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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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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 2017 version of the Microsoft Surface Pro is a stylish convertible featuring a passively cooled Intel Core i5-7300U (15W) instead of the usual Intel core m series, making it one of the most powerful silent laptops in the market! The cameras are very good and support Windows Hello and the touchscreen is bright, with high contrast and excellent color coverage.

The battery life is impressive! It easily beats the older Surface Pro 4 with Intel Core m3 (only 4.5W) and is proof that Microsoft can even beat Apple in power management optimizations.

The only serious drawback of the Surface Pro 2017 is the lack of the modern USB-Type C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it incompatible with most generic USB Type-C Docking stations. 

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

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

• Ports: USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Docking Station Port, 3.5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Webcam: 5MPx

• Rear Camera: 8MPx

• Battery: 45Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 141 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1280x720): 32 fps (Playable)
• Thief: (Unplayable)
  
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)
• Rise of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 90% (Notebookcheck) and 4.1/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Solid chassis design
• Noiseless
• Very long battery life (up to 17 hours in idle)
• Good camera which supports Windows Hello
• Very good microphone
• Bright display with sRGB color space coverage
• Quick charging
• Incredible performance...

Contras:

• ... In short bursts
• no USB Type-C
• Type Cover and Surface Pen are sold separately

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for enterprise employees and photo/video creatives especially valuing silence.

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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 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 HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals that don't need powerful 3D graphics capabilities.

The combo of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500 and integrated HD Graphics 630 help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.

The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP Workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.

This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable, and if you need an inexpensive yet powerful, mainly used for 2D creativity workstation that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45, 4x Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Excellent score)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1914 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

At just 715$, the HP Z238 is a total deal and thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstation world.

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If you are looking for the best compact desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 SFF. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have budget for the bigger and expensive Xeon based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1865 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 on Amazon.

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If you are looking for the best desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have the budget for the more expensive Xeon/Quadro based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1868 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency
• Fast Storage

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower on Amazon.

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This ultrathin beast of a convertible laptop is perfect for every business use, and, thanks to its Nvidia Quadro GPU, is a good entry-level workstation for professional 3D modeling and CAD engineers. It's Gaming-suitable as well, but you can find much less expensive and better performing alternatives for that.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Audio, Ethernet and Docking Station Support (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.83kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and other 3D professionals who need a powerful and versatile convertible laptop.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2629 

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (77% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• Versatility
• System performance
• The digitizer pen is already included
• Great typing experience only Lenovo can provide.

Contras:

• Relatively high system temperatures
• Glossy screen
• Overall good but unimpressive speakers.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for engineers and other 3D graphics professionals that are in need something more powerful and versatile than an iPad Pro but don't want to sacrifice portability.

You can buy right now for about 1600$ on Amazon.com

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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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The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ab102nl/ak113nl is a great upper mid-range gaming laptop! Great performance combined with an ultra-aggressive design, a wonderful display and a boatload of storage, the honest pricing makes it a very desirable gaming laptop.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Sadly this is the weakest point of the Pavilion Gaming series, Ethernet is limited to 100MBPs and lacks the latest Wi-Fi ac Standard)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45, Audio 3.5mm  (Average selection of ports for a multimedia laptop)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.38kg (Relatively lightweight for a gaming laptop)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that are happy with playing all the latest games as of 2016 at high details and FullHD resolution.
• Multimedia enthusiast looking for a super aggressive design.

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Matte IPS display
• Cool green backlighted keyboard
• Great balance between hardware components
• Fast and large storage.

Contras:

• Relatively difficult upgradability
• Short warranty

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for gamers and multimedia enthusiast alike in search of a powerful laptop at a very honest price.

You can buy it right now for about 1199$ on Amazon.com

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This awesome 12.3" 2-in-1 Business Convertible combines great power, total silence and a great ultra-high resolution touchscreen. The new Smart Keyboard and Surface Pen are both incredible, offering accurate typing and precise touch input. Thanks to the extremely-efficient passive cooling, some gaming can be done at low to moderate settings.

