The Animation industry is steadily gaining popularity among television programmers. Movie producers nowadays opt to use it instead of real visual images for their movies. In the UK, animated movies command a huge sale at the British Box Office making almost $500 millions. This industry will soon overtake other ways of making movies. It is here to stay. Before going into any detail, let’s take a peek at our top 8 list first.

Top 8 Laptop for animation works-2018

With the attractive revenues people have made from the animation, a skilled programmer and developer will look for a Laptop furnished with features that can help them to produce high-quality animation works. Also, there are growing number of animation students looking for a laptop, especially that meets their expectations. So, what is the best laptop for animation? What is the best hardware for rendering 3D? To answer these questions, let’s go through our recommendation:

GPU: Whether it is a 2d or, digital 3d animation, or VFX works, powerful GPU is the foremost specification that you should consider while buying a laptop. Therefore, we recommend getting a laptop with at least 2GB of dedicated video graphics. GPU from NVIDIA or Radeon are well perceived among the professional animators.

Processor: For smooth and fast processing this work requires at least Intel i5 with the clock speed of 2.4 GHz. Any processor above it, will place you in better ground.

Screen size and Resolution: This work requires great attention to detail so, getting a laptop with screen sizes from 15 inch to 17 inch will put you in a better spot.

For best resolution, a laptop with IPS panel displaying FHD 1920×1080 will be suffice for creating 2d or 3d animation. However, if you want to go higher to UHD or 4K, make sure to check the GPU limitation and compatibility.

RAM: Many software, specially 3d software, requires a big chunk of RAM (about 3GB). Therefore, we recommend at least 8GB of RAM for effective and hassle free multitasking.

HDD Vs SSD VS Hybrid Drive:  The files may take up a large space and require at least 1TB of storage. The best storage device will be SSD for its faster and durable attributes. But it can cost your hands and legs to buy laptop with 1TB SSD. So considering the price tag, Hybrid drive will be enough. You can install the Operating system, animation software in SSD and use the HDD for storing files.

Alright, let’s review five of the most applauded laptops for this purpose. They provide you with an effective platform for creating and displaying various programs.

1. Dell Inspiron i7559-5012GRY- our top recommended laptop for animation-2018

If you are looking for a powerful 4K UHD laptop that doesn’t break your bank, then Dell Inspiron i7559-5012GRY is the way to go. Powered by Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz processor and fused with 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M video card, it sure is engineered to perform at ultra fast speed when it comes to running any animation software.

It has this beautiful 15.4-inch UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) display that offers the highest level of details demanded by any animation works. It comes loaded with the 8 GB of SSD and 1 TB of HDD. Any animator can install the OS (operating system) and animation software in SSD and files in HDD to take advantage of the hybrid disk drive.

Its 8GB of RAM is not the best, but still is that sweet spot where you can achieve your multitasking requirement without any hassle. Weighing only 4.6 pounds with 1 inch thickness and 10 hours of battery life derives its ultra portability feature. Its 3 x USB3.0, an HDMI port, SD media card slot allow this laptop to connect with a wide array of external peripherals.

With all these many features, it is only priced under $1000. For the price if you think there are any other better option then good luck finding it.

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2. HP ZBook 15u G4: best workstation laptop for 3d animation and visual effects-2018

Are you a animation student or professional animator who mostly deals with 3D modeling, animation and visual effects works? Then, have you ever consider of getting professional workstation? We know you have. It does cost you your hands and legs to get one of these, isn’t it? Well, if you still think it is out of your budget then think again. The HP’s ZBook has finally caught up with the pace and now are offering this innovative mobile workstation just under $1500.

So, what’s so great about this workstation? Let’s go through the specification and find it out!

Powered by AMD FirePro W4190M 2GB Graphics card, it is professionally designed to efficiently handle the 3D modeling and animation software. The FirePro GPU from AMD is one of the best professional Graphic cards when it comes to reliability. It is specifically designed to perform fast mathematical calculation and hence, can draw images with much greater precision then other consumer video cards.

Compare to gaming GPU like the GeForce from NVIDIA, this video card has lower power consumption, lower heat output and most importantly double precision floating point performance for better precision.

The next awesome feature is its 7th Gen Intel Core i7-75000U clocked at 2.7 Ghz (3.8GHz with Turbo, 4MB Cache) Processor. This multi core powerful processor is armed with hyper threading and can really help the animators with their multi-threaded workloads from 3D rendering and video editing.

Its other features are not as important as the first two, but it’s always good to have a better understanding. HP has packed this ZBook with 15 inch 1920 x 1080 Led FHD display. It has a matte screen to facilitate your work on day light condition. It has a fingerprint (biometrics) technology to meet your present and future needs, as this technology has been on the rise since, the smartphones start to embed it as one of its prime features.

It has 512 GB of SSD and 16 GB of RAM for multitasking. It comes loaded with Windows 10 pro.  It weighs around 4.18 pounds and has a whopping 7 hour battery life. For multi connectivity it has 2 x USB 3.0, a display port (capable of 4K output), SD card reader and Smart card reader. Its exception engineering offers you true mobility with great reliability.

