"Help me choose a laptop under ₹1 Lakh – Windows Or MacBook suggestion"

[Kiran_Bhide]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for advice on purchasing a laptop under ₹1 Lakh. Here are my requirements:
1. Processor: 14th Gen Intel Core i7 – latest, fast, future-proof (H-Processor)

2. RAM: 16GB (Expandable) – smooth for coding, automation, and multitasking

3. Screen: Above 14” – WUXGA or higher, IPS/OLED, anti-glare, comfortable for long coding sessions

4. Storage: Minimum 512GB NVMe SSD, preferably 1TB; upgradable

5. Battery Life: Long-lasting, ideally 8–12+ hours, with fast charging support

6. Cooling System: Strong cooling – won’t hang under heavy workloads

7. Durability: Business-class build, MIL-STD tested or metal/magnesium alloy chassis

8. Keyboard & Input: Backlit, comfortable typing, optional fingerprint/Windows Hello

9. Connectivity & Ports:

o USB-C / Thunderbolt

o HDMI / DisplayPort

o Ethernet (optional)

o Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.x

10. Graphics (Optional):

o Integrated iGPU is fine

o Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA MX/RTX) if doing ML/AI/video work

11. Software & Warranty:

o Windows 11 Home

o 1–3 year ADP or extended warranty for peace of mind

 

[akshayhs]

Do you have any friend or family member coming from the US? There's a really nice Macbook Pro 14 M4 Pro model that you can get for 1L.

 

[ccninja]

avoid windows. get m4 macbook.

 

[HumorSimpson]

>>> Battery Life: Long-lasting, ideally 8–12+ hours, with fast charging support and
>>> Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA MX/RTX) if doing ML/AI/video work

exclusive, you can't get both.

cc : @Kushagra_

 

[Kushagra_]

>>> Battery Life: Long-lasting, ideally 8–12+ hours, with fast charging support and
>>> Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA MX/RTX) if doing ML/AI/video work

exclusive, you can't get both.

cc : @Kushagra_

Framework laptop 👍🏻
The only thing that checks all the boxes op is posting
And about the only windows machine I'll recommend in today's date else always a macbook
Surprising how polar opposites both of those machines are yet they fall in same recommendation bucket

 

[Dhudu]

Do you have any friend or family member coming from the US? There's a really nice Macbook Pro 14 M4 Pro model that you can get for 1L.

Can we get Apple Care + in India if brought from US?

 

[HumorSimpson]

Framework laptop 👍🏻
The only thing that checks all the boxes op is posting
And about the only windows machine I'll recommend in today's date else always a macbook
Surprising how polar opposites both of those machines are yet they fall in same recommendation bucket

Whats that link for reference?

 

[Kushagra_]

Whats that link for reference?

Introducing the Framework Desktop and newest Framework Laptop 13

Choose between our latest Framework Laptop 13 powered by Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors or our brand new Framework Desktop with Ryzen™ AI Max Series processors.

frame.work

The only truly upgradable laptop

Framework actually did it: I upgraded a laptop’s entire GPU in just three minutes

And I filmed the whole thing for you.

www.theverge.com

 

[HumorSimpson]

Introducing the Framework Desktop and newest Framework Laptop 13

Choose between our latest Framework Laptop 13 powered by Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors or our brand new Framework Desktop with Ryzen™ AI Max Series processors.

frame.work

The only truly upgradable laptop

Framework actually did it: I upgraded a laptop’s entire GPU in just three minutes

And I filmed the whole thing for you.

www.theverge.com

Do you have any first hand experience with this laptop ? Like battery life etc

 

[Kushagra_]

Do you have any first hand experience with this laptop ? Like battery life etc

No 🙁

Someone in my office has it and they praise it a lot
Check reviews it has great battery life too

 

[HumorSimpson]

No 🙁

Someone in my office has it and they praise it a lot
Check reviews it has great battery life too

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