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.  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Marvell Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got very good reviews (88% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• Silent and fanless, albeit powerful core m3 based design
• Greatly improved keyboard dock and its terrific Pen
• High quality chassis at an honest price
• Impressive battery life and extremely high performance for such an energy frugal processor

Contras:

• Lack of Thunderbolt 3 ports
• High system temperatures under heavy load.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.

You can buy right now for about 799$ on Amazon.com

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This classy business 2-In-1 Convertible has an even better keyboard dock than the Surface Pro, plus it can easily be upgraded thanks to a maintenance hatch. The Touchscreen is one of the best out there, very bright and with a very high contrast ratio. Its battery life is another great selling point and can last for an incredible amount of 15 Hours.

.  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, microHDMI, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 780kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 113 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   217 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1219 

Gaming Benchmarks:

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

Reviews on other sites

This model got very good reviews (86% Notebookcheck and 3.5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Gorgeous display,
• Silent and fanless but powerful core m5 based design
• Great keyboard dock and its terrific Pen
• High quality chassis at an honest price
• Impressive battery life and extremely high performance for such an energy frugal processor

Contras:

• Conservative use of Turbo Boost under heavy multitasking

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.

You can buy right now for about 679$ on Amazon.com

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The HP Envy 13 is one of the most classiest ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many, its luxurious 3K Ultra High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the Envy 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1kg

(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 in a PC that can stay always cool and quiet.
• 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" 4K IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1400:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB color spaces.
• Small & Medium Business users who don't need Windows 10 Professional, thanks to its TPM module and FingerPrint Reader.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Awesome 4K display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• High quality aluminium chassis
• Extremely high quality speakers from Bang & Olufsen

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance during heavy gaming load due to the strict power consumption limit, but unfortunately has to be expected since this laptop uses an ULV type (15W CPU+GPU shared) CPU.
• Very limited upgrade options and lack of easy-to-open maintenance hatch. This is a common drawback of this category (Ultrabooks). The M.2 2280 SSD storage can be upgraded with a little technical knowledge though.

Conclusion

The HP Envy 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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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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The Lenovo ThinkPad E460 is one of the cheapest ThinkPads and can be a very interesting Device for both home and SME business users. With its IPS display, modern processors, and discrete AMD Graphics Card that can even appeal to gamers.

All the other classic Lenovo features, like a good case, TrackPoint, the best keyboards in the laptop world, and support for many Docking Stations are present.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Audio, SD/MMC Card Reader (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.83kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia users who are attracted by its serious and classy business style.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core:  119 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   290 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2290 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (High 1366x768): 34 fps (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 3 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Decent casing quality,
• Incredible keyboard
• Docking station compatibility,
• High performance and excellent price/performance ratio.
• Keys with backlighting
• Large keys with backlighting
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Dark screen
• Non-removable battery
• Limited upgrade options

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users who are looking for a PC with a comfortable keyboard and good 3D and multimedia qualities.

You can buy right now for about 649$ on Amazon.com

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The Asus Zenbook UX305CA is ASUS' answer to the 2016 Apple Macbook: a very solid choice for everyone looking for a light and slim 13.3" Ultrabook. You'll get a very good build quality, a sturdy chassis and an IPS display with matte coating. The Zenbook has a pretty good performance and battery life, thanks to its ultra-sober Intel Core m3 6Y30 processor.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio(great selection of ports for an ultra thin-laptop)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.19kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 3 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Thin, sturdy chassis and good build quality
• Fast storage
• Good performance
• Noiseless and cool operation
• Bright matte display

Contras:

• Loss of performance under extremely heavy workloads
• Lack of backlight on the keyboard
• Lack of Thunderbolt 3 ports

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for users in search of an ultra-thin & light laptop that is comparable in specs to the Apple Macbook 12 and HP Spectre 13, but at just a fraction of the price.

You can buy right now for about 689$ on Amazon.com

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The Asus Zenbook UX303UA is a great ultrabook. It remains cool and delivers a decent performance thanks to its fast SSD and Skylake-U processors. Everyone will find it a very sleek laptop with a great display, ideal for creative people always on the move and, thanks to its IPS screen, is especially great for editing pictures and/or video.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort 3.5mm Audio, SD Card Reader(great selection of ports for an ultra-thin laptop)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.4kg

Reviews on other sites

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

Pros:

• Thin and sturdy chassis with overall good build quality
• Fast storage
• Good performance
• Noiseless and cool operation
• Bright matte display

Contras:

• Loss of performance under extremely heavy workload
• Lack of backlight on the keyboard

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for creatives and artists in search of an ultra-thin & light laptop comparable in specs to the Apple Macbook Air and HP Elitebook 800 series, but at just a fraction of the price.

