Which Laptop Should You Buy?
This laptop finder quiz analyzes your needs across five dimensions: Primary use case (productivity, creative, development, gaming, business), Operating system preference and ecosystem, Portability and form factor requirements, Performance needs and budget, and Additional preferences like battery life and build quality. Get matched with one of six top laptop categories.
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export function laptopFinderQuiz(form: FormTs) {
form.setTitle(() => 'đģ Which Laptop Should You Buy?');
const scores = form.state<Record<string, number>>({
macbook_air: 0, macbook_pro: 0, dell_xps: 0, thinkpad: 0, surface: 0, gaming: 0
});
const updateScore = (laptop: string, points: number) => {
scores.update(current => ({ ...current, [laptop]: (current[laptop] || 0) + points }));
};
const getRecommendation = () => {
const s = scores();
const laptops = ['macbook_air', 'macbook_pro', 'dell_xps', 'thinkpad', 'surface', 'gaming'] as const;
let topLaptop = 'macbook_air';
let topScore = 0;
let secondLaptop = 'dell_xps';
let secondScore = 0;
for (const laptop of laptops) {
const score = s[laptop] || 0;
if (score > topScore) {
secondLaptop = topLaptop;
secondScore = topScore;
topLaptop = laptop;
topScore = score;
} else if (score > secondScore) {
secondLaptop = laptop;
secondScore = score;
}
}
return { primary: topLaptop, secondary: secondLaptop, score: topScore };
};
const laptopData: Record<string, { name: string; emoji: string; tagline: string; price: string }> = {
macbook_air: { name: 'MacBook Air M3', emoji: 'đģ', tagline: 'The everyday powerhouse', price: '$1,099 - $1,499' },
macbook_pro: { name: 'MacBook Pro 14"/16"', emoji: 'đĨī¸', tagline: 'Pro-level performance', price: '$1,999 - $3,999' },
dell_xps: { name: 'Dell XPS 13/15', emoji: 'đŧ', tagline: 'Premium Windows ultrabook', price: '$999 - $2,499' },
thinkpad: { name: 'Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon', emoji: 'đĸ', tagline: 'The business workhorse', price: '$1,399 - $2,799' },
surface: { name: 'Microsoft Surface Laptop 6', emoji: 'â¨', tagline: 'Touch-first productivity', price: '$999 - $2,399' },
gaming: { name: 'ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14', emoji: 'đŽ', tagline: 'Gaming meets portability', price: '$1,599 - $2,199' }
};
const defaultLaptop = { name: 'MacBook Air M3', emoji: 'đģ', tagline: 'The everyday powerhouse', price: '$1,099 - $1,499' };
const getLaptopInfo = (key: string) => laptopData[key] ?? defaultLaptop;
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: () => `${getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().primary).emoji} Perfect Match Found!`,
message: () => {
const { primary } = getRecommendation();
const info = getLaptopInfo(primary);
return `We recommend the ${info.name}! ${info.tagline}. Check your email for detailed comparisons and current deals.`;
}
});
const pages = form.addPages('quiz-pages', { heightMode: 'current-page' });
// ============ PAGE 1: Primary Use Case ============
const page1 = pages.addPage('use_case', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header1', {
label: 'Step 1 of 5: Primary Use',
computedValue: () => 'Tell us how you\'ll use your laptop to get personalized recommendations',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page1.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('primary_use', {
label: 'What will you primarily use this laptop for?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'general', name: 'đ§ General productivity (email, web, documents)' },
{ id: 'creative', name: 'đ¨ Creative work (video editing, design, 3D)' },
{ id: 'development', name: 'đģ Software development' },
{ id: 'gaming', name: 'đŽ Gaming (AAA titles, high FPS)' },
{ id: 'business', name: 'đĸ Business/Enterprise use' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'general') { updateScore('macbook_air', 3); updateScore('surface', 2); }
else if (val === 'creative') { updateScore('macbook_pro', 3); updateScore('dell_xps', 2); }
else if (val === 'development') { updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 2); updateScore('dell_xps', 2); }
else if (val === 'gaming') { updateScore('gaming', 4); }
else { updateScore('thinkpad', 3); updateScore('dell_xps', 2); }
}
});
});
page1.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('secondary_use', {
label: 'What\'s your secondary use case?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'none', name: 'â
Just the primary use' },
{ id: 'light_gaming', name: 'đšī¸ Light gaming / casual games' },
{ id: 'photo_video', name: 'đ¸ Photo/video editing' },
{ id: 'presentations', name: 'đ Presentations and meetings' },
{ id: 'coding_side', name: 'đ¨âđģ Side coding projects' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'light_gaming') { updateScore('gaming', 1); updateScore('macbook_pro', 1); }
else if (val === 'photo_video') { updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('dell_xps', 1); }
else if (val === 'presentations') { updateScore('surface', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); }
else if (val === 'coding_side') { updateScore('macbook_air', 1); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); }
}
});
});
// ============ PAGE 2: Operating System ============
const page2 = pages.addPage('os', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header2', {
label: 'Step 2 of 5: Operating System',
computedValue: () => 'Your OS preference and current device ecosystem',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page2.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('os_preference', {
label: 'Which operating system do you prefer?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
tooltip: 'Your OS choice affects software compatibility, workflow, and ecosystem integration',
options: [
{ id: 'macos', name: 'đ macOS - I love the Apple ecosystem' },
{ id: 'windows', name: 'đĒ Windows - I need Windows apps/compatibility' },
{ id: 'linux', name: 'đ§ Linux - I\'ll dual boot or use Linux' },
