upgrade...
you should take a look at the hp elitebook 855 g7, 8 cores/ 16 threads ryzen 4750u processor, up to 1000 nits of brightness, upgradable ram, good battery life, 15 inches and tons of security features
A little lighting tip. 1. Try creating depth of field between the background and foreground.
2. Use practical lights. Better if you use some colours here. (I prefer warm colours)
Question : which one is a better lap top ?? 1-HP spectre x360 , intel 10 gen, mx 330, i7, 512 g ssd......or , 2- HP pavillion, intel 11 gen , 1 tb ssd , ge force mx 450 ?????
Josh , if lighting and setting is that important to you Mate ,
Get a professional in to advise .
But as far as setting is concerned - WHATEVER IS YOUR PERSONAL FANCY MATE !
YOU ARE THE BEST TECH ADVISER ON LAPTOPS ON EARTH -
REASON - YOU ARE 100% HONEST , IMPARTIAL , AND YOUR INTEGRITY IS ABOVE REPROACH !
AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS WITHOUT EQUAL !
YOU ACTUALLY TEST THESE MACHINES TO THE HILT ! ! !
YOU ARE TOP CLASS - MAKE YOUR SETTING " JOSH' SETTING ... "
If anyone ever asks me about a laptop ,
" I QUOTE JUST JOSH ! "
Josh, another great video. The lighting is great, no worries there. I like the different style too, but your "old" one was fine too. I had a Sony laptop from 2012 - which i loved - that i finally decided to upgrade. Your video really helped me pick the Omen - after weeks of research. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video, but would you recommend the Lenovo 5 15 AMD over the HP Envy 13 x360 AMD as a primary laptop?
I do not play games, except the age of empires but deal with large datasets for machine learning and NLP, analysing large financial datasets, mostly using Python. Looking to buy a laptop which has good screen and sound for occasional movies and regular CZcams, a backlit keyboard, handle ML and matrix algebra well, and connect with old and new projectors well. May take up full HD videos for editing sometime later in the next year. Want it to last for around 5 to 6 years. what one of these would you suggest? Thanks in advance.
Why haven’t you considered the new Apple M1 MacBooks and the XPS 13/15 2020 renewed models? Why weren’t these considered as upgrades or replacements?
Josh, the best lighting is as bright as a million suns, but as cold as the coldest spot in the entire universe, but, it won't blind you and freeze you.
Thanks a lot, Josh. I ended up buying a 2-in-1 HP Envy after you gave a good review on this (if I´m not mistaken) and also the Spectre. I was VERY undecided between the Envy and this famous Lenovo 5 15"... but I wanted the 2-in-1 version with the stylus pen (either computer) and I couldn´t find them for less than CA$1350-1390 - A tough choice, and absolutely this same price for both. Well I chose HP´s larger 15" screen for intense work, programming (learning) and video, since I´ve had a 13" laptop for many years (Mac) and needed a change.
I´m afraid of leaving Apple but I´ll be back especially if they launch a 14" Macbook - that would be great.
Great review Josh. Sometimes these off the cuff, honest to goodness, straight talking reviews are better than a slew of benchmark results and tables (although I love those too!) Please, please, please review the Spectre 14” with the Tiger Lake chipset & 3:2 aspect ratio as soon as you get it. Very interested to see what spec you ordered, how it performs (thermals, fan noise), if the build quality is ok on this ‘new to HP’ form factor etc etc. It’s top of my list and I’ll order one as soon as I’ve seen your review (if you give it the thumbs up that is.) Thanks again.
Hey what about a PC build since you're at your new place. In high demand.
How do you manage your data / backups / installations with multiple laptops you are working with?
I use pretty much the same HP Omen as Josh, and it's fantastic. I hook everything up to it and it works great aa desktop replacement.
My friend needs a cheapish lappy soon, and I'm really thinking about pushing him towards that Lenovo
Hello nice videos. However adding egpu testing now that thunderbolt is widely used would be very useful for us who need powerful 13-14 inch that are portable. Especially now that apple is moving to arm chips .