You can buy right now for about 799$ on Amazon.com

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The Acer Aspire V17 Nitro is a 17" All-Around multimedia laptop with a gaming twist. This laptop features a great matte IPS display, a GeForce 945M graphics card suitable for gaming combined with a high performance 6th gen Core i5 from Intel for your applications and multimedia tasks and a fast & large 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive for storage.

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, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 3.1kg (as most gaming laptops, it's a bit heavy)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• High quality chassis
• Superb keyboard
• Ultra-high speed USB Type-C port
• High contrast IPS screen with perfect viewing angle
• Good 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 large and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and a relatively low price.

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Dell's Latitude E5550 is a great business Ultrabook and, thanks to its old (but not obsolete) 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, can be found at interesting prices.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Qualcomm Gobi LTE (everything you will need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded thanks to a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   110 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  826

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (87% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• Slim and elegant design
• Outstanding input devices
• Upgradability
• Good performance and perfect screen color reproduction.

Contras:

• Relatively high power consumption.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of an enterprise class PC that, even if it features older components, can still compete against the latest Lenovo Thinkpads and HP EliteBooks at just a fraction of the price.

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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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The  HP t730 Thin Client, HP’s most powerful desktop thin client, is ready to deploy in demanding environments right out of the box with an AMD quad-core APU, huge selection of interfaces (even legacy), OS and external server choices, and native support for 6 UHD/4K displays.

This small desktop PC, thanks to its AMD FirePro W2100, can also be used as a basic Workstation and thus is perfect for a team of CG professionals working connected to the cloud.

Specs Here:

• CPU: AMD RX427BB (Steamroller) 2,7-3,6Ghz 4 Cores / 4 Threads 4MB Cache 35W TDP 64bit
• CHIPSET: AMD Kaveri  FCH Socket FP3
• NETWORK: Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet
• EXPANSION SLOTS: 2xSO-DIMM, PCI Express Half Height x8
• Audio: Realtek ALC290 With Stereo Speakers
• GPU 1: AMD Radeon R7 (Kaveri) w/1GB Dedicated RAM Integrated
• GPU 2: AMD FirePro W2100 2GB DDR3
• RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3L-1600 1,6Ghz 128bit Dual Channel
• STORAGE: 64GB M.2 SSD
• CONNECTIVITY: 6xUSB 2.0, 4x USB 3.0 (2x Internal), 4xAudio, 6xDisplayPort, RJ-45, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 2xSerial, Parallel 
• KEYBOARD: HP USB Keyboard
• MOUSE: HP USB Optical Mouse
• PSU: 85W
• PRICE: 1164€
• OS: Microsoft Windows Embedded 7P 64bit
• BUNDLED SOFTWARE: HP Device Manager, HP ThinUpdate, HP EasyTools, HP SmartZero Client Service, Agent Microsoft SCCM/EDM, HP Velocity, HP EasyShell, HP TrueGraphics

The Acer Predator G6-710 in an unstoppable war machine!

This giant is ready to defeat your enemies and offer you the best gaming experience in FullHD. The last technology is embedded here, like a powerful Quad Core Intel Core i5-6600K, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 Graphics, the proprietary Acer IceTunnel cooling system and many other functions exclusively dedicated to gaming.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K Quad Core 3.5Ghz (3.9Ghz Turbo Boost) 6MB L3 Cache 91W TDP
• CHISPET: Intel Z170 Express
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 2GB GDDR5
• RAM: 8GB DDR4-2133 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 1TB SSHD 5400 RPM 8GB SSD Cache
• AUDIO: Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi
• CONNECTIVITY: 2xUSB 2.0, 6xUSB 3.0, 6xAudio 3.5mm, Ethernet, 2xDVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0
• KEYBOARD: Acer Keyboard USB
• MOUSE: ACER Mouse USB
• PSU: 730W
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

This Gaming Desktop has an attractive futuristic design. Many programmable LEDs are visible through the chassis.

