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<\/a><\/p>\nStill, if you\u00a0insist, we have picked out the best MacBook for Apple die-hards,\u00a0the best Chromebook for those who desire an affordable laptop with a super-light OS, and the best laptops if you\u2019ve $600 or less to spend.\u00a0We\u2019ve also selected the best 15-inch laptop \u2014 though it, perhaps unsurprisingly, is the Dell XPS 15, and the best budget gaming laptop.<\/p>\n
Our pick<\/h3>\n
Dell<\/a> XPS 13<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0It\u2019s portable, fast, attractive, and reasonably priced.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>: Everyone except gamers.<\/p>\n How much will it cost<\/strong>: Starts at $1,000<\/p>\n Why we picked the Dell XPS 13:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dell XPS 13 has a great look that blends a\u00a0metallic exterior with a white woven-fiberglass interior. Its design feels premium, yet inviting. The XPS 13 is the kind of cool new toy you\u2019ll be itching to show anyone willing to look.<\/p>\n The super-thin InfinityEdge bezel is another highlight of the design. Most\u00a0laptops have a half-inch to an inch of plastic surrounding the display on all sides \u2014 the XPS 13 has less than a quarter of an inch. That\u2019s\u00a0as functional as it is beautiful, as it makes the system smaller and lighter.<\/p>\n Does that make the XPS 13\u00a0too small? Nope. The\u00a0touchpad is\u00a0as large as the competition\u00a0and the\u00a0keyboard is\u00a0a breeze to use. The system even squeezes in a large Dell xps m1330 laptop battery<\/a><\/strong>, which means most models can last a full day before needing a charge (the top-shelf Core i7 model with a 3,200 \u00d7 1,800 panel is borderline, though it can manage eight hours if you\u2019re easy on it).<\/p>\n There\u2019s just one oddity you should know about: The webcam. The bezels are so thin there\u2019s no room for it, so it\u2019s below the display, rather than above. That makes for an awkward angle. Most people won\u2019t care, but it will\u00a0bug you if you frequently do video conferences while traveling.<\/p>\n The two models we tested, the i5 and i7 versions, start at $1,000 and $1,400 respectively. Both feature 8th-generation processors, alongside a selection of solid state drives and up to 16GB of RAM.<\/p>\n Nothing else offers better overall value, and many competitors feel hopelessly out of date when placed next to Dell\u2019s flagship.<\/p>\n MacBook Pro 13-inch (without Touch Bar)<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0You need MacOS and Windows just won\u2019t cut it.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>:\u00a0Anyone who doesn\u2019t mind paying the \u201cApple Tax.\u201d<\/p>\n How much will it cost<\/strong>: Starts at $1,400<\/p>\n Why we\u00a0picked the MacBook Pro 13-inch (without Touch Bar):<\/strong><\/p>\n Most people are looking at a Mac for one of two reasons. Either you\u2019re a fan of MacOS, or you\u2019re attracted to Apple<\/a>\u2019s brand and want to buy one based on the company\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the first group, and Windows just won\u2019t cut it, your options are limited to what Apple currently has to offer. In that case, we recommend you purchase the MacBook Pro 13 without Touch Bar. Why not one of the highly anticipated more expensive models, which have an OLED Touch Bar where the function keys used to reside? In our opinion, the Touch Bar just doesn\u2019t add enough functionality \u2014 certainly not enough to justify a $200 addition to an already high price tag.<\/p>\n The latest MacBook Pro models all feature 7th-generation Intel Core processors, like a lot of the other offerings on this list, so you do get quite a bit of bang for your buck. But they\u2019re still a little more expensive than they need to be, and if you\u2019re on the fence about MacOS you might want to give Windows 10 a chance \u2014 if for no other reason than to save yourself a little cash.<\/p>\n Aside from build quality and industrial design, Apple does justify its high prices with one important feature \u2014\u00a0service. The company tends to cover defective hardware that others might refuse to service, and you can take your Mac to any Apple Store if you need help. Given the MacBook Pro\u2019s robust build, and reputation for longevity, it\u2019s a nice safety net to have \u2014 especially when your Mac gets old and you end up losing your warranty paperwork.<\/p>\n Samsung Chromebook Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0You want an inexpensive, but well-built laptop.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>:\u00a0Students, people who need only basic functionality, anyone who wants a cheap laptop to use as a second PC.<\/p>\n How much will it cost<\/strong>: Starts at $550<\/p>\n Why we picked the Samsung Chromebook Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n Chromebooks \u2014 laptops that run Google\u2019s Chrome OS \u2014 have become a popular budget laptop over the last few years, and for good reason. The Samsung Chromebook Pro\u00a0is a great example of their strengths: It has a 2,560 \u00d7 1,600 display, an Intel Core M processor, and plenty of memory \u2014 solid specs at a decent price. The Samsung Chromebook Pro also has a flashy new design that makes it stand out from the crowd of plastic Chromebooks on store shelves. The rounded edges and aluminum finish make it feel more like a tablet than a traditional laptop.