Best laptops for teachers 2021: top notebooks for the classroom

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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:58:28 +0000

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The best laptop for teachers of 2021 needs to tick a few specific things off the list to be right for the job. After all, educators need the best tools
for the job without breaking the bank. Luckily, there are plenty of solid options that are not only capable but also fit within a teachers budget, just in time as they prepare to head back to school.

These notebooks need to be able to run all the educational apps teachers use without any issues. This means that the best laptops for educators in 2021 have to come with fast RAM and a somewhat powerful CPU . Having enough
storage space is also a must to keep all those presentations and documents on hand. On top of that, a decent amount of ports, a great keyboard and
trackpad, the weight and size of an Ultrabook, and a great display that wont strain the eyes are all important considerations.

Since there are so many options out there, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. To help, weve collected the best laptops for teachers, whether its for online classes or in-person ones just in time for back to school season. (Image credit: Apple) 1. MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Best Apple laptop for teachers on the budget CPU: Apple M1 | Graphics: Integrated 7-core /8-core GPU | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch (diagonal) 2,560 x 1,600 LED-backlit display with IPS technology | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Battery life is great Silent in use Keyboard very good No new design Fanless design could impact performance

The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) may have received a huge refresh with the new M1 chip, but the update thankfully did not come with a price increase. This impressive machine is still the cheapest of Apples laptop line, making it an ideal option for any teachers who want or need to stay in the Apple
Ecosystem. And, while it doesnt come with a radical redesign, that M1 chip offers an impressive performance boost, almost on par with the Intel-powered 13 Pros. Additionally, the battery life is phenomenal and the laptops fanless design means you wont hear any annoying computer noise when using it. This is no doubt the best laptop for teachers 2021 has to offer.

Read the full review: MacBook Air (M1, 2020) (Image credit: Dell) 2. Dell
XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020)

Best premium laptop for teachers CPU: 10th generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 4k (3840 x 2160) | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Great display Top-notch build quality Excellent battery life Less useful as a tablet Expensive

Sadly, our beloved Dell XPS laptops have gotten more expensive over the
years, almost to the level of Apples MacBook Pros. Not that these dont
deserve the price rise these are among the best performing and most beautifully designed laptops today. Take the Dell XPS 13, for example. It boasts a lot of heft in terms of power and a ton of premium features that
make your experience with it a divine one. Its display is gorgeous, its keyboard and trackpad a pleasure to use, its 2-in-1 design a nifty extra so you can switch from productivity to entertainment without ever switching devices. Bring it to class, and your students will know youve got great
taste. Of course, there is the matter of price all that doesnt come cheap.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2020) (Image credit: HP) 3. HP Spectre x360 (2020)

Best value laptop for teachers CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: up to 16GB | Screen: 13.3" FHD
(1920 x 1080) IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch 13.3" diagonal 4K (3840 x 2160) UWVA BrightView micro-edge AMOLED multitouch | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Stylish and high-quality finish Great all-around performance Built-in security features are useful Battery life takes a hit
Can run hot at times

The HP Spectre x360 (2020) isnt just among the best-looking laptops out
there. It also boasts plenty of power under the hood while staying
lightweight and compact. Of course, its also a pleasure to use. Thanks to its incredible keyboard and trackpad, as well as glorious display, this is the best laptop for teachers who value a seamless and comfortable experience
above other things. And, the storage options, selection of ports (two Thunderbolt 3 ports and one USB-A port) and 2-in-1 design should offer a lot of flexibility as well. The best part here, however, is the price the HP Spectre x360 remains one of the best laptops out there that doesnt compromise on affordability, which is why were giving it our best value pick.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2020) (Image credit: Acer) 4. Acer Swift 3

Best budget laptop for teachers CPU: up to Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Graphics:
up to Intel UHD Graphics | RAM: 4GB 8GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x
1,080) ComfyView IPS 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Storage: 256GB 512GB SSD Superb keyboard and trackpad Excellent performance Very reasonably priced Looks a little plain

If looks arent a main concern, but budget is, then go for the Acer Swift 3. This is the best laptop for teachers on a budget, packing in excellent performance as well as great features like a comfortable keyboard, accurate trackpad and decent battery life in a thin and lightweight chassis. All without setting you back much. The display isnt anything to write home about, but it isnt bad either at 1080p resolution on an IPS panel. As far as ports, its got everything you need USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI.
Really, the only thing thats holding this back is its subpar speakers and plain overall design. But hey, if youre saving money, those barely matter.

Read the full review: Acer Swift 3 (Image credit: Google) 5. Google
Pixelbook Go

Best mid-range Chromebook for teachers CPU: Intel Core m3 - Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch Full
HD (1,920 x 1,080) or 4K LCD touchscreen | Storage: 128GB - 256GB eMMC Incredible battery life Amazing Hush keyboard Iffy pricing at mid- to- high-end No biometric login

Its widely known that Chromebooks are excellent for education. Theyre not
only straightforward and easy to use, as well as very secure, but also designed and streamlined for collaboration thanks to how its ChromeOS works. So what could be better for educators? For a mid-range choice, theres the Google Pixelbook Go, one of the best Chromebooks on offer. Much like most Chromebooks, this has an astounding battery life so you can work through the whole school day, do your after class work and unwind with Netflix all on a single charge. Its also got an amazing quiet keyboard, a rare 1080p webcam
and a gorgeous design. The display and availability of ports could be better, but then again, if youre looking for a laptop with a more lightweight structure, this isnt surprising.

