{"id":242,"date":"2021-10-27T19:19:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T19:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/?p=242"},"modified":"2022-01-01T08:23:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T08:23:09","slug":"what-laptop-do-most-djs-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/what-laptop-do-most-djs-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What Laptop Do Most DJs Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a DJ in the modern-day, you\u2019ll know just how important a piece of equipment your laptop is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need something that\u2019s light and portable enough to be able to take on the road with you, but also something powerful enough to run good DJ software and store all your music and files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a difficult balance to find but it\u2019s definitely a worthwhile investment if you\u2019re trying to take your music career forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later on in this article, I\u2019ll explain what specs you should be looking for when deciding which laptop to buy. But for now, here are the top 3 laptops I recommend for DJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-Laptop-Do-Most-DJs-Use.jpg\" alt=\"What Laptop Do Most DJs Use\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-Laptop-Do-Most-DJs-Use.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-Laptop-Do-Most-DJs-Use-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-Laptop-Do-Most-DJs-Use-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B081FV1Y57?tag=spinbad-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>2019 Apple MacBook Pro<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple is well-known for its sleek, user-friendly designs and the 2019 MacBook Pro is probably the product that does it best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16-inch screen leaves you with plenty of room to keep multiple windows running at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you won\u2019t have to worry about squinting to see what\u2019s going on mid-way through your set. The screen has a high-tech retina display to provide a crystal clear image and uses True Tone technology to automatically adjust the screen settings to display perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as looking great, this laptop comes with plenty of power under the hood. Options are available from 16GB-64GB of RAM, meaning your programs will run smoothly, and up to 8TB SSD storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not a computer wizard, don\u2019t worry. All you need to know is you\u2019ll never run out of space for your files with 8TB of SSD storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This really is one of the best laptops out there for DJs. If you want something that\u2019s easy to set up and won\u2019t cause you any unexpected problems in the middle of a set, the 2019 MacBook Pro is the laptop for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Retina display and True Tone technology<\/strong> &#8211; This screen is specially designed to adjust to different lighting conditions and stay friendly to the human eye<\/li><li><strong>16GB-64GB RAM<\/strong> &#8211; Even at the lower end of the scale, all the best DJ softwares will run smoothly on this laptop<\/li><li><strong>512GB-8TB SSD storage<\/strong> &#8211; Plenty of space for you to store all your files without having to carry an external hard drive around with you<\/li><li><strong>Intel Core i9 Processor<\/strong> &#8211; The processor is the powerhouse behind making the laptop run fast and the Intel Core i9 is one of the best you can get<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s not the cheapest laptop on the market but it\u2019s definitely one of the best<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QN2X5YK?tag=spinbad-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>2020 Dell XPS 13<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another surprisingly powerful laptop, considering its size. The XPS 13 is less than 15mm thick when closed and only weighs 2.8lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d be forgiven for assuming a laptop that small couldn\u2019t be powerful enough to run a full DJ set, but you\u2019d be wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This laptop uses the 11th generation Intel Core i7 CPU, which is one the most refined and powerful processors you can get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of choice with the other specs too with options of 16GB or 32GB of RAM available. Whilst this doesn\u2019t offer as much maximum RAM as the MacBook Pro, a 16GB minimum is definitely something you should be looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dell also offers hard drive space from 512GB-2TB SSD. Again, this isn\u2019t as much as the MacBook Pro offers but definitely enough to store thousands of music files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This laptop is about as powerful as some of the others available at this price point, but the portability of the XPS 13 is what sets it apart from the competition. If you\u2019re on tour, traveling from show to show, you\u2019ll want a laptop like this that won\u2019t weigh you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>16GB-32GB RAM<\/strong> &#8211; You won\u2019t have any issues waiting for programs to load when you\u2019re trying to transition between songs<\/li><li><strong>512GB-2TB SSD storage<\/strong> &#8211; Plenty of storage space to keep hold of all your files<\/li><li><strong>Portability<\/strong> &#8211; You\u2019ll be able to carry this laptop in your bag for any length of tour and you\u2019ll hardly know it\u2019s there<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Limited spec options<\/strong> &#8211; You\u2019ll find some more expensive, but higher spec laptops from some competitors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B081SJ8HPS?tag=spinbad-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Microsoft Surface 3<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating around a laptop has never been easier with the Surface 3. This laptop features a 15-inch touchscreen and a super user-friendly interface that allows you to transfer data from other Windows laptops, making the transition from one to the other nice and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specs it offers aren\u2019t as impressive as the other two laptops, but that is reflected in the price, as this is often the cheapest of the three options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing this laptop does have going for it is its durability. You can survive quite a few bumps and scrapes with this device and you won\u2019t have to worry about replacing it too soon. Perfect for a traveling DJ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>8GB-32GB RAM<\/strong> &#8211; Leaves you with some more budget friendly options<\/li><li><strong>Durability<\/strong> &#8211; Even if this laptop gets dropped a few times on tour, it\u2019ll still do the job for you just fine<\/li><li><strong>11.5 hour battery life<\/strong> &#8211; Whatever problems come at you during a set, this battery will keep powering on for you all night long<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>256GB-1TB storage<\/strong> &#8211; Depending on how much music you have on file, this laptop might not provide enough space on its own to hold it all<\/li><li><strong>AMD Ryzen 5 Microsoft Surface Edition CPU<\/strong> &#8211; Regarded by some as worse than the top Intel Core processors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much RAM Do I Need For Serato DJ Pro?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum amount of RAM you should have in your laptop to run Serato DJ Pro is 4GB. However, this is absolutely a minimum figure. The more RAM your laptop has, the faster and more smoothly it will be able to run the software. I recommend at least 16GB to ensure a smooth running DJ set without having to worry about loading and stalling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Laptop Specs Do I Need For DJing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the power of the laptop itself, for a solid DJ set, you should be looking at three minimum specifications::<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>16GB RAM<\/strong>, which determines how smoothly the laptop will run programs and softwares<\/li><li><strong>Intel Core i7 (or later) CPU<\/strong>, which enables your laptop to interact with all the softwares you want to use and make sure they can all function properly<\/li><li><strong>512GB storage<\/strong>, to be able to store all the music files you might need to deliver a top-tier DJ set<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the less technical parts of the laptop, you should be looking for something with a big screen and a high-quality display, so you can see what you\u2019re doing during a show, even in a dark space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re on tour or just traveling with your laptop, you should look for something lightweight and durable so you won\u2019t have to worry about it being uncomfortable to carry around or about breaking it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.3;;mix-blend-mode:none;;background:#000000;;}.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap:hover .kadence-video-overlay{opacity:0.5;;}.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap .kt-video-svg-icon > svg{stroke-width:2;}.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8 .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8 .kadence-video-popup-wrap{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup_68f27c-c8\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-A-DJ-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing A DJ Laptop\" width=\"779\" height=\"434\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-1811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-A-DJ-Laptop.jpg 779w, https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-A-DJ-Laptop-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spinbad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-A-DJ-Laptop-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fPJTiQUH5lE\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-_68f27c-c8\" data-effect=\"none\" class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a DJ in the modern-day, you\u2019ll know just how important a piece of equipment your laptop is. 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