Are laptops good for streaming

A good computer salesperson will always ask you what you think your main usage of the laptop will be, and if you already know the answer to that is streaming videos then youre already one step ahead.

This article will act as your definitive guide to purchasing the best laptop for you, with our top picks included below.

Now a common mistake people make when theyre looking for a streaming laptop is that they overlook the importance of the processor.

You wont need a gaming or editing level processor but depending on your choice of streaming platform or browser, your computer could struggle to handle the load of high-resolution video.

Sites like youtube use very heavy compression so that 4K resolution videos dont need the bandwidth or computing power that a raw 4K video would. If you use a browser like Chrome for all of your streaming then your processor wont be the problem, itll be the amount of ram you have.

RAM essentially dictates how many programs you can have open and then the speed of switching between those programs. Googles Chrome browser is actually terribly optimized for ram and can eat through a normal amount of gigs with 3 or 4 tabs open.

The screen you get with the laptop will make a huge difference to your streaming experience. There are a few things were looking for here but mainly the resolution and the panel type.

The resolution dictates the definition of the image [HD, QHD, or 4K UHD], and the panel type defines the color reproduction/accuracy so for watching shows, videos, and movies the better the color reproduction the better the viewing experience.

We could also look at the aspect ratio as some laptops come in odd form factors but with most videos and shows using a 16:9 aspect ratio, well set this as our standard.

Weve also evaluated the audio options that come with each laptop, the likelihood is youll be using some type of headphone/earphone to listen to your shows but if you dont then well be looking out for you.

The last feature well be looking at is the battery life and charging capabilities. The worst thing is when youre halfway through a movie and you get that pesky Low battery, please charge warning.

You want to make sure that the laptop can get through those rainy day binge sessions. If the battery itself cant stand up to the test then a good charging cable will have to do.

Well also include a summarised buyers guide if you want to make sure youre getting the best device for your streaming needs.

In a rush?

Has the new season of your favorite show just dropped on Netflix and you cant wait to get your bing on?

No problem weve got our top pick for you right here and just a few reasons why we love it:

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED

This laptop includes all of the major features needed for a good streaming laptop and caps them out at the best possible offering.

• Samsung OLED 4k 60Hz Screen.
• 94Wh Battery.
• RGB keyboard for easy typing in the dark.
• Windows Hello fingerprint scanner.
• 512GB SSD

Best Laptops For Streaming Videos Reviews

1. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED

This laptops the epitome of a streaming laptop, with the amazing Samsung OLED 4K screen and even enough computing power for you to run a couple of games if you want to. This laptop is the full package.

The OLED technology that comes included with this monitor is normally only found in high-end televisions.

It is a new panel type that changes each pixel to a separate LED light that can turn on and off when needed meaning this is the only screen type that youll be able to experience true blacks on.

A standard IPS or LCD screen will always have the backlight bleed through to pixels that are meant to be black so OLED removes that issue.

On top of the best possible viewing experience Gigabyte has included Nahimic 3 Surround sound tech that was actually designed for gaming. If you wanted to use your Bluetooth headset this laptop comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 for the best audio response and low latency.

The AERO 15 also comes with a 9th generation intel i7 processor which basically means that it can deal with any video encoder or playback without any interruption to you. The laptop also comes with an Nvidia 1660ti video card which means your 4k video playback will never stutter.

Pair these with the 16GB of RAM you could have 20 different Youtube videos open in 20 separate tabs and the laptop wouldnt break a sweat.

The Storage in the laptop is a 512GB SSD which means that your pc will load up within seconds, you wont be waiting for programs like the Netflix app to open.

With a Killer Wi-Fi 6 chip, this beast can stream up to 2.4Gbps. To put that into perspective thats almost 100 4K videos playing simultaneously. You might want to get onto AT&T about upping your internet speeds.

The laptop has a built-in 94Wh Battery that Gigabyte claims can last up to 8.5 hours of constant usage so your binge sessions will not be interrupted.

You might be thinking that all of this tech crammed into a 15.6-inch laptop would make it bulky and cumbersome but Gigabyte has combated that issue with a compressed aluminum body.

This makes the laptop only 0.8 inches thick and 4.4lbs total. You will not be getting that uncomfortable dead leg feeling during the long watch sessions.

Pros

• OLED Screen for best possible viewing.
• Nahimic Surround Sound tech for cinema-quality audio.
• Physical camera cover and Windows Hello fingerprint scanner for increased privacy.
• Video card and i7 processor provide enough power for heavy usage.
• 8.5 hour battery life is ideal for long viewing sessions.

Cons

• Fans can get quite loud under heavy load.

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