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Best Laptops for Coding | Specly

If you code daily, you need a keyboard you love, reliable build quality, and performance that stays smooth across IDEs, browsers, and local stacks.

Best Overall Pick

MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch)

MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch)

$1,599

  • - 14.2" display
  • - 16GB RAM
  • - 512GB storage
  • - Up to 16 hr battery

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Dell 14 Premium

Dell 14 Premium

$1,170

  • - 14.5" display
  • - 16GB RAM
  • - 512GB storage
  • - Up to 20 hr battery
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MacBook Air M4 (13-inch, 512GB)

MacBook Air M4 (13-inch, 512GB)

$1,199

  • - 13.6" display
  • - 16GB RAM
  • - 512GB storage
  • - Up to 15 hr battery
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MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch, 1TB)

MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch, 1TB)

$1,799

  • - 14.2" display
  • - 16GB RAM
  • - 1.0TB storage
  • - Up to 16 hr battery
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MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch, 1TB, 24gb Ram)

MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch, 1TB, 24gb Ram)

$1,999

  • - 14.2" display
  • - 24GB RAM
  • - 1.0TB storage
  • - Up to 16 hr battery
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MacBook M4 Pro (16-inch, 512GB)

MacBook M4 Pro (16-inch, 512GB)

$2,499

  • - 16.2" display
  • - 24GB RAM
  • - 512GB storage
  • - Up to 17 hr battery
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MacBook Pro M4 Max (16-inch, 1TB)

MacBook Pro M4 Max (16-inch, 1TB)

$3,499

  • - 16.2" display
  • - 36GB RAM
  • - 1.0TB storage
  • - Up to 14 hr battery
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Frequently Asked Questions

What matters most in a coding laptop?
A great keyboard, steady performance, enough RAM, and battery life that lasts through long sessions.
Do you exclude gaming laptops?
For this page we filter out gaming-heavy models to favor quieter, more portable options.
Is macOS or Windows better for coding?
Both work well. It depends on your toolchain and personal preference.