Laptop VS Desktop: Which is Better

With the rapid development of computer technology, laptop and desktop almost offer the same features, both of which can meet our needs. There are also differences between laptop and desktop. When it comes to choose which one, it depends on which can fit your needs better.

Is laptop or desktop better? In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of laptop vs desktop in several aspects below at the same price point.

1. Computer Performance

Winner: Desktop

Generally speaking, desktop does better in computer performance than laptop at the same price point. On one hand, CPU of most laptop is designed for low energy consumption and long endurance, whose standard clock rate is lower than desktop's. That means the performance of laptop is worse than that of desktop. On the other hand, the cooling performance of desktop is much better so that CPU can run on high frequencies for long periods of time, even it can be used overclocked. However, the cooling performance of laptop is worse because of less space. If the temperature is too high, the CPU will drop to run on lower frequencies automatically. So, the performance of laptop is relatively poorer. Similarly, GPU of laptop is also designed for running on lower frequency due to power consumption and cooling performance.

2. Portability

Winner: Laptop

Desktop is large in size and has a separate monitor while laptop takes up small space. It is obvious which one is more convenient to carry. You can use a laptop anytime and anywhere but not a desktop. Therefore, laptop is great for on-the-go use.

3. Power Consumption

Winner: Laptop

Owing to power consumption and cooling performance, the CPU function design of laptop is poorer than that of desktop. What' more, desktop has a stronger graphic card and more RAM, which allows you to handle larger workloads. But that means a desktop uses much more power than a laptop.

4. Cooling Performance

Winner: Desktop

Large space and a large computer fan make desktop have the incomparable cooling advantage relative to laptop. Moreover, water cooling system for a desktop is the best cooling solution that allows rapid heat removal without noise pollution. However, when you are running a large program on a laptop, the whistling sound of computer fan and hot air will make you feel that computer cooling is such a heavy job for a laptop.

5. Expansibility

Winner: Desktop

There is no doubt that a desktop does much better in expansibility than a laptop. Desktop has so much free space for expansion that you can add or change RAM, hard drive, GPU, and CPU to improve computer performance when needed. On the contrary, memory and hard drive are the only components that can be upgraded in a laptop. The other components are either immovable and built-in or the laptop is not designed to be used with an upgraded component.

6. Repair

Winner: Desktop

It's very convenient to take apart the desktop and replace the components inside. Moreover, the components of desktop are universal. So, it is not hard to find out the broken component by comparison and then replace it. As for laptop, it needs specialized technicians and specialized tools to be disassembled and repaired, which is too difficult for ordinary people to repair.

Summary

Is a desktop better than a laptop? There is no single correct answer. Laptop vs desktop both have their own pros and cons. You should choose your pc based on your own needs and preferences.

Recommendations

It is greatly advisable to choose desktop for those who don't need to carry it out and have a high requirement for computer performance like gaming, graphic or video editing and watching movies.

As for laptop, it is a good fit for those who just need to surf the Internet, chat, watch videos, email, deal with documents, display on conference.