Choosing Between ARM and Intel for High-End Laptops

It really depends on what your client will be doing with the laptops. If they’re mostly using general office applications and Adobe products, it might be better to stick with Intel, especially since you can’t predict compatibility issues with ARM. I’d suggest ordering a mix, maybe one ARM lap just for testing.

The choice really hinges on the specific tasks your client needs to perform. There’s still a significant amount of software that doesn’t run on Windows for ARM. Personally, I want to switch to ARM for my laptop due to its better battery life, lighter weight, and cooler operation, but I’m hesitant because of the software support issues. If your client uses standard Windows applications, Intel or AMD might be the safer bet.

Currently, Windows on ARM isn't fully enterprise-ready. I’d definitely recommend getting a test unit before committing to a bulk purchase. You could run into unforeseen issues like software incompatibility with essential business tools.

I’d recommend sticking with x86 architectures like Intel or AMD. I’m currently working with an ARM laptop that has a Snapdragon processor, and I’ve struggled to find compatible drivers for older printers. The performance is fine, but compatibility is where it falters.

I've tested an ARM laptop, and while it performed well for basic tasks, I ran into compatibility issues with drivers for some peripherals, particularly printers. If your user base relies on specific software or hardware, it might be best to avoid ARM for now.