Which is better, a gaming notebook or a thin and light notebook?

difference between notebook thin and light books and game books

At present, there are many types of notebook computers, including business books, game books, thin and light notebooks, two-in-one notebooks, etc., and these notebook types are mainly derived from manufacturers according to different user needs, but their respective positioning is different. So which is better, a game book or a thin and light book? The following uniscolian shares the difference between notebook-thin books and game books, let’s learn it.

A thin and light notebook

Ultra-thin books, usually ultra-thin notebooks without discrete graphics cards, thin and light notebooks pay more attention to portability and appearance, more suitable for users who pay attention to mobility, because of their light weight, and more convenient to carry, such as business people who often go out, college students, etc., but not suitable for playing games. The advantages of thin and light books are long battery life, thinness, good portability, and high appearance. At the same time, the disadvantage is poor performance, especially poor graphics performance and poor heat dissipation (but daily office learning is not hindered).

Notebook of gamepads

Gamepads are more suitable for gamers, usually equipped with mainstream or high-performance discrete graphics cards, and some notebooks may also be equipped with high refresh rate screens, such as 120Hz, and 144Hz high refresh rate, usually heavy, and less portable. The advantage of the game book is its strong performance, and pay attention to the graphics performance of the graphics card, and better heat dissipation, while the disadvantage is that it is heavier and thicker, and the battery life is poor.

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Comparison of the difference between notebook thin and light notebooks and game books

CPU comparison:

Thin and light: The CPU is usually paired with a low-voltage CPU, the general CPU model with U suffix, or even Y suffix ultra-low voltage processor, TDP power consumption is lower, but the performance is weaker than the standard pressure CPU.

Gamebook: CPUs are usually paired with standard pressure CPUs, usually CPU models are suffixed with H, and even desktop processors can be replaced.

Graphics card comparison:

Thin and light book: usually core graphics, not equipped with discrete graphics cards, a small number of models equipped with entry-level discrete graphics cards, weak graphics capabilities, not suitable for gaming.

Gamepad: Equipped with mainstream or high-performance discrete graphics.

Thickness and weight comparison

THIN AND LIGHT BOOK: THE THICKNESS IS BASICALLY BELOW 16 MM, AND THE WEIGHT IS USUALLY 1-1.5 KG.

GAME BOOK: THE THICKNESS IS BASICALLY ABOUT 20-28 MM (MM), AND THE WEIGHT IS USUALLY 2-2.8 KG.

Screen size and refresh rate comparison

Thin and light book: usually 13.3 to 14 inches in size.

Gamebook: The size is usually 15.6, and it may be paired with a high refresh rate and low response time screens such as 120Hz and 144Hz.

Battery life comparison

Thin and light: strong battery life, basically more than 10 hours, because the low-voltage CPU, is not equipped with a discrete graphics card, so the whole machine’s power consumption is lower.

Gamebook: Poor battery life, basically around 3-6 hours.

Heat dissipation comparison:

Thin and light: usually a single fan single heat pipe, or even an ultra-low voltage processor fanless, low noise.

Gamebook: Usually dual fan with multiple heat pipes.

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Which is better, a game book or a thin and light book?

Gamebooks and thin books who is better, but also need to see personal needs to decide, can not meet its needs, but is also a waste of money, for example, if you usually have game needs, such as PUBG, APEX heroes and other mainstream online games and all kinds of single-player games, then it is undoubtedly the choice of the game book. And for not considering the needs of the game, of course, consider the thin and light book, which is thinner, more delicate, and beautiful.

The above is the difference between the notebook thin and light book and the game book shared, the game book and the thin and light book are mainly positioned for different people, it can also be said that the use is different, both have their own advantages and disadvantages, choose the notebook from their own needs, just like shoes, there are high heels and sneakers, casual shoes, etc., you use high heels to climb the mountain is obviously inappropriate, the same reason, I hope this article can help everyone.


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I discuss about technological problem solutions, the most reviewed product details, gadget buying and using tips, and solutions to various common software and hardware issues. I am very passionate about technology and willing to help you with all the knowledge I have acquired.

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