Read the full review: Google Pixelbook Go (Image credit: Acer) 6. Acer Chromebook 314

Best budget Chromebook for teachers CPU: Intel Celeron N4000 | Graphics:
Intel UHD Graphics 600 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 14-inch LED (1366 x 768) high definition | Storage: 32GB eMMC Excellent battery life and performance
Bright, crisp screen No touchscreen No fingerprint reader

Now, if a budget Chromebook is more your (or your budgets) speed, then you cannot go wrong with the Acer Chromebook 314. It has all the makings of the ultimate, albeit budget, Chromebook. Itll last you up to 13 hours on a single charge. It delivers impressive performance thats great for multitasking. And, its simple to use. But, Acer also takes all that and tosses in a few features teachers will appreciate a bright and crisp screen, terrific trackpad, satisfying keyboard, a laptop-esque design, and a port selection that rivals that of many laptops which includes two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports and a MicroSD card slot. The storage could be better here, but then again, youre supposed to be saving all your work on the cloud, so it hardly matters.

Read the full review: Acer Chromebook 314 (Image credit: Asus) 7. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

Best laptop for engineering professors CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS 9 4900HS | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | RAM: 16GB 32GB | Screen: 14-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS-level panel, 120Hz 14-inch Non-glare
WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-level panel, 60Hz | Storage: 512GB / 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Best battery life in a gaming laptop Excellent performance Thin and light No webcam Loud fans

Engineering professors need a powerful laptop themselves. So, while the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is originally intended as a staggering gaming laptop , it does have that heft inside that people in the engineering field will
certainly find useful, making it among the best laptops for those learning
and teaching engineering . It owes that to its graphics card, which delivers impressive graphics performance, and its AMD processor. Whats more is that
its thin and light, making it ideal for carrying around campus, has best-in-class battery life so you can last up to 9 hours without charging,
and boasts a keyboard thats comfortable to type on. As for the display, you have the option to get the 1080p one with a blazing-fast 120Hz refresh rate.

Read the full review: Asus Zephyrus G14 (Image credit: Apple) 8. MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Best laptop for teachers of design and video editing CPU: 9th-generation
Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 16GB 64GB | Screen: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone | Storage: 512GB 8TB SSD Stunning 16-inch screen New and improved keyboard Expensive Limited
to four Thunderbolt 3 ports

Is the MacBook Pro 16-inch the best MacBook Apples ever made? Yes. Yes, it
is. This premium piece of kit is just as stunning as it is powerful and feature-rich, making it the ultimate portable tool for photo editing, video editing and design. Of course, it isnt just for creators themselves. Its also great for those who actually teach the craft, with plenty of CPU and GPU power, a few RAM and storage options, and a gorgeous display that now offers even more real estate. Thats not all; its also got a large trackpad, a brand new keyboard thats among the best out there, and that signature thin and
light design with which Apple revolutionized the laptop world. As if those arent enough, its also got the famous Touch Bar, which offers shortcuts for applications like Photoshop and Lightroom for a more seamless workflow.

Read the full review: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) (Image credit: LG) 9. LG Gram 17

Best 17-inch laptop for teachers CPU: Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 17-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Display | Storage: 1TB SSD Incredibly slim and light for a 17-inch Lots of power for productivity Affordable price Sound distorts slightly at highest volume

Portability takes center stage on the LG Gram 17, which has been lauded for its innovative thin and light design. For a 17-inch laptop, its
breathtakingly light, certainly rivalring even the 13-inch portable out
there. So, if your work calls for a 17-inch display, this ones a shoo-in with its beautiful 17-inch 1600p IPS LCD display. Especially with its great processor and GPU, which LG has recently updated to the latest, plenty of memory, and more than enough storage. Theres definitely a lot of power here for productivity, as well as a number of ports that include an HDMI port, microSD, three USB 3.1s, USB-C and a USB 3.1 adapter for RJ45 Ethernet. It does fetch a price. However, with a reliable fingerprint sensor and a rugged body, youre definitely getting a lot of value.

Read the full review: LG Gram 17 (Image credit: Microsoft) 10. Microsoft Surface Go 2

Best tablet for teachers CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core m3 Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4425Y | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 | RAM: 4GB 8GB | Screen: 10.5 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI) PixelSense Display | Storage: 64GB eMMC 128GB SSD Premium design Affordable Can run full Windows 10 No Touch Cover or stylus included Base model's specs are weak

The best Windows tablets make for excellent laptop alternatives, and the Microsoft Surface Go 2 is perhaps the most ideal example. If your work only calls for a laptop thats lightweight inside and out, then this tablet is certainly worth considering. Its not only extremely affordable at less than $500 at its base configuration, but it can run the full Windows 10 operating system as well. That means that you can download PC applications on it
without fuss. Of course, its great battery life of up to 8 hours on a single charge is also worth mentioning here; as is its beautiful, premium design and good enough port selection. Sadly, you have to shell a bit more out if you want the cover or the stylus (or both), and that bumps up the price considerably. However, its still cheaper than most laptops out there.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Go These are the best laptops overall



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