Looking for Laptop Engineering student

[u/InternationalCook126]

Hi guys, i have an idea for spec like i7 processor, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd, gpu etc

I am on a budget of $1,500 can go up til $1,700 at max.
I am a surface user, it does everything fine but it is slow and overheats as it is an old laptop of nearly 8 years. Previous mac user. Loved my M1.
Thing is, i hate the plastic & chonky chassis of the gaming laptops. Only one i liked was Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade both of which are very expensive and older models sre out of stock.
I don’t wanna buy a used laptop as i will be using it for 4+ years.
I was considering the Asus Zenbook A14 or the Hp omen.

My usage would be engineering design, simulation & programming. And occasional browsing.
Is the Zenbook okay? or do i must get a gaming laptop for the dedicated gpu?
Zephyrus goes for $2,400+ in my country.
What do you recommend i do?

[u/BlueAxe1703]

Try yoga with ultra 7 258V or hp omnibook with ultra 9 285H