Best Laptops for Hackers (Cyber Security)

CAUTION: This post is for informational purposes only and I do not encourage you to become a hacker. You should use this info to tinkle around with systems, this is called “ethical hacking” or to start working against hackers in the future.

Hacking laptops are nothing special, they simply have the hardware that you may need to test what it’s like to be hacking and run pen-testing simulations. The best laptop will always be the one with more and more hardware because it’ll allow you to simulate much more situations for you to hack into.

What Should be the specifications for a laptop used for hacking?

1. Excellent RAM
2. Fast CPU Chipset
3. High Speed Secured Internet Connection

Besides getting a laptop, hackers usually get an external WiFi adapter for security purposes. Fabulaes has complied a list of Best 5 Laptops for Hackers i.e. Cyber Security. Here is the list:

5. MSI GS66 Stealth 10SGS-036

GS66 Stealth is a sleek laptop that features up to the latest 10th Gen. Intel^® Core^TM i9 processor and NVIDIA^® GeForce^® RTX 2080 SUPER^TM graphics. Featuring a 99.9Whr battery paired with 300Hz high refresh rate display, experience smoother gameplay wherever you go. Unleashing its full potential, Cooler Boost Trinity+ with 0.1 mm thin blades maximizes airflow to ensure stability under intense application.

Key Specifications:

• CPU: Core i7-10750H  5.0GHz HM470
• Storage:  512GB NVMe SSD
• RAM: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz
• Display: 15.6″ FHD, Anti-Glare Wide View Angle 300Hz 3ms (1920×1080)
• OS: Windows 10 Home
• Weight: 4.63 lbs

Features:

Experience a new level of audio excellence with MSI’s new front-firing Duo Wave Speaker in world-class Dynaudio sound system. Equipped with passive radiator technology, the front-firing design provides a fined-tuned and precise auditory euphoria.

MSI’s exclusive Dragon Center software helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want. Monitor, adjust and optimize easily through one unified system.

Display & Design:

Now with matte black and a low-profile design, the all-new GS66 Stealth stays true to its name. Reinforced with a black metal chassis, the GS66 is perfected for daily travel uses. Stay Stealth at the office and at home. Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI and Thunderbolt 3, or enjoy up to 8K resolution output via Thunderbolt 3 for some extra productivity and fun.

The new GeForce^® RTX SUPER™ Series has even more cores and higher clocks for super-fast performance compared to previous-generation GPUs. See every game come alive with super-fast ray tracing that delivers physically accurate shadows, reflections, and lighting. Tap into Tensor Cores for super-powerful AI-processing. Advanced memory, performance boosts, and processing technologies make these GPUs the perfect weapon for hardcore gamers. Gear up and get superpowers. First with a 300Hz refresh rate display, experience 5 times faster and smoother visuals on the GS66 Stealth.

Performance:

MSI equips the latest 10th Gen Intel^® Core™ i9 Processor to cut through multitasking works and heavy games. The new generation brings unprecedented performance, now it’s time to reveal your true power. By opening the bottom cover you can now easily access the expandable SSD and memory slots for future upgrades.

MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost Technology ensures optimal thermal dissipation. With the world’s thinnest 0.1mm sharp-edged fan blade design, the new Cooler Boost Trinity+ enhances the fan airflow and provides the best security experience. Customize each key and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or watch the lights dance to the latest songs.

Battery Life:

The largest 99.9Whr battery in a security laptop, outlast your opponents. The legal battery limit you can bring on to a flight.

4. Lenovo ThinkPad E15

Key Specifications:

• CPU: 10^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7
• Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• Display: 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080), TN, anti-glare
• OS: Windows 10 Pro
• Weight: 4.3 lbs

Features:

Thanks to speakers by Harman, advanced Dolby Audio™, and Skype for Business-certified microphones, the ThinkPad E15 is well suited for any conference call—be it online, in a room, or on the move. And with optional WiFi 6 connectivity, it can handle tomorrow’s next-gen bandwidth today.

Security-wise, the ThinkPad E15 has got your back—and front. All your data, including log-in details, is encrypted by a discrete TPM 2.0 chip and you can physically close the webcam with the ThinkShutter cover. Plus, there’s the option of Smart Power On, an integrated biometric fingerprint reader and power button.

Display & Design:

Encased in sleek, sturdy aluminum, the stylish ThinkPad is designed to go places. And yet, despite its eye-catching looks and impressive performance, it’s still affordably priced and represents real value to any small business.

From presentations and spreadsheets to online conferences, you’ll see everything in amazing detail on the 15.6-inch, antiglare display. The ThinkPad E15 also comes with the option of wide-screen In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology—perfect for sharing and creating content with others.

Performance:

With 10^th Gen Intel^® Core™ processing and AMD Radeon™ RX discrete graphics, plus up to 16GB of seamless memory, the powerful ThinkPad E15 can handle any task on the go. It also supports dual-drive storage and Intel^® Optane™ memory, giving you extra speed and capacity to achieve even more.

The ThinkPad E15 is designed to withstand almost anything you can throw at it—even water. MIL-SPEC tested, it’s proven to work in almost any environment from freezing Artic cold to a hot, dry desert. What’s more, even accidental knocks, drops, and spills won’t stop it from performing.

