10 Best Laptops for Pro Tools 2021

When it comes to Digital Audio Workstations, Pro Tools is one of the industry standards. We’ll look at the best laptops for Pro Tools in this post. When it comes to mixing, mastering, and recording tracks, most of the top audio studios use Avid Pro Equipment.

The following criteria were used to make suggestions for the best Pro Tools laptops: First and foremost, we’ve taken into account the developers’ minimum requirements – Avid. The CPU is an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with excellent single-core performance. This allows you to quickly load plugins, use several synthesises, and apply processing effects without restriction. Furthermore, you can get at least 16GB of RAM.

RAM aids in the loading of large samples and the smooth operation of the workflow. A laptop with a large monitor is also recommended. In Pro Tools, you’ll typically have multiple window panels open. Broad storage space can go a long way toward storing your demos, mixed and mastered designs, and samples.

There is no distinct difference between an SSD and a hard drive when it comes to music processing. The SSD would significantly speed up the booting of windows and the opening of ventures. It is, however, unsuccessful during the actual production of beats, mixing, and mastering.

If you create Hip Hop, EDM, Pop, Rock, Jazz, or any other music genre, the Avid Pro Tools laptop recommendations can help you realise your vision in your studio/space.

 

ASUS VivoBook

Specification:

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz 8032
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 4GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD+1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), USB 3.1 Type-A, USB 2.0, & HDMI
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
Weight	5.1 pounds

 

 

ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501

 

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz (Turbo up to 3.8GHz)
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 with Nvidi GSYNC
RAM	16GB DDR4 2400MHz
Storage Space	512GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	4 X USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.9 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches
Weight	4.9 pounds

 

 

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop

 

CPU	9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 Pixels
RAM	8 GB
Storage Space	256 TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1x USB 3.0; 2x USB 2.0; Network (RJ-45); HDMI Output; 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
Dimensions (L x W x H)	10.5 x 15.9 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.95 pounds

 

 

Acer Predator Helios 300

 

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor 2.8GHz
GPU	NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1 – USB 3.1 (Type C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 1 – USB 3.0 Port (featuring Power-off Charging), 2 – USB 2.0 Ports, 1 – HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP Support
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.3 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.95 pounds

 

 

Alienware AW17R4-7003SLV-PUS 17

 

CPU	7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost)
GPU	NVIDIA GTX 1060
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	(1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits
RAM	8GB DDR4 at 2400MHz
Storage Space	256GB SSD (boot)+ 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	3 x USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	13 x 16.7 x 1.2 inches
Weight	9.7 pounds

 

 

Dell Precision 5520 Laptop

 

CPU	2.9 GHz Intel Core i7-7820HQ Quad-Core
GPU	NVIDIA Quadro Graphics
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
RAM	16GB 2133 MHz DDR4
Storage Space	512GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Ports	USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
Weight	3.9 pounds

 

 

Lenovo Thinkpad P50 15.6-inch Laptop

 

CPU	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 Quad-Core Processor (4 cores, 2.8 GHz up to 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache)
GPU	Nvidia Quadro M2000M 4GB GDDR5
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels (fhd)
RAM	16GB DDR4 (MAX 32GB)
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgradeable to Windows 10 Pro
Ports	SD Card Reader, Headphone Microphone Combo Jack | 2xUSB3.0 | Mini DisplayPort,| 2xUSB3.0 | RJ-45 | 1xThunderbolt 3 Typc-C | HDMI | AC Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.9 x 14.9 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.9 lb / 2.67 kg

 

 

Acer Aspire VX 15

 

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1 – USB 3.1 (Type C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 2 – USB 3.0 Ports, 1 – USB 2.0 Port, 1 – HDMI Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.3 x 10.4 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.51 pounds

 

 

MSI GT73VR TITAN-427 17.3″ 120Hz 5ms Display Extreme Gaming Laptop

 

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 – 3.8 GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8G GDDR5X
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB (16G*1) DDR4 2400MHz
Storage Space	512GB SSD RAID (2*256GB m.2SATA) + 1TB (SATA)
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	5 USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.9 x 12.4 x 1.8 inches
Weight	8.59 pounds

 

 

ASUS FX503VM Laptop

 

CPU	2.8 GHz 8032
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Storage Space	128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	2x USB 3.1 (Type A), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x headphone/Mic jack, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x card reader
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.1 x 10.3 x 1 inches
Weight	5.7 Pounds