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If you are looking for the best computer to buy, for the amount of money you are willing to spare, buy Asus Zenbook Flip. The Asus Zenbook Flip UX360UA is a stylish, lightweight 13,3" 360° convertible Ultrabook with great battery life. Compared with the past Zenbook Flip models the hinge is much improved, and is now much smoother to switch between the various modes that this convertible has to offer.

Overall, the Asus Zenbook Flip UX360UA is a great device, its only issue being the loud noise it produces when under full load.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi Dual-Band a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.3kg

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points (Great score for a dual core processor, but could be higher)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1646 (Low score, typical of integrated graphics

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck) and 4/5 Stars on Amazon

Pros:

• Bright & high contrast Ratio display
• fast SSD storage
• excellent battery life
• stylish and slim chassis
• Wi-Fi AC
• USB 3.0 Type-C

Contras:

• Loud!

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a small, stylish convertible with almost no compromises.

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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance under normal use.

Being HP no.1 Business computer it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is impressive; it can last up to 23 hours! The user can theoretically use this laptop unplugged for an entire long haul flight to the other side of the world, and still have some spare battery life!

The only real drawback is the price. At almost 1600$ it is quite expensive, and you can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model, but since this computer is probably the best business notebook in the market, it is totally worth every single penny.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, SmartCard reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 57Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 144 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1610 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Medium 1366x768): 31fps (Barely Playable)
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4.5/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... Lack of maintenance hatch and...
• ... Dark display

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

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The HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship detachable for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin tablet chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance too much under normal use.

Being HP's no.1 business detachable notebook, it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is good at around 15 hours of runtime, but can't really match its bigger brother's, the HP EliteBook 1030 x360 G2 (23+ hours!).

The only real drawbacks are the high surface temperatures (don't use this pc on your lap!) and its price of almost 1500$, which is quite expensive! You can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model... but since this computer is probably the best business detachable notebook in the market; the steep price is totally worth every single penny.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: SIM Card Socket, microSD Card Reader, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 47Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   322 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1646 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... High price and...
• ... High temperatures Development

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

You can buy the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 on Amazon

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The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA has a perfect build and is a good traveling companion due to its lightweight. Prolific writers will be happy to hear about the good keyboard.

The performance is pretty good and the 15W Intel Core i5-7200U processor doesn't throttle too often in real word scenarios

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA also has other big advantages over the competition: it being silent yet air cooled, and its being much cheaper than most competitors are.

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 39Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1743 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Low 1366x768): 41fps (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Light weight
• Good contrast ratio if compared to most TN displays
• Silence
• Keys with backlighting
• Large keys with backlighting
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Unstable and wobbling base
• CPU throttling due to thermal limitations
• lack of SD Card reader
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Overly reflective display

Conclusion

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal! A cheaper, yet still high end looking alternative to the competition.

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The Razer Blade 2017 is one of the best gaming laptop lineups in the market, and its fully configurable RGB keyboard backlight is one of Razer's most distinctive selling features.

The Razer Blade 2017 was released just in time for the 2017 holiday season; this new version features a full HD or 4K display, a 7th gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad core Kaby Lake processor and the much loved Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card.

The Razer Blade's main drawback is the loudness of its cooling system. It would be the perfect Windows alternative to the high end MacBook Pro if only it weren’t so excessivly loud!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Killer Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, DisplayPort

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 70Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 146 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   747 Points (Great score for an extremely powerful CPU)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  16050 (High score, perfect for gaming)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Rigid, thin, sleek and high quality metal chassis
• Great Wi-Fi performance
• Very good 4K display
• Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports

Contras:

• Fingerprint magnet
• Very loud under gaming sessions
• No SD Card reader
• Short battery life

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any gamer enthusiast looking for the most powerful compact gaming laptop as possible.

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The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 is a great example of the merging between sleek consumer designs and feature-heavy business configurations. It's inarguably faster and thinner than older the 1020 G1, but not without some cutbacks that longtime EliteBook owners may lament like the lack of docking station, TrackPoint or ports selection.

The jump from the 4.5W Intel Core M5-5Y75 to the more powerful 15W Intel Core i7-7600U (at this time the most powerful dual core mobile Intel Processor to date) is one if not the main benefit of this new revision.   

The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 has also display features found on no other business notebook of its size! It even includes the option for a bright 120 Hz 700 nit panel. HP SureView (Which dims the screen to other people passing by to keep the user's work safe from unwanted viewers) is the other exclusive feature but, sadly, there are some strange characteristics regarding brightness at certain viewing angles and a slightly grainy glossy display. Nonetheless, users who are accustomed to carrying dongles and adapters can equally exploit the benefits of both laptop and tablet mode and will not be disappointed with this admittedly attractive business machine.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4,0 + USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

