Apple MacBook Pro 16 specs: Processor: Apple M2 Pro | Display size: 16.2 inches | Operating system: Mac OS | Dimensions: 14 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is one of the best Macs you can buy today, and our pick for the best laptop for video editing overall.

The Liquid Retina XDR display provides incredible imaging in an extra-large display measuring an impressive 16 inches, so you can see each detail clearly while editing. Apple’s premium M2 chip means you get some of the fastest performance Apple offers, with up to a 12-core CPU and up to 38-core GPU for industry-setting graphics. The Wi-Fi 6E connectivity means faster wireless performance. There are up to 96 gigabytes of unified memory to better protect your content, so you don’t have to pick and choose which videos you save on your computer. Beyond the graphics, there is a 1080p FaceTime HD camera built-in, plus a six-speaker sound system and three-microphone array.  

The battery life is generous, too. You will receive up to 22 hours of battery life, giving you almost an entire day’s worth of design time before you have to worry about a recharge. 

Review: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)

Dell XPS 17 specs: Processor: Intel Core i7 13700H | Display size: 17 inches | Operating system: Windows 11 | Dimensions: 14.74 x 9.76 x 0.77 inches

The Dell XPS 17 is a step up from the Dell XPS 15 with several new upgrades for graphic designers and creatives to enjoy. ZDNET reviewer Cesar Cadenas called it a “capable multi-media machine” with a sturdy design and “amazing” graphical fidelity.

Dell offers up the Intel Core i7 13700H processor with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for faster streaming. You can choose 16, 32, or 64 gigabytes of high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM, which means that your computer can easily handle multiple programs at the same time, so you don’t run into unnecessary delays or hiccups when you are trying to switch between applications. GeForce RTX 4050 graphics are combined with an infrared camera, and the enormous 17-inch display ensures you can catch all the little details of your graphics. Plus, the UHD+ touch or non-touchscreen option means phenomenal clarity combined with ultra-convenient use. To get started, simply use the fingerprint reader to unlock your computer and begin your video editing.

Windows 11 comes installed. 

Review: I tested Dell’s latest XPS laptops and can’t recommend them enough

Apple MacBook Air M2 specs: Processor: Apple M2 Chip | Display size: 13.6 inches | Operating system: Mac OS | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches

The Apple MacBook Air M2 is not just one of the best Macs you can buy, but it is also ZDNET’s 2022 Product of the Year, thanks to its reliable performance, fast processor, and affordable pricing. 

Like the Pro, this model uses Apple’s M2 chip, giving you a speedy performance, but it comes in a far more lightweight build that makes it easily portable at less than three pounds. The Liquid Retina display is also smaller, measuring 13.6 inches, and the battery life is a little shorter. Still, at 18 hours, you have more than enough battery to last well beyond the average workday.  

The 1080p FaceTime HD camera helps you capture all the videos you need, and sound is solid with a three-mic array and four-speaker sound system that features Spatial Audio for more immersive sound. It is everything you need to get going with your video editing.

Review: Apple MacBook Air M2

Lenovo Yoga Book i9 specs: Processor: Intel Core i7 1355U | Display size: 2x 13.3-inch OLED displays with 2800×1800 resolution | Operating system: Windows 11 Home | Dimensions: 11.78 x 8.03 x 0.63 inches

The Lenovo Yoga Book i9 is a first-of-its-kind laptop that boasts not one but two 13.3-inch OLED screens. Unlike traditional laptops, it doesn’t have any sort of physical input attached to it — it’s all screens, no keyboard. 

This will definitely take some getting used to, especially for video editing. But if you’re interesting in testing out some futuristic tech with beautiful displays (ZDNET’s reviewer writes “they’re bright, have plenty of color saturation, and with a resolution of 2800×1800, everything is crisp and clear), it could be a good option for you.

Review: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: A dual-screen laptop before its time, and I’m here for it

HP Victus 15 (2022) specs: Processor: Intel Core i5 | Display size: 15.6 inches | Operating system: Windows 11 | Dimensions: 10.04 x 14.09 x 0.93 inches

The HP Victus 15 is one of the best budget gaming laptops you can buy, and, with its phenomenal graphics card, it is one of the best laptops for video editing, too. 

It boasts a 12th-Generation Intel 8-Core i5 processor with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics for incredible detail and clarity. There is a 15.6-inch full HD display with a special anti-glare coating, so you can take this laptop on the go with you. The audio is outstanding, too and comes courtesy of Bang & Olufsen, a leader in the audio field. If you need to record new content, use the wide-vision 720p HD camera and enjoy built-in temporal noise reduction so the outside world does not interfere with that perfect shot. When it comes to recharge your computer, benefit from HP Fast Charge technology to get you back to work that much faster.

Windows 11 Home comes installed.

Razer Blade 18 specs: Processor: Intel Core i9 | Display size: 18 inches | Operating system: Windows 11 | Dimensions: 15.71 x 10.84 x 0.86 inches

Razer Blade 18 is part of Razer’s exciting new lineup announced at CES 2023, and it is easy to see why.

With a 13th-Generation Intel i9 13950HX processor, it offers some of the most powerful performance seen among video editing laptops. An 18-inch QHD+ display provides impressive clarity, giving you the most screen space on our list with some of the fastest refresh rates today. It helps make the embedded NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics shine by highlighting the little details of your videos and taking your content to the next level. If you need more storage, you can easily add more, up to eight terabytes. Connectivity is outstanding, too, allowing for all the ports you need to connect your favorite devices.

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Windows 11 is available for use with the Razer Blade 18.