My PhD Laptop Setup (2025): Why I Chose Portability Over Power for AI Research

The ergonomic desk setup of an PhD-AI researcher, featuring an ASUS Vivobook 15 laptop on a stand, a OnePlus Pad Go tablet for digital notes, and an ergonomic HP wired mouse.

As an AI researcher with a Ph.D., one of the most common questions I get is, “What’s the best laptop for machine learning research?” People expect me to point to a massive, 3kg gaming laptop with the most powerful GPU money can buy. My answer usually surprises them. This post details my personal, real-world PhD … Read more