What is better to have laptop or desktop at college?

[Noah Leister]

I want to know everyone's opinion on which is better, a laptop or desktop? Please help me to figure out this, so I can buy the best one.

 

[jainnaman561]

I want to know everyone's opinion on which is better, a laptop or desktop? Please help me to figure out this, so I can buy the best one.

Whether a laptop or desktop is better for college depends on your specific needs, major, budget, and lifestyle.

Laptop

Good For:
General studies, business, humanities, computer science, and design students who need mobility.

Desktop

Good For:
Engineering students, gamers, or those doing high-performance tasks don’t need to carry their device around.

 

[markshelton]

A laptop is better for college due to its portability, making it easy to carry between classes, libraries, and dorms. It’s ideal for note-taking, research, and group projects. Desktops offer more power and are great for gaming or heavy tasks but lack mobility. For most students, a laptop provides the flexibility needed for everyday academic life.

 

[Alexander]

A laptop is better for college due to its portability, making it easy to carry to classes, libraries, or group study sessions. It’s convenient for note-taking, presentations, and on-the-go productivity. While desktops offer more power and upgrade options, they lack mobility. Unless you need high performance for gaming or design, a laptop is the practical choice for students.