Apple
MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025)
$925.65
Lenovo
Based on 18 Reddit mentions
$1760.78
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
The games that you are playing definitely need a GPU to run smoothly. So you need a high-end laptop (either business or workstation). I would go with your cousin’s suggestion if you didn’t play medium games. However, since you need a more powerful laptop, you have to look a bit further. The used/ref
...UsedGarments in r/laptops
November 29, 2025 11:28 AM
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For aerospace engineering specifically, the big consideration is SolidWorks and ANSYS both need a dedicated GPU and benefit from higher RAM. A few suggestions in your range: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (~$1300) - workstation class, great keyboard for long coding sessions, ISV certified for SolidWorks
...NotMayorPete in r/UTAustin
March 7, 2026 2:37 AM
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