Planning to upgrade your workstation for the new year? Looking to invest in a quality device that will assist in all your real-time visualizations, renderings and photo editing? We are back with our annual catalog of laptops and mobile workstations best suited for architects and designers. With work from home continuing to triumph, the necessity for a well-performing laptop remains true. But even more so for architects, who require ample storage, great processors and advanced graphic cards for their dynamic types of work. Luckily, there’s a great lineup of newly-released devices to pick from, and there’s something for everyone.
Best Mobile Workstation for Architects
Laptop Requirements for Architects
| Minimum | Recommended | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 core 3.0 GHz. | 4 core 3.0 GHz. | 4 core 3.0 GHz. |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Storage | 500GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Graphics | 2GB | 2GB | 4GB |
| Operating System | Windows 10,11 64-bit | Windows 10,11 64-bit | Windows 10,11 64-bit |
| Extras | 1 USB 2.0 or 3.0 Port Microphone, Camera |
1 USB 2.0 or 3.0 Port Microphone, Camera |
1 USB 2.0 or 3.0 Port Microphone, Camera |
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 17.3″ Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 17.3″ Mobile Workstation – Full HD – 1920 x 1080 – Intel Core i9 11th Gen i9-11950H Octa-core (8 Core) 2.60 GHz – 32 GB Total RAM – 1 TB SSD – Intel WM590 Chip – Windows 11 Pro
| Brand | HP |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Screen Size | 17.3 Inches |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| CPU Model | Core i9 |
| CPU Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
About HP ZBook Fury 17 G8
- Processor Manufacturer: Intel
- Processor Type: Core i9
- Processor Generation: 11th Gen
- Processor Model: i9-11950H
- Processor Core: Octa-core (8 Core)
Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel
ConceptD 7 Ezel CC715-71-7163 Convertible Creator Laptop, Intel i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 15.6″ 4K UHD IPS, PANTONE Validated, 100% Adobe RGB, 32GB DDR4, 2TB NVMe SSD in RAID 0, Wacom EMR Pen
| Brand | Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel |
| Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| CPU Model | Intel Core i7 |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
About Acer ConceptD 7
- 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10875H 8-Core Processor (Up to 5.1 GHz) with Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with Max-Q Design with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM | RTX Studio Laptop
- 15.6″ 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 6 anti-glare display with integrated touch supporting Wacom EMR pen | PANTONE Validated | Delta E <2 | 350nit Brightness | 100% Adobe RGB Color Gamut
- 32GB DDR4 Dual-Channel 2666MHz Memory | 2TB NVMe SSD in RAID 0 configuration (2 x 1TB)
- Wireless: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2×2 MU-MIMO technology | LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN | Amber Colored Backlit Keyboard