• Ports: 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI, 3.5 Audio Jack

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 161 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   353 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1842 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Lightweight and portable
• Spectre inspired design looks great
• Strong and durable chassis for its size
• Military Standard Certifications
• Many security features both software and hardware
• Extremely bright display with excellent outdoor visibility
• Good Surface temperatures under load
• Awesome Bang & Olufsen speaker system
• Fast NVMe SSD from Samsung
• CPU Performance mostly consistent with limited throttling only under extreme multi core loads
• SureView display + NFC
• Great keyboard feedback
• Silent for a dual fan system (at least at idle)

Contras:

• SureView causes low display contrast and is thus useless for photo/video editing
• No dedicated mouse keys or TrackPoint
• Wacom Pens are supported but not bundled
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Trackpad is too sticky due to its glass material
• Can be too thin doesn't feel as sturdy as the EliteBook 700/800 series
• Screen flickers at brightness under 99%
• Jumps from silent to extremely loud under gaming (Thankfully most of the target users won't notice)
• Screen Backlight Bleeding
• Multi Core speed is good but not that great and can be as slow as the older Intel Core i7-6500U under Cinebench R15
• Electronic and Coil Noise
• No 4K 120hz Option

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional that is accustomed to bring loads of adapters, which also values design and security.

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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016), was the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

• Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

• Weight; 927g (!)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
• Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

Reviews on other sites

This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 3.8 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
• Precise Force TouchPad
• Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
• Build quality
• Silent operation

Contras:

• Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation)
• Mediocre keyboard
• Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

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With its incredible thin & light frame and a weight of just 1.88kg, a chassis that meets military standards and many security features, the HP Elitebook 850 will be an excellent travel companion for every enterprise user.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V 10/100/1000 + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.2 Combo Card + LTE Modem (Everything you need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 (1x Quickcharge), USB-Type C, DisplayPort, VGA, Audio Combo, AC Power, Ethernet, Docking Connector (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded with a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.88kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Matte and high resolution screen
• Quiet operation
• Excellent cooling system
• Hyper-fast storage
• Extremely long battery life
• LTE modem for mobile data internet connectivity
• Exemplary 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Relatively difficult upgradability and low display contrast

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for enterprise users in need of an ultra-reliable and almost unbreakable PC with extremely hi-tech security features.

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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop, combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.41kg (standard weight for high end laptops)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Business users that want a great amount of graphics power without breaking the bank with an ultra-expensive workstation.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with almost full SRGB coverage.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   672 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  5775

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 82% (82% on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Powerful quad speakers with subwoofer
• Keyboard backlighting
• Easy maintenance
• Keys with backlighting
• Amazing screen
• USB 3.1 type-C port

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid
• Short battery life, which sadly is typical of this kind of High End/High Performance laptops

Conclusion

The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.

You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.

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The ASUS Transformer book is one of the best basic convertible laptops in the under 300$ category. It is powerful enough to do all the basic internet stuff you may need, the chassis has a lightweight and sturdy design and the Intel Atom CPU inside means it is entirely fanless.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, USB 3.0 Type-C , microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.07kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 3.3 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Improved keyboard docking mechanism
• Improved graphic capabilities compared to the older Asus Transformer Book
• Good screen
• Fast eMMC storage
• Silent and cool working
• Extremely good port selection
• Impressive battery life of over 24hours.

Contras:

• Bad smartphone-like speakers
• Mediocre application performance.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet-browsing convertible that has an extra-long battery life and offers as many ports as you may need in a convertible.

You can buy right now for about 286$ on Amazon.com

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The Asus K501 is a great 15.6" laptop suitable for gamers and multimedia fan alike. Although the Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M is not-apt for ultra hardcore gaming, it can still play the vast majority of games in full HD. Users will appreciate its sturdy chassis, powerful speakers, it's very high quality IPS matte display, and a keyboard that offers an amazing, almost Lenovo level, typing experience. Overall, the price/performance ratio is extremely good and this laptop is worth all the money.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (All you will need for cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, miniDisplayPort, RJ-45, Audio 3.5mm

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.5kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got very good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• High performance Intel Core i7 and Nvidia Graphics
• Great and stable network interface
• Awesome design

Contras:

• Small keypad
• ASUS used the 2GB version of the GeForce GTX 950M instead of the 4GB one used by the HP Pavilion 15 Gaming.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for PC gamers on a relatively tight budget that, at the same time, don't want to sacrifice too much performance.

You can buy right now for about 749$ on Amazon.com

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With the ThinkPad L460, Lenovo offers an all-around business notebook that can be used for lightweight multimedia and gaming as well. The 14" Laptop features a matte FullHD display and is powered by the latest Skylake ULV processor, giving it an almost exaggerated battery life (19 Hours!). As typical from Lenovo, the keyboard is the best you can get on a laptop.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet  + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (all the best components for cabled and Wi-Fi networking)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio 3.5mm

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   251 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1896
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• Fast SSD based storage
• Superb keyboard and incredible battery life

Contras:

• Lack of a docking port
• Loud fans

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a powerful multimedia and 3D capable computer and an otherworldly battery life of over 23 hours.

