A “Creator Laptop” is a laptop designed primarily to benefit heavy-duty content creation tasks. With the popularity of smartphones and online video streaming services, the demand for high-quality content is also getting stronger. In recent years, more and more people are devoting themselves to content creation on a personal and professional level. However, when facing the demands of high-quality content creation tasks, the typical laptop simply cannot fit the needs of these creators, therefore the category of creator laptop was introduced, promising better efficiency overall for their demands.
Will You Need One Creator Laptop?
If you're doing content creation, then you will definitely need a laptop dealing with various media workflows such as video/audio editing, 3D rendering, graphic design, CG design, or game development. These creator laptops not only possess more powerful performance but also include various features that could enhance the efficiency of your workflow.
Performance: The Core of a Creator Laptop
The software used by creators for content creation usually requires higher computing performance. The poor performance of your regular laptop or system may lead to lower efficiency or even system crashes. That's why high and stable performance is the minimum requirement for a creator laptop. The high performance comes from CPU & GPU so when choosing which laptop to buy, it's suggested to choose a model with Intel Core i7 H series CPU and an NVIDIA GTX/RTX GPU.
The H series i7 CPU performs 15~20% better than U series i7 and features more processing cores, which is important for those core count sensitive applications like Adobe Premiere Pro. With regards to the GTX/RTX GPU, NVIDIA is releasing new graphic drivers that could enhance the efficiency of your laptop while running software that relies on the GPU. If you need stronger performance from your GPU for larger scale or more complex 3D rendering, a higher-end GPU like the RTX 3080 Ti or RTX 3070 Ti could be considered.
Thermal Design: Ensure the performance
To ensure there's no performance drop when using the CPU & GPU for long periods, the thermal design on creator laptops is the key. The poor thermal design may lead to CPU/GPU throttling, which lowers the performance and increases the chance for system crashing - a disaster for any content creator. So when picking a creator laptop, a model featuring multiple heat-pipe, dual system fans, and multiple air vents is strongly suggested. The more heat-pipes used in the thermal system, the more heat can be dissipated from CPU & GPU via dual fans, the more heated airflow could be blown out from the chassis.
Besides CPU & GPU, RAM & storage is also critical for overall performance. Most creation software will consume a huge amount of RAM while running so it’s suggested to choose the creator laptop featuring at least 16GB of RAM. As for storage, a model with SSDs is suggested because compared with HDD, SSDs are much much faster on accessing speed and can drastically reduce the time required to process those file exports. Lastly, recommended choosing the creator laptop featuring at least two M.2 slots which allow for future SSD upgrades.
Display: The Key of Precise Creation
There are three key factors of display: color accuracy, color gamut, and resolution. Among these factors the color accuracy plays a major role; If the color presented on display is not accurate enough it may bring some serious trouble to the creators so it's suggested to choose a display that is pre-calibrated for promising the most accurate color presented. As for the color gamut, it's better to go for the model with a wider color gamut like AdobeRGB 100% or DCI-P3 100% for more color options while doing the creation. As for resolution, opting in for a model featuring at least 4K would be a safer bet because of the increasing popularity of high-resolution content like 4K or even 5K movies.
Connectivity: Making Creating Easy
Connectivity is often overlooked on a laptop. However, it's extremely important for a creator laptop because while doing the creation, the creators will often attach a series of devices such as an external monitor, SSD drive, or external graphic card docking. The limited connectivity will lead to not just inefficiency but additional cost for adapters. So it’s suggested to choose a model featuring versatile connections such as HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, RJ-45 or Thunderbolt 4. An SD card reader that is UHS-II capable will be preferred for photography or high-quality video capture usage.
Portability: The Reason for a Laptop
The things mentioned above are quite important for a creator laptop. However, an important reason for creators to choose laptops instead of a desktop is mobility or portability. Great portability comes from having lighter weight & longer battery life of a laptop. The lighter weight means it would be easier to take the laptop around, and longer battery life could cut the need of searching power outlets, or even bringing the power adapter out.
So it's suggested to choose a creator laptop which weighs around 2kg, and which features battery life no shorter than 7 hrs. 2kg seems not quite light, but don't forget that it's a high-performance laptop - which will need more parts or material for dealing the heat from CPU or GPU. 7-hr of battery life is the same story - the more powerful the CPU & GPU, the more power it will consume so it's important to reach the balance between battery life & performance.
GIGABYTE AERO Laptop: The Perfect Creator Laptop
Now we know that performance, display, connectivity, and portability are the key features of a great creator laptop, then how to pick the best one? The AERO series laptop from GIGABYTE has been widely regarded as one the perfect creator laptop series. The AERO series was introduced in 2017 and since hitting the market it has garnered wide acclaim thanks to its powerful performance, the exclusive per-unit calibrated display, and versatile connectivity.
