With the CAO results just out, thousands of students across Ireland are getting ready to start their college journey. One of the most important back-to-college purchases? Your laptop!
Whether youāre studying computer science, law, engineering, design or general arts, choosing the best laptop for college can make all the difference. To help you decide, weāve created a quick guide to the best laptops for students, based on your college course.
š» **Best laptops for computer science & coding students **
If youāre studying computer science, software development or data science, youāll need a powerful laptop for coding that can handle complex programming tasks.
We recommend:
Lightweight, fast and powerful, the Zenbook S 14 packs an IntelĀ® Coreā¢ Ultra 9 processor with IntelĀ® Arcā¢ Graphics into an amazingly thin body, making it perfect for coding and long programming sessions.
A versatile, premium 2-in-1 laptop packed with power and AI smarts. The IntelĀ® Coreā¢ Ultra 5 processor provides excellent performance for students learning to code.
šØ Best laptops for creative arts, design & media students
Creative students need laptops with high-quality displays and graphics performance for editing, design, and media projects.
We recommend:
With super crisp, vibrant 4K OLED display, this 2-in-1 laptop also comes with the Lenovo Digital Pen, making it perfect for sketching with precision.
Acer Aspire 14 AI OLED
The full HD+ OLED screen display ensures vibrant colours and accuracy, ideal for design students. It's powerful, efficient and Copilot+ PC brings the latest AI features so you can create faster than ever before.
ASUS Vivobook S16
Let your creativity run wild! With a powerful IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 5 processor, combined with the RTX 5050 graphics card, youāll power through photo or video editing.
āļø Best laptops for law, business & social science students
If your college course is heavy on essays, reading and research, the best laptop for law and business students is one thatās lightweight, reliable and has long battery life.
We recommend:
Samsung Galaxy Book4
Portable with great battery life for lectures and library study sessions, the Galaxy Book4 packs all the power you need to make quick work of all your tasks.
ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Slim, lightweight and a spacious screen with full HD - perfect for presenting, reading case law and writing essays.
š§Ŗ Best laptops for engineering and science students
Engineering and science courses require laptops that can run specialist software.
We recommend:
Acer Aspire 3
Excellent balance of power and price for students using demanding software!
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3
Affordable and reliable (up to 14.5 hours battery life!) for maths, science, and lab coursework.
š Best budget laptops for everyday student life
Not every course needs high performance, sometimes the best budget student laptop is one that gets the job done without breaking the bank.
We recommend:
Acer Aspire Go 15
A solid affordable laptop for lectures, assignments and a little Netflix after class.
HP 17-cn0534sa
A reliable, all-rounder laptop for everyday study needs.
Starting college is exciting and having the right laptop makes the transition much easier. So, whether youāre looking for the best laptop for college, a budget student laptop, or a powerful laptop for coding or design, thereās an option to suit every student and every course. Explore our full range of student laptops here to find your perfect match. Donāt forget to check out our student offers too!