<\/p>\n Indeed, if you\u2019re looking for a budget laptop, Chromebooks as a category are a good choice to look into. But since these systems rarely sell for north of $600, their price tags do bring limitations. You won\u2019t find a Chromebook with a lightning-fast quad-core processor, a fast solid state drive, or an optional discrete GPU, for example.\u00a0Even if the best Chromebooks\u00a0were equipped to compete with the best laptops, the operating system would hold them back.<\/p>\n Chrome OS, which is designed around Google\u2019s Chrome Web browser, is wonderfully simple and intuitive. While it used to only run extensions and Web apps, that has been expanded to now include everything in the Google Play Store. That means all the games, apps, and services available on your Android smartphone, are now available on Chromebooks like the Samsung Chromebook Pro. While you still can\u2019t go and download applications off the internet like with a Windows or Mac PC, the amount of things you can do on a Chromebook has significantly increased.<\/p>\n The Samsung Chromebook Pro has a variant in the Chromebook Plus, which includes a faster ARM-based, hexa-core CPU, and a $450 price tag. Both models are on the higher end of the spectrum for Chromebooks, exceed only by the Google Pixelbook.<\/p>\n Surface Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>: You want a great laptop and a good tablet.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>: Anyone who needs versatility on top of performance.<\/p>\n How much will this cost<\/strong>: Starts at $800<\/p>\n Why we\u00a0picked the Surface Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2-in-1 laptops are still something of an acquired taste, but if you\u2019re not sure about laptops-as-tablets, the Surface Pro might change your mind. First and foremost, it\u2019s a stylish, lightweight, and powerful tablet that pulls double duty as a laptop.<\/p>\n Worried about the Surface Pro as a laptop replacement? Think of it as a laptop with a detachable keyboard. Seriously, this thing can do anything you need a laptop to do and more. With a full version of Windows 10\u00a0and a super-light form factor, the Surface Pro is just as capable for a workday at the office as it is for laying on the couch watching cat videos.<\/p>\n Coming in at just 0.33 inches thick, and weighing 1.73 pounds, it\u2019s easily the most portable laptop on this list. Toss it in a bag and you\u2019d never notice the extra weight.\u00a0The form factor is even more impressive when you consider the power it packs.\u00a0There are a few different configurations with different price points, starting at $800 for students and topping out at $2,700. No matter which configuration you choose, you get the 7th-generation Kaby Lake processor under the hood \u2014 our review unit was one of these top-spec machines.<\/p>\n That extra oomph really shows. Not only did it perform spectacularly\u00a0well in our benchmarks, it\u2019s excellent as an everyday workhorse. It\u2019s quick, snappy, and versatile, everything you could want out of an ultra-portable laptop \u2014 plus it\u2019s the best tablet\u00a0around when you need it to be.<\/p>\n Asus<\/a> Zenbook UX330UA<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0You want an affordable Windows PC that\u2019s also a joy to use.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>: Everyone except gamers, other power users.<\/p>\n How much will it cost<\/strong>:\u00a0$600 to $800<\/p>\n Why we picked the Asus Zenbook UX330UA:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dell XPS 13 starts at $800. We don\u2019t think that\u2019s a lot for a laptop, but the world obviously disagrees; the average selling price of new laptops has hovered around $600 for years.<\/p>\n One option is to watch out for a sale. You shouldn\u2019t have to wait long. Refurbished models have sold for as little as $470, and budget laptops\u00a0sometimes dip near the $600 mark. Keep an eye out for coupons on Dell\u2019s site and for sales at major retailers including not just the usual suspects but also the Microsoft Store, which carries a selection of the best Windows laptops.<\/p>\n If that doesn\u2019t work, then we suggest the Asus Zenbook UX330UA, another ultrabook we\u2019ve awarded an Editor\u2019s Choice to. The Zenbook isn\u2019t as powerful as the Dell XPS 13, and doesn\u2019t emulate the Dell\u2019s strikingly thin bezels. But otherwise, it\u2019s an incredible machine, worthy of our best laptops list.<\/p>\n And its value is incredible. The base model, which is routinely priced at $700 on Amazon, has a 7th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, eight gigabytes of RAM, and a 256GB solid state drive. That\u2019s\u00a0twice the memory and storage of the $800 Dell XPS 13 \u2014 and far better than what you\u2019ll find in other competitors. The laptop also has a successor called the ZenBook UX331, which includes the Intel 8th generation-processor treatment for $750.<\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0It provides a fantastic gaming experience on the go.