You can buy right now for about 1069$ on Amazon.com

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With its thickness of just 10mm, The HP Spectre 13 is a direct competitor of the Apple Macbook (2016).  One big difference, compared to the competition, is that HP managed to install 15W Intel Core i7 CPUs in this ultrathin form factor instead of using less powerful 4.5W Intel Core M series. The display is incredible, thin and with high contrast. To keep the device slim, HP utilizes a new technology called Piston Hinge.

Key characteristics

Other Characteristics:

• Ports: The Spectre 13, like every ultrathin notebook, has a relatively limited but better-than-usual selection of ports: 1xUSB 3.0 type-C port for charging, 2xUSB 3.1 Type-C Ports with Thunderbolt 3 and a 3.5mm audio jack, an USB Type-C to standard USB 3.0 dongle is bundled.
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit
• Weight: 1.16kg
• PSU: 45W

(Typical) user groups:

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion but need a good amount of processor and storage performance.
• Multimedia enthusiasts, thanks to its good speakers and its integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU w/QuickSync that can accelerate up to H.265 video playback and even play some games at low details.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its 13.3" IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1600:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB (96%), plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB (63%) color spaces.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85%Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5 Stars on Amazon), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Dual Thunderbolt 3 port
• Keyboard backlighting
• Typing experience,
• Lightweight,
• Innovative and luxurious design
• Awesome display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• The USB Type-C to USB 3.0 Type A adapter is already bundled

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance under heavy load caused by thermal throttling, unfortunately with such a thin design this has to be expected
• Lack of a touchscreen, the probable cause is that by being so lightweight and by not being designed as a 2-in-1 convertible, a simple touch would practically tilt the device. For touch fanatics HP offers its sister model "HP Spectre x2" Convertible as alternative

Conclusion

The HP Spectre 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing too much performance and features.

You can buy it on Amazon.

 
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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features, the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity).

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station).

• Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.41kg (standard weight for high end laptops)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Business users that want a great amount of graphics power without breaking the bank with an ultra-expensive workstation.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with almost full SRGB coverage.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 82% (on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Powerful quad speakers with subwoofer
• Keyboard backlighting
• Easy maintenance
• Amazing screen
• USB 3.1 type-C port

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid, but it may be an isolated case
• Short battery life, which, sadly, is typical of this kind of High End/High Performance laptops

Conclusion

The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.

You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.

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This little fanless 2-In-1 Convertible, with its quad core atom processor, is more than enough for all your basic computing needs, but sadly, the GPU doesn't have enough horsepower for games more complex than the ones in the Windows Store. The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is one of the few Basic 2-In-1 Convertible to have a secondary 500GB traditional Hard Drive storage in the keyboard Dock other than the usual 32GB of fast eMMC SSD memory.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Broadcom Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this laptop can be connected only via Wi-Fi since it doesn't support cabled connection but can be solved by using an USB adapter, the latest Wi-Fi ac protocol isn't supported)

• Ports: microSD Card Reader, USB 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio (excellent selection of ports for a cloudbook)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (this laptop has only 2GB of Memory which is just the barely minimum to run smoothly Windows 10 64bit)

Full specs ahead:

• CPU: Intel Atom x5-Z8300 (Airmont) 1,44-1,84Ghz 4 Cores 2MB Cache 64bit 2W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel Cherry Trail-T SoC  Socket UTFCBGA-1380
• AUDIO: Intel HD Audio w/Stereo Speakers
• NETWORKING: Broadcom Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics Cherry Trail (12EU @ 500Mhz)
• RAM: 2GB DDR3L 1,6Ghz 64bit Single Channel
• STORAGE: 32GB eMMC SSD + 500GB Seagate Momentus Thin SATA II 5.400RPM 16MB Cache
• DISPLAY: 10.1" FullHD (1920x1200 Pixel) 16:10 IPS Glossy Capacitative Touchscreen
• CONNECTIVITY: microSD Card Reader, USB 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio
• BATTERY: 29Wh 6 Hours Battery Life
• WEIGHT: 1.2kg
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit
• WEBCAM: 1MP
• REAR CAMERA: 5MP
• PRICE: 450€

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Basic internet users who need a very small laptop that can easily transform into a tablet.
• Typists and writers those are not afraid of that small 10" screen.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 75% Stars ( Notebookcheck) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Fanless design
• Good keyboard
• Bright and impressive touchscreen.

Contras:

• Lack of a tent mode
• The tablet unit is a bit too heavy in respect with the keyboard dock

Conclusion

The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is a great choice for people that need an inexpensive but well-built little typewriter and internet surfing machine that can be easily turned into a tablet.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The new HP Elitebook Folio G1 is the thinnest & lightest business laptop ever made (even thinner than the Macbook 12 2016!). If you are looking for a device that looks luxurious, is powerful enough for business workloads, extremely light and very silent this may be the right choice for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-8160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (As of 2016 this is the best Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity you can get)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.1 Type-C ThunderBolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.2 Compliant, 3,5mm Audio (Extremely limited port selection, can be extended thanks to Thunderbolt Docking Stations)

• Weight: 979g (Just a bit heavier than the Macbook 12)

• Battery; 41Wh, 11 Hours Lifetime

• PSU: 45W

• Webcam: Infrared Webcam with Support for Windows Hello Facial Recognition technology

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users in need of a silent and lightweight PC that can deliver a good amount of performance.
• Home Cinema enthusiasts, thanks to its gorgeous screen, powerful Quad Bang & Olufsen speakers and the Intel QuickSync Video Encoder/Decoder, the Elitebook Folio G1 can deliver impressive movie and music playback.
• Typists and journalists, the Elitebook Folio's Keyboard is said to be even better than the one present in the Lenovo ThinkPad series, which, before the release of this laptop, was considered the best laptop keyboard ever made.