The latest AERO series laptop models, the AERO 16 & AERO 17, sports the newest NVIDIA RTX 30 series GPU, which promises more graphic performance for 3D rendering or any applications which can be accelerated by GPU. To deal with heat from the new GPU, the whole lineup of AERO laptops features multiple heat-pipe, dual system fans, and four air vents, ensuring all those heat generated from CPU & GPU could be dissipated out from the chassis.
Something that sets the AERO 16 apart from other laptops is the display: it's still one of the fewest laptop featuring an OLED display and it's the only OLED laptop which has been per-unit calibrated before shipping out to the customer. This promises the optimal Delta-E [ < 1] and the most accurate color reproduction on the display. The versatile connectivity is the spotlight of the whole AERO series laptop: it possesses two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the bundled AERO Hub could allow creators to attach HDMI, DP, RJ-45 or USB Type-A devices. All of the features above have been squeezed into the chassis which weighs only 1.9 kg and features a 99Wh battery, promising 7 hrs of battery life. So if you're still looking for a creator laptop, AERO is definitely the one you should put on your top list.
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- February 1 2022
The brand-new, highly anticipated AERO 16 and AERO 17 featuring 12th-gen Intel CPU have arrived! On top of their stunning visuals and excellent thermal design, how do these two ultimate creator laptops fare in terms of real-world performance? Let's find out!
- January 6 2022
Due to safe social distancing, more people find themselves at home, devoting their free time to PC gaming. In the past, people preferred to only play PC games only on desktop PCs due to their more-powerful performance. However, with the breakthrough of silicon tech, laptops can now deliver a similar high-end performance which can run AAA titles for a smooth gaming experience. Nowadays, gaming laptops are commonly used for both work and play and are a perfect match for handling any type of environment.
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A “Creator Laptop” is a laptop designed primarily to benefit heavy-duty content creation tasks. With the popularity of smartphones and online video streaming services, the demand for high-quality content is also getting stronger. In recent years, more and more people are devoting themselves to content creation on a personal and professional level.
However, when facing the demands of high-quality content creation tasks, the typical laptop simply cannot fit the needs of these creators, therefore the category of creator laptop was introduced, promising better efficiency overall for their demands.
- January 5 2022
This is a problem a lot of people will encounter while selecting which laptop to buy. CPU stands for “Central Processing Unit”, and works just like the human brain, processing all data calculations inside the laptop. The right CPU selection will mean you’ve already gotten half of an ideal laptop’s hardware with the rest being a different look, I/O, or any other additional functions. So if you want to choose a laptop that could fit your needs, you need to know how to check the CPU of a laptop.
- December 16 2021
Well it’s that time of year again. Christmas trees are being decorated, letters are being swiftly delivered to Santa, and gamers around the world are impatiently waiting to hang their stockings to see what gaming goodies will be left on Christmas Eve night.
Santa’s Elves are working overtime to make sure that this year's Christmas goes off without a hitch and bring some Christmas cheer to those clacking away at their mechanical keyboards and trying to out-snipe their rivals in Call of Duty and Battlefield 2042.
But what are you doing for your fellow gaming brothers and sisters, new and old friends this Christmas? What do you get the gamer that possibly has everything?
Well, to help with this dilemma, our own helper elves have put together this Gamers Gift Guide to help take the worry out of what to gift your fellow gamer this year.
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- December 14 2021
We all love it when major product and technology updates are launched. We start thinking about what great new PC builds we can put together and start dreaming of huge FPS numbers in games, sometimes however it can be hard to know whether you should take the plunge or not.
With the launch of Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs and Z690, it brings with it a whole lot of performance enhancements and a slew of new features which includes DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, but what exactly are these? What does it mean to gamers and is it worth the upgrade?
Well, we hope to answer some of these questions for you today and shed a little light on exactly what DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 is.
- December 2 2021
VisionLINK is an exclusive port designed by GIGABYTE. You can find it on AERO series motherboards, which are built for creators. It can handle data transfer, video output and 60W of power delivery. It allows creators to connect their pro-grade WACOM pen display with just a single USB Type-C cable. The advanced version of VisionLINK—VisionLINK TB—even integrates Thunderbolt to make it more versatile. Let’s dive deeper into this exclusive port to see why it’s the best one for creators.
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- November 4 2021
Intel has launched the latest 12th-Gen processors ‘Alder Lake’, and everyone is curious about its performance. So, today we are going to show you the benchmark of the Alder Lake processors under daily tasks, content creation, and gaming.
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- October 27 2021
For gamers there is few things more exciting than major computer hardware releases. The thought of upgrading your current gaming rig to the latest and greatest or building a brand-new gaming PC from scratch is enough to have any loyal PC gamer reaching into their wallets. With the upcoming release of Intel’s Alder Lake 12th Gen CPUs, so also does the release of the newest motherboards. But what exactly are these new motherboards all about, and why should you choose to make the move to the newest Z690 offerings?
