Best Laptop for Streaming (2025)
Streaming benefits from efficient hardware encoders (NVENC/Quick Sync), sustained performance under load, and quiet cooling. A fast USB port layout helps with capture cards, mics, and cameras. (Look for recent NVIDIA/Intel encoders and USB‑C/USB4 for docks)
Quick recommendations
- Balanced performance: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Bigger canvas: Dell XPS 16
- Creator‑focused: MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025)
- Windows studio ultrabook: Acer Swift X 14 (2025)
- Premium power: Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Mac option for ProRes/HEVC: MacBook Pro 14‑inch (M4 Pro)
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
Asus
$1,999
Compact powerhouse with modern encoders for smooth streams.
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Dell XPS 16
Dell
$2,399
Large screen and capable GPU for editing and live overlays.
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MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025)
MSI
$2,499
Creator laptop tuned for GPU encoders and color‑accurate work.
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Acer Swift X 14 (2025)
Acer
$1,499
Portable NVIDIA Studio‑class machine for mobile creators.
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Samsung
$2,599
Premium Windows machine with powerful GPU for live production.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple
$2,499
Efficient ProRes/HEVC encoders and stellar battery for mobile streams.
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