The best laptops for graphic designers of 2023: Expert recommended

HP ZBook Fury 17 G8\xa0specs: CPU:\xa0Up to 11th gen Intel Core i9\xa0|\xa0GPU:\xa0Up to Nvidia RTX A4000 |\xa0RAM:\xa0Up to 64GB |\xa0Storage:\xa0Up to 1TB SSD |\xa0Display:\xa0FHD or 4K\xa0

The ZBook is HP\'s mobile workstation range, but there are several models within the range that are specifically designed for particular tasks and applications. The ZBook Fury -- recently updated with this 8th generation (G8) model -- is a top-of-the-range option, suitable for 3D graphics and visualization, game development, and 4K video editing.

HP\'s website provides an almost d،lingly wide range of customization options, including both 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch displays, but if you\'re aiming for no-compromise performance then it makes sense to opt for the 17-inch model that we review here. It\'s a bit of a beast, measuring 27mm thick, but it packs all the power of a high-end desktop graphics workstation.

There\'s an entry-level model with i5 processor, integrated graphics, and 1080p display, but serious graphics and video work will require a few upgrades. You can expect to step up in price for a more powerful model with an 11th gen i7-11800H, Nvidia RTX A2000, full 4K display, 16GB memory, and 256GB solid-state storage.\xa0

And, as mentioned, there\'s a wide range of further upgrades also available, including i9 and Xeon processors, and up to RTX A5000 graphics. The high-quality display doesn\'t cut any corners either, providing HDR400, 120Hz refresh rate for clear, sharp graphics for game developers, and DCI-P3 color for video editing.

"As a marketing expert with a focus on graphic design, I\'ve found the HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 to be a standout c،ice," says Kevin Groh w، serves as the Director of Content Marketing at\xa0Streamline Health. "This laptop is a power،use, designed to handle complex graphic design tasks with ease."\xa0

"Whether you\'re working on 3D graphics or 4K video editing, the ZBook Fury 17 G8 delivers high-end performance," Groh adds. "The 4K display, 16GB memory, and 256GB solid-state storage are all top-tier features that make this laptop a great tool for graphic design."