Top 12 Best Laptops for Stock Traders

Trading stocks in 2021 doesn't necessarily require some very powerful computer, in fact, most of the trading can be done via phone.

As a seasoned stock trader (options trader) I wouldn't recommend using a phone for full-time trading  (it could be used on the go), but rather stick with a laptop or desktop.

I'm  using HP Probook I bought back in 2018,  while looking for possible updates candidates, here I listed some of the best selling laptops I guess will suit most stock traders in 2021

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New Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Gold (Latest Model)

• Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
• Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life
• 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever
• Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games
• 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
• 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
• Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant

List price: $949.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-56VK, 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD, Intel Wireless WiFi 6 AX201, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Home

Powerful and portable, the Aspire 5 laptop delivers on every aspect of everyday computing. Featuring the new 10th Gen InteI Core i5 processor offering more possibilities than ever before—via performance, connectivity and entertainment. With advanced capabilities and a finely tuned design, the Aspire 5 supports a media-heavy lifestyle, making it ideal for anyone creating and sharing on the move. It’s the perfect companion for your on-the-go lifestyle!

• 10th Generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor (Up to 3.6GHz)| 8GB DDR4 Memory | 256GB NVMe SSD
• 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED backlit IPS Display | Intel UHD Graphics
• Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax | Backlit Keyboard | Fingerprint Reader | HD Webcam | Up to 8 Hours Battery Life
• 1 - USB 3.1 (Type-C) Gen 1 port (up to 5 Gbps), 2 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (one with Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 2.0 Port & 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP Support
• Windows 10 Home

List price: $564.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz Full HD IPS-Type Display, Intel Core i7-9750H Processor, GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Gigabit Wi-Fi 5, Windows 10 Home, FX505GT-AB73

Featuring AMD Ryzen processors and GeForce GTX 16-Series graphics, the newest TUF Gaming (FX505) adeptly handles modern game titles while providing MIL-STD-810G reliability and an RGB keyboard to stand apart from the competition.

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5 (Base: 1395MHz, Boost: 1560MHz, TDP: 50W)
• Intel Core i7-9750H Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.5GHz)
• 15.6” 144Hz FHD (1920x1080) IPS-Type display
• 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM | Windows 10 Home
• Durable MIL-STD-810G military standard construction
• Dual fans with anti-dust technology
• RGB backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durability
• Gigabit Wave 2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 5.0

List price: $985.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

HP Pavilion 15 Laptop, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD Storage, Full HD IPS Micro-Edge Display, Windows 10 Pro, Compact Design, Long Battery Life (15-eg0021nr, 2020)

• INSTANT GRATIFICATION – Experience a laptop with premium performance, so you can spend less time getting more done; it’s like a small PC that’s compact enough to go where you go with a long-lasting battery to power you through your day
• EPIC ENTERTAINMENT – With audio by B&O, a larger screen-to-body ratio, and a 15.6-inch Full HD micro-edged screen to maximize your view, entertainment on your laptop feels like bringing the theater home (1)
• IMPRESSIVE GRAPHICS – The Intel Iris Xe Graphics gives you a new level of graphics performance with crisp, stunning visuals, plus the convenience of a thin and light laptop (2)
• UNSTOPPABLE PERFORMANCE – Get things done fast with the 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, which delivers instant responsiveness and best-in-class connectivity (3)
• MEMORY AND STORAGE – Enjoy up to 15x faster performance than a traditional hard drive with 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage (4) and experience improved multitasking with higher bandwidth thanks to 16 GB of RAM
• WORK ON THE GO – Get work done on the go with a long battery life of up to 8 hours (5) while HP Fast Charge lets you go from 0 to 50% charge in approximately 45 minutes (6)
• OS AND WARRANTY – Do more with better peace of mind thanks to the HP 1-year limited hardware warranty and the seamlessly integrated Windows 10 Pro operating system (7)

List price: $829.98 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

ASUS VivoBook 15 Thin and Light Laptop- 15.6” Full HD, Intel i5-1035G1 CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit KeyBoard, Fingerprint, Windows 10- F512JA-AS54, Slate Gray

• 15.6 inch Full HD (1920x1080) 4-way NanoEdge bezel display with a stunning 88% screen-to-body ratio
• Latest 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 CPU (6M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz)
• 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
• Ergonomic backlit keyboard with fingerprint sensor activated via Windows Hello
• Exclusive Ergolift design for an improved typing position
• Comprehensive connections including USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0, and HDMI; Gigabit Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) (*USB Transfer speed may vary. Learn more at ASUS website)
• Windows 10 Home

List price: $619.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Space Gray

• Ninth-generation 8-Core Intel Core i9 Processor
• Stunning 16-inch Retina Display with True Tone technology
• Touch Bar and Touch ID
• AMD Radeon Pro 5500M Graphics with GDDR6 memory
• Ultrafast SSD
• Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers

