In my opinion it's depends on the user where to use it. I prefer to use desktop because for me its better to use for it durable, easy to upgrade, cheap parts when having repair. I don't really need it on the go but I also like to have a laptop. One of the reasons why I won't compromise buying a desktop than having a laptop because I felt that laptop wont really last long, for me the average lifespan of a laptop is only 3-4years. At first to second years, expect battery discharge a bit faster than when its brand new. Unlike desktop, you don't need to change battery and it will last long if you knew how to use it properly. In laptop you need to be extra careful in order to last long but not long enough than a desktop no matter how careful are you with it.