This is a great laptop for people who want a laptop with a powerful CPU that is portable. Programmers are a GREAT example of folks who will love this laptop. 

It features AMD's Zen 5 processor, which we feel was the best processor for Windows laptops launched in 2024. It also has a large 14.5 inch display.

The closest competitor to this laptop is the HP OmniBook Ultra (linked below). That laptop  also has an AMD Zen 5 chip. The OmniBook Ultra has less fan noise under performance use but it feels warmer to the touch. That laptop also has a smaller 14 inch display and a shallower less comfortable keyboard.

If you want a more powerful alternative that has dedicated graphics check out the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 linked below. That is a larger heavier laptop though.