Very interesting (as always). I really like this style of video as well. Great job !
Thanks to your original video of the ideapad 5 i have ordered mine and got the (in europe avail) option with the 100% srgb screen. Thanks for the help, appreciate my laptop a lot.
I listened to this vid again to use as a resource to purchase a every day laptop. Leaning towards the Idea Pad 5 15". Great content! Thanks again Josh.
Love this guy!
I really needed a good computer this year for programming, simulations and ML. I bought the Precision 5750 but had all sorts of problems with it. If my next replacement still has problems, I will go for the G14 with Ryzen 9 and QHD, there are no better notebook this year than these two IMHO. (17" 4K of the Dell is amazing for programming)
Thanks Josh for the video! Even though i dont necessarily need to buy a laptop right at this moment. I love watching your videos to learn more about what’s in the market and what’s good for people! Definitely appreciate the work you put in for these videos!
Didn't talk about anything for Black Friday. Just stuff he liked. Black Friday is for deals especially for Students. I was looking for recommendations.
Facts thanks I didn't wast 16 minutes watching this
Would you do video on the mew M1 Macbook's ? It will be amazing coming from your trusty voice.
I've ordered one!!
Can we know which one ?
@Ryu yes true. I specially wanna see thermals due to the new FANLESS DESIGN!
Subscribed to hear your view about M1 macs.
Awsome review - I thank you Sir ! This helped a lot
His hands have come into play so much more. I remember him saying that quite a few people had pointed out the "weird head movement". Tbh, I thought that was because there wasn't much hand movement while he was speaking.
Presentation's getting better by the day!
bought Lenovo AMD ryzen 7 4700u , 16GB, 512 SSD for $750 in costco. I am seeing the same configuration in HP Pavilion and Envy with better screen for $100 more. could you please suggest which one will be good for a programmer.
Josh you are looking younger and fresher..whatever you are doing..keep doing it
Thus guy needs a million subs and a dedicated team ! Love you content !
Thanks Mike
Would be curious to hear your thoughts on the Razer Book when that comes out. Also your off the cuff reviews are always really great. You are a good natural speaker and it's nice to hear your thoughts as they come to you .
This is the BEST REVIEWERS I've ever watched so far! He is so great viewing pros and cons on the units! Sadly, these units of Ideapads are out of stock here in PH especially the 14" one
When will you cover the new Yoga laptops? I'm especially interested in the performance of the new Tiger lake CPUs in the Yoga 7i and 9i :)
Kinda late to the video but it actually helped me to choose the Omen 15 over the legion 5. The Best Buy black friday deal was so good.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
I'm waiting for that HP 14" HOPEFULLY IT DELIVERS!!!
Thank God, that I found your channel. You are truly amazing and you now have me as a sub. I love Apple so much, but unfortunately I can’t afford the Mac book Pro, however, after binge watching you channel...I’m gonna go with my second choice for video editing, which is the Asus Zenbook 14 which was one of your more affordable recommendations. I will get the Mac book Pro one day, that is my goal for 2021. Thank you for your precise, and educational content. Can’t Waite to see more amazing content. 💕
XPS 15 9500???
why dont you use the lenovo yoga slim 7 pro? didnt you say its the best in another video
in your opinion, which is better? the ideapad you just mentioned in this video or the yoga slim 7 pro?
Video presentation is definitely much better this time, apart from the lighting etc. Love your laptops review Josh! You will absolutely be one of the best tech reviewers on youtube! Appreciate your hard work Josh, stay safe.
The lighting is amazing 👏. Have a question on laptops just need one to use for crafts and home use. Which one do you recommend Josh?
Hi Josh... I saw your videos and subscribed your channel... Appreciate content and your knowledge... Can you be kind to give me you opinion, I need to buy a laptop... But do you recommend the new apple Air m1 or other? I m an iPhone user but I Don t think that I could loose anything using an windows laptop... For use CZcams, browsing a lot and office, ate same price what can you recommend? Thank you... From Portugal
I really like the surface laptop a lot, I just wish they had a GPU option. Overall I've been happy with the surface book 13", but I would like something a little more flat and compact next time since I never use the tablet features. Maybe the Macbook Pro 14 if that ever comes out, that 16 is just too damn big for me.
