Desktop Computer VS Laptop Computer

Which is better: a desktop or a laptop? What is it like to say a desktop computer or a portable computer?

Lately, laptops have been gaining first place in the market, especially due to the freedom they give users to be able to access their computer in anywhere. However, you should consider the type of use you are going to give your computer to choose the model that best suits your needs.

This decision must be made taking into account the available space, the cost, the use you will give it or the need to transport the equipment. In this article we will address the most important aspects in this decision making.

Laptop

The biggest advantage that these devices have over fixed computers is mobility. The laptop models brought with them:

• A great freedom for users, no longer needing to have the computer always in the same place and connected to the mains, tied by cables.
• All portable computers come equipped with battery, which allows you to have several hours of autonomy without needing a socket.
• Enormous mobility. With a laptop you have the independence of working/studying anywhere, even on a plane.
• Another reason to prefer a laptop is the size and weight. Currently, almost all models are quite light and thin, they fit in a backpack or in a corner of a suitcase, making them ideal for those who have to carry their computer with them every day or even for travel.

On the other hand, there are some disadvantages:

• The durability of a laptop is much lower than that of a desktop computer. Because they are so easy to transport, they end up being much more exposed to falls and impacts and, in this sense, the probability of them being damaged increases significantly. Furthermore, it is lighter and more fragile equipment.
• The batteries of portable computers, responsible for their great mobility, have an average useful life of 2 to 3 years. When it starts to have problems, the laptop stops working without being connected to the power supply and, at that point, it is best to replace it with a new one.
• Finally, comparing both models with similar technical characteristics, the laptop will always have a higher cost.

Desktop (stationary computer)

The keywords for choosing a desktop are: personalization, comfort and performance.

The desktop computer offers a huge advantage compared to the laptop:

• The possibility of purchasing external components separately. Thus, users can choose the screen size, processor or RAM memory according to their needs. Whenever it is necessary to update or replace a part, it is possible to do so very easily, something that does not happen with portable computers.

Choosing a desktop means getting more for less. Better performance and power for a lower price. Laptops choose mobility as their main advantage, having to save on power or memory. It is normal for the biggest computer manufacturers on the market to launch new models in a desktop version and only then in a laptop version.

When you choose a fixed computer, you need to find a space at home to set up the entire station (desktop, screen, keyboard, speakers, webcam and mouse). Normally, this equipment ends up spending its entire life in the same place, avoiding the wear suffered by mobile devices and thus having much greater durability.

This factor is, on the other hand, a huge disadvantage for many users. immobility can affect the use of the computer if you need it outside your home or workplace. The space available for the computer can also affect the decision as not everyone has a place to set up a computer with a monitor, keyboard, mouse and extras such as speakers, printer or other peripherals. To have all this you need a spacious and calm place.

So which one is the best?

In this championship there are no winners or losers. The choice must be made according to your needs and possibilities. Laptops have not replaced desktops, despite being increasingly a trend.

Do you travel a lot, work in different places and is the computer an indispensable tool? A laptop is the best option!

If you value performance and power more and always work in the same place, in the office or at home, a desktop computer will satisfy your needs!

With Digiplanet's refurbished computers, whether portable or desktop, you have the option of customizing the RAM, disk and even graphics card on desktops. With our specialized technical team, we can help you get the machine you need to meet your needs.