Well, let’s take a look at the things that you need to be aware of when buying a Z690 motherboard and see why now is the perfect time to be thinking of an upgrade.
- October 27 2021
Packing up to 16 cores and 24 threads, the latest Intel 12th-Gen processors promise a significant leap in both single-core and multi-core performances, a major selling point for those looking to adopt the new Alder Lake platform. However, there are some caveats. If you pair the new chip with just any motherboard, the actual performance might not be as great as expected. In this article, we will highlight some of the features you may overlook regarding the Intel 12th-Gen processors and how to pick a motherboard so that you will be able to receive the best performance from the new CPU.
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- October 21 2021
It has been a while since there has been a major release of new computer hardware, something for gamers to really get excited about. Well, that is all about to change with the upcoming release of the Intel 12th Gen CPU. The 12th Gen CPU, codenamed “Alder Lake”, is Intel’s latest CPU offering that promises uncompromised gaming and computing performance. Team blue is determined to make a bold statement with the launch of its latest processors and now is a great time to be a PC gamer.
However, before you head on out and build a new PC or upgrade your current gaming rig, here are 5 things that you should know before you buy an Intel 12 Gen CPU.
- September 30 2021
Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of their newest operating system, Windows 11. We're expecting it to come out in the later months of 2021. When it's here, you can update it like usual but the computer or laptop you’re working with should be compatible with it.
Windows 11 promises to bring with it a bunch of new features and a streamlined user experience, so the question is, will you be upgrading?
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- September 28 2021
When we start gaming, we can’t deny that we get into “game mode”. Meaning, we stay in front of the PC for hours enjoying our gameplay.
But it does come with its own set of negative effects like carpal tunnel, neck pressure, eyestrain, and body pains.
Using a regular chair when gaming for long hours often leads to poor posture. This won't only limit movements, but it'll also bring about strain on different parts of your body. At the end of the day, your back, neck, and shoulders are in for pressure because of the bad posture.
This is the reason why proper posture and ergonomics are important, and they work simultaneously for a better gaming experience. So, if you’re a gamer, a comfy and ergonomic gamespace will keep you feeling and working at your best.
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- September 9 2021
Gaming chairs have grown popular among gamers over the past few years and if you're reading this, you likely want to find the perfect gaming chair for you.
Gaming chairs can offer excellent lower lumbar support which is great for your back and come packed with all of the ergonomics that you need in a chair. These chairs are not only made for gamers but are becoming a favourite for anyone that works and sits in front of your desk for long hours.
But when it’s time to choose your gaming chair, you'll realise how many options are out there making it more confusing to know which one is best for you.
So how do you choose the perfect gaming chair?
Don't worry, we’ve got your back. This guide will help you pick the best chair for your needs and you will learn what makes an excellent gaming chair, how to choose the best size, and a lot more.
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- September 2 2021
You need the right displaying monitor to get the best out of your system. If your display was lackluster, you wouldn't be getting the most out of your games or utilising your gaming rig to its full potential.
Once you get your gaming monitor, you will want to set it up and configure it properly to ensure you are getting the most out of it. It's easy and quick to do, and you'll get to enjoy optimised image quality.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can get the most out of your gaming monitor.
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- July 29 2021
To have the best gaming experience or the most efficient content creation, many people will choose to upgrade the graphics cards or processors. However, if you’d like to possess a stable platform for constant gaming or content creation, the motherboards inside your system play important roles, especially the power design on it. Only when your motherboard features a promising power design, can you get rid of those annoying BSOD [Blue Screen On Display] or system crashes.
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- July 5 2021
Both the next-gen consoles, PS5 & XBOX Series X, claim the 4K/120Hz premium gameplay, delivering exceptional in-game scenes, and smooth and magnificent visual experience. But, here come the questions: can your display support 4K/120Hz gameplay? If yes, do you really know how to enable the 4K/120Hz gameplay on the console?
- June 29 2021
Since the appearance of the very-first 4K monitor, gamers were given the chance to experience gameplay at a whole-new level. Then, the big names like Sony and Microsoft joined the bandwagon by offering their own consoles that support 4K gaming.
If you’re thinking of rushing to get started in PC gaming at 4K, wait up! Remember that you'll need a decent gaming PC designed to run 4K graphics.
- June 16 2021
In this day and age, more and more people are getting into gaming. There are those who put the PlayStation against the Xbox, or the PC against the two consoles. Gamers continue to argue about which is better, console gaming or PC gaming, but the answer really is pretty simple. That’s because both PC and console gaming is great!
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- May 27 2021
PC Gaming has been a passion for many gamers for a very long time and with the changing world that we now live in, even more people are looking to join the ranks. This can sometimes be a daunting step for a lot of people, especially if they are new to computers or have little experience with them.