Difference Between Laptop And Notebook

The line between the notebook and the laptop is a thin one. If you’re looking for the differences, and pros and cons of each, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re sharing with you the benefits of both notebooks and laptops, and what exactly sets them a part.

Notebooks

A notebook is a compact, portable device, with the sole purpose and focus of note-taking, really, or any other low-power job. This comes much in the form of writing, whether for school projects, blogs, or books. Even the best notebooks don’t have a whole lot else to offer, aside from the possibility of low-key games such as solitaire or Mahjong.

Laptops

A laptop, in contrast, has a lot more to offer mechanically. Many laptops are built to have the entire capabilities of your computer, but on the go. While some laptops can be slim and lightweight, these more closely resemble notebooks, whereas the classic laptop, which is a bit heavier-duty, typically has the capacity to play even some of the most mechanically taxing of video games, editing software, and more.

Tablets

You might be asking yourself the question, “Why are tablets on this list?” And the answer to that is because we wanted to include them, as many people consider tablets to be “notebook” style devices. Even though they might not be created to classify as such, most really can function and work just as well as a notebook, possibly at even a cheaper cost, and especially if you get the physical keyboard that can often be attached. If you’re looking for a device that is even smaller, even more lightweight, and even more compact, a tablet may be just what you’re looking for. While you’ll be able to do everything you can do on your notebook, it will save space and make travelling with it much easier.

Cost

Naturally, a notebook is going to be less expensive than a laptop with all the bells and whistles. And yet if you do a lot with your PC at home, such as editing photos or videos, playing video games, or running/testing software, it’ll be worth it to invest in a traditional laptop that can support all of those things. Let’s face it; if you need the extra power, you’ll be much happier if you invest in a nice product that will do the job, rather than feeling stressed because your programs won’t run properly on a lower-key notebook.

Out of laptops, notebooks, and tablets, notebooks really are probably going to be the cheapest. If you don’t need a whole lot of power behind what you’re doing, the notebook may be the best route to go. They’re slim, lightweight, and really do work as a great digital notebook or way to simply browse and send emails on a bigger screen than your phone. I have one of these, and it works great for my work needs and school projects.

As for a tablet, you’re going to fall right in between the cost of a notebook and a classic laptop, if you’re going to get a good one. A tablet is going to be unique in the sense that it’s simply not a laptop. Even if you get a Microsoft tablet, it’s going to run and function slightly different than the desktop or laptop you may be used to, because it’s actually designed as a mobile device. The neat thing about the tablet is that you can easily utilize apps, while making use of it just like a notebook as well. But if your company uses Slack, or you design graphics within a specific app, etc., a tablet is a great tool to have, because it works as both a mobile device and a notebook combined.

Verdict

Picking out your next laptop or notebook may not be the easiest decision to make, but we hope we were able to clear some things up and share some pros and cons, as well as what makes each product unique.