Recommendations for a portable 16" laptop for physics simulations (≤$2K)

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for laptop recommendations suitable for running physics simulations (mostly on-device, with some jobs on the cluster) while still being portable. Ideal specs:

  • Weight: ≤ 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)

  • Thickness: ≤ 0.79 in (2 cm)

  • Display: 16-inch

  • Battery life: ≥ 8 hours

  • CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or comparable

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (or similar)

  • Memory: ≥ 32 GB RAM

  • Storage: ≥ 1 TB SSD

  • SO: GNU/Linux

  • Price: ≤ USD $2,000

If you’ve had good experiences with a specific model or configuration, I’d really appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks!
Emmanuel

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Asus ROG G16, PROART P16, RAZER BLADE 16, Cheaper but also good Lenovo Legion 7i

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Asus zephyrus G16, Lenovo legion.

I have a 3 year old MSI Katana. Terrible device do not consider any MSI laptops. I lean more towards the zephyrus than the legion because the zephyrus doesn’t look like a gaming laptop and it has good battery life when you use it unplugged.

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Asus rog Zephyrus g16

But you have to catch it on a good sale

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I like @Nemusdark_HW suggestion.

If you can handle a bit more weight. I’d get the 5080 version of the Omen Max 16 for that money: HP - OMEN MAX 16 - 2025 - Review, Deals, Sales, Price History and Coupons | Best Laptop Deals

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Thank you, everyone!