5 Disadvantages Of 16-Inch Laptops You Should Know About

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When it comes to buying a laptop, many people instinctively feel that a larger screen is the way to go. After all, a big display is generally easier to work on as it offers more screen real estate for reduced eye strain, as well as larger images and videos for a more comfortable viewing experience. But there are disadvantages to selecting a bigger laptop, some more obvious than others. Apple brought wider attention to the idea of larger laptops in 2019 with the launch of the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Since then, 16 inches has emerged as a popular large-screen size in many laptop lineups, while 18-inch models like the MSI Titan 18 HX and Dell’s M18 R1 remain more specialized flagships. According to recent data from market.us, the 15-16.9-inch screen size dominates the global market with a 38% share, making it the most popular category by some way. Next is the 13-14.9-inch size with 21% of the market, while compact laptops (11-12.9 inches) account for 11%. Laptops 17 inches or larger make up the remaining 12%. Bigger laptops clearly have their fans, but larger laptops aren’t all they’re made out to be.