More performance does not automatically make a better laptop. Extra power usually brings a heavier charger, more fan noise, and shorter battery life.
Ask before buying
- What is the most demanding software you use every week?
- How often do you carry the laptop away from your desk?
- Will it spend most of its time connected to an external display?
- Are you comfortable with fans running during normal work?
If most work happens in a browser and documents, a thin laptop is often the more comfortable tool you will use more frequently.