20 Best Laptops for Pro Tools (2021)

Pro Tools, is among one of the industry standards when it comes to Digital Audio Workstations. Here, we’ll look at the best laptops for Pro Tools. Most of the leading audio studios have Avid Pro Tools in their workflow hen mixing, mastering and recording music.

Criteria used for best Pro Tools laptops recommendations: First, we’ve taken into considerations the minimum specifications listed by the developers- Avid. The CPU, intel core i5 or i7, with fast single core performance. With this, you will easily load plugins, use several synthesizes and processing effects without limits. In addition, you should get 16GB of RAM, or more. RAM, helps in loading large samples and making the workflow as smooth as possible. You should also buy a laptop with a large display. Most of the time, you’ll have several window panels open in Pro Tools. A large storage size will go a long way in helping you store your demos, mastered and mixed projects and samples. There is no real benefit of an SSD vs HDD for music production. The SSD will definitely help you to boot windows, open projects faster. However, it is not helpful during the actual processing of producing beats, mixing and mastering.

Whether you produce Hip Hop, EDM, Pop, Rock, Jazz, or any other genre of music, the Avid Pro Tools laptops suggestions will go a long way into allowing your creativity to be realized in you studio/space.

Also take a look at the best laptops for Music Production, in addition to the best FL Studio Laptops.

The Following are the 20 Best Laptops for Avid Pro Tools (2021):

ASUS VivoBook
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz 8032
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 4GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD+1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), USB 3.1 Type-A, USB 2.0, & HDMI
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
Weight	5.1 pounds
Pros	Price, Performance
Cons	NA

ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS
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CPU	2.8 GHz Intel Core i7
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	12 GB DDR4
Storage Space	128GB SSD + 1TB 7200 rpm HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1x HDMI 2.0, 1x mini DP, Dual Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 2x2, Bluetooth 4.1, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen2), 1 RJ45 LAN Jack, and 1x Headphone-out and Audio-in Combo Jack
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.2 x 10.9 x 1.2 inches
Weight	6.4 pounds
Pros	Many Ports, Price, Design, Performance
Cons	None

Apple MacBook Pro
Display Size	15.4 inches
Display Resolution	2880 x 1800
CPU	2.5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7 GHz, 6 MB shared L3 cache)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
RAM	16 GB
Storage Space	512 GB
Operating System	MacOS
Ports	USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.1 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches
Weight	4.46 pounds
Pros	Performance, Display Quality, Design, OS
Cons	Quite Expensive

HP OMEN 17.3
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CPU	Intel Quad Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz (Turbo up to 3.8GHz, 6MB Cache)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050TI (4 GB GDDR5
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	12 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM
Storage Space	1TB SATA 7,200 RPM; 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	Multi-format SD media card reader; HDMI:1; RJ-45:1; USB 3.0:2;USB 2.0:1; Combo Headphone/Mic Jack:1
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.3 x 10.98 x 1.17 inches
Weight	6.28 lbs
Pros	Good Performance, Design
Cons	Heavy

ASUS TUF (FX504)
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920x1080 pixels
CPU	2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB
RAM	8 GB DDR4 2666MHz
Storage Space	1 TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	USB 2.0 & 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.1 x 10.3 x 1 inches
Weight	5.07 pounds
Pros	Performance, Display Quality, Price, Storage Capacity
Cons	None

ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz (Turbo up to 3.8GHz)
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 with Nvidi GSYNC
RAM	16GB DDR4 2400MHz
Storage Space	512GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	4 X USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14.9 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches
Weight	4.9 pounds
Pros	Performance
Cons	None

Acer Nitro 5
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CPU	7th Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ Processor (Up to 2.5 GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 Pixels
RAM	4 GB
Storage Space	1 TB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1x USB 3.0; 2x USB 2.0; Network (RJ-45); HDMI Output; 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
Dimensions (L x W x H)	10.5 x 15.9 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.95 pounds
Pros	Display, Performance, Price, Value for Money
Cons	NA

Dell XPS9560-7001SLV-PUS 15.6
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ [7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core Processor (6M cache, up to 3.8 GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4-2400MHz
Storage Space	512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	HDMI, 3-in-1 SD Card Reader and USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.3 x 14.1 x 0.7 inches
Weight	3.9 pounds
Pros	Performance, Stereo Speakers, Design
Cons	NA