Waiting for my Ideapad Flex 5 to arrive! It's not exactly the same laptop as the one in this vid but I'm happy that ideapads are acknowledged 😋 affordable with good specs, except for color accuracy which i dont mind, just using it for school (uni) work, note taking and kdramas ❤
Hi josh,can you review and tech talks about lenovo legion 5 which use the ryzen 7 4800h with gtx 1660 ti and 80whr battery.i hope you can accept my suggestion because it is the most affordable laptop for everyone with best cooling system i have ever heard(sorry for bad english).thank you.
Wish Macbooks had Nvidia, would be a perfect option (using CUDA toolkit).
Brilliant video Josh. I’m a Mac fan personally. Would you be open to using MacBook Pro 16 inch with Apple’s new M1 Chips
Thank you for the Informative and well put together video. I was wondering why the carbon x1 isn’t on here as it’s something you like a lot, and even recommended.
I think keeping four corner lights will remove the shadows much better
I would like to buy the MacBookPro 16" but i don't know if it would be better to wait till there stuffed with the Apple Silicon, could u give a quick recommendation? I need it for studying and here and there playin some blizzard games. Would appreciate your answer, and also thank u for the great content :)
I think I could use the Lenovo but use use an external screen for any video editing needs
I’ve been looking for the ideapad 5 15 amd for months now and I’ve not been able to find a single unit. I’m in France 😕
I recently bought the Ideapad 5 Flex 14 AMD. I'm from Germany and I bought it on US-Amazon. You could have a look on foreign Amazon sites.
Really good video Josh! Really appreciated knowing what you use and for what particular purpose. Has really helped me come close to a decision on what laptop to invest in 👍
Where'd you rate the XPS 15 when it comes out with 11th gen?
Josh what do you think about the new lenovo yoga 9i 15" please advise, thank you :)...if you compare this one with the Dell xps 13 touch laptop $1,899 version which one would you choose?
Amazing video. You sir definitely earned my subscription ❤. Keep up the great work.
Josh would you go for the T14 with the R7 Pro 4750u 32GB Ram 3200 512ssd 400nits lowpower display or maybe Macbook Pro 13 with the M1 16GB 256ssd would be better? What are your thoughts on it? Mainly use for coding, browsing the web and maybe a light logo creation with inkscape for four or five logos
Lighting improved big time. May I point out there are some shadows from your arms when moving over the desk and laptops. That’s difficult to elimate. Good contents !
Interesting, i might try to move my arms less
Hey Josh, I'm thinking of buying the Asus ROG G14 R9 4900HS--rtx 2060 variant on Black Friday
I want to use it for content creation, programming and to explore other field of tech
Do you think its a good choice ?
hey josh can you also review the lenovo legion 5 gtx 1660ti version? i would like to see how it performs in comparision to the omen 15.
Nice video, whats your thoughts on the new macs? The cpu looks amazing, hopefully this will cause other manufacturers to make better arm windows laptops.
Amazing as always Josh. Thanks. Can you recommend a laptop for me please. $1200 budget and I don't code and don't play games much. Battery life , keyboard and a good screen is all I need. It would be good if it's time proof. Meaning I won't need to change it for another 3 years or so. Thanks. Highly appreciate it
I have been waiting to get the Spectre 14...I am very excited about your review!
Did you compare the Dell XPS 13 against a Macbook 16?
You don't think the XPS 17 is worthy of being listed here?
All 3 of them are in my big Black Friday video. First part is dropping tomorrow
Thanks for sharing your experience. Shame that G14 didn't make it. (I'm aware of video you made about it with other laptops). It's the only laptop that interests me at the moment. Looking forward to new MBP 13" review. :-)