Top Laptops

• Acer Aspire 5 - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life - 9 hours | budget/inexpensive | Core i3/i5 | DDR4 RAM | desktop replacement | display | easy storage/memory upgrades | full HD | Gigabit Ethernet | HDMI output | headphone/mic combo jack | performance for the price | quad-core | thin and light - 3.8 pounds | two USB-C ports | USB 2.0 port | USB 3.1 Gen 1 port | Windows 10 Home | 4GB/8GB RAM | 15.6 inch | 128GB/256GB SSD storage | 802.11ac | 1920*1080 [-] build | graphics | mostly plastic | no SD card slot | no Thunderbolt 3 - [buy]
• Acer Predator Triton 500 - [+] compact | Core i7 | DDR4 RAM | DisplayPort | gaming | Gigabit Ethernet | GPU overclocking | graphics | HDMI 2.0 port | headphone jack | instant overclocking | mic jack | performance | refresh rate | RGB keyboard | six-core CPU | system is quiet under normal use | thin and light | three USB-A ports | ThunderBolt 3 port | Windows 10 Pro | 1TB SSD | 15.6 inch | 32GB RAM | 144Hz full HD display| 802.11ac | 1920*1080 [-] battery life | keyboard | no SD card slot | not cheap | runs hot and loud - [buy]
• Alienware m17 R2 - [+] battery life | Core i5 to i9 - 9th Gen | DDR4 RAM | design | desktop replacement | display | ethernet port | gaming | HDMI 2.0 port | headphone jack | keyboard | large air vents | mini-display port | performance | premium | sleek | thin | two USB 3.1 ports | USB port | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port | touchpad | 8GB-16GB RAM | 17.3 inch | 144Hz display | 256GB-4TB SSD | 1920*1080 [-] expensive | non-OLED | no 1440p option | weight - 5.8 pounds - [buy]
• Asus Chromebook Flip C434 - [+] battery life | chromebook | design/style | display | headphone jack | microSD card slot | two USB-C ports | USB 3.1 port | 2-in-1 | 4GB-8GB RAM | 14 inch | 64GB storage | 1920*1080 [-] more expensive - [buy]
• Asus Chromebook Flip C436 - [+] backlit keyboard | chromebooks | compact | Core i3/i5 | DDR3 RAM | fast charging | full HD touch display | headphone jack | magnesium alloy body | microSD card slot | performance | premium chromebook | slim bezels | SSD storage | style/design | supports USI active pens | thin and light - 2.5 pounds | touchpad | two USB-C ports | USB-C port on both sides | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 10 | 2-in-1 | 8GB/16GB RAM | 14 inch | 16:9 screen size | 128GB/512GB SSD storage | 802.11ax | 1920*1080 [-] battery life | no active pen | price - [buy]
• Asus ExpertBook B9450 - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life - 16 hours | business laptops | Core i7/i5 | HDMI connector | lightweight - 2.2 pounds | two USB-C ports | ultraportable | USB-A port | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 10 Pro | 1TB/512GB/2TB SSD | 14 inch | 16GB RAM | 1920*1080 [-] LPDDR3 RAM | price - [buy]
• Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 - [+] affordable | audio | battery life - 11 hours | bluetooth 5.0 | combo audio jack - for headphone and mic | compact | design/style | display | gaming | lightweight - 3.5 pounds | performance | portable | portable gaming | productivity | thin and light | touchpad | two USB-C ports | two USB 3.0 ports | Wi-Fi 6 | 1TB SSD storage | 14 inch | 16GB RAM | 120Hz display | 1920*1080 [-] backlit keyboard implementation | no webcam - [buy]
• Dell G5 15 - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life | budget gaming | build quality | Core i5 | DDR4 RAM | design | Gigabit Ethernet | HDMI 2.0 port | headphone jack | power jack | price/performance | SD card reader | slim | thin bezels | touchpad | USB-C DisplayPort | USB 3.1 ports | Windows 10 Home | 1TB storage | 8GB RAM | 15.6 inch | 802.11ac | 1920*1080 - [buy]
• Dell XPS 13 2020 - [+] battery life - 12 hours | design/style | display | general purpose | headphone jack | keyboard | lightweight - 2.8 pounds | microSD card reader | more ports and connections | performance | quad-core | thin | thin bezel | touchpad | touchscreen | two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports | ultraportable | USB-C to USB-A adapter included | 8GB-16GB RAM | 10th-gen Core i3/i5/i7 CPU | 13.4 inch | 256GB-2TB SSD storage | 1920*1200/3840*2400 [-] fewer ports | no USB-A port - [buy]
• Dell XPS 15 2020 - [+] affordable/value | bass | battery life - 8 hours | Core i5/i7 | design/style | desktop replacement | discrete graphics | display | headphone jack | keyboard | multitasking | performance | OLED display | photo editing | productivity | SD card reader | slim | speakers | thin bezels | three USB-C ports - two Thunderbolt 3 | touchpad | touch screen | USB-C to USB-A adapter | video editing | 4K laptop | 8GB-64GB RAM | 15.6 inch | 256GB-2TB SSD storage | 1080p or 4K | 1920*1200/3840*2400 [-] can get loud under heavy use - [buy]
• Google Pixelbook Go - [+] affordable | backlit keyboard | battery life - 11 hours | chromebook | Core i3/i5/i7 | design/style | headphone jack - on the left | keyboard | lightweight - 2.3 pounds | performance | screen | sleek | slim | thin and light | touchpad | touchscreen | two USB-C ports - on either side | 8GB/16GB RAM | 13.3 inch | 64GB-512GB [-] fewer ports | no tablet fold mode | not a convertible | no USB-A ports - [buy]
