Laptops for Maya

 

Advanced 3D software such as Autodesk Maya and 3Ds Max are notoriously power-hungry.

Regardless of how much processing power and graphics you have, they appear to consume everything.

Well, it is true that many of today's most popular laptops for Maya can "technically" run Maya. However, their true nature is only revealed by examining their fundamental characteristics.

When working on serious projects with complex modelling, simulation and effects, animation, and lighting – and rendering them at high settings – standard laptops cannot keep up and begin to fail.

We are pleased to present the final list of the best laptops for Autodesk Maya after spending a full week narrowing down the most deserving candidates.

Our top pick (Asus ROG Strix G15 – Amazon) is a fantastic laptop with the ideal combination of features and a surprisingly affordable price.

As you move down the list, you will find more exciting items, such as dual-screen laptops (which are great for productivity) and the most cost-effective Maya laptop at number four.

Asus ROG Strix G15

In contrast to a standard web-browsing laptop where you can compromise on a few things and still get away with it.

Compromising on a laptop for 3D graphics could be a significant bottleneck that hinders your progress significantly.

Therefore, we exerted considerable effort to find a laptop that we can confidently recommend to our readers. The one who makes no concessions and has the ideal combination of everything. We located it.

The Asus ROG Strix G15 (Amazon) is the ideal laptop for Maya if you are in the market for one.

In terms of graphic performance, the laptop is not a slouch either.

It includes NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and ROG Boost up to 1660MHz at 115W. (130W with Dynamic Boost 2.0).

If you've ever desired a laptop that is a literal powerhouse for Maya, this is it.

No matter what you throw at it or what software you run, the Asus ROG Strix G15 effortlessly handles everything.

It features a tremendously powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and massive 32 GB of dual-channel DDR4 3200MHz RAM.

Apple Macbook Pro 16

As stylish as Apple's laptops are, the company has been criticised for putting "form over function" by creating devices that are so thin that their thermal capacity is limited and their performance suffers.

Apple appears to have listened to their customers and released a new generation of Macbook laptops that are a significant improvement over their predecessors.

Previously, we were hesitant to suggest Apple laptops to 3D artists.

Since the redesign and upgrades to the processor, screen, and connectivity options, we can now recommend the Macbook Pro without reservation to 3D artists.

The Apple Macbook Pro is available in two sizes, 14- and 16-inch versions.

When modelling in Maya, you frequently work in split-screen mode to view the models from different perspectives.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced

Given the similarities between high-end gaming and 3D modelling, a gaming laptop is also an ideal option for 3D artists.

The Razor Blade 15 lineup is extremely popular. It comes with an Intel i7-11800H (45Watts) 8-core processor, which is quite powerful and can easily handle modelling, animation, and fairly complex particle and fluid simulation.

However, the graphics are where the Razer Blade 15 truly shines. It comes with your choice of Nvidia RTX 3060, 3070, or 3080.

As a Maya user, you will reap the benefits of these high-end GPUs in applications such as Arnold's GPU rendering, AI denoiser, and Ray tracing.