Like it generally happens with any gadget, when you want to buy a laptop, the wide and varied choice of models and features make it difficult to decide what you want. When investing in a laptop, it is important to understand your current and future requirements. A laptop’s efficiency, durability, comfort of use, upgrades, service, configuration, and comparative cost are some of the main features you must consider before investing in one.
Some laptops that have passed the users test and have gained positive reviews in terms of performance are:
Apple MacBook Air M2
The newest 11.97″ Apple MacBook Air is powered by Apple’s M2 Processor and has an 8-core CPU with 8GB memory and an option of 256GB or 512GB storage. It is fast, and its all-day battery life supports heavy workloads without heating up. Other useful features include a new 1080-pixel webcam, scissor-switch keyboard, MagSafe charging, and Touch ID. It is a light and sleek laptop and is ideal for students and frequent travelers. Its cost begins at $1,199.
Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best-selling Windows laptops with a 13.4 inches display, 12th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, and Intel Iris Xe generated graphics GPU. It has RAM of 8GB, expandable to 32GB. Storage options are from 256GB to 2T SSD. It weighs 2.73 pounds. It is one of the best-performing laptops available in terms of speed and is ideal for high intensity official work or gaming. The 2022 version is smaller and lighter, and costs start at $999.
HP Spectre X360 14
Though this model is on a pricier segment, HP Spectre X360 14 will check every box, you expect from a convertible laptop. It is beautifully designed, looks sleek and elegant, and has the latest Intel’s 11th gen processors with IRIS Xe integrated GPU. It does not slow down, freeze or hang when you use it for long hours, do complicated work, or multitask. If you want to buy a 2-in-1 laptop, you cannot get one better than this option. The laptop costs around $1,499.
Acer Swift 3
Acer Swift 3 is best suited for those who want a functional laptop that can support basic documentation and browsing. It is available with AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 and 11th-gen Intel processors. Its useful features include a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and a USB Type-C port. It is a 14″ inch laptop and is lightweight at 3 pounds. The cost begins at $568.
Lenovo Yoga 9i
If you need a laptop that supports good multimedia features, the Lenovo Yoga 9i could be the one for you. It is a 14-inch convertible laptop, and the rotating soundbar is fixed on the hinge. This allows the speakers to face outside all the time, giving a clear and loud audio output. It has a 1080p touch display, 11th-gen processor, all-day battery life, 16GB Ram, and a 512GB SSD. It costs around $1,190.
Razer Book 13
Though known among gamers as an ideal laptop for gaming, Razer now has entered laptops for business and the workplace. The Razer Book is 0.6 inches thick and weighs 3.09 pounds making it an ideal portable laptop. It comes with a 13-inch display, 11th-gen Core i5 processor, integrated Iris Xe GPU, 8 GB memory and 256GB storage, and a touchscreen. It costs $1,800.