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August 2, 2023

vMix Laptops for 2023!

We’ve just updated our recommended laptop for vMix on our Reference Systems page. This laptop incorporates all of the latest gear for 2023-

AORUS 15

Intel i7 13700H processor
RTX 4060 GPU
16GB DDR5 Ram
Thunderbolt 4
1TB SSD
MUX switch

This laptop will allow users to create multi-camera live video productions with ease. You could use the Thunderbolt connectivity for your camera inputs or use USB, NDI or SRT. The new 4000 series NVIDIA RTX cards will also allow for AV1 encoding when it’s supported in vMix. For around $1500 USD it provides an affordable option for professional and portable production!

What about other laptops??

You can purchase a different brand of laptop but just make sure that it has similar specs. Here’s what we’d recommend if you were in the market for a new laptop in 2023/2024.

Intel i7 13700H processor or better
RTX 4060 or RTX 3060 or better
16GB DDR5 Ram or more
MUX switch
1TB SSD
Thunderbolt 4 if you need it!

Do I need to update?

To be honest there hasn’t been a huge jump in performance from the 12th gen CPUs and 3000 series GPUs. So if you have one of those, there’s no great need to update. You still have great CPU performance and a GPU that is fast and supports Resizable BAR. The only real change is AV1 support, so if you need that, then a RTX 4000 will be needed.

August 1, 2022

Laptops for live streaming 2022

Welcome to “vMix recommends a laptop” 2022 edition! This year we’ve taken a bit of a left turn because we’ve found something that hits the sweet spot of functionality and price. In the last few years we’ve put forward 2 laptops,

a higher end laptop with all the bells and whistles (including Thunderbolt connectivity).
a laptop that was more affordable that you could use for USB and NDI productions

In our annual search for a new gen laptop we stumbled across a laptop that was affordable and offered Thunderbolt 4 support. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 came in a $1500 USD and had all of the things that you’d usually associate with a more expensive laptop, although in a slightly less fancy approach.

2022 laptop specs

This year we were looking for-

12th Gen Intel i7 CPU- 12700H
NVIDIA GPU- RTX3060
Thunderbolt 4
MUX Switch
DDR 5 Ram
SSD

The ASUS TUF F17 hit all of these requirements and gave us no reason to buy a secondary laptop! Here’s our video rundown….

What other laptops will work well with vMix?

If you follow our spec guide above you’ll be able to find a great laptop for live production and vMix. Typically Thunderbolt laptops will be a little more expensive, so if you 100% don’t need Thunderbolt then you can easily save some cash there. If you want an older gen Intel laptop then you just need to look for-

High end i7
Dedicated NVIDIA GPU- xx60, but the 3060 will give you Resizable BAR which is a plus
16GB Ram
MUX Switch or G-Sync
SSD

Wait, what about AMD laptops??

The 12th Gen Intel laptop CPUs have outperformed the 6000 series AMD CPUs so we’re recommending them. If you’re a huge AMD fan then the 6800H processors will still work fine. If you’re looking for an older generation AMD laptop, the 4800H CPU is the oldest one you should consider.

Already have a laptop?

If you’ve already got a laptop, then check out our free 60-day Trial and see how it goes. You might be able to use your existing equipment instead of buying something new. For all the latest updates on what computers and laptops we recommend, visit our Reference Systems page.

June 24, 2020

Live Streaming Laptops for 2020 with vMix!

It’s a minute or two since our last laptop update, so we thought we should get onto it and buy some new ones. Portable production has become even more popular over the last few years and has really come to the forefront during The Covid Pandemic. With a laptop you’re able to stream from home, the office or any production site that you need to go to. It’s makes them a really flexible option as they can also be used for editing, Netflix and gaming. We usually recommend a laptop over a NUC as they’re usually more affordable, far more powerful and offer a screen. There are plenty of great gaming laptops that are $999USD, which is a great price for powerful machine!

In the past we’ve recommended laptops that offer Thunderbolt 3 and G-Sync as a part of their feature set. This year hasn’t changed that, but we’ve also added a more affordable option that doesn’t offer Thunderbolt 3 or G-Sync which would be more suited to USB3 and NDI inputs.

Recommended specs for a live streaming laptop in 2020-

Intel i7-10750H
NVIDIA GeFORCE GTX 1660ti or higher
Thunderbolt 3
G-SYNC Display
At least 16gb RAM
SSD

These requirements will provide you with the best experience for using vMix. The i7 and dedicated graphics card will allow you to produce multi-cam productions with ease. Thunderbolt 3 connectivity will give you the option to use high-speed data transfer via a Thunderbolt 3 enclosure or AJA iO4k+. G-Sync allows for the best performance with vMix and your displays.

If you’re not looking for Thunderbolt capture, there are plenty of non-Thunderbolt i7 laptops around the $999-$1299 range that will work great with vMix.

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