List price: $2,699.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

HP Pavilion Laptop, 15.6" Full HD IPS Touchscreen, 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor up to 3.60GHz, 12GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, Wireless-AC, Bluetooth, Windows 10 Home

• 15.6" Full HD IPS BrightView Micro-edge WLED-backlit Touchscreen (1920 x 1080) Display, Multi-touch Enabled
• 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 1.00GHz Quad-Core Processor (6MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 3.60GHz), Intel UHD Graphics
• 12GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (Data Transfer Up to 5 Gb/s, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2, HP Sleep and Charge), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Combination Audio Jack, 1 x RJ-45 Connector, 1 x Multi-format SD Media Card Reader
• Built-in HP Wide Vision HD Webcam with Integrated Dual Array Digital Microphone, B&O PLAY with Dual Speakers, Backlit Keyboard, Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 Combo (Supporting Gigabit file transfer speeds), Windows 10 Home 64-bit, 4.08 Pounds

List price: $694.97 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD (Latest Model) – Platinum (VDV-00001)

• Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally
• Faster than Surface Pro 6, with a 10th Gen Intel Core Processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer. Wireless : Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible. Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
• More ways to connect, with both USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging
• Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light Surface Pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds.Aspect ratio: 3:2
• All-day battery life upto 10.5 hours, plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80% in just over an hour

List price: $632.99 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Screen, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti, Windows 10, 82B1000AUS, Phantom Black

More cores mean more performance. With the highest number of cores available for ultrathin laptops, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series lets you do more, faster than ever before. Revolutionary AMD 7nm “Zen 2” core architecture delivers an unprecedented increase in speed and performance for multitasking and heavy workloads in the newest generation of powerful ultrathin laptops.

• Welcome to the next generation of gaming performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H mobile processor, 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 memory, and 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage
• Enjoy fast refresh and deep colors with a 144 Hz refresh rate and outstanding clarity on a 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display
• The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti GPU is a blazing-fast supercharger for your favorite games and the newest titles
• Get maximum performance via Dual Burn Support, which pushes the CPU and GPU together for improved framerates, and Legion Coldfront 2.0 for thermal tuning
• The Legion TrueStrike keyboard with soft-landing switches delivers hair-trigger inputs

List price: $1,325.99 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

ASUS VivoBook 15 Thin & Light Laptop, 15.6” FHD Display, AMD Quad Core R7-3700U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, Fingerprint, Windows 10 Home, Slate Gray, F512DA-NH77

• 15.6 inches Full HD 4 way NanoEdge bezel display with stunning 88% screen to body ratio
• Powerful AMD Quad Core Ryzen 7 3700U Processor (2M Cache, up to 4.0Ghz)
• AMD Radeon Vega 10 graphic with Windows 10 Home
• 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
• Ergonomic chiclet backlit keyboard with fingerprint sensor activated via Windows Hello
• Exclusive Ergolift design for improved typing position
• Comprehensive connections including USB 3.21 Type C, USB 3.2 Type A, USB 2.0, and HDMI; Wi Fi 5

List price: $749.99 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

HP - Pavilion 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - 256GB SSD - Shadow Black

• AMD Ryzen 5 4600H Processor
• 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking
• 256GB solid state drive (SSD)
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics
• 15.6" Full HD Micro-edge display

List price: $749.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon (Paid link)

HP Pavilion x360 14 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop, 14” Full HD Touchscreen Display, Intel Core i5, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD Storage, Windows 10 Home, Backlit Keyboard (14-dh2011nr)

• Four versatile modes: Easily convert from laptop mode to tablet, stand or tent mode for notetaking, drawing and other daily activities that feel as natural as pen on paper
• Connect in more ways: Whether it's online chatting or professional video meetings, the solid Wi-Fi 6 connection is up to the task, and the HP wide vision HD webcam with dual array microphone lets you see in wide-angle clarity so you can feel closer
• BIOS recovery and protection: Automatically checks the health of your PC, protects against unauthorized access, secures local storage and recovers itself from boot-up issues
• Display: 14.0-inch diagonal full HD, IPS, micro-edge, WLED-backlit, multi touch-enabled, edge-to-edge glass touch screen display (1920 x 1080); 80% screen to body ratio
• Fast processor: 10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1, Quad-Core, 1.0 GHz base frequency, up to 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Fast bootup with solid-state drive & higher bandwidth memory: Boot up in seconds, transfer files without waiting hours, and enjoy a speedier experience with the internal 512 GB PCIe(R) NVMe(TM) M.2 SSD, and higher bandwidth, speed and efficiency with 8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB, not upgradable)
• Battery life: Up to 9 hours and 15 minutes (mixed usage), up to 6 hours and 45 minutes (video playback), up to 9 hours and 45 minutes (wireless streaming); 0 to 50% charge in 45 minutes with HP fast charge

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