{ id: 'no_preference', name: '𤡠No strong preference' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'macos') { updateScore('macbook_air', 3); updateScore('macbook_pro', 3); }
else if (val === 'windows') { updateScore('dell_xps', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 2); updateScore('surface', 2); updateScore('gaming', 2); }
else if (val === 'linux') { updateScore('thinkpad', 3); updateScore('dell_xps', 2); }
}
});
});
page2.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('ecosystem', {
label: 'What devices do you currently use?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'apple', name: 'đą iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc.' },
{ id: 'android', name: 'đ¤ Android phone, Windows devices' },
{ id: 'mixed', name: 'đ Mix of both ecosystems' },
{ id: 'none', name: 'đ Starting fresh / doesn\'t matter' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'apple') { updateScore('macbook_air', 2); updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); }
else if (val === 'android') { updateScore('dell_xps', 1); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); updateScore('surface', 1); }
}
});
});
// ============ PAGE 3: Portability & Form Factor ============
const page3 = pages.addPage('portability', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header3', {
label: 'Step 3 of 5: Portability',
computedValue: () => 'How important is size and weight for your use?',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page3.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('portability', {
label: 'How important is portability?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'very', name: 'đ Very - I carry it everywhere, weight matters' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'đ Moderate - moves between home and office' },
{ id: 'low', name: 'đ Low - mostly stays on my desk' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'very') { updateScore('macbook_air', 3); updateScore('thinkpad', 2); }
else if (val === 'moderate') { updateScore('dell_xps', 2); updateScore('surface', 2); }
else { updateScore('macbook_pro', 1); updateScore('gaming', 1); }
}
});
});
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('screen_size', {
label: 'Preferred screen size?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'small', name: 'đą 13" - Maximum portability' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'đģ 14-15" - Balance of portability and screen space' },
{ id: 'large', name: 'đĨī¸ 16"+ - Maximum screen real estate' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'small') { updateScore('macbook_air', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); }
else if (val === 'medium') { updateScore('dell_xps', 2); updateScore('surface', 1); updateScore('gaming', 1); }
else { updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('gaming', 1); }
}
});
});
page3.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('touchscreen', {
label: 'Do you need a touchscreen?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
tooltip: 'Touchscreens are useful for drawing, note-taking, and certain creative workflows',
options: [
{ id: 'yes', name: 'â
Yes - I want to use touch/pen input' },
{ id: 'nice', name: '𤡠Nice to have but not essential' },
{ id: 'no', name: 'â No - I prefer traditional input' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'yes') { updateScore('surface', 3); updateScore('dell_xps', 1); }
else if (val === 'nice') { updateScore('surface', 1); }
}
});
});
// ============ PAGE 4: Performance & Budget ============
const page4 = pages.addPage('performance', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header4', {
label: 'Step 4 of 5: Performance & Budget',
computedValue: () => 'How much power do you need and what\'s your budget?',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page4.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('performance_need', {
label: 'How much performance do you need?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'basic', name: 'đ§ Basic - web, email, documents' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'đ Moderate - multitasking, light creative work' },
{ id: 'high', name: 'đĒ High - heavy multitasking, development' },
{ id: 'extreme', name: 'đ Extreme - 4K video, 3D rendering, gaming' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'basic') { updateScore('macbook_air', 2); updateScore('surface', 1); }
else if (val === 'moderate') { updateScore('dell_xps', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 2); }
else if (val === 'high') { updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); }
else { updateScore('macbook_pro', 3); updateScore('gaming', 3); }
}
});
});
page4.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('budget', {
label: 'What\'s your budget?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'under_1000', name: 'đĩ Under $1,000' },
{ id: '1000_1500', name: 'đ° $1,000 - $1,500' },
{ id: '1500_2500', name: 'đ $1,500 - $2,500' },
{ id: 'over_2500', name: 'đ $2,500+ (no limit)' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'under_1000') { updateScore('surface', 1); }
else if (val === '1000_1500') { updateScore('macbook_air', 2); updateScore('dell_xps', 1); }
else if (val === '1500_2500') { updateScore('macbook_pro', 1); updateScore('thinkpad', 2); updateScore('gaming', 2); }
else { updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('thinkpad', 1); }
}
});
});
// ============ PAGE 5: Other Preferences ============
const page5 = pages.addPage('preferences', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header5', {
label: 'Step 5 of 5: Other Preferences',
computedValue: () => 'Final details to refine your recommendation',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page5.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('battery', {
label: 'How important is battery life?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'critical', name: 'đ Critical - I need all-day battery (10+ hours)' },
