Desktop Or Laptop: Which One To Buy When we need a computer, the first question that comes to our mind is, should we buy a laptop or a desktop? Today we are discussing this topic. If you are also thinking of buying a computer, we will also tell you which one is better to buy.
For this, we have decided based on the cost of buying a computer, including portability, processor, internal storage, energy consumption, etc.
Cost
Desktop- Many components (materials) are required to make a desktop. Processor, graphics card, motherboard, cooler, RAM, hard disk and SSD are some of the components of a desktop, the cost of which varies depending on the components used.
If you use old and low-power CPUs and graphics cards, you can make a desktop for less money.
On the other hand, if you make it using powerful and newly introduced components, its cost can go up significantly. If you are looking for a computer for general work now, you can make a desktop for a minimum of 15-20 thousand rupees.
Very powerful laptops (high speed, good graphics, lots of storage) also cost a lot of money. How much it costs varies depending on the company. If you have to buy a laptop in Nepal, you need to set aside a minimum budget of 30-35 thousand.
Portability
Desktop- A desktop is larger than a laptop. It has a separate monitor. Since it has a separate monitor and CPU, it is not easy to carry it everywhere. Desktops are made to be placed in a specific place and work.
Laptop- On the other hand, laptops are light and can be carried from one place to another.
Processor
Desktop- The processor of a desktop is larger and more powerful than the processor of a laptop. New processors that come to the market are also first introduced for desktops.
Laptop- Compared to desktops, laptops consume less power and have smaller processors. That is why even though desktops and laptops have the same processor, the performance is better than desktops.
Gaming laptops use better processors, which is why gaming laptops cost more than regular laptops.
Internal storage
Desktop- More hard disks and SSDs can be installed in desktops than laptops.
Laptop- Only one hard disk or SSD can be installed in laptops. It does not have space for another hard disk. Apart from this, both computers can also use external drives, and cloud-like mediums for external storage.
Setup
Desktop- Using a desktop requires a little more effort than a laptop. Before building a desktop, you need to decide what components to use, and only after connecting those components to the motherboard is the desktop ready to use. A desktop also requires a lot of space.
Laptop- Laptops do not have the hassle of a desktop. After buying a laptop, you can use the laptop directly by pressing the power button. There is no hassle of connecting wires like in a desktop.
Keyboard and Mouse
Desktop- You cannot use a desktop without a mouse and keyboard. A desktop is useless without a mouse and keyboard.
Laptop- Laptops have the option of both a keyboard and a touchpad. So, when you move somewhere, you do not have to worry about losing the keyboard or the mouse. However, if you install the mouse and keyboard separately, it is a little easier to work.
Power Consumption
Desktop- Desktops require more power than laptops to run. Therefore, when buying a desktop, you need to buy a separate power supply. It may be difficult to work on desktops with low power supplies. In this case, you may not be able to work at all or the computer may turn off while working.
Laptops – Laptops consume less power than desktops. Laptops use smaller and lower-power components than desktops.
Laptops also have a battery, so they can be used even when the power is off. This means that there is no risk of losing the project or document you are working on if the power goes out in the middle.
Upgrading
Desktops – Most of the components of a desktop can be easily removed and replaced. Many components can also be added inside the desktop case.
Laptops – Components other than RAM and hard drives cannot be upgraded in a laptop. Other components cannot be removed or replaced. If they are removed or replaced, the laptop will not run.
Gaming
Desktops – Desktops are used especially for heavy work. You can also install a powerful graphics card, processor, and RAM in it depending on your needs. Therefore, a desktop is better than a laptop for gaming.
Laptop- You can also play games on a laptop, but since the graphics level used in it is limited and there is no proper cooling system to reduce the heat generated, you cannot get the same gaming experience as a desktop.
Repair
Desktop- If something goes wrong with a desktop, it is easy to repair it. If any component of the desktop is damaged, it can be removed and repaired separately. Also, the cost of repair is slightly lower than that of a laptop.
Laptop- If there is a problem with any part or component of a laptop, it is difficult to repair or open the laptop yourself. If some components are damaged, replacing them may cost a little more than a desktop.
Conclusion
Overall, whether to get a desktop or a laptop depends on your needs. If you work from home or in the office, do not have to carry it around, and do a little heavy work, then a desktop is useful for you.
But if you are a student, or employee, or have to work outside the home, you can get a laptop for portability.