Acer Predator Helios 300
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor 2.8GHz
GPU	NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1 - USB 3.1 (Type C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 1 - USB 3.0 Port (featuring Power-off Charging), 2 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP Support
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.3 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.95 pounds
Pros	Price, Performance, Display
Cons	Weight

Alienware AW17R4-7003SLV-PUS 17
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CPU	7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost)
GPU	NVIDIA GTX 1060
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	(1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits
RAM	8GB DDR4 at 2400MHz
Storage Space	256GB SSD (boot)+ 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	3 x USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	13 x 16.7 x 1.2 inches
Weight	9.7 pounds
Pros	Performance
Cons	Quite Heavy

Dell Precision 5520 Laptop
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CPU	2.9 GHz Intel Core i7-7820HQ Quad-Core
GPU	NVIDIA Quadro Graphics
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
RAM	16GB 2133 MHz DDR4
Storage Space	512GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Ports	USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	14 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
Weight	3.9 pounds
Pros	Price, Performance
Cons	None

Razer Blade Pro Gaming Laptop
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CPU	3.8 GHz Intel Core i7
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16 GB
Storage Space	256GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Ports	3 USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.7 x 11 x 0.9 inches
Weight	6.8 pounds
Pros	Performance, Design
Cons	Quite Heavy

Lenovo Thinkpad P50 15.6-inch Laptop
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CPU	Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 Quad-Core Processor (4 cores, 2.8 GHz up to 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache)
GPU	Nvidia Quadro M2000M 4GB GDDR5
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels (fhd)
RAM	16GB DDR4 (MAX 32GB)
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgradeable to Windows 10 Pro
Ports	SD Card Reader, Headphone Microphone Combo Jack | 2xUSB3.0 | Mini DisplayPort,| 2xUSB3.0 | RJ-45 | 1xThunderbolt 3 Typc-C | HDMI | AC Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.9 x 14.9 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.9 lb / 2.67 kg
Pros	Performance
Cons	None

Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Ports	Thunderbolt 3 (Full USB 3.1 Type C) Port, 2 - USB 3.0 ports (1 with power-off charging), 2 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.6 x 1.6 x 1.1 inches
Weight	7.05 pounds
Pros	Many Ports, Performance
Cons	Quite Heavy

MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro-230
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CPU	2.8 GHz 7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	USB, Thunderbolt 3,
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
Weight	3.96 pounds
Pros	VR Ready, Performance
Cons	NA

Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition
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CPU	2.6 GHz Intel Core i7
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	8 GB DDR3
Storage Space	1 TB SATA
Operating System	Windows
Ports	Gigabit Ethernet, Built-In HD Webcam, 3 - USB 3.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.3 x 10.1 x 0.9 inches
Weight	5.29 pounds
Pros	Performance, Price, Storage
Cons	RAM

MSI GL62M 7REX-1896US
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CPU	Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 - 3.8 GHz
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4G GDDR5
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	8GB (8G*1) DDR4 2400MHz
Storage Space	128GB M.2 SATA + 1TB (5400RPM)
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1 x 2.0 USB, 2 x 3.0 USB
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.1 x 10.2 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.29 pounds
Pros	Price, Performance, Design
Cons	NA

Acer Aspire VX 15
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB DDR4
Storage Space	256GB SSD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	1 - USB 3.1 (Type C) port (Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps), 2 - USB 3.0 Ports, 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.3 x 10.4 x 1.1 inches
Weight	5.51 pounds
Pros	Lightweight, Performance
Cons	NA

ASUS FX503VM Laptop
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CPU	2.8 GHz 8032
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Display Size	15.6 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Storage Space	128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	2x USB 3.1 (Type A), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x headphone/Mic jack, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x card reader
Dimensions (L x W x H)	15.1 x 10.3 x 1 inches
Weight	5.7 Pounds
Pros	Ports, Price, Performance
Cons

MSI GT73VR TITAN PRO-100
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CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 - 3.8 GHz)
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8G GDDR5X
Display Size	17.3 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	16GB (16G*1) DDR4 2400MHz
Storage Space	512GB SSD RAID (2*256GB m.2SATA) + 1TB (SATA)
Operating System	Windows 10
Ports	5 USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.9 x 12.4 x 1.8 inches
Weight	8.59 pounds
Pros	Performance, Design
Cons	Quite Heavy

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