16" Intel Core i5 Laptop, 16GB/512GB vs 15.6 inch FHD Student Laptop

The 16-inch laptop is the stronger machine: twice the RAM, twice the storage, a higher-resolution 16:10 screen and a faster CPU. The 15.6-inch model wins only on portability and security, with a fingerprint reader and a lighter 3.8 lb body. Buy the 16-inch unless you need the lighter carry and biometric login, and note that the 15.6-inch model's 8GB RAM and 256GB drive will feel tight within a couple of years.

• Choose the 16-inch laptop if you want more memory, more storage and a sharper, taller screen for multitasking, coding or heavier office work.
• Choose the 15.6-inch laptop if you carry it daily and want a lighter machine with fingerprint login for classes or light office tasks.