Which laptop?

leapyear

I can't decide which laptop to buy. They all look similar but there's a price difference. The laptop will be used for writing documents, emailing, scanning and printing, use with a graphic tablet (light, personal use, I'm no graphic design expert), general webs urfing, watching youtube videos when I should be typing (hee hee). Any advice on which one to get is very appreciated.
I've narrowed it down to these options (if any are suitable?):

Huawei Matebook - Model number: BohrK-WAQ9BR

• AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor.
• Quad core processor.
• 2.1GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 3.7GHz.
• 8GB RAM DDR4.
• 256GB SSD storage.
• Microsoft Windows 10.
• 15.6" screen

ASUS ZenBook - Model number: UM431DA-AM006T

• AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor.
• Quad core processor.
• 2.1GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 3.7GHz.
• 8GB RAM DDR4.
• 256GB SSD storage.
• Windows 10 Home
• 14" inch screen

ASUS VivoBook - Model number: X512DA-EJ911T

• AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor.
• Quad core processor.
• 2.3GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 4GHz.
• 8GB RAM DDR4.
• 512GB SSD storage.
• Microsoft Windows 10.
• 15.6" screen

HP Slim - Model number: 15s-fq1002na

• Intel Core i5 1035G1 processor.
• Quad core processor.
• 1GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 3.6GHz.
• 8GB RAM DDR4.
• 256GB SSD storage.
• Microsoft Windows 10.
• 15.6" screen

Asus VivoBook 15 - Model number: X512DA-EJ254T

• AMD Ryzen 5 R5 3500U processor.
• Quad core processor.
• 2GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 3.6GHz.
• 8GB RAM DDR4.
• 256GB SSD storage.
• Microsoft Windows 10
• 15.6" screen

neilmcl

It would've been handier if you posted links, that way we could have a look at the full specs. They are pretty much the same as far as processing power is concerned so I'd be more interested in seeing what sort of display each had for comparison.

getmore4less

Graphics and display info would be useful

At the £500 price point there may be some decent higher end second hand about.

leapyear

So sorry. This is why I need help. Here are the links to the laptops:
Huawei Matebook: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7121889?clickSR=slp:term:laptop:11:86:1
Asus Zenbook: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9085538?clickSR=slp:term:laptop:10:86:1
Asus Vivobook: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7296415?clickSR=slp:term:laptop:9:86:1
HP: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5029976?clickSR=slp:term:laptop:4:86:1
Asus: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9396461?clickSR=slp:term:laptop:3:86:1
and I found others to consider:
Lenovo Ideapad: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-5i-14-laptop-intel-core-i5-256-gb-ssd-teal-10208465-pdt.html 
Lenovo Ideapad https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3i-14-laptop-intel-core-i5-512-gb-ssd-blue-10208461-pdt.html
I know with these two I'd have to change the S mode.
If there's a recommendation you have, I'm interested. I have a budget of £500-700. Preferably the lower end

neilmcl

For what I've seen the Huawei has gotten some good reviews and it has a decent IPS panel display, unsure of what the others have at this time. You can also get it £100 cheaper at Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huawei-MateBook-2020-Multi-screen-Collaboration/dp/B083WXVJ13

Also I wouldn't buy a Windows 10 S laptop, unless it's free to upgrade to the "full", version of Windows 10 (preferably W10 Pro).

getmore4less

also £499 at their own uk store  get a 5ghz router for £10
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/laptops/matebook-d-15-amd/buy/

also JL if you like to use them.
https://www.johnlewis.com/huawei-matebook-d-15-2020-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-processor-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-15-6-fullview-display-grey-charcoal/p5097117

leapyear

I've had a closer look at the Huawei Matebook and it does look like a really good laptop. My concern is about the future use of Google and Microsoft apps. From what I have read, it's a concern for Huawei phones but would there are future problems with their laptops? If there is no concern this does look like a good laptop to get.
If it is a concern, what would be 2nd choice?

grumpycrab

leapyear said:

...would there are future problems with their laptops? 

Don't know what Huawei  bloat is included in this laptop. Could always clean install W10 if you wanted too (leaving the BIOS the only way for Huawei to "get into" the laptop).  PS. JL inlcudes a 2 year warranty.

neilmcl

leapyear said:

I've had a closer look at the Huawei Matebook and it does look like a really good laptop. My concern is about the future use of Google and Microsoft apps. From what I have read, it's a concern for Huawei phones but would there are future problems with their laptops? If there is no concern this does look like a good laptop to get.
If it is a concern, what would be 2nd choice?

I don't see any concerns regarding laptops or PCs, neither go anywhere near the Google/Android infrastructure, it's nothing like the Android phones where the Google Play store is pretty much essential. As a 2nd choice I'd look at similarly priced Dells, particularly refurbed business laptops if you don't mind going down that route.

TOP_CAT

neilmcl said:

leapyear said:

I've had a closer look at the Huawei Matebook and it does look like a really good laptop. My concern is about the future use of Google and Microsoft apps. From what I have read, it's a concern for Huawei phones but would there are future problems with their laptops? If there is no concern this does look like a good laptop to get.
If it is a concern, what would be 2nd choice?

I don't see any concerns regarding laptops or PCs, neither go anywhere near the Google/Android infrastructure, it's nothing like the Android phones where the Google Play store is pretty much essential. As a 2nd choice I'd look at similarly priced Dells, particularly refurbed business laptops if you don't mind going down that route.

Which dealers or sites do you suggest for refurbed Dell buisness laptops .
I see IT Zoo does lenovo (and believe it has increased its prices when covid kicked off .) 

J_B

TOP_CAT said:

Which dealers or sites do you suggest for refurbed Dell buisness laptops .

Dell outlet?

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/dfh/shop/dell-refurbished/cp/outlet