Reviews on other sites

With a score of 90% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Extremely light weight and portability,
• Sturdy case
• Best keyboard on the market,
• Gorgeous display
• Great Bang & Olufsen Speakers
• Completely silent operation
• Impressive infrared webcam

Contras:

• Lack of ports and adapters which is, by the way, already much better than its main rival: the Macbook 12
• The Alps ClickPad that sometimes doesn't register taps

Conclusion

The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is a very good device, but you should be aware of its limitations. If you are looking for an extremely mobile device and do not want to waive silent operation and a great keyboard, there is no reason why you shouldn't get this notebook.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The new Acer Travelmate P648 is the total package for a business computer. It has every feature a business user would need (it even has Thunderbolt 3), and all this goodness doesn't even cost too much at just 1106$.

Key characteristics:

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Huawei LTE Modem (As of 2016 this is everything you may need for internet connectivity

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, ThunderBolt 3, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, SD Card Reader (An amazing ports selection!)

• Weight: 1.6kg (Good Weight standard for an Ultrabook)

• Battery; 54Wh, 18 Hours Lifetime (!)

• PSU: 45W

• Webcam: HD Webcam (720P)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that need a silent and lightweight PC that can do anything and deliver a great amount of performance.
• Home Cinema enthusiasts, thanks to its gorgeous screen, good speakers and the Intel QuickSync Video Encoder/Decoder. The Acer Travelmate P648 can deliver impressive movie and music playback.

Reviews on other sites

With a score of 89% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high contrast FullHD IPS display
• Fast SSD storage
• Silent and cool operation
• Good keyboard
• LTE connectivity
• Thunderbolt 3 port
• Incredible high end smartphone-like battery life

Contras:

• CPU's limited use of Turbo Boost as a way of keeping the laptop cool

Conclusion

The Acer TravelMate P648 is one of the best business laptops, with probably the best price/performance ratio as of June 2016. This PC is a serious and deadly contender to Lenovo and HP's throne.

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This impressive thin & light convertible packs an impressive amount of fast, flash based storage and great performance, thanks to its fast Intel core i7 processor (passively cooled!), making it one of the best 12" multimedia convertibles around and, while in tablet mode, one of the most powerful tablet PCs ever made.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1(the Acer Aspire Switch 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Connectivity: 2x USB 3.0, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity that can be greatly expanded thanks to a docking station)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great rating.

Pros:

• High performance
• Immense and blazing fast SSD storage
• Impressive fanless cooling system that makes it completely silent
• Gorgeous display
• Good webcam

Contras:

• Average speakers
• Short battery life under heavy load

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Professional Photo e Video Editors looking for a valid and powerful tablet/PC hybrid.
• Multimedia Enthusiasts that are not really into computer gaming will find this PC very interesting.

Conclusion

The Acer One Switch 12 is an extremely versatile PC and one of the absolute best and most powerful convertibles in the market as of July 2016.

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This relatively inexpensive high-end 2-in-1 convertible which packs the usual impressive build quality HP is known for.

  Alas this Computer has one of the best typing experiences on a 12.9" PC.

The Spectre x2 12 also features a powerful quad speaker from Bang & Olufsen (very impressive for a device so slim) that will make music enthusiasts very happy. The only drawback is that the processor performance and battery life are unfortunately just average (but not bad at all) for the category,

The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and you are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 is a much better option.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + LTE SIM Slot (the HP Spectre x2 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and the possibility to add a Data SIM on selected models)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Connectivity: USB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity typical of 2-In-1 Convertibles)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Writers looking for a versatile computer that can offer a great typing experience.
• Multimedia Enthusiast that are not really into computer gaming will find this PC very interesting, especially music fans.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck and 5/5 Stars on Amazon.com) this computer has a great overall rating.

Pros:

• Great keyboard dock
• USB-Type C Port
• Great screen quality
• Great camera module from Intel
• Adjustable feet stand
• Silent fanless operation

Contras:

• Average CPU performance
• Battery life under heavy load

Conclusion

The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs, and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 can be a much better option.

