CPU: 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-6200U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) | Storage: 256GB SSD
The Dell XPS 13 is bar none, the best laptop you can buy today. It features an revolutionary design that’s astonishingly thin and light laptop. Fitting a 13.3-inch screen into a 11-inch laptop frame is no small feat, however, Dell has pulled off a miracle creating a nearly borderless Infinity display. It’s a powerful and powerful and long lasting machine even by today’s Ultrabook standards. The XPS 13 comes outfitted with Intel’s latest Skylake processors plus lighting quick storage and memory, all while coming in at a very affordable starting price. For these reasons, it easily takes the top slot as the best Ultrabook, the best Windows laptop and the best overall laptop.
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2. Toshiba Chromebook 2
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-5015U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,090 | Storage: 16GB eMMC | Connectivity: Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7260; Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: HD webcam | Weight:2.97 pounds | Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.4 x 0.76 inches (W x D x H).
If a sharp screen and fast machine is what you seek, invest in a Toshiba
Chromebook 2. It packs a wonderfully colorful full HD screen and an
almost overly capable Intel Core i3 processor. Though this particular
model comes at a higher premium than other Chromebooks, there’s the
option of picking a lower-end Celeron model. Either way, this 13-inch
laptop is one of the more attractive Chrome OS machines available today
and it can run as fast as the overpoweredGoogle Chromebook Pixel 2.
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13-inch MacBook Air (early 2015)
CPU: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000 | RAM:8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, LED-backlit glossy display (1440 x 900) | Storage:256GB SSD
When you’re looking for something with rock solid reliability, there’s
always theMacBook Air. Although the latest iteration sticks to its guns
with a dated design and low-resolution screen, the Air isn’t showing any
signs of slowing down on the performance front. Thanks to a capable
CPU, this thin and light machine can handle everything from simple web
browsing to serious number crunching and even some light gaming. Sure
the New MacBook is lighter and thinner, but it does not come with the
Air’s spread of full-sized ports nor a 13 hour battery life to last you
though an entire day.
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Surface Pro 4
The best iteration in Windows 10 tablets
CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x 1,824 PixelSense display | Storage: 256GB
Microsoft has struck gold with its Surface line and the company’s latest
Surface Pro 4 is there best device yet. Building on everything previous
iterations, this new slate introduces a larger and more sensitive
touchscreen perfected for everything from penning documents to painting
images. Tapping away on the redesigned Type Cover’s island-style keys
feels almost as good as a real notebook keyboard and the glass trackpad
feels simply superb. Internally, the new model also features a faster
processor and storage, all in a shell that’s actually lighter and
thinner than the Surface Pro 3. Overall, these improvements make the
Surface Pro 4 an affordable Windows tablet that really can replace your
laptop.
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Surface Book
CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U | Graphics: Intel HD graphics 520; Nvidia GeForce graphics | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.5-inch, 3,000 x 2,000 PixelSense Display | Storage: 256GB PCIe3.0 SSD.
If you’re looking for a more traditional notebook, Microsoft knocked it
out of the park with its first ever laptop, the Surface Book. Though it
has a peculiar 3:2 aspect ratio and 13.5-inch screen that’s outside of
the norm for most Ultrabooks, it’s one of the best designed convertible
laptops ever created. As a standalone tablet, otherwise known as the
Clipboard, it’s the most powerful and thinnest Windows 10 computers in
the world. Then docking the screen into the keyboard base affords it
even more performance by way of a discrete GPU.
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Asus Chromebook Flip
CPU: 1.8GHz Rockchip 3288-C | Graphics: ARM Mali T624 | RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM | Screen: 10.1-inch, WXGA (1,280 x 800) IPS multi-touch display |Storage: 16GB eMMC.
When most people think of Chromebooks they might expect some cheap,
plastic device that’s only just good enough to get them by through a day
of surfing the web. Asus on the other hand offers the fully metal
Chromebook Flip that doubles as a tablet just for the heck of it. The
10.1-inch, 2-in-1 Chromebook is an exceedingly light laptop that feels
premium to the touch. Thanks its little known Rockchip processor, the
Flip can out run and out last most other Chrome OS machines.
MacBook (2016)
CPU: 1.1GHz Intel Core m3 (dual-core) | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 |
RAM: 8GB | Screen: 12-inch, 2304 x 1,440 LED-backlit IPS display |
Storage: 256GB SSD
Apple recently updated it’s most
attractive laptop yet with an Intel Skylake Core M processor. Still
clocking in at 1.1GHz for the entry-level model, the 2016 MacBook
continues to aim at those who don’t need the most powerful rig, and
instead are more concerned with portability and flash.
