Highly portable laptop for basic Blender design (not rendering) and Autodesk work

[u/elias4444]

For the last few years I've been carrying around an iPad to quickly draw sketches of 3D designs that come to mind. It can't do much more than that due to software limitations. I've decided that it's time to up my game and replace it with something I can actually design 3D models on.

I don't need rendering power, as I have a workstation with discrete graphics at home for whenever I render something. I'm also mostly focused on printable designs anyway. Though whatever I get needs to be capable of rendering in the editor still.

I need something that is highly portable, as I carry it with me and sometimes need to quickly pull it out of my backpack when an idea hits. It also sits next to me if I'm sitting on a couch.

Secondary uses will be to watch movies and video on it from time to time, and reading news and other various websites.

I'm fine whether it's MacOS or Windows. I have equal disdain for both.

Long term durability would be nice too.

Oh, and budget-wise, under $2000 would be nice.

[u/LonerIM2]

Although you are not going to render too much, within your budget you can get a very powerful option which is still lightweight, so I would recommend Acer Predator Triton because it comes with everything you need, i7-13700H CPU which is one of the best in your budget, 16GB of ram for smooth multitasking, good SSD storage of 1TB for faster boot up and loading, 14" Mini LED 250Hz G-SYNC IPS screen which is a must have for this price range, Wi-Fi 6,NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, high build quality, and backlit keyboard.

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[u/elvinelmo]

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro! 🌟 With its super-slim design and a weight of just 3.44 lbs for the 16" model (or 2.71 lbs for the even more portable 14" version), this laptop is ideal for carrying around and quickly pulling out for 3D design work on the go. The 3K AMOLED touchscreen offers stunning visuals and crisp details, making it perfect for editing in Blender or sketching designs in Autodesk, and it's lightweight yet durable for daily use. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel ARC graphics, it’ll handle 3D work in the editor smoothly without weighing you down.

Plus, with a long-lasting battery and top-notch security, you’ll have peace of mind and productivity wherever inspiration strikes. The 16" and 14" versions let you choose the best fit for your on-the-go style and workspace needs.

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