These are our recommendations for computers for use at Warwick. The standard devices are devices that should suit most workloads at the university. The other recommendations are for specific workloads. PhD students are recommended to look at the PhD options.
If you require something that is not listed below or a desktop/All In One, please contact IDG Service Desk so we can assist in ensuring you purchase a suitable device.
All devices listed here come with a 4 year warranty and will be enrolled in Warwick's systems.
To place an order please use the Service Now form.
Devices for most of the university. Powerful enough to run everyday tasks for most people and more than capable of running more intensive tasks from time to time. These devices are also suitable for most Professional Services, PhD students, Graduate Teaching Assistants and Teaching staff.
HP EliteBook 640
Screen
14"
CPU
Intel Ultra 5-135u
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
From 1.4 kg
Price
£718.35+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Pro 14 Plus
Screen
14"
CPU
Intel Ultra 5 -235u
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
From 1.4 kg
Price
£728+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Apple MacBook Air
Screen
13"
CPU
M4 10 Core
GPU
8 Core
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
1.24 kg
Price
£694.93+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
PhD options
Designed for users who analyse lots of data and heavily use apps such as Matlab, SPSS, Nvivo, Stata, R and R Studio. Also suitable for research-heavy PhD students.
HP Elitebook 640 G11
Screen
14"
CPU
Intel Ultra 5-135u
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
1.39KG
Price
£741.35+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Pro 14 Plus
Screen
14"
CPU
Intel Ultra 7-265H
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
1.63KG
Price
£868+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Apple MacBook Air
Screen
13"
CPU
M4 10 Core
GPU
10 Core
RAM
16GB
SSD
512GB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
1.24KG
Price
£834.06+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
HP Zbook Power G11
Screen
16"
CPU
Intel U7-165H
GPU
RTX A1000 6GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
2.12KG
Price
£1489.14+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Latitude 5550
Screen
15"
CPU
Intel U7-165H
GPU
RTX 2050 4GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
1.63KG
Price
£973.93 + VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Apple MacBook Pro
Screen
14"
CPU
M4 Pro 10 Core
GPU
10 Core
RAM
16GB
SSD
512GB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
1.55KG
Price
£1112.30+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
High-Performance Research (Engineering, Design, and AI)
For people who crunch large data sets or need power for 3d modelling, LLM for AI or need CUDA power. Blender, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Solidworks.
HP ZBook Power G11
Screen
16"
CPU
Intel U7-165H
GPU
RTX 3000 ADA 8GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
2.4 kg
Price
£1812.92
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Precision 5690
Screen
16"
CPU
Intel U9-185H
GPU
RTX 3500 ADA 12GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
2.03 kg
Price
£2150.33+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
MacBook Pro
Screen
14"
CPU
M4 Pro 12 Core
GPU
16 Core
RAM
24GB
SSD
512GB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
1.6 kg
Price
£1390.55+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
High Performance
For our most demanding of users, where power and CUDA are paramount. Generative AI, data visualisation and simulation, intensive 3d modelling. Beyond this specification we would encourage you to complete a custom order or engage with IDG regarding other high-end computing offerings such as virtual machines, scientific computing.
HP ZBook Fury G11
Screen
16"
CPU
i9-13950HX
GPU
RTX 4000 ADA 12 GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
1.79 kg
Price
£2671.26+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Precision 7680
Screen
16"
CPU
i9-13950HX
GPU
RTX 4000 ADA 12GB
RAM
32GB
SSD
512GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
2.67 kg
Price
£2225.17+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
MacBook Pro
Screen
16"
CPU
M4 Pro 14 Core
GPU
20 Core
RAM
24GB
SSD
1TB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
2.14 kg
Price
£2024.25+VAT
In IDG Stock?
no
Thin and Light
Thin and light with an option for a touch screen, great for people dashing around campus and the UK. If you are considering this for international travel, please instead engage with IDG for a loan Travel Device.
HP Dragonfly G4
Screen
13.5" Touch
CPU
Intel i5-135U
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Weight
0.99 kg
Price
£1342.87+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Screen
14"
CPU
Intel Ultra 5-236V
GPU
Integrated
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
Supplied with Windows 10
Windows 11 compatible
Or
Ubuntu 22.04LTS
Weight
1.1 kg
Price
£978+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
MacBook Air
Screen
13"
CPU
M4 10 Core
GPU
8 Core
RAM
16GB
SSD
256GB
OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Weight
1.24 kg
Price
£694.93+VAT
In IDG Stock?
No
If your requirements are not met by the recommended solutions, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
