

When it comes to sourcing a laptop to sufficiently run your software and store your tunes, you want to be looking at the speed specs, and space.Īs far as laptops for DJ use are concerned the spec demands aren't particularly high in relation to most modern devices. So, unfortunately, you are going to have to choose your preferred software and decide whether you're a Mac or a PC! Whilst it is true there are ways to emulate them, this isn't ideal for live performance.

The first issue to mull over as you narrow down your laptop search is which OS to commit to.

Sam Jeans FOR MUSIC CRITIC Laptop For DJing Buyers Guide It has 8GB of high-speed RAM, has 3 USB 3.0 ports and operates Windows 10. It provides 10+ hours of battery life and has a good amount of SSD storage (256 GB). The Dell designed high-performance speakers also have a built-in subwoofer! We haven't really mentioned any of the internal speaker capabilities of the rest we have reviewed most DJs are likely to use external speakers anyway, but the Studio quality Waves MaxxAudio Pro processing software enhances the audio. It has high-end thermal cooling methods in place which further assist in speedy processing.

It is of a more heavy-duty construction to protect against knocks or drops but is still somehow lightweight. It is 15.6 inch and has pretty decent specs, it is powered by a 6th gen 3.2GHz Intel quad-core processor for great overall performance. If you like some of the modern aspects of the Dells we have so far taken a peek at but aren't sold on their touchscreen abilities that inevitably come with a higher retail price then this might be a good option for you. This next model is one that Dell officially market as a gaming laptop.
