![]() The remaining components are either built-in and cannot be removed, or the laptop is not designed to work with the upgraded component. ![]() Laptop - Memory and hard drive are about the only components that can be upgraded in a laptop. Desktop cases are larger, providing more room inside to add and remove hardware, use tools, and organize cables. Upgradingĭesktop - Most components in a desktop are removable, making it easier to upgrade. Laptops use less power and have a built-in battery for power outages. The battery kicks in immediately when power fluctuates or goes out.īottom line: Laptops win this category. Laptops also have a battery, so power fluctuations and outages will not cost any unsaved work to be lost. Smaller components mean less power is needed to make them work. Laptop - Laptop computers use less power than a desktop computer. If the power fluctuates or goes out, including brownouts, any documents being worked on and not saved can be lost. They have to power a higher wattage power supply, multiple components inside the computer, and a monitor. Power usageĭesktop - Desktop computers use more power than a laptop. If any of these bigger displays were to be used, it would be considered a tie. However, both laptops and desktops can connect to bigger monitors, TVs, and projectors. Laptop - Since portability is a big feature of laptops, smaller screen sizes are necessary, and screen sizes often range from 10" to 17".īottom line: Desktops win this category. How to connect and install a computer keyboard.ĭesktop - Desktop monitors can be 19" or larger.However, a desktop keyboard can connect to a laptop, which, if done, could make this more of a tie. Larger laptops with 17" screens have larger keyboards and may include a number pad, but the laptops are bulkier and heavier.īottom line: Desktops win this category. Laptop - Smaller laptops with 14" and 15" screens have smaller keyboards and don't feature a number pad on the right side. A laptop can be up and running within a few minutes.ĭesktop - Desktops can make use of full-size keyboards, including a number pad. Within minutes, the laptop is ready to use.īottom line: Laptops win this category. Take it out of the box, plug it in, and press the power button. Laptop - Laptops are built to be easy to use, requiring little time to get running. While it's not difficult to connect everything together, it is still more cumbersome than a laptop. Assembly and set upĭesktop - Setting up a desktop takes a bit of extra work to hook everything up, start it up, and begin to use. Although both computers can have external drives connected or use cloud storage, desktop computers can have several internal hard drives and other drives in them. If more internal storage is required, the drive must be completely replaced, or storage or a must be used.īottom line: Desktops win this category. Laptop - Laptop computers usually have room for only one internal drive. Internal storageĭesktop - Desktop computers may have multiple internal storage drives installed. Because desktops don't need to worry about conserving battery life, they'll always have better processors. Gaming laptops can have equal performance but have a much higher price.īottom line: Desktops win this category. Laptop - Laptop processors have nearly caught up to desktop processors but are still limited compared to desktop processors. New, advanced processors on the market are often available in desktop computers first. ![]() Processorĭesktop - Desktop processors are larger, but this also means the desktop processors can be more powerful than laptop processors. If you need portability, the laptop is the answer. They are great for on-the-go use.īottom line: Laptop wins this category. They were designed to be taken from place to place, carried in a backpack or laptop carrying case. Laptop - Laptops are very portable due to their compact size. They are designed to be used in a single location and not moved around much, if at all. ![]() While it's possible to take a desktop from place to place, it's cumbersome and not the choice for portability. Portabilityĭesktop - Desktops are large and have a separate monitor. A desktop computer is always cheaper than a laptop. To get a more powerful laptop (higher speed, better graphics, more storage space, etc.), the price can be considerably higher, ranging up to $1000 or more, depending on the brand.īottom line: Desktop wins this category. Laptop - Laptops can have a fairly wide variety of component options, but they are more limited than desktops. Desktops can start as low as $600 and still be a pretty powerful system. Desktop - There is a wide variety of component options available for desktops, allowing for a large range of prices, but the starting point is relatively cheap. ![]()
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