Student laptops
How do you choose a laptop for your studies?
What should you keep in mind when choosing a laptop for your studies?Windows laptops for your studies
View all Windows laptops for students here.Apple MacBook for your studies
View all Apple MacBook models for students here.Chromebooks for your studies
View all Chromebooks for students here.
The laptop that suits your studies
Laptops for economic or cultural studies
- You can write reports, make calculations, and do online research.
- Choose at least an Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor or Apple M4 or M3 chip, so you can smoothly do your homework.
- With at least 16GB RAM, you can easily switch between your school tasks.
- These Windows laptops don't have a dedicated video card, so graphic tasks render less quickly.
Laptops for creative studies
- You can work on all your school tasks, make creations, and edit photos and videos.
- Choose at least an Intel Core i7 or Ryzen 7 processor or Apple M4 Pro chip, so you can work smoothly on your creations.
- With a Windows laptop, go for a dedicated video card so your creations render smoothly.
- It's less easy to take laptops that weigh more than 2kg with you to lectures.
Laptops for technical studies
- You can smoothly edit graphic files and develop software in demanding programs.
- Choose at least an Intel Core i7 or Ryzen 7 processor or Apple M4 Pro chip, so you can smoothly make designs.
- These Windows laptops have a dedicated video card, so you can edit and render 3D models.
- Choose an Intel Core i9, Ryzen 9, or Apple M4 Max processor, so that you can smoothly run the most demanding tasks.
- It's less easy to take laptops that weigh more than 2kg with you in your backpack or laptop bag.
Advice for your studies
Advantages of an insurance for your laptop
During your studies, you need your laptop a lot. That's why a Coolblue Backup Plan is useful. This covers all the costs outside the 2-year standard warranty and you receive CoolblueCredit if the repair fails. You have the choice between 2 Backup Plans: Damage and Complete.
Which student laptop suits you?
The laptop you need and the size that suits you depends on your study and what you want to use the laptop for. Think about the programs you need an if you want to take your laptop to college often. We're happy to help you choose the best student laptop.
What accessories do I need?
Complete your study space with different accessories. For example a mouse or mouse pad, but also the Microsoft Office software suite. Do you use a monitor? A docking station is useful. We're happy to help you choose the right accessories for your student laptop.
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Frequently asked questions
Which operating system do I need?
The operating system you need depends on your preference. You can use Windows for every usage situation. You can use macOS with other Apple devices and for task from surfing the internet to creating complex 3D designs. Every MacBook works with macOS. Chromebook models work with ChromeOS. This operating system is useful if you work in the cloud a lot and you can use it for tasks from surfing the internet to photo and video editing.
Which Windows laptop is suitable for my studies?
We recommend a Windows laptop with at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor for social, cultural, and economic degrees. For creative degrees, we recommend at least an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB RAM. If you're a technical student, an Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB RAM is the best choice.
Which MacBook is suitable for my studies?
The MacBook Air with Apple M3 or Apple M2 is suitable for writing reports, analyzing data, and doing online research. Are you a creative or technical student? We recommend a MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro or M3 Max chip. Make sure to keep the size in mind. If you're on the go a lot or go to lectures, a 13 or 14-inch size is nice. Do a lot of graphic edits and want to see every detail? Get a 15 to 16-inch size.
Which Chromebook is suitable for my studies?
If you're mainly going to write reports, a Chromebook with a Celeron processor is enough. If you want to edit images and make graphic edits, you need an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor. Want to work in a lot of apps at once? Choose more RAM.
What size laptop do I need?
If you often work in the train or take your laptop to college, a smaller laptop is the best choice for you. Choose a laptop with a 14-inch screen at most. Do you take your laptop with you every now and then? Choose a 15 or 16-inch laptop. If you're going to use your laptop mainly in one location, go for a 17 or 18-inch laptop.
Which laptops are suitable for use with AI?
If you want to work with AI during your study, it's important your laptop has enough power for these tasks. You need a lot of TOPS (trillions of operations per second) for that.