This advanced gaming PC hosts a powerful 6th gen Intel Core i7, a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 and DDR4 memory almost twice as fast as the old DDR3, plus all the ASUS technologies like SonicMaster, GameAlive and Aegis II are present in this computer.

Full Specs ahead:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake-S) 3,4-4Ghz 4 Cores / 8 Threads 9MB Cache 64bit 65W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H170
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 2GB GDDR5
• RAM: 16GB DDR4-2133 (Dual Channel)
• STORAGE: 1TB SATA III 7200RPM Hard Drive
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi n
• CONNECTIVITY: HDMI, VGA, 6-In-1 Smart Card Reader, Ethernet, 10xUSB 2,0, 4xUSB 3.1, 2xAudio 3,5mm, 
• OPTICAL DRIVE: Yes
• PSU: 300W
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

The Acer Aspire At3-710 is a good all-around multimedia PC. It features a powerful 6th Gen Intel Core i7 (which is great for video or photo editing), 8GB DDRL-1600 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 Graphics Card, giving this desktop a decent gaming performance at medium settings.

Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake-S) 3,4-4Ghz 4 Cores / 8 Threads 9MB Cache 64bit 65W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H110
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 w/4GB DDR3
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet  + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac/Bluetooth 4.0
• RAM: 8GB DDR3L-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 1TB SATA III 7.200RPM Hard Drive
• CONNECITIVITY: DVI, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 4xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, Ethernet, 4xAudio 3.5mm, 
• OPTICAL DRIVE: Yes
• KEYBOARD: Acer Keyboard
• MOUSE: Acer Mouse
• PSU: 300W
• Operating System; Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

This powerful and ultra-compact PC is an ideal solution for your business; thanks to its low voltage 4th Gen Intel Core i7, it's perfect for every type of productivity. Its compact design blends perfectly with the rest of the office and you can even hide it behind your monitor. The use of a low voltage CPU guarantees a silent operation and smaller power consumption compared with a traditional desktop.

Specs here:

• CPU Intel Core i7-4785T 2.2Ghz (3.2Ghz Turbo) Quad Core / Octathreaded 8MB L3 Cache 35W TDP 64bit
• CHIPSET: Intel Q87
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600 Integrated
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi n
• RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 500GB Hard Drive
• CONNECTIVITY: SD Card Reader, DVI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 5xUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 3.0, 2xAudio, TPM
• MOUSE: ASUS Optical Mouse
• KEYBOARD: ASUS USB Keyboard
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional + Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit
• PRICE: 600€

The Pavilion 550 is one of the best choices if you want to enter the multimedia PC world for the first time. The build quality is great as always from HP, and even if it only costs 512$, it offers a pretty high performance thanks to the old but not obsolete and still powerful 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4460S. The dedicated Nvidia Graphics card isn't good for gaming nowadays but its VP6 Codec will take care of all your HD Movies and TV Series needs. 

Note: this PC comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1, you will eventually need to upgrade to windows 10 to enjoy it to the fullest.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Haswell-DT Core i5-4460S 2,9-3,4Ghz 4 Cores 7MB Cache 64bit 65WTDP
• MOTHERBOARD: Pegatron Memphis-S uATX
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 705 (GF119) 1GB DDR3
• CHIPSET: Intel Lynx Point H87 Socket LGA-1150 DMI 2.0 5GT/s
• NETWORKING: Realtek RTL8151GH-CG Gigabit Ethernet
• AUDIO: IDT 92HD65C
• RAM: 8GB DDR3 1,6Ghz 64bit Single Channel
• STORAGE: 7-In-1 Card Reader + HP Supermulti DVD Burner + 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue SATA III 7200RPM 64MB Cache
• CONNECTIVITY: 4xUSB 3.0, 5x Audio, 4x USB 2.0,  RJ-45, DVI Dual Link, HDMI
• KEYBOARD: HP USB Keyboard
• MOUSE: HP USB Optical Mouse
• PSU: 150W HP PSU
• OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit

The Acer Predator G6-710 in an unstoppable war machine.

