Laptops for Modo (2024)

Modo, is one of the industry standards, when it comes to modelling 3D characters. For that reason, today, we’ll look at the best laptops for Modo.

Modelling, is a crucial process in animation and VFX. You don’t want your work flow to be interrupted by slow computers and unsuitable hardware when working on Foundry Modo.

When coming up with this list, we’ve taken the minimum specification requirements specified by the Software developers of Modo, then applied our own criteria developed through experience.

Criteria used for best laptop for Modo suggestions include; intel core i7 or equivalent, 16GB of RAM, 4GB of VRAM. Other specs we have considered include the screen quality, future proofing and storage capacity.

These laptops, recommended for Foundry Modo, are also suitable for other VFX and animation programs such as Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D and Houdini.

Best Laptops for Modo (2024):

Gigabyte AORUS 15 15.6 169 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 165Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
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CPU	Intel Core i7-13700H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	QHD 2560x1440
RAM	16GB DDR5
Storage Space	1TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DP 1.4, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 1x RJ45, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x SD Card Reader, 1x DC In
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎14.2 x 10.7 x 0.82 inches
Weight	‎4.96 pounds
Advantages	Very good performance, Quality display
Disadvantages	Heavy for some people

GIGABYTE AORUS 17X 17.3 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
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CPU	Intel Core i9-13900HX
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Display Size	17.3"
Display Resolution	QHD 2560x1440
RAM	16GB DDR5
Storage Space	1TB SSD
Operating System	Window 11
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DP 1.4 (120Hz), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 1x RJ45, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC In
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.6 x 11.5 x 0.86 inches
Weight	‎6.17 pounds
Advantages	Performance
Disadvantages	Pricy for some people

GIGABYTE G5 KF 15.6 FHD 1920x1080 144Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
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CPU	12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	8GB
Storage Space	512GB
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DP 1.4 (120Hz), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 1x RJ45, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC In
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.2 x 9.4 x 0.94 inches
Weight	‎4.39 pounds
Advantages	Good entry laptop, Moderately priced
Disadvantages	Storage space

HP OMEN 16 16.1 FHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop (Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13700HX, 32G DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Geforce RTX 4060 8GB)
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CPU	Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13700HX
GPU	Geforce RTX 4060 8GB
Display Size	16.1 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080
RAM	32G DDR5 RAM
Storage Space	1TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1.0 Type-A 5 Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge), USB 3.2 Gen 1.0 Type-A 5 Gbps signaling rate, RJ-45 Ethernet port,
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎14.53 x 0.93 x 10.21 inches
Weight	5.4 pounds
Advantages	Performance
Disadvantages	Heavy

Acer Predator Triton 14 GamingCreator Laptop 13th Gen Intel i7-13700H NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
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CPU	13th Gen Intel i7-13700H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Display Size	14"
Display Resolution	2560x1600
RAM	16GB LPDDR5
Storage Space	1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Audio
Dimensions (L x W x H)	12.34 x 0.78 x 8.94 inches
Weight	3.75 lbs
Advantages	Lightweight, Good performance
Disadvantages	None

GIGABYTE A5 X1 - 15.6 FHD IPS Anti-Glare 240Hz - AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR6 - 16 GB Memory - 512 GB PCIe SSD
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Mobile Processor
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR6
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	FHD 1920x1080 IPS-level
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Storage Space	512 GB PCIe SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP), 1x mini DP 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Type-C) over USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 ‎x USB 2.0 (Type-A), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎10.15 x 14.21 x 1.36 inches
Weight	4.68 pounds
Advantages	Outstaning performance
Disadvantages	Storage Space

ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15 15.6 FHD 144Hz (40GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Intel 8-Core i7-11370H (Beat Ryzen 7 5800H), RTX 3050 Ti) IPS
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CPU	Intel 8-Core i7-11370H
GPU	RTX 3050 Ti
Display Size	15.6"
Display Resolution	FHD 144Hz
RAM	40GB
Storage Space	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Thunderbolt 4, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack; Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2 x 2 + Bluetooth 5.2
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.13 x 9.92 x 0.78"
Weight	4.41lbs
Advantages	Good performance, lightweight
Disadvantages	n/a

Dell G15 15.6 120Hz FHD Gaming Laptop 8-Core AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 32GB DDR4 1TB NVMe SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050TI 4GB
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050TI 4GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, Anti-Glare WVA, Thin Bezel, 250nits
RAM	32GB DDR4
Storage Space	1TB NVMe SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1x USB 3.2 Type-C; 1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Type-A (5Gbps); 2 x USB2.0 Type A; 1x HDMI2.1
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.1 x 10.4 x 0.98 inches
Weight	‎5.39 pounds
Advantages	Good performance, Affordable
Disadvantages	None

