Laptop Deals Master Thread

[MoYS]

I bought the Dell Inspiron Ryzen 5 with 8gb ram, and am noticing a real lag both in browser loading and other apps compared to my other laptop (hp spectre x360) which has comparable ram and proccesor (intel i5). Which factors might cause this?
I know this is no longer a deal post but it's connected as I can still return and buy another computer.

[mevinyavin]

I bought the Dell Inspiron Ryzen 5 with 8gb ram, and am noticing a real lag both in browser loading and other apps compared to my other laptop (hp spectre x360) which has comparable ram and proccesor (intel i5). Which factors might cause this?
I know this is no longer a deal post but it's connected as I can still return and buy another computer.

Are you sure the specs are comparable? OS is the same? Which i5 does it have? I'm only asking because the Spectre is a $1000+ laptop, so one would assume other factors in play.

A few thoughts:
-More bloatware (try uninstalling unused software)
-Computer may be downloading updates, though this should only cause a lag with the browser, not other apps
-A 35W i5 will be faster than a 15W Ryzen in most cases. The Spectre has no dedicated graphics?  The Spectre's SSD may be head-and-shoulders faster. These are speculation, though.

You can try asking a tech at Best Buy if this is the way the hardware SHOULD run or if something might be wrong.

[WonderingYid]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/reviews/dell-inspiron-2-in-1-14-fhd-touch-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-pebble-green/6503229?variant=A

Is this for $275 a good deal?

[Chuchum Ainer]

I bought the Dell Inspiron Ryzen 5 with 8gb ram, and am noticing a real lag both in browser loading and other apps compared to my other laptop (hp spectre x360) which has comparable ram and proccesor (intel i5). Which factors might cause this?
I know this is no longer a deal post but it's connected as I can still return and buy another computer.

Ryzen 5 and Intel i5 of which year? and which one speciifcally?

But tachlis, not surprised at all. Spectre is a high-end line, Inspiron runs budget to mid. There's a lot of parts in a computer and a lot of parts which make it run well, and a lot of things that justify a $1200 price tag (and a lot of things which make no difference).

[MoYS]

@mevinyavin and @Chuchum Ainer
Thanks
I guess I was just wondering if there was any one specific thing that might cause it. Its a Ryzen 5 7000 series and intel i5 8th gen, the ryzen is running windows 11, maybe that's why. Either way it seems like its just a general difference between all the components, nothing that I could remedy easily by getting something else in this range.

Thanks for all the info

[yeshivabucher]

I was asked for a recommendation for a graphics designer need high amount of ram and great processing. Anyone got suggestions?

[sysg1]

All depends on the programs they run. I usually recommend a i7 with 32gb, 1tb m.2 + a graphics card. You can go lower, but it all depends on the programs and budget.

[AYHG]

@mevinyavin and @Chuchum Ainer
Thanks
I guess I was just wondering if there was any one specific thing that might cause it. Its a Ryzen 5 7000 series and intel i5 8th gen, the ryzen is running windows 11, maybe that's why. Either way it seems like its just a general difference between all the components, nothing that I could remedy easily by getting something else in this range.

Thanks for all the info

I would suggest you get something similar to compare. I had a similar experience a few years ago with 2 different brand new entry-level laptops with identical specs. One was lagging terribly and the other was lightening fast.

There shouldn't be any lag with those specs when loading the browser or basic standard apps.

[Chuchum Ainer]

I was asked for a recommendation for a graphics designer need high amount of ram and great processing. Anyone got suggestions?

Don't forget a good screen....

[Sammy82]

Thoughts on this one
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-spectre-2-in-1-13-5-wide-ultra-xga-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-nightfall-black/6532928.p?acampID=0&ar=1823791560528913306&cmp=RMX&irclickid=0kZRp0yTGxyPTl4Vnwz9qxLiUkFQXKVuNzrM1k0&irgwc=1&loc=376373&mpid=376373&nrtv_cid=a93535627b0e184007fd2c0366528ba5c771241cfcde11eae8bb7eb0e1890518&ref=198&skuId=6532928&utm_source=narrativ

[mevinyavin]

I was asked for a recommendation for a graphics designer need high amount of ram and great processing. Anyone got suggestions?

