Best laptops for video editing
Video editing needs memory, a strong processor and graphics, and a screen with accurate colour. 16 GB of memory is the minimum and 32 GB is better for 4K; MacBook Pros and laptops with RTX 4060-class graphics or better handle exports fastest.
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Top pick
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
16″ AMOLED RTX 5060 laptop, 32 GB, 1 TB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 16″
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- Graphics
- Mid gaming (RTX 4060 class)
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
15.3″ MacBook Air, 16 GB memory, 512 GB SSD
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 15.3″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- System
- macOS
- Processor
- Apple M5
- Graphics
- Integrated
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Budget pick
ASUS Zenbook A14
14″ OLED Snapdragon X Plus laptop, 16 GB, 512 GB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 14″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Snapdragon X Plus
- Graphics
- Integrated
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
14.2″ MacBook Pro, 16 GB memory, 1 TB SSD
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 14.2″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- macOS
- Processor
- Apple M5
- Graphics
- Integrated
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
16.2″ MacBook Pro, 24 GB memory, 1 TB SSD
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 16.2″
- Memory
- 24 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- macOS
- Processor
- Apple M5 Pro
- Graphics
- Integrated
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ASUS Zenbook Duo (2025)
Dual 14″ OLED 120 Hz touch laptop, 32 GB, 1 TB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 14″
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Graphics
- Integrated
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Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
13.6″ MacBook Air, 16 GB memory, 512 GB SSD
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 13.6″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- System
- macOS
- Processor
- Apple M5
- Graphics
- Integrated
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) RTX 5060
16″ 165 Hz RTX 5060 gaming laptop, 16 GB, 1 TB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 16″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Graphics
- Mid gaming (RTX 4060 class)
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Acer Nitro V 16S RTX 5060
16″ 180 Hz RTX 5060 gaming laptop, 32 GB, 1 TB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 16″
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 260
- Graphics
- Mid gaming (RTX 4060 class)
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 RTX 4060
16″ 165 Hz RTX 4060 gaming laptop, 16 GB, 1 TB
- Power and memory for editing
- Screen
- 16″
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB
- System
- Windows
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-13650HX
- Graphics
- Mid gaming (RTX 4060 class)
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How we picked
We compared 114 laptops with real Amazon listings and kept the 22 that meet all of this:
- Power and memory for editing
Every pick fits, so the order is about what to look at first. Models that independent reviewers recommend come first, the most often recommended at the top. The rest follow, best known and best liked first, with the newest model of a line ahead of older ones. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.
Reviews we drew on
We don't test products ourselves. These published roundups recommend picks on this list:
- tomsguide.com The best Windows laptop in 2026: Lab tested and rated
- theverge.com The best laptops that I recommend to just about anyone
- theverge.com A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping
- notebookcheck.net Ranking: Best laptops for editing photos and videos
Questions
What are the best laptops for video editing?
Our top three are the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) and ASUS Zenbook A14. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.
What should laptops for video editing have?
Power and memory for editing. Every pick on this list does.
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