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One laptop isn't the other. They all differ in size, thickness, and weight. There are so many different types of laptops that it's sometimes difficult to orientate yourself. Especially if you don't know which size is the most suitable for what you want to do with the laptop. On this page, you can read which inch size suits your usage situation.
- The different sizes
- 10 to 12 inches
- 13 and 14 inches
- 15 and 16 inches
- 17 and 18 inches
Choose laptop inch size
Which inch size suits you depends on several factors. To make a good decision, it's useful to ask yourself the following questions:
- Is a large screen important or rather a smaller screen?
- Do I take my laptop with me a lot or do I mainly work at a fixed location?
- Do I find a numeric keypad important? If that's the case, a laptop of 15 inches or larger is suitable for you.
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The different sizes
Small laptops
Small laptops have a 14-inch screen size or smaller. These laptops are ideal for on the go, thanks to the low weight and compact screen size. You can easily take these laptops with you to work or school. The larger the screen, the more details you can see on the screen.
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Medium-sized laptops
Medium-sized laptops have a 15 or 16-inch screen size. Thanks to their size, you can easily use these laptops on your desk. You can see details with graphic edits or while gaming. In addition, they're easy to take with you in your bag as well. This makes these laptops suitable for every usage situation.
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Large laptops
A large laptop has a 17 or 18-inch screen size. That's ideal if you mostly use your laptop in 1 place. You can see many details on the large screen, so you can spot mistakes more easily. This makes these laptops mainly suitable for image editing and gaming. Due to the large screen and heavy weight, these laptops aren't as easy to take with you.
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10 to 12-inch (25 to 30cm screen size) laptops
Laptops with a 10 to 12-inch size are small. This makes them ideal for on the go, because these laptops are lightweight. These laptops are useful for writing texts and emails. With 12-inch laptops, you can also perform more demanding tasks like photo editing or sketching ideas on a touchscreen. In addition, you can easily take these laptops with you to school or work.
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13 inches (33cm screen diagonal) laptops
From 13-inch laptops you can speak of a fully-fledged notebook with sufficient screen space. This format is convenient to take with you and use on the road, but also to place on location and work there. There are 13-inch laptops from simple versions to luxury models with powerful hardware. Whether you use it for e-mailing, watching films or doing graphic work, there's a 13-inch laptop for everyone.
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14 inches (35cm screen diagonal) laptops
The screen of 14-inch laptops is slightly larger than an A4. That's useful for traveling and at the same time certainly suitable for use at your desk. A 14-inch is the size for you when you find 13-inch too small and 15-inch laptops too large. What do you use them for? For photo and video editing, watching movies or simply getting rid of your inbox. As with the 13-inch models, there's always a 14-inch that meets your requirements.
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15 inches (38cm screen diagonal) laptops
15-inch laptops are the most popular laptop format. Unlike smaller laptops, they are more difficult to carry, but at a fixed location you have a much larger screen to work on. These laptops are suitable for the simplest or most demanding tasks. So whether you watch or make videos, are a gamer or perhaps want to explore virtual reality, with a 15-inch laptop you are in the right place for every task.
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16 inches (40cm screen diagonal) laptops
In terms of usage situation, 16-inch laptops fits between the 15-inch and 17-inch models. This offers more space, but it's not too big to take with you every now and then. Many 16-inch laptops have a screen with a thin bezel, so the casing isn't much larger than most 15-inch laptops.
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17 inches (43cm screen diagonal) laptops
Because of their large size, you mostly use 17-inch laptops in 1 spot. The large screen makes these notebooks very suitable for working with 2 windows next to each other. If you want to play your favorite games or watch a movie on a large screen, a 17-inch size is the right choice. These laptops aren't as easy to take with you, due to their large size and heavy weight.
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18-inch (45cm screen size) laptops
On 18-inch laptop screens, you can see the most details. You can spot mistakes more easily as a result. You can easily use the laptop in 1 spot, but it's not as easy to take with you. You can play your favorite games and watch movies on the large screen. The 18-inch laptop size is ideal for image editing as well.
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Kasper Laptop Expert.
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