It continues to pack in the thin and
light design we found favorable in last year’s model, along with the
stylish, aluminum unibody design and – for the second year in a row –
the high-resolution Retina display. Aside from a 3.5mm headphone jack,
the only connector port remains USB-C, though the reversible interface
has gained traction since last year’s MacBook launch.
If you’re willing to lug cable adapters
and take a performance hit in the name of stellar design, the brand new,
appetizing Rose Gold finish might be just for you.
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Lenovo Yoga 900
CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch QHD+ 3,200 x 1,800 IPS display | Storage: 512GB SSD
Whereas the Lenovo Yoga Pro 3 had a
winning design and underwhelming performance, the Yoga 900 is the full
package. By integrating more powerful Intel Core I-series processors and
a larger battery, Lenovo’s latest flagship convertible can stand
toe-to-toe with most Ultrabooks and even Microsoft’s latest Surface
Book. All this extra power has only made the Yoga 900 slightly thicker
and heavier, however, it still largely retains a very thin and flexible
frame that folds back into tablet mode. For those looking for the
thinnest and lightest convertible machine, Lenovo has made an even more
compact Yoga 900S.
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10. HP Spectre x360
CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core i5-5200 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB |Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 FHD Radiance LED-backlit touchscreen |Storage: 256GB SSD
The HP Spectre x360 comes easily as one
of our most recommended 2-in-1 hybrid laptops. It’s one of the best
looking and most powerful hybrid notebooks out today, and the vibrantly
bright display doesn’t hurt either. Although it weighs nearly as much as
a 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina, its dimensions put it more in line with a
MacBook Air and the fully metal body is a nice touch too, even if it
ends up making it a tad bit too heavy for prolonged tablet use. Users
who want even more power and the best screen possible should look to the
new Skylake model with an OLED screen.
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11. MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display (early 2015)
CPU: 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 | Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 | RAM:8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch IPS, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels| Storage: 128GB SSD
The MacBook Pro is a tried and true road
warrior. Whether you’re a student, graphic designer, desk jockey,
photographer, DJ or a simple everyday user, this is one of the most
versatile and best laptops ever made. Along with delivering great
performance and amazing battery life, this latest MacBook Pro comes with
Apple’s new fangled Force Touch trackpad giving you access to more
gesture commands. It’s an even more enticing option when you add up all
the bundled freebies including office programs and software upgrades.
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12. HP Spectre x2
CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB |Screen: 12-inch, 1,920 x 1,280 WUXGA+ IPS WLED-backlit touchscreen | Storage:256GB SSD
While the Surface Pro 4 has established
itself as one of the very best Windows 10 tablets in the market, the HP
Spectre x2 is another standout device that comes at a very attractive
price. This Intel Core M-powered 12-inch tablet is a smidge thinner
while offering long battery life. Aesthetically, the Spectre x2 feels
like an even more premium device with a solid metal body and stylish
bar-shaped kickstand. It also comes jam packed with tech including a
quadruple speakers and a total of three cameras – that said, if you’re
looking for the best stylus experience, the Surface Pro 4 still takes
the cake.
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13. HP Chromebook 14
CPU: 1.83GHz Intel Celeron N2940 processor | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics |RAM: 4GB DDR3 | Screen: 14-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display | Storage: 16GB eMMC
With a 14-inch screen, this HP
Chromebook isn’t the smallest or lightest Chrome OS device out there.
However, it strikes a good balance between ample screen space and
portability. A top-notch keyboard and trackpad, coupled with a great
screen, makes the Chromebook 14 a joy to write and browse the web on for
very little money at all.
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14. Dell Latitude 13 7000
CPU: 1.10GHz Intel Core m5-6Y57 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 (1,866MHz) | Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) InfinityEdge display | Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD
With its InfinityEdge display, there’s
no other business Ultrabook quite as compact as the Latitude. The
13-inch laptop easily slips into any bag and you’ll barely notice it’s
there thanks to being so lightweight. The Intel Core m5 processor at the
heart of this notebook delivers reliable performance and double digit
battery. Coupled that with an excellent tactile keyboard and a superb
glass trackpad, and the Latitude 13 is one of the most comfortable
business Ultrabooks you can take on the road with you.
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15. Dell Inspiron 13 7000
CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-5500 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB |Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 FHD IPS touchscreen | Storage: 256GB SSD
Then again for those who don’t need the
latest tablet on the block and rather stick to their guns with something
more traditional, the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 is a lovely fit. With a
metal chassis coated in soft-touch rubber, this Special Edition 13-inch
laptop hardly feels like a budget machine. Aside from the more than
serviceable computing experience you’ll get out of this notebook, the
screen also flips back giving you a 1080p tablet experience.
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