5 Best Laptops For Teachers
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- Last Updated - April 27, 2020
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Pretty much everyone needs a laptop or PC, in general, these days - and teachers are not an exception to that rule. So, if you’re going to get a laptop anyway, why not pick the one that fits you best?
A 10-minute read is enough to help you pick something that’s going to serve much better over the next few years before you’ll have to replace it with something else. So, without any further ado, let’s get right into it!
With all that being said, you should now be ready to check out some options and decide what fits you best. Here are our best options!
Our Recommended 5 Best Laptops For Teachers
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 ft. Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-7th gen
- GPU
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 256GB SSD
Dell Inspiron 13 7000
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
- GPU
- Integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 256GB SSD
ASUS ZenBook 13
- CPU
- Intel Core i7
- GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics/GeForce MX250
- RAM
- 16GB
- Storage
- 512GB SSD
LG Gram 15
- CPU
- Intel Core i7
- GPU
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- RAM
- 16GB
- Storage
- 256GB SSD
5 Best Laptops For Teachers
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Apple MacBook Air ft.13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage
If you need something that just works, or if you’re got a lot of Apple devices as well, the MacBook Air is quite possibly your best bet.
- CPU: Intel Core i5 (Dual-core)
- GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Display: 13.3-inch LCD display at 900P
- Battery: 10 to 12 hours on average
- Weight: 2.96 pounds
Sure, it may be a bit outdated, but 8 gigs of RAM with an SSD and macOS are all you’ll need as a teacher. The build quality, keyboard, and battery life that it offers are almost unmatched at this price point.
But, most importantly, macOS is one of the best operating systems for non-tech-savvy people and professionals alike since it just works. Unlike with the Windows counterparts, chances are that you won’t have to troubleshoot anything during the laptop’s lifespan.
Speaking of which, that’s also why the dual-core processor doesn’t particularly bother us. The OS is so optimized that the laptop should feel pretty snappy – even with a sub-par CPU.
Pros
- Works well with Apple’s ecosystem
- macOS “Just works”
- Very lightweight and portable
- Superb battery life
- Great keyboard and build quality
Cons
- Thick screen bezels
- The dual-core CPU could be a deal-breaker for some
- A bit overpriced for the specs that it offers
- Screen resolution is low for 2020 standards
MacBook Air 13
If you need something that just works, or if you’re got a lot of Apple devices as well, the MacBook Air is quite possibly your best bet.
Sure, it may be a bit outdated, but 8 gigs of RAM with an SSD and macOS are all you’ll need as a teacher. The build quality, keyboard, and battery life that it offers are almost unmatched at this price point.
But, most importantly, macOS is one of the best operating systems for non-tech-savvy people and professionals alike since it just works. Unlike with the Windows counterparts, chances are that you won’t have to troubleshoot anything during the laptop’s lifespan.
Speaking of which, that’s also why the dual-core processor doesn’t particularly bother us. The OS is so optimized that the laptop should feel pretty snappy – even with a sub-par CPU.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 ft. Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB
If portability takes priority for you, then the Surface Pro 6 is most likely your best bet. The tablet + laptop design along with its removable keyboard set it apart from the competition in terms of weight and overall portability!
The battery life that it offers can hardly be rivaled as well – especially for a Windows laptop.
Now, with that being said, the only way to achieve this level of portability is by making a couple of sacrifices. One of them is the relatively small display at 12.3 inches. Other than that, the removable keyboard may not feel as good as a “traditional” one to some people – and that’s especially true for heavy writers.
Pros
- Very lightweight
- Superb battery life
- Can be used as both a laptop and a tablet
- By far the most portable option on this list
- 2K display can be seen as an advantage by some (Though it’s frankly overkill for a 12-inch display)
- Powerful for its size
Cons
- Small display
- The removable keyboard may not feel that good to some
- A bit of expensive for the specs that it offers
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
If portability takes priority for you, then the Surface Pro 6 is most likely your best bet. The tablet + laptop design along with its removable keyboard set it apart from the competition in terms of weight and overall portability!
The battery life that it offers can hardly be rivalled as well – especially for a Windows laptop.
Now, with that being said, the only way to achieve this level of portability is by making a couple of sacrifices. One of them is the relatively small display at 12.3 inches. Other than that, the removable keyboard may not feel as good as a “traditional” one to some people – and that’s especially true for heavy writers.
Pros
- Cheap
- Lightweight
- Great specs for the money
- Very portable
Cons
- Mediocre battery life (At best)
- Thick screen bezels
Dell Inspiron 13 7000
Just like with the Surface Pro, this laptop brings a 2 in 1 design which means that you can use it as both a tablet and a laptop. However, the approach is a bit different. Instead of removing the keyboard, you just flip the screen over it!
If there’s one downside to it, then that’s probably the relatively short battery life. Cause other than that, this is as good as it can get at this price point.
With near half the money that you’d spend on a Surface Pro, you get the same specs with a slightly bigger display as well.
That said, there are sacrifices that need to be made for this to work. This is noticeably heavier, has bigger screen bezels, and generally feels cheaper as well.
ASUS ZenBook 13
This unique design won’t suit all users, especially those that get a lot of work done with their laptop actually on their lap, or those simply used to typing on a flat keyboard, but if your preference is for a titled keyboard, this makes an excellent choice.
Pros
- Big SSD out of the box
- Solid build quality
- Relatively small screen bezels
- The big touchpad and the fingerprint scanner are welcome additions
- Great battery life
- Lightweight
- Decent value
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Some complaints about the keyboard’s quality
Asus ZenBook 13
If you’re willing to spend a bit more, you get something that looks and feels more premium and well-built. Other than that, the screen bezels are also thinner while a bigger SSD is included along with a fingerprint scanner.
Does that mean that it’s worth the extra money? Well, that’s a question for you to answer. The truth is that not everyone needs extra storage and there are certainly a lot of us who are not particularly bothered by bezels or looks in general.
At this point, let us not forget to mention that while this is a “Full-fledged” laptop, the screen is still considered somewhat small. If you need something bigger, check out the LG Gram down below!
LG Gram 15
An extremely lightweight machine from LG that is focused on offering a performance laptop with great battery life into a highly portable lightweight package.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- 16 gigs of RAM out of the box
- Big display
- Great battery life - especially if you consider how large the screen is along with the powerful processor
- The backlit keyboard and touch-display are welcome additions
- Thin screen bezels
- Thin laptop in general
- Lightweight
Cons
- The 256GB SSD is a joke at this price point
- Expensive
- Big display (Makes the laptop bigger which is bad for portability - but it’s a pro for those who don’t mind this)
LG Gram 15
If you’re willing to spend a bit more than a grand, you get pretty much the whole package with the only downside being that it costs a lot.
With 16 gigs of RAM out of the box, a powerful, six-core processor, and more than 10 hours of battery life with average use, it’s hard to go wrong with this one. In fact, it probably packs more power than a teacher will ever need!
As we mentioned above, the only downside is that it asks for a lot of money. Other than that, we’re also slightly dissatisfied with the fact that it doesn’t offer at least half a terabyte of memory at this price point.
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Our Verdict
Best overall choice since it offers a bit of everything and it just works without any need for troubleshooting stuff – but it’s also a bit expensive for what it offers while also coming with a dual-core processor and an outdated display
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