{"id":7913,"date":"2021-09-18T21:26:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T21:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/?p=7913"},"modified":"2022-12-27T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T12:23:23","slug":"best-laptops-for-graphic-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-laptops-for-graphic-design\/","title":{"rendered":"The best laptops for Graphic Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing a good laptop for graphic design is not easy, its features have little to do with those of gaming laptops or regular office laptops, but in this article you will find the best ones and I will also show you how to identify them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best laptops for Graphic Design are those that, in addition to meeting or exceeding the technical requirements of the main graphic design programs, provide a good user experience, facilitate the workflow and tasks of graphic designers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide you will find the best 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.kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92288f-aa .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_92288f-aa .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-laptops-for-graphic-design-top-5-of-year\">The best laptops for Graphic Design: Top 5 of 2026 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this list, I have chosen reasonably priced laptops that can offer excellent performance when running graphic design programs. Here is my selection of the best laptops for graphic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"macbook-pro-with-m1-pro-chip\">MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B09JQSLL92\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1478\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"layoutmag0b-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"2021 Apple MacBook Pro  14-inch Apple M1 Pro chip with 8\u2011core CPU and 14\u2011core GPU 16GB RAM 512GB SSD  - Space Gray\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JQSLL92?tag=layoutmag0b-20&#038;linkCode=osi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"MacBook Pro 14\u201d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/3187i1nSVTL.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook Pro 14\u201d\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JQSLL92?tag=layoutmag0b-20&#038;linkCode=osi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"MacBook Pro 14\u201d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            MacBook Pro 14\u201d        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li><b>Size:<\/b> 14&#8243;<\/li>\n<li><b>CPU:<\/b> M1 Pro (8 cores)<\/li>\n<li><b>GPU:<\/b> Integrated (16 cores)<\/li>\n<li><b>RAM:<\/b> 16 GB<\/li>\n<li><b>Storage:<\/b> 512 GB SSD<\/li>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--old\">&#36;1,999.00<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--saved\">&#8722;20%<\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">&#36;1,599.99<\/span>\n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/>        <\/div>\n\n        <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/RyY6V9\" title=\"View on BestBuy\" target=\"_blank\" data-aawp-prevent-click-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\">View on BestBuy<\/a>        <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JQSLL92?tag=layoutmag0b-20&#038;linkCode=osi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"View on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">View on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<p class=\"aawp-disclaimer\">Last price update on 2022-11-18. 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_4e340f-6d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_4e340f-6d kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane_41ceb9-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Laptop specs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Processor:<\/strong> Apple M1 Pro | RAM: 16 GB \/ 32 GB | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 512 GB \/ 1 TB \/ 1 TB \/ 2 TB \/ 4 TB \/ 8 TB SSD | <strong>Display Size: <\/strong>14.2\u2033 (non-touch screen) | <strong>Native Display Resolution<\/strong>: 3024 \u00d7 1964 (254 dpi) | <strong>Color Gamut:<\/strong> P3 | <strong>Brightness:<\/strong> 1,600 nits | <strong>Connections:<\/strong> Thunderbolt 4, USB 4 (\u00d72), SDXC card slot, HDMI, 3.5 mm jack, MagSafe 3 (charging port) |<strong> Camera: <\/strong>1080p FaceTime HD camera | <strong>Dimensions (L \u00d7 D \u00d7 H): <\/strong>\u200e12.31&#8243; x 8.71&#8243; x 0.61&#8243; | <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 3.52 lb (1.6 kg) | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> About 21 h with normal use (tested) | <strong>Operating system:<\/strong> macOS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_1feaa8-24\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recommended configuration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>These are the most recommended configuration options for the main graphic design programs to work correctly on your MacBook Pro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Apple M1 Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RAM memory: <\/strong>16 GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 512 GB \/ 1 TB \/ 2 TB SSD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane_2b05de-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header 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kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_d8e843-83 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-0 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Long battery life<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Higher performance than its predecessors<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Absolute silence while using it<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Does not heat up<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Improved Retina display<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Enhanced webcam<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_f4a8ee-dc kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-0 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_x\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The notch on the screen<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_x\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The price<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-mac-for-graphic-design\">Best Mac for Graphic Design&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The great advantage of the MacBook Pro is undoubtedly its power combined with <strong>freedom of movement<\/strong>. Its size and battery life make it ideal for professional graphic designers working from home, a studio, an agency or a coffee shop. But the addition of the M1 Pro and Pro Max chips means, above all, a<strong> leap in speed and performance (70% more than the M1), while maintaining relatively low power consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pixel density of its <strong>Retina display (3024 \u00d7 1964 px)<\/strong> allows for a fairly large design space despite its 14-inch size. Thanks to the use of <strong>True Tone technology and P3 color gamut<\/strong>, this display ensures more than good color accuracy. What&#8217;s more, its 1,500 nits of brightness will allow you to see your designs perfectly even in bright sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M1 Pro processor is available with an 8 to 10-core CPU, the latter being <strong>70% faster than the M1 chip<\/strong> in the previous generation of MacBook Pro. In addition, its integrated graphics card (GPU) is twice as fast as the M1 chip. These specifications, along with its 16 GB of RAM, are more than enough for the vast majority of graphic designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The reason for recommending the 14\u2033 MacBook Pro over the 16\u2033 MacBook Pro<\/strong> is that you can connect it to an additional display larger than 16\u2033 and still get the cheaper 14\u2033 MacBook Pro. Designing on a 14\u2033 or 16\u2033 Retina display is possible, but not very practical. Also, the MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip supports 2 external monitors up to 6K at 60Hz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For working with a large workspace and being able to view multiple canvases at once, I would personally opt for an extra display of 24\u2033 or more, with 4K resolution or higher. In our guides you can find several <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-monitors-for-graphic-design\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8082\">monitors for designers and multimedia professionals<\/a><\/strong> and also some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-budget-monitors-for-graphic-design\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8058\">budget monitors<\/a><\/strong> that can be more than enough for many designers. All for a fraction of the cost of the LG Ultrafine 4K monitors suggested by Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-mac-for-advertising-design\">The best Mac for Advertising Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While advertising agencies tend to see mostly iMacs, I personally find the 14\u2033 MacBook Pro to be a more practical tool. Being portable, you can take your computer with you to presentations, meetings or brainstorming and be able to take notes or see references on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, with this laptop you can <strong>easily take your equipment to any agency or studio<\/strong> you collaborate with, in case they don&#8217;t provide you with one that suits your needs. The return of HDMI ports and SDXC card slot will make it much easier to connect and share your work anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your desktop, though, I recommend having it connected to an <strong>additional monitor<\/strong>. This way you can <strong>work comfortably with multiple canvases <\/strong>when you are designing a campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Advertising Design, speed is essential and that should be the goal when choosing the best configuration. The version with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD of storage should be sufficient, but if you use <strong>After Effects and Premiere<\/strong> for your work, then choose the MacBook Pro with<strong> 32 GB RAM<\/strong> to keep these programs running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column conclusion is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-macbook-pro-with-m1-chip-worth-it\">Is MacBook Pro with M1 chip worth it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the cheapest and the most expensive 14\u2033 MacBook Pro there is almost $ 3,500 difference and more than 20 possible configurations. 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kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Processor: <\/strong>10th Gen Intel Core i5-10300H \/ i7-10750H |<strong> RAM memory: <\/strong>8 GB \/ 16 GB \/ 32 GB \/ 64 GB | <strong>SSD Drive<\/strong>: 256 GB \/ 512 GB \/ 1 TB \/ 2 TB | <strong>Screen:<\/strong> 15.6&#8243; Infinity Edge display | <strong>Native display resolution:<\/strong> 1920 \u00d7 1200 \/ 3840 \u00d7 2400 (282.4 dpi) | <strong>Color gamut: <\/strong>P3 | <strong>Brightness:<\/strong> 500 nits | <strong>Connections:<\/strong> USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (2\u00d7), USB-C (1\u00d7), SD card reader, 3.5 mm jack | <strong>Camera: <\/strong>720p HD camera at 30 fps | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>0.71&#8243; (18 mm high), 13.57&#8243; (34.4. cm) wide and 9.06&#8243;(23 cm) deep | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>4.3 lbs (1.83 kg) | <strong>Color: <\/strong>Silver | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 25h with HD screen, 14h with 4K screen | <strong>Operating system:<\/strong> Windows 10 Home(<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_cf2bfc-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recommended configuration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The best configuration options for your Dell XPS 15 so that the main graphic design programs work correctly and have enough disk space, are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core i7-10750H \/ Intel Core i9-10885H<br><strong>RAM memory:<\/strong> 16 GB \/ 32 GB \/ 64 GB<br><strong>Storage: <\/strong>512 GB \/ 1 TB \/ 2 TB SSD<br><strong>Graphics card:<\/strong> NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti<br><strong>Display 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.kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_76e524-9c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-0 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Lightweight<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Good display<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Performance similar to MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Long battery life<\/span><\/li><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_check\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Excellent design and quality finishes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_76cbef-a1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><li class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-style-default kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-0 kt-svg-icon-list-level-undefined\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single kt-svg-icon-list-single-fe_x\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">It only has 2 Thunderbolt ports (USB-C)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of Apple\u2019s M2 chip in the MacBook Air has turned this notebook into a machine with performance that <strong>outperforms the MacBook M1 and approaches that of the MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip<\/strong>, when using leading graphics software. This makes the MacBook Air M2 a very attractive value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some Web Designers, a MacBook Air may be sufficient, unless you are going to use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse or Dreamweaver intensively. In that case, upgrade to the 14\u2033 MacBook Pro with 16 GB of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose the MacBook Air instead of the MacBook Pro\u00a0<strong>you can save good money and buy an additional larger external screen with the difference<\/strong>. In fact, we have reviewed some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-budget-monitors-for-graphic-design\/\"><strong>good inexpensive monitors<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that can allow you to design more comfortably and have more than one program in view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column conclusion is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-the-macbook-air-m1-worth-it\">Is the MacBook Air M2 worth it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a laptop with MacBook Pro-like power for a lower price seems like a pretty easy decision to make. Plus, you can configure it with 512 GB hard drive and 16 GB RAM to ensure space for your files and performance for design programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be aware that if you are using very CPU and graphics-demanding programs (video editing software, animation, etc.), the MacBook Pro is more efficient, as it can perform at higher levels for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n<a data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0B3C5H787\" data-aawp-product-id=\"1525\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"layoutmag0b-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip  13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Storage Backlit Keyboard 1080p FaceTime HD Camera Works with iPhone and iPad  Midnight\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\" class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B3C5H787?tag=layoutmag0b-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"View on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-selling-laptops-in-year\">Top 5 best-selling laptops of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know what the best laptops for graphic design are, but they don&#8217;t always match the bestsellers. 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We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-laptop-for-graphic-design\">How to choose the best laptop for Graphic Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-screen-to-choose-for-your-laptop\">Which screen to choose for your laptop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"screen-size\">Screen size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of the laptop determines the size of the screen, which in turn determines the canvas space you have available to design and the scale at which you can do so, depending on the resolution and pixel density of each screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A laptop screen is generally between 13 and 17 inches. At these sizes it is possible to design or illustrate for a few hours, but don&#8217;t expect the same comfort as a larger external monitor. Even 17\u2033 laptops are not comparable to working with a 24\u2033 or larger external monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good option, in my opinion, is to opt for a 13 &#8220;laptop and reinvest the price difference compared to the 15&#8243; or 17&#8221; versions in a <a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-monitors-for-graphic-design\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8082\"><strong>good 4K external monitor<\/strong><\/a>, larger than 24\u201d, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/best-budget-monitors-for-graphic-design\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8058\"><strong>budget monitor<\/strong><\/a>, but with better technical characteristics than the screen of your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you can work on your laptop screen when you have to leave the house or just feel like sitting on the sofa, but the rest of the time you can work more comfortably with a monitor that gives you space to design comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brightness\">Brightness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of brightness your screen is capable of emitting is critical if you plan to use your laptop outdoors or near a natural light source such as a window. If your screen is not bright enough to compete with the brightness of ambient light, you will perceive your screen as dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because your eyes adapt to ambient light and perceive less bright sources of brightness as dark. You&#8217;ve probably left the house and not been able to see your mobile phone screen on more than one occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The brightness of computer screens is usually measured in nits, and most are between 200 and 600 nits. For acceptable readability in direct sunlight, 400 nits is sufficient, but if you want perfect viewing, 500-600 nits is recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-ram-do-you-need-in-your-laptop\">How much RAM do you need in your laptop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RAM is key to the performance of graphic design programs. The main graphic design programs require between 8 and 16 GB of RAM, with 8 GB being the minimum requirement and 16 GB being the recommended option by the main software manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>16 GB of RAM should be a priority when choosing a laptop<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, many programs accept a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, but this means that several of their tools and functions are limited and, as a result, much agility is lost when designing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opting for 16 GB of RAM should be a priority when choosing a laptop for graphic design in 2026, if you want to get the most out of the most popular graphic design programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-processor-is-best-for-your-laptop\"><strong>Which processor is best for your laptop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The processor is the core of the computer and a key determinant in the ability to run a graphic design program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, laptops have featured Intel processors because of their higher performance per core, but recently AMD and Apple have developed chips capable of competing with Intel. As a result, you now have more choice when choosing a chip for your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you opt for a Mac, the Apple M1 processor is the best option today. On PCs, AMD or Intel processor options are very diverse.