This giant is ready to defeat your enemies and offer you the best gaming experience in 2K Ultra HD. The last technology is embedded here, like a powerful Quad Core / Octa Threaded Intel Core i7-6700K, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Graphics, the proprietary Acer IceTunnel cooling system and many other functions dedicated to gaming.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Quad Core / Octa Thread 4Ghz (4.2Ghz Turbo Boost) 8MB L3 Cache 91W TDP
• CHISPET: Intel Z170 Express
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5
• RAM: 8GB DDR4-2133 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 2TB SSHD 5400 RPM 8GB SSD Cache
• AUDIO: Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi
• CONNECTIVITY: 2xUSB 2.0, 6xUSB 3.0, 6xAudio 3.5mm, Ethernet, 2xDVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0
• KEYBOARD: Acer Keyboard USB
• MOUSE: ACER Mouse USB
• PSU: 730W
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

The Dell OptiPlex is a powerful, versatile, ultra compact and energy efficient business desktop. This PC is great for the enterprise world and features all major security options like Full Data Encryption.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-4160T 3,1 Ghz, Dual Core / Quad Threaded 3MB L3 Cache 37W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H81
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400 Integrated
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet
• RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 500GB Hard Drive
• CONNECTIVITY: DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet,  6xUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 3.0, Audio 3,5mm Jack
• PSU: 65W
• KEYBOARD: Dell Standard Keyboard
• MOUSE: Dell Optical Mouse
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional + Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 125 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   316 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  721

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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The HP Envy 13 is one of the classiest Ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many. Its luxurious 3K Ultra-High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the ENVY 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity).

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader (great selection of ports for an ultra-thin laptop).

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.4kg

(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.
• 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" FullHD (1080P) IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1400:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB, plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB color spaces.
• Small & Medium Business users who don't need Windows 10 Professional, thanks to its TPM module and FingerPrint Reader.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Awesome 4K display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• High quality aluminum chassis
• Extremely high quality speakers from Bang & Olufsen

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance during heavy gaming load due to the strict power consumption limit, but unfortunately this has to be expected since this laptop uses an ULV type (15W CPU+GPU shared) CPU

• Very limited upgrade options and lack of easy-to-open maintenance hatch. This is a common drawback of this category (Ultrabooks). The M.2 2280 SSD Storage can be upgraded with a little technical knowledge though

Conclusion

The HP ENVY 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.

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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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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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The Dell Inspiron 15 5568 successfully tries to merge the best features of traditional 15.6" laptops with the versatility of tablets, and succeeds at it formidably. If you value versatility and portability, but you don't want to compromise on performance and screen surface, this powerful and well-built 15.6" 2-In-1 Convertible Ultrabook from Dell might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2(the Dell Inspiron 15 5568, 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: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, SD card reader (Standard connectivity for 15.6" laptops)

(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 Enthusiast that are not really into computer gaming will find this PC very interesting.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1661

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 79/100 (79% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great rating.

Pros:

• Fast response time
• Low noise
• Nice touchpad
• Solid build quality
• Great performance

Contras:

• Dark screen
• Relatively short battery life for a convertible PC (probably caused by the unusually large screen for its category).

Conclusion

The Dell Inspiron 15 5568 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 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.

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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.

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The 2016's Pavilion 17 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease. The Pavilion 17 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek 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: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 3kg

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 76% (76% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Keyboard backlighting
• Amazing screen
• Extremely long battery life
• Keys with backlighting
• Presence of a DVD Drive

Contras:

• Rigidity of the display lid
• Lack of USB ports
• Poor touchpad

(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.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Conclusion

If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price the MSI Prestige P70 may be a better choice.

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The 2016's Pavilion 15 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease.  The Pavilion 15 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of MSI Prestige PE60 for the most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek 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: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 3kg

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 80% (70% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Keyboard backlighting
• Amazing screen
• Extremely long battery life

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid
• Lack of USB ports
• Poor touchpad

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.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Conclusion

If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price, the MSI Prestige P60 may be a better choice.

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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 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.