What program/s (as sysg1 asked)? Can't answer accurately without this unless you don't mind spending tons of money.
While you are at it, answer these:
Does battery life matter at all?
The portability matter?
Is there a specific screen size minimum / maximum?

[mevinyavin]

There shouldn't be any lag with those specs when loading the browser or basic standard apps.

@MoYS This would be an accurate summary of my post above. Those specs should run fine and you should NOT see a difference between that and the Spectre unless the caveats I listed above apply.

[mevinyavin]

Thoughts on this one
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-spectre-2-in-1-13-5-wide-ultra-xga-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-nightfall-black/6532928.p?acampID=0&ar=1823791560528913306&cmp=RMX&irclickid=0kZRp0yTGxyPTl4Vnwz9qxLiUkFQXKVuNzrM1k0&irgwc=1&loc=376373&mpid=376373&nrtv_cid=a93535627b0e184007fd2c0366528ba5c771241cfcde11eae8bb7eb0e1890518&ref=198&skuId=6532928&utm_source=narrativ

Good price for a Spectre 2-in-1, if you are interested in a Spectre 2-in-1. The main advantages of this computer are weight (for a 2-in-1), build quality (so they say) and battery life. It is not particularly exciting if you don't need a 2-in-1.

[MoYS]

Thoughts on this one
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-spectre-2-in-1-13-5-wide-ultra-xga-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-nightfall-black/6532928.p?acampID=0&ar=1823791560528913306&cmp=RMX&irclickid=0kZRp0yTGxyPTl4Vnwz9qxLiUkFQXKVuNzrM1k0&irgwc=1&loc=376373&mpid=376373&nrtv_cid=a93535627b0e184007fd2c0366528ba5c771241cfcde11eae8bb7eb0e1890518&ref=198&skuId=6532928&utm_source=narrativ

Just a word of caution about that, I have a similar one and the hinges are slowly coming apart, also the speakers no longer work correctly and I think it has to do with the hinges. It does get lots of use and moving around etc. and this is after 4ish years of use.

[mevinyavin]

Just a word of caution about that, I have a similar one and the hinges are slowly coming apart, also the speakers no longer work correctly and I think it has to do with the hinges. It does get lots of use and moving around etc. and this is after 4ish years of use.

Word of caution should apply to every 2-in-1. On the other hand, unless your Spectre is from the same generation, it has nothing to do with this one.

[Sammy82]

Good price for a Spectre 2-in-1, if you are interested in a Spectre 2-in-1. The main advantages of this computer are weight (for a 2-in-1), build quality (so they say) and battery life. It is not particularly exciting if you don't need a 2-in-1.

thank you

[mevinyavin]

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16834156346?item=N82E16834156346&Tpk=N82E16834156346
$800 - MSI Delta 15, Ryzen 7 5800H, 16gB RAM (upgrdbl), TB SSD, Radeon RX6700M (10GB). Oldish but powerful graphics and serviceable processor, screen okay colors and merely 1080p but blazing fast, so more for gaming than graphics pros (yesh lodun - read the review). Review says 10 hours of battery life.
Review on this exact model:
https://uk.pcmag.com/laptops/136266/msi-delta-15

[etech0]

A family member ordered a laptop from Costco and the HP sticker on it has a typo


Is there a chance the laptop is a knock off? Or someone just made a mistake on the sticker?

[AsherO]

A family member ordered a laptop from Costco and the HP sticker on it has a typo


Is there a chance the laptop is a knock off? Or someone just made a mistake on the sticker?

I doubt Costco is selling knockoffs, looks like a typo/oversight:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Hewlett_Packard/comments/17aw5cb/hp_laptop_from_costco_has_typo_on_label/

[mevinyavin]

from Costco and the HP sticker on it has a typo

The Costco effect.