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The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is the king of all 2-in-1 convertible business PCs, its build quality, screen and battery life are still unmatched by the competition. All this excellence makes this fantastic business laptop absolutely worth every penny of its high price.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Ethernet, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n/ac) w/ Bluetooth 4.2, Sierra Wireless EM7305 4G LTE, GPS (Impressive networking capabilities!)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Connectivity: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, 2xHDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, SD card reader (Incredible port selection that can be expanded via Docking Station)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Writers looking for a versatile computer that can offer a great typing experience.
• Business executives in search of a convertible PC that is rugged, powerful, feature-complete and at the same time portable and lightweight.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85/100 (85% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great overall rating.

Pros:

• Matte antireflective touchscreen
• High end keyboard and touchpad
• Pen support
• Fast storage
• Incredible battery life

Contras:

• High price
• The screen's low contrast caused by the matte coating

Conclusion

The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is an amazing convertible P one of (if not the best) 2-in-1 on the market today. If you are an enterprise user in need of a reliable, powerful and lightweight travel companion this may be the right device for you.

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The Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition is a powerful and relatively lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte 4K IPS display and a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 512GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk, offers awesome storage performance and size.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.3kg (as most gaming laptops it is a bit heavy)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• High quality chassis
• Superb keyboard
• Ultra-high speed Thunderbolt 3 port
• High contrast 4K IPS screen with perfect viewing angle and matte coating
• Great multimedia and gaming performance
• Outstanding price/performance ratio

Contras:

• Extremely difficult upgradability

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for every multimedia and gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance at a relatively low price.

You can but this powerful gaming laptop on Amazon.

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The Asus G501VW is a powerful and lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte FullHD IPS display, a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 128GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk offers awesome storage performance and size. This Laptop is a valid alternative to the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Gaming Edition if you are looking for something equivalent but more light and portable.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this PC lacks Ethernet and has only Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• High quality chassis
• Superb keyboard
• Ultra-high speed Thunderbolt 3 port
• High contrast FullHD IPS screen with perfect viewing angle and matte coating
• Great multimedia and gaming performance and outstanding price/performance ratio

Contras:

• Lack of LAN Ethernet Port

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance that is a bit less heavy and portable than the competition.

You can but this powerful gaming laptop on Amazon

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The HP x2 210 G1 is a basic business convertible. If compared to other convertible Cloudbooks, this PC offers a higher amount of memory (4GB) a slightly faster and bigger 64GB eMMC storage (instead of the usual 32GB) and very good speakers from Bang & Olufsen. If you only need internet browsing and office workloads for your business, and you value a lightweight yet sturdy companion, the relatively high price of 445$ is largely justified!

  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Type-C, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.2kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (79% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• IPS Screen
• Silent and fanless design
• Long battery life
• USB Type-C connectivity

Contras:

• Short warranty and high price for Atom based cloudbook standards

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in need of a basic internet browsing companion and office convertible that has an extra long battery life and offers a superior build quality.

You can buy right now for about 445$ on Amazon.com

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The HP Probook 640 G2 is a total blast from the past! Even if it features all the latest technologies, this computer looks like it came straight from the era of strongly built and bulky business laptops. If you are a business professional that values more excellent build quality and connectivity options than weight and style this computer may be the right one for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet i219V Lan + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card + HP lt4120 Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE Modem (Everything you will need for online connectivity at max speeds)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Docking Station, Smart Card reader (awesome selection of ports that can be expanded even further thanks to the Docking Station support)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.95kg (Very heavy for Ultrabook standards)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 84% (Notebookcheck). Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device. 

Pros:

• Excellent and solid casing build
• Presence of a DVD drive
• High quality keyboard and touchpad
• Low temperatures
• Ultra-long battery life
• 4G LTE connectivity
• Great application performance

Contras:

• Heaviness
• Screen with bad viewing angles
• Loud & annoying fan

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for business professionals looking for a strong and reliable PC. 

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If you are an engineer looking for a laptop that is capable of running all your advanced CAD projects with ease without breaking your back, The HP Zbook 15 G3 can be your ideal choice.

This mobile workstation is incredibly thin and light for workstation standards (less than 3kg) and packs the incredible power of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 processor combined with a powerful, CAD/Maya/3D Studio+ optimized, mid-range professional 3D accelerator from Nvidia (Quadro M1000M).

Like all HP Z series computers, the system has been tested with military standards MIL-810 for working in extreme conditions of heat and humidity.

The system can, of course, run modern videogames pretty well, but if you are a gamer it may be better for you to save your bucks and buy the equivalent HP Pavilion 15 Touch , since it can offer about the same level of gaming performance at a much lower price.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, VGA, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (Awesome connectivity!)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 2.6kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and 3D modeling professionals looking for a powerful and portable device.
• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 4.5/5 stars (4.5/5 Stars on LaptopMag) this computer has an above-average rating.

Key points mentioned in the reviews & our take on them:

• Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its excellent performance, for being one of the most lightweight workstations ever made, and its stylish and classy design.

• LaptopMag criticizes the excellent, but a bit too dim display, and its relatively high temperatures near the cooling vents.

Conclusion

The HP Zbook 15 G3 is one of the best workstations on the market, if you are a professional 3D graphics artist and you can tolerate the high operating temperatures, you will find a classy and powerful travel companion, if you just plan to play videogames you should definitely buy the similar HP Pavilion 15 Touch instead.