{ id: 'important', name: 'â
Important - 8+ hours preferred' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'đ Moderate - usually near an outlet' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'critical') { updateScore('macbook_air', 3); updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); }
else if (val === 'important') { updateScore('thinkpad', 2); updateScore('surface', 1); }
}
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('build_quality', {
label: 'How important is build quality and durability?',
isRequired: true,
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'very', name: 'đ Very - I want premium materials, MIL-SPEC durability' },
{ id: 'moderate', name: 'â
Moderate - decent build is fine' },
{ id: 'low', name: '⥠Lower priority - performance over build' }
],
onValueChange: (val) => {
if (val === 'very') { updateScore('thinkpad', 3); updateScore('macbook_pro', 2); updateScore('macbook_air', 1); }
else if (val === 'low') { updateScore('gaming', 1); }
}
});
});
page5.addSpacer({ height: '20px' });
// Final Recommendation Preview
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('resultLabel', {
label: 'đ¯ Your Top Recommendation',
computedValue: () => '',
customStyles: { fontSize: '1.2rem', fontWeight: '700', textAlign: 'center', marginTop: '1rem' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('resultEmoji', {
computedValue: () => getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().primary).emoji,
customStyles: { fontSize: '4rem', textAlign: 'center' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('resultName', {
computedValue: () => getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().primary).name,
customStyles: { fontSize: '1.75rem', fontWeight: 'bold', color: '#1e293b', textAlign: 'center' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('resultTagline', {
computedValue: () => getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().primary).tagline,
customStyles: { fontSize: '1.1rem', color: '#64748b', fontStyle: 'italic', textAlign: 'center' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('resultPrice', {
computedValue: () => getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().primary).price,
customStyles: { fontSize: '1.25rem', fontWeight: '600', color: '#10b981', textAlign: 'center', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
page5.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('runnerUpLabel', {
computedValue: () => `đĨ Runner-Up: ${getLaptopInfo(getRecommendation().secondary).name}`,
customStyles: { fontSize: '1rem', color: '#64748b', textAlign: 'center', padding: '12px', background: '#f8fafc', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
});
// ============ Lead Capture Page ============
const leadPage = pages.addPage('lead_capture', { mobileBreakpoint: 500 });
leadPage.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('lead_header', {
label: 'Step 6 of 6: Get Your Buying Guide',
computedValue: () => 'Enter your details to receive detailed comparisons and current deals',
customStyles: { fontSize: '0.9rem', color: '#6b7280', marginBottom: '1rem' }
});
});
leadPage.addSpacer({ height: '24px' });
leadPage.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('first_name', {
label: 'First Name',
isRequired: true,
placeholder: 'John'
}, '1fr');
row.addTextbox('last_name', {
label: 'Last Name',
isRequired: true,
placeholder: 'Smith'
}, '1fr');
});
leadPage.addRow(row => {
row.addEmail('email', {
label: 'Email Address',
isRequired: true,
placeholder: 'john@email.com'
});
});
leadPage.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckboxList('consent', {
orientation: 'vertical',
options: [
{ id: 'guide', name: 'đ Send me the detailed laptop buying guide', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'deals', name: 'đ° Notify me of deals on my recommended laptops' },
{ id: 'tips', name: 'đĄ Send me occasional tech tips and reviews' }
],
defaultValue: ['guide']
});
});
form.configurePdf('guide', (pdf) => {
pdf.configure({
filename: 'laptop-recommendation-guide.pdf',
pageSize: 'A4',
allowUserDownload: true,
downloadButtonLabel: 'đ Download Buying Guide',
header: { title: 'Your Personalized Laptop Recommendation', subtitle: 'Based on your preferences' },
footer: { text: 'Generated by FormTs Laptop Finder', showPageNumbers: true }
});
pdf.addSection('Your Top Pick', section => {
const rec = getRecommendation();
const info = getLaptopInfo(rec.primary);
section.addRow(row => {
row.addField('Recommended Laptop', `${info.emoji} ${info.name}`);
row.addField('Price Range', info.price);
});
section.addRow(row => {
row.addField('Why It\'s Right For You', info.tagline);
});
});
pdf.addSection('Runner-Up Option', section => {
const rec = getRecommendation();
const info = getLaptopInfo(rec.secondary);
section.addRow(row => {
row.addField('Alternative', `${info.emoji} ${info.name}`);
row.addField('Price Range', info.price);
});
});
});
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: () => {
const rec = getRecommendation();
return `đ§ Get My ${getLaptopInfo(rec.primary).name} Guide`;
}
});
form.configureSubmitBehavior({
sendToServer: true
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors should I consider when buying a laptop?
Key factors include: primary use case, operating system preference, portability needs (weight, battery life), performance requirements (CPU, RAM, storage), budget, and build quality. The right balance depends entirely on your specific needs.
MacBook vs Windows laptop - which is better?
Neither is objectively better - it depends on your ecosystem, software needs, and preferences. MacBooks excel in creative work, battery life, and Apple ecosystem integration. Windows laptops offer more variety, gaming support, and often better value.
How much should I spend on a laptop?
For general productivity: $800-1,200. For professional creative work or development: $1,500-2,500. For high-end gaming or intensive workloads: $2,000+. Buy the best you can afford as laptops typically last 4-6 years.