Top 3 picks
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro
Why we picked this
Best Overall: The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro is the ultimate all-rounder for creative professionals, delivering unmatched power-to-efficiency ratios and up to 24 hours of battery life. Its Liquid Retina XDR display is industry-leading for color-accurate photo and video editing. It offers significantly better battery life and CPU efficiency than the XPS 14 and ProArt P16, though it lacks the touchscreen versatility of the other two.
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Where to buy
est. £2,499Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Dell XPS 14 (2026)
Why we picked this
Best Value: The Dell XPS 14 (2026) offers a premium, lightweight CNC-milled aluminum design with a gorgeous 120Hz OLED display, making it an excellent entry point for creative professionals on the go. While it lacks the dedicated graphics of the ProArt P16 and the raw processing power of the MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro, its balance of portability, battery life, and display quality provides outstanding value for everyday creative tasks.
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Where to buy
est. £1,849Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606)
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) is a powerhouse designed specifically for demanding creative workloads like 3D rendering and heavy video editing. It features a massive 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, giving it a massive graphical edge over the XPS 14 and MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro. It is the most robust option for creators who need maximum screen real estate and GPU acceleration.
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Where to buy
est. £2,699Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.