# DJ Traktor Laptop 13inch vs 15inch **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 18, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920 "2013-04-18T17:29:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LXJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/lxj/32/13188_2.png) [@LXJ](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/LXJ)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/1 "2013-04-18T17:29:24Z")
**DJ Traktor Laptop 13inch vs 15inch** I’m in the market for a used laptop for DJing. There are far more 13inch laptops available vs 15 inch ones. I plan to use the laptop with the Remix decks which means I will almost always have a 3rd deck running at full size. Will the 15 inch screen real estate make that much of a difference? Weight isn’t an issue to me. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/2 "2013-04-18T17:30:50Z")
> [@LXJ](#): > > I’m in the market for a used laptop for DJing. There are far more 13inch laptops available vs 15 inch ones. I plan to use the laptop with the Remix decks which means I will almost always have a 3rd deck running at full size. Will the 15 inch screen real estate make that much of a difference? Weight isn’t an issue to me. The trick isn’t screen size, it’s resolution. The closer you can get to 1080p, the better, as far as 4-deck setups go. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/3 "2013-04-18T17:34:30Z")
1440x900 is more than enough for 4 decks on my 13" laptop. ---
**Author:** ![protocol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecae2f/32.png) [@protocol](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/protocol)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/4 "2013-04-18T17:36:55Z")
Depends. One thing I would consider is eye strain - will it be close enough for you to see what’s going on without leaning forward or squinting at the laptop? If it’s further away, you might have to increase the font size in Traktor. Maybe invest in a stand to bring it closer as well. If you play in a crowded DJ booth or small practice space, a 13 inch laptop might be better, but you’d have to weigh that with the above. You won’t have much browser space available below the remix decks in Traktor either way, but I doubt that’ll make a difference since you probably be toggling browser mode anyway. ---
**Author:** ![protocol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecae2f/32.png) [@protocol](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/protocol)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/5 "2013-04-18T17:38:21Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > The trick isn’t screen size, it’s resolution. The closer you can get to 1080p, the better, as far as 4-deck setups go. This is also a good point. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/6 "2013-04-18T17:39:00Z")
I tell you what; if they made a 15+ inch tablet with 1080p resolution, I’d be ALL over that thing. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/7 "2013-04-18T17:41:45Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > I tell you what; if they made a 15+ inch tablet with 1080p resolution, I’d be ALL over that thing. > **[Computers, Monitors & Technology Solutions | Dell USA](https://www.dell.com/en-us?showmessage=1)** > > Dell provides technology solutions, services & support. Buy Laptops, Touch Screen PCs, Desktops, Servers, Storage, Monitors, Gaming & Accessories ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/8 "2013-04-18T18:13:52Z")
> [@makar1](#): > > [http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/19/campaigns/xps-18-comingsoon-US?c=us&l=en&s=dhs](http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/19/campaigns/xps-18-comingsoon-US?c=us&l=en&s=dhs) That’s PERFECT. Just need to wait for the price to come down a bit, £899 is a bit excessive :-\ ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/9 "2013-04-18T18:15:47Z")
Seems pretty cheap IMO for an 18 inch tablet. A laptop of that size will cost about the same. ---
**Author:** ![DJ\_G-REG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@DJ\_G-REG](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJ_G-REG)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/10 "2013-04-18T18:22:54Z")
Size matters. lol ---
**Author:** ![SlvrDragon50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SlvrDragon50](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlvrDragon50)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/11 "2013-04-18T18:32:20Z")
I have 17" 1080p HP Envy listed in the Marketplace if you’re interest. 1080p makes a huge diff. I comfortably mix using a 13" 1080p Asus screen, but I only use 2 decks. 4 decks is really pushing it. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/12 "2013-04-18T18:37:56Z")
4 decks on 1440x900 for reference: ![y6RiZsa](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/4/c/4c02719bceb019478c755d5b7ee0458559070326.png) Seems fine to me? All you’d get from 1080p is a smaller UI and a few more tracks visible in the browser box. ---
**Author:** ![LXJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/lxj/32/13188_2.png) [@LXJ](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/LXJ)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/13 "2013-04-18T19:30:09Z")
I originally used a 15 inch MBP with 2 decks + sample decks. Recently I haven’t had a 15 inch and have been using a 13 inch asus which was ok for 2 decks. Once I got the F1 I had to keep switching the sizes of the 4 decks. Not sure if 15 inch would make a big difference. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/14 "2013-04-18T19:38:39Z")
Most cheap 13" laptops (and even 15") are 1366x768. You definitely want a better resolution than that. ---
**Author:** ![P4ULSON](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/p4ulson/32/12578_2.png) [@P4ULSON](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/P4ULSON)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/15 "2013-04-18T19:42:37Z")
i use to run a 17" mbp… that shit was an anchor and now im running a 13" mbp the screen size doesn’t really bother me. most of the time its the height of the laptop stand and the height of the table your using that makes u lean and squint. I don’t stare at my laptop when i spin. if you play out alot the 13" is lighter and more portable. ---
**Author:** ![mashko1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@mashko1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mashko1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/16 "2013-04-18T21:01:44Z")
13" MBA. A friend of mine plays with an 11" Air and swears by it. Key to whole thing, know your music. ---
**Author:** ![Boombox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@Boombox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Boombox)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/17 "2013-04-18T22:12:56Z")
Most software today has an extended library view so screen resolution should not be that big of a deal. You can fit 4 decks in a 800p pretty comfortably. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/18 "2013-04-18T22:17:14Z")
> [@mashko1](#): > > 13" MBA. A friend of mine plays with an 11" Air and swears by it. Key to whole thing, know your music. +1. All the advantages of Mac OS, half the weight of the MBP, better screen resolution, and a super fast SSD. ---
**Author:** ![Boombox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@Boombox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Boombox)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/19 "2013-04-18T22:23:15Z")
Yes, MBA is pretty good for DJ-ing especially if you have a larger drive to store all your music. ---
**Author:** ![DCONN](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dconn/32/12788_2.png) [@DCONN](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DCONN)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-traktor-laptop-13inch-vs-15inch/55920/20 "2013-04-18T23:40:28Z")
I have an HP Pavillion G7 17.3" laptop. it’s awesome. works perfect. and it’s not that expensive either.