Minimum Laptop Specifications

Minimum Laptop Specifications

It is important that all new devices meet the minimum required standards in order to service the needs of individuals and projects appropriately. 

Microsoft Windows Laptops




Minimum requirement
Suggested requirement
Processor
Intel i5 (12th Gen.)
i5-12xxxx
Intel i5 or i7 (>= 13th Gen.)
i5-13xxxx / i5-14xxxx or
i7-13xxxx / i7-14xxxx
Memory
16Gb DDR4
>= 16Gb DDR4
Hard drive
256Gb SSD
>= 256Gb SSD
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 64bit
Windows 11 Professional 64bit
Wireless
802.11ac
802.11ax

IMPORTANT: any device being newly purchased must include the Professional version of Windows. Conducting corporate or project work on a Home version of the Operating System is breaking Microsoft's licensing conditions.

Apple Mac Laptops

This is a little easier, as there is less choice in terms of the specifications available for Mac laptops. Apple support their devices for around 8-10 years, the supported models and Operating systems is available here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108052