• HP Elite Dragonfly - [+] battery life - 12 hours | bluetooth 5.0 | business laptop | Core i3/i5/i7 - 8th Gen | design/style | display/screen | eco-friendly | glass touchpad | HDMI 1.4 | headphone jack | keyboard | lightweight - 2.5 pounds | luxury | optional pen | performance | productivity | thin and light | thin bezels | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports - 2 | touchscreen | USB 3.1 port | Wi-Fi 6 | 2-in-1 | 8GB/16GB/32GB RAM | 13.3 inch | 128GB-2TB SSD storage | 1920*1080/3840*2160 [-] audio | expensive - [buy]
• HP Envy 13t - [+] Core i7 | design/style | keyboard | performance | touchscreen | Windows 10 Home | 4K display | 8GB-16GB RAM | 13.3 inch | 256GB-1TB SSD storage | 1920*1080/3840*2160 [-] average speakers - [buy]
• HP Spectre x360 13 - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life | design | microSD card | ultraportable | 2-in-1 | 8GB RAM | 10th-gen Intel Core i7 | 13.3 inch | 512GB SSD | 1920*1080 [-] cannot upgrade memory - [buy]
• Lenovo Chromebook Duet - [+] battery life - 12 hours | budget/inexpensive | chromebook | detachable keyboard | chrome tablet optimizations | full HD | has a keyboard | octa-core | screen | touchscreen | 2-in-1 | 4GB RAM | 10.1 inch | 64GB storage | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 1920*1200 [-] awkward hinge | keyboard layout | one USB-C port | plastic/aluminium/fabric | small keyboard | 2MP webcam - [buy]
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life | Core i5/i7 - 8th Gen | display | HDMI port | keyboard | lightweight - 2.4 pounds | photo editing | productivity | thin and light | two Thunderbolt 3 ports | two USB 3.1 ports | 14 inch | 16GB RAM | 256GB-1TB SSD storage | 1920*1080/3840*2160 [-] expensive | no Ethernet port | touchpad - [buy]
• Lenovo Yoga C740 - [+] all-metal | backlit keyboard | battery life | Core i5/i7 | DDR4 RAM | general purpose | keyboard | lightweight - 3 pounds | pen-enabled display | thin and light | touchpad | two USB-C ports | Windows 10 Home | 2-in-1 | 8GB/16GB RAM | 14 and 15.6 inch sizes | 512GB SSD | 1920*1080 touch display [-] memory - soldered on/no RAM upgrades | no Thunderbolt 3 - [buy]
• Lenovo Yoga C940 - [+] battery life | Core i7 | design | display | fast charging | performance | Windows 10 Home | 2-in-1 | 14 inch | 16GB RAM | 512 GB storage [-] all ports on one side - [buy]
• LG Gram 17 - [+] backlit keyboard | battery life | Core i7 | DDR4 RAM | design | keyboard | large screen | lightweight - under 3 pounds | precision touchpad | premium | Windows 10 Home | 1TB storage | 16GB RAM | 17 inch | 802.11ax | 2560*1600 [-] centered touchpad | expensive - [buy]
• MacBook Air 2020 - [+] affordable | battery life - 9 hours | Core i3/i5/i7 | design/style | display | headphone jack | keyboard | lightweight - 2.8 pounds | performance | price | sound | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports on the left - 2 | 8GB-16GB RAM | 13.3 inch | 256GB-2TB SSD storage | 2560*1600 [-] few ports | no USB-A ports | RAM upgrade is expensive | USB-C only | webcam resolution - [buy]
• MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 - [+] battery life - 11 hours | core i7 | keyboard | multitasking | performance | photo editing | retina display | video editing | 8GB-32GB RAM | 13 inch | 256GB-4TB SSD storage | 2560*1600 - [buy]
• MacBook Pro 16 inch 2020 - [+] audio | bass | battery life - 11 hours | color - silver or space gray | Core i7 - 6-core | Core i9 - 8-core | DDR4 RAM | large display | graphics | high resolution display | keyboard | microphone | performance | sound/speakers | thin bezels | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports - 4 | video editing | 6-speaker sound system | 8GB to 64GB RAM | 16 inch | 512GB to 8TB SSD storage | 3072*1920 retina display [-] expensive | less portable | no full-size USB port | no SD card | no 4K diplay | only USB-C ports - [buy]
• Microsoft Surface Pro 6 - [+] battery life | Core i5/i7 - 8th Gen | detachable | keyboard | 2-in-1 | 8GB-16GB RAM | 12.3 inch | 256GB-1TB storage | 2736*1824 [-] no Thunderbolt 3 - [buy]
• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 - [+] battery life - 7 hours | lightweight - 2.4 pounds | microSD card reader | performance | USB-C and USB-A ports | Wi-Fi 6 | 2-in-1 | 4GB/8GB RAM | 10th Gen Intel - Core i3/i5/i7 | 128GB storage [-] optional keyboard | same design - [buy]
• Razer Blade 15 Advanced - [+] build quality | compact | Core i7 | custom software | DDR4 RAM | design/style | gaming | performance | thin bezel | Windows 10 Home | 15.6 inch | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD storage | 802.11ac wireless | 1920*1080 [-] expensive | system can get hot - [buy]
• Samsung Galaxy Book Flex - [+] affordable | audio | battery life - 15 hours | built-in pen | Core i7 | design/style | headphone jack | microSD reader | multitasking | performance | QLED display | Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports on the right - 2 | touchpad | touchscreen | USB-C port on the left | USB-C to HDMI adapter | USB-C to USB-A adapter | 2-in-1 | 12GB RAM | 13.3/15.6 inch | 512GB SSD storage | 1920*1080 [-] keyboard - [buy]

Laptops - Articles and News

• Apple patents surround sound-like technology for a MacBook - Shannon Liao
• Potential roadmap for Apple's ARM-based MacBooks - Brian Heater