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3. Acer Aspire E 15: best laptop for animation students under $600-2018

Well, this laptop is not designed for professional animation works, but if you are a student, it is very wise to invest in something that gets the work done without any hassle. And the Acer Aspire E15 just might be that best deal you are looking for.

Don’t let the price of this laptop undermine its potentiality. It comes armed with 7^th gen Intel Core i5-7200U Processor and has that needed 2 GB of dedicated GPU from NVIDIA GeForce 940MX. It is great for mid level designing and modeling.

For a long day, this laptop can go up to 12 hours on a single charge. It has 256 GB of SSD drive and 8GB of RAM. It is designed to cover every aspect of windows 10. You can enjoy the FHD in its 15.6-inch screen. For multi connectivity, it has a USB 3.1 (a USB type C) port, 2 x USB 3.0, a USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI, DVD drive and digital media card reader.

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4. MSI WE62 7RJ: best animation laptop for 3D works-2018

If you are an animator who specializes in 3D, then this laptop might be the one you were looking for. Armed with NVIDIA Quadro M2200 (4GB GDDR5 VRAM), it was primarily designed to handle the power hungry software. Its GPU is powerful enough to handle any 3D rendering your work.

The blend of Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz Processor with 16 GB DDR4 RAM makes this laptop best for software like Maya and 3ds Max. It sure is a sturdy laptop that can replace the desktop. Its 512 GB SSD is perfect for storing large files at great speed.

To grasp the stunning details from a wide viewing angle, it offers a 15 inch screen with FHD. Animators can utilize the new windows 10 pro to its full scope as its hardware are precisely devised for windows 10 compatibility. It is an outstanding laptop with solid features.

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5. ASUS ZenBook Pro: Optimal laptop for animation work-2018

Whether it’s a VFX work or any other that demands vigorous digital and flash animation, formidable ASUS ZenBook Pro is the laptop that you can count on. Its powerful Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz offers more than needed clock speed to create any type of animation.

With the NVIDIA GTX 960M 2GB GDDR5 handling your work, unleashed the boundary of innovative creation. No more lagging, it’s going to be out of your dictionary! Furthermore, its dedicated cooling system, keeps the laptop to normal temperature even in the instances of Overclocking. Finally, you will be able to deliver your work without burning yourself!

Its whopping 16GB ram unlocks your multitasking limits. With all of this great specs fused with 15 inch 3840 x2160 4K resolution and 512 GB SSD, will surely steal your heart. It is the laptop of choice for professional animators and students.

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6. Lenovo P51- best Lenovo  laptop for animation in 2018

Lenovo P51 is the way to go if your work demands a high level of accuracy. Specially designed for rendering, this laptop can never go wrong.  Loaded with 4GB of GDDR5 NVIDIA Qudro 1200M graphics card, this workstation will perform any high work load rendering in no time.

Further, Its 7th Gen Intel i7-7700HQ with turbo boost up to 3.8 GHz will impress you with its processing speed. Its awesome 15-inch screen is powered with IPS panel that can deliver 1920x 1080 FHD resolution. Animation creation in ultra depth details is what this laptop stands for.

You will get 16GB of RAM to boost your multitasking. Its 500 GB  of SSD, gives you all the benefit of large and fast storage. Geared with hardcore specs for robust actions, this laptop from Lenovo is proven best for any professional animators or students.

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7. Acer Predator Helios 300- Best VR ready laptop for animation under $1000- 2018

This 15.6-Inch Full HD laptop is one of the best laptops for animation on the market that will suit your needs. It is a 7th generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ laptop with a clock speed of 2.8 GHz.

It harbors a 16GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB of SDD for your multitasking and storage needs. With the powerful NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB of GDDR5) under its hood, this laptop will run any 2D or 3D animation software with ultra high speed.

It fuses together crystalline FHD LED IPS screen technology and high-quality audio system for immersive visual and audio experiences. Reasonably priced under 1000 dollars, it will be fundamental to the success of any animation work.

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8. MSI GL62M 7RD- Top laptop for animation students-2018

If you are in school, looking for best budget laptop that will aid you to achieve your degree, then this laptop is your best bet. Let’s be honest, if you want a laptop that can deliver better graphics than looking for a low budget laptop is only the waste of time.

Great results demand top graphic card. So instead of focusing on a low end laptop, we recommend a laptop that delivers best value for the money. Priced under 700 bucks, this laptop has high-end specs that are really hard to find under its price segment.

It has an Intel Core i5- 7300U  processor clocked @ 2.3GHz. The laptop also comes with a 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB of SSD. It is armed with a 2 GB of NVIDIA  GTX 1050.

The laptop possesses a high power and speedy processor that enables you to run various programs effectively. The NVIDIA dedicated Graphic card is another property that makes this laptop be highly regarded for animation. The graphic card is capable of running programs that use high intensive graphics.

It also uses IPS screen technology to provide the user with a fascinating and unprecedented visual display. The audio output of is also of high quality. It is another laptop that provides animators with all the required components for smooth operation creation and display of your wonderful work.

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Conclusion

The bottom line is that the optimal laptop for animation should primarily have a good hardware composition and excellent display to run the related software smoothly. It should be a laptop that is tested to accomplish this objective effectively. All our selected laptops are the best sellers and have proven to be valuable assets in the field. Good luck with your purchase! Shop Smart!

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