Battery Life:

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon with a 1080p display lasts a full day on a charge with a runtime of 10 hours and 45 minutes. You won’t get the same endurance from the 4K model, but it did a decent enough job on test, lasting 7 hours and 23 minutes.

3. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

With a starting weight of just 3.23lb / 1.46kg, the ThinkPad T490 is perfect for portability. A slim bezel keeps the focus on a larger screen area than previous models, and there’s a range of display options from touchscreen to built-in PrivacyGuard to Dolby Vision^®. Long battery life and robust security make this the laptop for serious business professionals.

• CPU: 8th Gen Intel^® Core™ i5/i7 vPro™
• Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD
• RAM: 48GB
• Display: 14″ HD TN anti-glare (1920 x 1080)
• OS: Windows 10 Pro
• Weight: 3.41 lbs

Features:

Choose dramatic Dolby Vision^® high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology, available on the WQHD panel that boasts increased brightness, expanded contrast, amazingly accurate colors, and refined detail. Combine with discrete graphics and the T490 is perfect for working with multimedia. Or go with the FHD low-power option for enhanced battery life. No matter which display you choose, the T490 features a new bezel design with a larger display area.

Like all ThinkPads, the T490 is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero gravity to spills and drops, you can trust this laptop to handle whatever life throws your way.

A built-in RFID reader aligns computer access with facility access—certified by Imprivata® for compatibility with all major single sign-on providers. An FIPS 201-compliant fingerprint reader exceeds biometric security requirements for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS), helping hospitals ensure a higher level of encryption and network security while simplifying workflow for clinician.

Display & Design:

As part of ThinkShield security, Lenovo offer a combination of hardware and software that work together to ensure what’s on your display is for your eyes only. PrivacyGuard is an electronic privacy filter built into your system that decreases the angle of vision on your display, such that only your eyes, when facing head-on, can see content. All others see a darkened screen. PrivacyAlert is an integrated software that works with the IR camera to ensure that if others look over your shoulder, then a popup notifies you of the potential threat.

Designed for use within a healthcare environment, the ThinkPad T490 Healthcare Edition (HE) does practically everything but take the patient’s temperature! It’s engineered with an antimicrobial surface and includes a program that enables quick sanitizing without shutting down. Rigorous testing confirms that this device will easily withstand the 10,000 expected wipe-downs likely to occur during the course of its lifecycle.

Performance:

Whether you’re out in the world or working at your desk, the T490 keeps you connected. The optional LTE-A card keeps you up and running worldwide*. Or use the ThinkPad Pro Dock (sold separately), a USB-C side mechanical docking station that easily connects with two male Type-C ports that slide into and automatically level your device. Once docked, your ThinkPad stays securely in place and connects to all of your peripherals—and it’s shared across all newer ThinkPads.

Keep your business data—and your privacy—safe with the T490 laptop’s comprehensive suite of ThinkShield security features. Its discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts data and works in conjunction with Windows 10 security. ThinkShutter, a physical camera cover, blocks the lens to ensure that you’re only seen when you want to be. And the fingerprint reader uses biometrics to log you in with a simple touch.

Battery Life:

The T490 delivers up to 16.1 hours of battery life. And if you’re running low, Rapid Charge technology provides 80% capacity in just an hour. So a 60-minute lunch break or a layover can easily boost your battery up to more than 12 hours. What more could you need for life on the go?

2. Acer Nitro 5

Explore and enjoy a new level of gaming with the powerful Nitro 5. The solid, understated design houses a lightning-quick FHD IPS screen and a lineup of impressive tech that enhances every aspect of Hacking (Cyber Security).

Key Specifications:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-9300H
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• RAM: 8GB
• Display: 15.9″  (1920 x 1080)
• OS: Windows 10 Home
• Weight: 5.67 lbs

Features:

Reign over the game world with the combined power of a 10^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7 processor or AMD Ryzen Series 4000 Mobile processor and NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ graphics. Configure your laptop for maximum speed and massive storage with two slots for M.2 PCIe SSDs and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM.

GeForce RTX™ gaming laptops are powered by the NVIDIA Turing™ GPU architecture and the groundbreaking NVIDIA RTX™ platform. Count on the fastest, most realistic, AI-enhanced gaming experiences. The all-new RTX™ platform gives you up to 6x the performance of previous-generation graphics cards. The revolutionary NVIDIA Turing™ architecture fuses together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading. Ray tracing simulates the true behavior of light to bring you real-time, cinema-quality rendering.

Display & Design:

Explore games in greater detail with the sharp visuals of a 17.3 or 15.6-inch FHD IPS display. Enjoy smooth, blur-free gameplay with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. We’ve boosted the screen-to-body ratio to 80% with narrow 7.02mm bezels and provided lifelike colors using a 72% NTSC, 300 nits panel.

pice things up with the 4-zone RGB keyboard and take command of the inner workings of the laptop via the dedicated NitroSense Key. The WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for easy visibility while the key response itself is immediate with a mere 1.6mm travel distance.