<strong> Therefore, as a general rule, make sure they exceed the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/minimum-pc-requirements-for-graphic-design\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7962\"><strong>technical requirements for graphic design programs<\/strong><\/a><strong> recommended by the software manufacturers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-storage-to-choose-for-your-laptop\"><strong>Which storage to choose for your laptop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSD, having no moving parts like HDDs, last longer and are less susceptible to mechanical failure due to shocks. Also, its read and write speeds are higher than HDDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose a 520 GB SSD if you are just starting out and 1 TB (or more) if you are a professional designer. Otherwise, you will fill the disk in a few months, and you will have to store your files on external SSD or in the cloud constantly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disk-space-occupied-by-graphic-design-programs\"><strong>Disk space occupied by graphic design programs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you calculate the disk space you will need on your laptop disk, below you can check how much the operating system and the main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/design.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Graphic Design programs<\/a> occupy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Software<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating System<\/td><td>20 GB<\/td><td>35.5 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Photoshop<\/td><td>4 GB<\/td><td>4 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illustrator<\/td><td>2 GB<\/td><td>2 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lightroom Classic<\/td><td>2 GB<\/td><td>2 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>InDesign<\/td><td>3.6 GB<\/td><td>3.6 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>InCopy<\/td><td>3.6 GB<\/td><td>3.5 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adobe Acrobat DC<\/td><td>4, 5 GB<\/td><td>2.75 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adobe Dimension<\/td><td>2.5 GB<\/td><td>2.5 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creative Cloud App<\/td><td>4 GB<\/td><td>4 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TOTAL<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>46.2 GB<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>59.85 GB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these programs, if you use them, you should also add programs such as Microsoft Office (16 GB) or video editing programs such as Premiere Pro (8 GB), After Effects (5 GB on Windows, 6 GB on Mac) or Final Cut (3.8 GB on Mac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-disk-space-files-take-up\">How much disk space files take up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of files depends mainly on the software that produces them, the complexity of the file itself and its resolution. So the best way to estimate how much space you will need for your files is to look at how much space your files typically take up to date and do the maths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-graphics-card-or-gpu-to-choose-for-your-laptop\">Which graphics card or GPU to choose for your laptop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the type of software you use to design, the required graphics card will need to be more or less powerful. Typically, in 2D design programs, the work is mostly done by the processor and the graphics card supports it to speed up the more complex tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple&#8217;s Silicon processors integrate the graphics card into the CPU<\/strong>, so if you choose a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, you won&#8217;t have to choose between different processors and graphics cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,<strong> if you&#8217;re using 3D design software, the graphics card becomes more important and is a key determinant of rendering time<\/strong>. In fact, if you want to work in 3D on a laptop, I personally think you should consider using an external graphics card, as the laptop can overheat for too long and break down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-vram-memory-do-you-need\">How much VRAM memory do you need?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, recommend graphics cards with 4 GB of VRAM memory, compatible with OpenCL and work 100% with this configuration. In the case of 3D design, programs such as Blender recommend 8 GB of VRAM, but if you add more, you will notice a faster rendering time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>for most designers, it is best to choose a graphics card with between 4 and 8 GB of VRAM<\/strong>. Only if you want more speed for rendering your 3D designs is it worth going for the 16 GB VRAM of the NVIDIA RTX 3070 MOD or the 32 GB VRAM of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-operating-system-is-best-for-your-laptop\">Which operating system is best for your laptop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Much has been written between choosing Windows or macOS. The truth is that there are so good <a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/reasons-to-buy-a-mac\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20\"><strong>reasons to choose a Mac<\/strong><\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/reasons-to-buy-a-pc\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24\"><strong>reasons to choose a Windows PC<\/strong><\/a>. I have personally used both for years, and although I prefer macOS for its simplicity, for all practical purposes Windows works equally well with all major graphic design programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you should keep in mind is whether you are going to use programs that are exclusive to one operating system or another. With a Mac you can use the exclusive Windows programs thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/boot-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boot Camp<\/a>, which allows you to install the Windows operating system on a Mac, but if you use a PC you will not be able to use the exclusive programs for macOS, such as Sketch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best laptops for Graphic Design, their features and clear recommendations to choose the best one for you without overspending.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7868,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-laptops"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":96,"label":"Laptops"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/05\/best-laptops-for-graphic-desgin.jpg",894,447,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Zarik Ahuir","author_link":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/author\/zarikahuir\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":96,"name":"Laptops","slug":"laptops","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":96,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":2,"count":2,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":96,"category_count":2,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Laptops","category_nicename":"laptops","category_parent":2}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7913"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7913\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/layoutmag.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}