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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

This model features a more powerful Intel Core m5-6Y54 Processor and double the Storage (512GB Vs. 256GB).

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

• Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

• Weight; 927g (!)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
• Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

Reviews on other sites

This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
• Precise Force TouchPad
• Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
• Build quality
• Silent operation

Contras:

• Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation)
• Mediocre keyboard
• Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

This model features a more powerful Intel Core m7-6Y75 Processor clocked at up to 3,1Ghz that is the most powerful of the Core mx series, Sadly, the Storage is the same 256GB SSD as the basic m3-6Y30 model.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

• Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

• Weight; 927g (!)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
• Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

Reviews on other sites

This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
• Precise Force TouchPad
• Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
• Build quality
• Silent operation

Contras:

• Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation),
• Mediocre keyboard
• Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

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The HP Envy 15t-as133cl is a cheaper, yet still extremely well built alternative to the more higher-end HP Spectre series. This PC is more lightweight and thinner than before, while packing extremely good performance thanks to its "Kaby Lake" 7th Gen Intel core i7. This PC is good for both office work and basic multimedia workloads. The limited RGB color coverage means it is a bad choice for professional photo/video editors.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.23kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• The Multimedia enthusiast: Thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and videos.
• The small & medium business user who doesn't need Windows 10 Professional.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4:(Low 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider:(Low 1366x768) (Barely playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 79%(Notebookcheck.net) this computer has a good rating.

Pros:

• Compact and study chassis
• M.2 + 2.5" SATA III Slots for SSD and Hard Drive
• Impressive CPU Performance
• Good IPS panel
• Good battery life
• USB Type-C

Contras:

• Pulsating fan behavior under stress due to thermal throttling
• Inaccurate RGB reproduction caused by the touch layer
• Poor touchpad
• No dedicated graphics
• Lack of thunderbolt 3

Conclusion

The HP ENVY 15-as113nl Ultrabook is a great choice if you are looking for great style & portability for as little money as possible without sacrificing application performance and features.

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The Dell Alienware 13 R3 is the best and most powerful 13" windows PC to date! Sure, this PC is much heavier than most 13,3" laptops and really, really expensive, but by looking at the overall specs, you will soon realize this PC is top quality! Recomended to anyone willing to pay ~1800$ (especially hardcore gamers) thanks to its high-end Quad core 7th Gen core i7-7700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics!

Other characteristics

• Networking; Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet + Killer Wireless-AC Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.46kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core/ octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with no problems.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need an impressive amount of performance.
• "Core" Gamers: This machine is a video games enthusiast's dream!
• The Multimedia enthusiast, thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder this system is great for music and videos.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   762 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  10805

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an excellent rating and ranks at #1 in the Top 10 Gaming Laptops.

Pros:

• Compact and study chassis
• Amazing OLED Touchscreen
• Overall performance
• Good keyboard with backlight
• Connectivity, upgradability
• Fast storage
• Thunderbolt 3
• Basically everything!

Contras:

• Weight
• Lack of SD Card Reader

Conclusion

If you are a gamer/power user looking for the best laptop under 14" well.... with the Alienware 13 R3 you may have found your ideal PC.

You can buy it on Amazon.

The newly released HP Probook 650 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 Probook 650 G2. Other than this nothing else changed and the HP Probook 650 remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 2.31kg

 Application Performance

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find this PC an excellent companion.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Low 1366x768) (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 : (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system,
• Docking and serial ports
• USB Type-C and great keyboard

Contras:

• Display that, even if very bright, has a very low contrast ratio
• Lack of keyboard backlight

Conclusion

The HP Probook 650 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1050$ on Amazon.

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is much probably the best 12,5" enterprise notebook available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i7-7500U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, a great display (especially for HP standards), input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 22 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 820 G4 has no flaws, apart from it being extremely expensive at well over 1700$ and up to 2100$ with 512GB SSD and 4G LTE connectivity.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs).

• Webcam: HP TrueVision HD

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.26kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find in this PC the perfect companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is the second most powerful 15W CPU made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through all the common business workloads with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 139 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   329 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1645

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Medium 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Tomb Raider: (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Medium 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 88% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte IPS FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system
• Ultra-fast SSD storage
• USB Type-C
• Sturdy build quality
• Good input devices
• 4G LTE Modem support
• Ultra-long battery life
• 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Steep price tag

Conclusion

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1750$ on Amazon.

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The Gigabyte P55W v7 is a great choice if you are looking for an high end gaming laptop at a relatively cheap price. The corners cut by Gigabyte to lower the computer's price has been chosen very wisely and everything needed by the average gamer, like e.g. high end graphics, quad core processor and lots of RAM and storage, are all here.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3,5mm audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader.

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit.