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>: Gamers who value performance above all.<\/p>\n How much will it cost<\/strong>:\u00a0$2,500+<\/p>\n Why we picked the Acer Predator 17X:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Predator 17X has been our favorite gaming laptop for a while now \u2014 and for good reason. When it comes to things gamers want in a laptop, the Predator 17X has you covered across the board.<\/p>\n The newest version features Nvidia\u2019s GTX 1080 to run your graphics and Intel\u2019s Core i7-7820HK for your processor. These are top-of-the-line offerings for GPUs and CPUs, promising desktop-level performance in a portable system you can take wherever you want.<\/p>\n The Predator 17X also includes a fantastic, 17-inch 4K display that supports Nvidia\u2019s G-Sync technology to ensure that your gaming experience is as immersive as possible. It\u2019ll even perform well with VR systems, which is a nice bonus if you\u2019re interesting in powering a Rift or Vive headset. On top of all that, the Predator 17X includes 32GB of RAM and two hard drives: A 1TB HDD and a 512GB SSD.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not cheap with a starting price of $2,500, but what you get is a fantastic selection of components, chosen specifically to create the ideal gaming experience. It might not be as sleek and thin as Razer products, but if you want efficient gaming performance on a laptop that doesn\u2019t compromise in other areas, the Predator 17X is your best bet.<\/p>\n Dell XPS 15<\/strong><\/p>\n Why should you buy this<\/strong>:\u00a0You want a\u00a0sleek PC, but also need excellent performance.<\/p>\n Who\u2019s it for<\/strong>:\u00a0Power users, and those who want a big, beautiful display<\/p>\n How much will this cost<\/strong>:\u00a0$1,000 to $1,650<\/p>\n Why we\u00a0picked the Dell XPS 15:<\/strong><\/p>\n The XPS 13 is great, but you may want something with a larger display. You\u2019re not alone. Sales figures\u00a0have continually shown 15-inch systems beating their smaller rivals. We think this is partially because good, small laptops aren\u2019t cheap \u2014 but also because some people just want a bigger display. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that.<\/p>\n Fortunately, Dell also has the XPS 15. It\u2019s great for all the same reasons as the XPS 13, and because it\u2019s larger, it can be optioned with the fastest hardware available today \u2014 including a quad-core 7th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics, and a 4K display. It\u2019s easily the best all-around 15-inch laptop on the market today.<\/p>\n The\u00a0XPS 15 starts at $1,000, though, which is a steep sum. Is there anything more affordable?<\/p>\n There is, but nothing stands out as the clear winner. Acer\u2019s Aspire E15 is affordable and powerful, but not attractive. Asus\u2019 X555UB-NH51 looks and feels more luxurious, but is priced higher without a performance bump. Dell\u2019s Inspiron 15 Gaming is a powerful do-it-all entry that can even serve as a budget gaming laptop, but its display is disappointing. Acer\u2019s Chromebook 15\u00a0can\u2019t be beat in value, but you have to be alright living with Chrome OS.<\/p>\n Yes, that\u2019s a lot of options. Picking a budget 15-inch is a tough choice, but if you\u2019re tired of looking and just want a name, go with the Acer Aspire E15 (make sure you buy one with a 1080p display). It\u2019s ugly, but it\u2019ll do the job well enough at an extremely low price.<\/p>\n Need more options? We\u2019ve also got guides to the best 2-in-1 laptops\u00a0and gaming laptops, as well as the best cheap laptops\u00a0for those looking to save a buck or two.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve read our laptop reviews. You\u2019ve read our conclusions. And now you\u2019re wondering how we came to them.<\/p>\n Good question. Reviews often lack context, which is evident in the wildly different scores some laptops receive from different publications. Conflicting opinions can actually make buying a laptop more difficult if the review\u2019s criteria isn\u2019t made clear.<\/p>\n Allow us to lift the veil. Here we\u2019ll explain the benchmarks we use for objective testing and the perspective from which we approach subjective topics. We don\u2019t expect everyone to agree with our opinions, but we hope that sharing our process will leave you better equipped to decide what laptop best fits your needs.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you want to buy a laptop now, the answer is Dell’s XPS13. It is portable, portable, powerful, beautiful, and reasonable in price, making it the best laptop computer now. We recommend it not only in other Windows notebooks, but also for Apple’s MacBook line and Google’s Chromebook. 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The best Chromebook<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The best 2-in-1 laptop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The best budget laptop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The best gaming laptop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Acer<\/a> Predator 17X<\/h3>\n
The best 15-inch laptop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How we test<\/strong><\/h2>\n