HP Victus 15.6 144Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel 12th Core i5-12450H, 32GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1650 Graphics 4GB
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CPU	Intel 12th Core i5-12450H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1650 Graphics 4GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	FHD 144Hz Display】FHD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 9 ms response time, IPS, micro-edge, antiglare. Reduce frustrating lag and image ghosting with a display that combines a 144Hz refresh rate and 1080p Full High Definition resolution for smooth, crisp gameplay.
RAM	‎32 GB DDR4
Storage Space	‎1 TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	3x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-C, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo, 1x HDMI,1x Ethernet Lan, 1x SD Card Reader. Wireless-AX + Bluetooth, Black. Bonus 32GB SnowBell USB Card.
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches
Weight	5.06 pounds
Advantages	Good performance
Disadvantages

GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR XD - 17.3 UHD 4k IPS Anti-Glare, Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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CPU	11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H (2.3GHz~4.6GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR6
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	UHD 4k 3840x2160, IPS Anti-glare Display LCD (VESA DisplayHDR 400, 100% Adobe RGB), X-Rite Certified, per unit factory calibrated & Pantone Validated Color Accuracy​
RAM	16GB
Storage Space	1TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10- Upgradable
Ports	Ethernet, Audio, USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	10.6 x 15.6 x 0.85 inches
Weight	5.50 lbs
Advantages	Display performance
Disadvantages	None

Alienware m17 Gaming Laptop 2023 Newest, 17.3 360Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor, AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080
RAM	32GB DDR5
Storage Space	2TB SSD,
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x SD card reader, HDMI 2.1, 1x Headset Jack
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎15.64 x 1.05 x 11.76 inches
Weight	7.3 pounds
Advantages	Good performance
Disadvantages	Average display

ASUS Flagship ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop 16 QHD+ IPS 240Hz 13th Gen Intel 14-core i9-13900H
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CPU	13th Gen Intel 14-core i9-13900H Processor
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB
Display Size	16" QHD+
Display Resolution	(2560x1600) IPS
RAM	32GB DDR5 SDRAM
Storage Space	1TB Solid State Drive
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.69 x 13.98 x 0.88 inches
Weight	‎4.64 pounds
Advantages	Lightweight, Good performance, Quality Display
Disadvantages	Price

HP OMEN 17t 17.3 240Hz 2K QHD IPS Gaming Laptop 13th Gen (Intel i9-13900HX 24-Core, 64GB DDR5
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CPU	Intel i9-13900HX 24-Core
GPU	GeForce RTX 4090 16GB
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	Quad HD (2560x1440)
RAM	64GB DDR5
Storage Space	2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎10.32 x 15.65 x 1.5 inches
Weight	‎6.2 pounds
Advantages	Very good performance, Good display, Large storage
Disadvantages	Might be heavy for some people

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gaming Laptop, 16 WQHD IPS 165Hz Display, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel 13th Gen i9-13900HX
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CPU	13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR6)
Display Size	16-inch
Display Resolution	2560 x 1600)
RAM	64GB DDR5 SDRAM
Storage Space	2TB + 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	2 x USB Gen 2 Type-C, 4 x USB Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Headphone/microphone combo
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.31 x 10.25 x 1.06 inches
Weight	‎5.6 pounds
Advantages	Good performance, Quality display
Disadvantages	N/A

LENOVO Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-13700HX
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CPU	Intel Core i7-13700HX
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Display Size	16 INCHES
Display Resolution	2560 x 1600
RAM	64GB DDR5
Storage Space	2TB + 2TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.3 x 10.25 x 1.05 inches
Weight	5.51 pounds
Advantages	Performance, Storage
Disadvantages	Quite pricy

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED Laptop, 16” 3840x2400 OLED Display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 32GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe SSD, Nvidia RTX A2000
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU	Nvidia RTX A2000
Display Size	16”
Display Resolution	3840x2400 OLED Display
RAM	32GB DDR4
Storage Space	2TB PCIe SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	USB, Audio Jack, HDMI, Ethernet
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎14.25 x 10.39 x 0.78 inches
Weight	‎10.3 pounds
Advantages	Quality display with good performance
Disadvantages	Very heavy

 

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz ROG Nebula HDR QHD 1610 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Display Size	16”
Display Resolution	4K (3840x1100)
RAM	32GB DDR5
Storage Space	2TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 11
Ports	USB, Ethernet, Audio, HDMI
Dimensions (L x W x H)	13.98 x 10.47 x 0.81 inches
Weight	5.70 lbs
Advantages	Good performance, Quality doisplay
Disadvantages	Heavy

ALIENWARE M15 Ryzen Edition Gaming Laptop, 15.6 FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 6G GDDR6, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD
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CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics Card with 6GB GDDR6
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	64GB
Storage Space	‎2 TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	3 x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A; 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C; 1 x HDMI 2.1; 1 x 2.5 Gbps rated RJ-45 Ethernet; 1 x Global Headset jack; 720p HD Webcam
Dimensions (L x W x H)	‎14.02 x 10.73 x 0.9 inches
Weight	5.34 pounds
Advantages	Outstanding performance
Disadvantages	Weight

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