• Weight; 2.63kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core / octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every type of workload with no problems at all.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need an impressive amount of performance.
• "Core" Gamers: This machine is a video games enthusiast's dream!
• The Multimedia enthusiast: Thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and videos.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5.0 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Impeccable build and sturdy chassis
• Long battery life
• Lot of gaming power for a cheap price
• Good keyboard
• USB 3.1 Type- C Port
• Great matte IPS display from LG

Contras:

• Loud
• Relatively slow SSD if compared to the competition
• Lack of Thunderbolt 3 Connector

Conclusion

If you are a gamer/power user, looking for the best bang for the bucks the Gigabyte P55W v7 may be your ideal PC.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The Asus Zenbook UX310UQ is a classy compact multimedia laptop in the 13.3" form factor. This computer offers the right balance of sturdiness and performance coupled with an immense amount of storage space (1.5TB) for your movies, music and games, all in a lightweight and compact form factor. Typical from ASUS the price/performance ratio is extremely good at "just" 1200$!

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Webcam: 720P HD

• Ports: USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.45kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and multimedia features.
• Multimedia enthusiasts looking for lots of storage for their movies, music and games.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Medium 1366x768) (Playable)
  

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck,net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Good battery life
• Good IPS panel
• Elegant and lightweight chassis with good choice of materials
• Overall performance
• Gigantic amount of storage
• Good variety of ports, especially for the inclusion of an USB 3.1 Type-C connector
• Free ASUS bag bundled with the laptop

Contras:

• Moderate thermal throttling under extreme loads
• Good, but just average for gaming, graphics card

Conclusion

The ASUS Zenbook UX310UQ, thanks to its lightweight build and powerful components, is a great compact multimedia laptop at an unbeatable price!

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The newly released HP ProBook 640 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 ProBook 640 G2. Other than this, nothing else changed, and the HP Probook 640 still remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 1.95kg

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   289 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1518 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Fast NVMe SSD Storage
• Quiet cooling system
• Docking port
• USB Type-C
• 4G LTE support
• Great keyboard

Contras:

• Display that, even if very bright has a very low contrast ratio
• Lack of keyboard backlight

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find this PC an excellent companion.

Conclusion

The HP Probook 640 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 930$ on Amazon.

Thanks to its winning price/performance ratio and build quality, the Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 is one of the best choices for an entry-level business laptop! Small & Medium Enterprise users will find a powerful little office machine. The only serious drawback may be the lack of a Smart Card reader, if that's your case and you still need a business laptop under 14" it might be better for you to pay twice more for the Lenovo ThinkPad 13's main rival the HP Elitebook 820 G4.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: USB 3.0 Type-C, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.43kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• The Multimedia enthusiast, thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder this system is great for music and videos.
• Enterprise professionals not needing Smart Cards will find this PC an excellent office companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 149 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   376 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1645 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net and 5/5 Stars on Amazon this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Functional design
• High performance
• Fast SSD Storage
• Great backlight keyboard
• Low noise
• Long battery life
• Bright IPS display
• USB Type-C and Docking Port

Contras:

• Slow SD card reader
• Lack of Smart Card reader
• Limited color space for photographers
• High internal temperatures

Conclusion

The Acer Travelmate P449 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful and portable small office machine.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is much probably one of the best 14" enterprise notebooks available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i5-7200U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 19 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 840 G4 has no real flaws, apart from the relatively unimpressive display.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 + Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE 4G Module (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Webcam: HP TrueVision HD

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader, Ethernet

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

Weight

; 1.4kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find in this PC the perfect companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most business workloads with ease.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Low 1366x768) (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Quiet cooling system
• Ultra-fast SSD storage
• USB Type-C
• Sturdy build quality
• Good input devices
• 4G LTE Modem support
• Ultra-long battery life
• 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Unimpressive monitor

Conclusion

The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 123$ on Amazon.

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The new ultra slim HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx, with its new 4K Ultra HD display capable of almost 100% sRGB and bundled Active Pen, is a digital artist's dream! This convertible combines an ultra slim 13.8mm thin chassis with the power of a 7th gen Kaby Lake Intel Core i7-7500U, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and a relatively large and blazing fast 512GB HP Z Turbo Drive NVMe SSD for storage.

This premium and stylish device has a heftyprice tag but, if you are a traveling professional artist, you can't ask for anything better than this particular model.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8268 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 home 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.3kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Professional digital artists and photographers will love the bundled Active Pen and the display's perfect color reproduction.
• Enterprise professionals not needing Windows 10 Pro will find this PC an excellent alternative to purely business PCs.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Fast NVMe SSD Storage
• Perfect 4K display
• Bundled Active Pen
• Standard sized USB 3.0 + 2xThunderbolt 3
• High quality,  thin, sturdy and portable CNC Aluminum Chassis
• No thermal throttling under heavy load

Contras:

• Limited turbo boost
• Loud dual fan
• Glossy display unsuitable for outdoor use
• Very high price

Conclusion

The HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx is a great choice if you are a professional artist or photographer looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile little machine.

You can buy it for 1600$ on Amazon.