Massive and immersive, the Nitro 5’s 17.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 LCD display with backlit IPS technology offers plenty of screen space from virtually every perspective. Rectifying the thicker bezels that plagued models of yesteryear, Acer managed to shrink the chassis bezel to a mere 0.3 inches.

Performance:

When heavy use requires an added boost, chill out with twin fans, Acer CoolBoost™ technology and quad exhaust port design. CoolBoost™ increases fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. Monitor and manage your system in real time with NitroSense, covering temperatures, fan speeds and more.

Better audio delivers a competitive edge as well as a more immersive experience through dual 2W speakers. With DTS:X^® Ultra, sounds are clear and can be delivered in a 3D spatial soundscape, allowing you to hear where your opponents are coming from with pinpoint precision.

Get an edge online by taking control of your network and prioritizing your gameplay with Killer™ Ethernet E2600¹ and Intel^® Wi-Fi 6 solutions. Powered by all-new Wi-Fi 6 technology using 160Mhz channels, this delivers 2.4 Gbps of theoretical throughput and cutting-edge performance. The Killer E2600 automatically detects, classifies, and prioritizes network traffic and ensures the most important data is delivered fast with 1Gbps of throughput. This exciting new interface allows gamers and performance PC users to analyze, optimize, and control their PC’s networking performance with ease.

Battery Life:

Acer claims that the Nitro 5 can last up to 7 hours on a single charge. On the Laptop battery test, the Nitro 5 tapped out after only 4 hours and 22 minutes. That exceeds the 3:58 average but falls to Asus’ superior 4:48 and Dell’s decimating 6:53.

1. Acer Aspire 5

Empower your workflow and finish projects quickly with the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processor, AMD Radeon™ Graphics and plenty of high-speed storage and memory. The narrow-bezel 15.6” display provides plenty of screen so you can focus on what’s in front of you.

• CPU: Intel Core i3-8145U
• Storage: 128GB
• RAM: 8 GB
• Display: 15.6″ (1920 x 1080)
• OS: Windows 10 Home
• Weight: 3.76 pounds

Features:

The Aspire 5 packs a lot of power into the chassis. With an AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processor and AMD Radeon™ Graphics, and up to 24GB memory users have all the power to suit your multi-tasking needs.

With the plenty of cores to utilize, AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors give you the performance to do more, from anywhere – faster than ever before. Be immersed in every detail with built-in AMD Radeon™ Graphics as you edit photos and videos. Users have plenty of power and storage to carry out their tasks with up to1TB M.2 PCIe SSD, up to 2TB HDD and a max of 24GB DDR4 RAM.

Thanks to the narrow border, customers get to see more on the stunning FHD IPS display – up to15.6 inches. To further protect user’s eyes, it includes Acer BlueLightShield technology. When not working, kick back and enjoy the enhanced audio of Acer TrueHarmony – which is custom-engineered to deliver more realistic sounds and deeper levels of bass.

Display & Design:

The slim 17.95mm laptop has a professional appearance with its sandblasted aluminum cover and also features an ergonomic hinge design which pulls in more airflow from the bottom of the device.

The full-HD IPS display has pleasing color and brightness, it looks fine off-angle and the matte finish helps tame distracting reflections. The backlit keyboard feels a little soft, but the keys have a decent pop to them and enough travel so you don’t feel like you’re typing on a tabletop (or a MacBook). The Windows Precision touchpad works well, too, and you even get a fingerprint reader built into it. Still, you might want to adjust the touchpad sensitivity to prevent your palm from accidentally moving the cursor.

The Acer Aspire 5 is a 15.6-inch thin-and-light that definitely delivers more performance for your money than you might expect. Though it starts low, the $530 configuration I tested is a comfortable middle ground that’s full-featured enough for typical work, home and school tasks. But even if you decide to go all out on upgrades, this model doesn’t break the $900 mark and you’ll get a workhorse laptop that won’t win any beauty contests, but should last you well into the future.

Performance:

Aspire 5 packs an Intel Core i3-8145U processor and 4GB of RAM that hurdled through 30 Google Chrome tabs and four 1080p YouTube videos with minimal slowdown while Spotify ran in the background.

On the Geekbench 4.1 overall performance test, the Aspire 5 scored 8,030, climbing over the budget laptop average (5,504) as well as the Core i3-8130U in the Aspire E 15 (7,871) and the HP 14 Laptop (6,901). The Aspire 5 took 32 minutes and 53 seconds to transcode a 4K video to 1080p on our HandBrake benchmark. That’s much slower than the category average.

Acer’s 128GB SSD copied 4.97GB of data in 20.5 seconds, translating to 248 megabytes per second, which blazes past the average budget laptop (75 MBps). The Aspire E 15 is weighed down by a much slower 1TB HDD (34 MBps), and even though the HP 14 Laptop has a 128GB SSD, it had a rate of only 85 MBps.

Battery Life:

The Aspire 5 not only offers solid performance but also has a long battery life. After it continuously surfed the web over Wi-Fi at 150 nits of brightness, the battery lasted 8 hours and 51 minutes, topping the 7:06 budget laptop average. It even surpassed the Aspire E 15 (8:48) and the HP 14 Laptop (6:12).