The Lenovo Yoga 720 is a beautiful 13.3" convertible: it features a sturdy and stylish chassis and probably has the convertible world's strongest hinges available. The keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable. The only flaw is the lack of many common external ports, especially the SD Card reader. This PC is great for consumers and business alike.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi Tri-Band a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1548 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): 40 fps (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: Unplayable at any setting
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: Unplayable at any setting

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Classy design
• Flawless finish
• Good keyboard
• Firm 360° hinges
• Bright display with good viewing angles
• Versatility
• Dual Thunderbolt 3
• Fingerprint reader
• Standard USB 3.0 with quick charge
• Excellent battery life
• Good performance
• Superfast SSD
• Optional Active Pen

Contras:

• Loudness
• Bad microphone
• Lack of SD Card and Video Outputs

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a small, stylish convertible with almost no compromises other than ports selection.

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The new HP Pavilion 15 Power is the stronger and most recommendable of the Pavilion series of multimedia computers. Compared to the previous Pavilions, the "Power" is a huge upgrade especially regarding system stability (the 2016 Pavilion 15/17 and 2015 Pavilion 17 models suffered of sudden random system reboots and crashes). The HP Pavilion 15 Power's chassis has been redesigned, making the system much cooler. The keyboard also benefits of the renewed chassis stability. Gaming performance is good, thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, roughly on par with the 2016 HP Pavilion 15/17 models and entry-level 2016 HP Omen laptops.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.4kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Powerful graphics card
• Dual storage bay that supports NVMe SSDs
• Good FullHD IPS display
• Stronger and much improved chassis and system stability
• No CPU throttling and great battery life.

Contras:

• Uneven surface temperatures
• Slightly weaker hinge (compared to older models)
• Loudness under full load,
• Difficult upgradability and spongy touchpad

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device at the lowest price possible without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K. 

You can buy it for 1000$ on Amazon

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The Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKB is a beautiful 14" convertible! It features a sturdy and stylish chassis (gold and rose gold options are available), the keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable, the only drawback are the up and down arrow keys that are half size, not unlike most HP laptops. The lack of ports of its predecessors has finally been solved with this model, making this 360° Ultrabook even more of a great choice for consumers and businesses alike.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB Type-C 3.0, Audio, HDMI

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.7kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   289 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1518 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra-Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
  
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Aluminum and plastic hybrid chassis
• Very good touchpad and keyboard
• Active pen support
• Cool and quiet operation
• Good battery life

Contras:

• CPU throttling due to the 9W low custom TDP (the i5-7200U is designed to use up to 15W)
• The display touchscreen layer limits the color reproduction
• The backlight causing some flickering
• USB 3.0 Type-C instead of Thunderbolt 3
• Relatively slow 1x1 Wi-Fi ac

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a stylish and reliable convertible with almost no serious compromises.

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The Korean giant's response to the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 has a few very unique selling points, coming directly from the smartphone world: AMOLED display and high quality camera equipment!

The AMOLED Display of the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 has infinite contrast, offering perfect blacks and whites. Even if the panel is glossy, it can be used outdoors without any problem.

The 5MP Webcam and 13MP rear camera can be used for much more than business conferences, and in combination with the AMOLED display's great color reproduction and contrast, this detachable computer can be used as both a backup-camera and photo editing device on the go.

The performance is quite good, like the competition it uses a 15W 7th gen Intel Core i5 (i5-7200U) and, like the Elite x2 1012 G2, it doesn't throttle as heavily as the Surface Pro.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card + 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3, Audio, microSD Card/SIM Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 39Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 321 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1683

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4/5 stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• The S-Pen and Keyboard Dock are included
• Perfect workmanship and attractive design
• Excellent cameras
• Fast Wi-Fi and LTE
• Enterprise class features
• Bright AMOLED display
• Silent cooling system and excellent battery life

Contras:

• Lack of ports
• Temperature development

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious professional photo/video creative.

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 on Amazon

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ASUS's latest 14-inch multimedia laptop is not only highly portable, but it also comes with a dedicated GPU as well as security features such as TPM. So it is a business or a multimedia PC? The answer is that the Zenbook is a bit of both but doesn't really excel in neither, but at least it is very consistent about mobility, looks and build quality.

Office and business users looking for a presentable high-quality portable notebook are the device’s primary target audience. Occasional gamers and multimedia enthusiasts will also love this computer, while hardcore gamers, on the other hand, should steer clear and buy something with at least a GeForce MX150.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0 Type C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 50Wh Li-Ion
• Weight; 1.3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 135 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2335

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Diablo III (UItra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• The Witcher 3 (Low 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Farm Simulator 2017(High 1920x1080): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Compact size
• Well made high quality, stylish and rigid casing
• 2 adapters included
• Fingerprint reader and TPM 2.0
• Good keyboard
• Amazing touchpad
• Excellent display
• Quiet and never annoying fan noise
• Efficient and ultra long battery life

Contros:

• Expensive pricepoint
• Fingerprint friendly surface
• Slow USB 2.0 based SDCard reader
• No NVMe SSD
• Dedicated GPU that could perform better

Conclusion

The Asus Zenbook UX3430UQ is an amazing mix of business and multimedia!

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