When deciding on a new laptop what’s most important is thinking about how you plan to use it. Will you be doing sophisticated digital work or content creation or are you just going to use it to surf the web and let the kids chat with friends? Knowing your goals can help you decide on a whole bunch of things—from the amount of storage and RAM you need, to how much weight you’ll be willing to carry. Now it’s time to scan through our list of 2023’s top notebooks to find the best laptop for you.
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Weight: 4.19 pounds
CPU: Intel Celeron N4000
Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
It has a number pad, which is handy if you need to calculate or input figures in a spreadsheet.
At 4.19 pounds, it’s a bit heavy to carry and hold.
Weight: 3.96 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i3-1005G1
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Get lightning-quick boot times thanks to solid-state drive technology.
Onboard Intel graphics aren’t ideal for gaming.
Weight: 3.5 pounds
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 16 GB
It’s sleek, lightweight and compact compared to most gaming laptops that are bulkier and heavier.
There is no built-in webcam for video calling.
Weight: 3.35 pounds
CPU: 11th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 8 GB
The 14-inch full HD touchscreen is crisp, bright and almost frameless.
Battery life lasts only eight hours (versus other competiting Chromebooks that can last 10 hours or more).
Weight: 5.3 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H
Storage: 1 TB
RAM: 32 GB
Intel Core i7 plus 32 GB of RAM churns video files like whipped butter.
At 5.3 pounds it’s like lugging around a pomeranian in your backpack.
Weight: 3.2 pounds
CPU: Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3350
Storage: 32 GB
RAM: 4 GB
There’s built-in storage for offline access to important files and photos if there is no Wi-Fi.
It can’t bend back 180 degrees like a 2-in-1 notebook.
Weight: 5.3 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 8 GB
15.6-inch NanoEdge LED is great for watching movies and TV.
Graphics aren’t great for gaming, but will suffice for casual play.
Weight: 3 pounds
CPU: M2
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 24 GB
Boots up, opens apps, and loads large files with amazing speed.
Connectivity options are limited compared to many Windows notebooks.
Weight: 2.42 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i5 1035G1
Storage: 128 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Thin and light, this laptop will be your constant companion.
128 GB of storage means most of your files will need to live in the cloud.
Weight: 4.8 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i5-11400H
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 8 GB
GeForce GTX 1650 GPU can handle all the latest games.
512 GB SSD is on the small side when it comes to game storage.
Weight: 8 pounds
CPU: Intel i7-6820HQ
Storage: 1 TB
RAM: 32 GB
Intel i7 2.7GHz CPU plus 32 GB of RAM is great for multitasking.
Low resolution means this is best used with a desktop monitor.
Weight: 4.1 pounds
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 55000U
Storage: 1 TB
RAM: 8 GB
Beautiful FHD display runs nearly edge-to-edge with a tiny bezel.
At four pounds, you’ll likely want to use the tablet functionality at a desk.
Weight: 2.76 pounds
CPU: Intel Celeron N4100
Storage: 64 GB
RAM: 4 GB
It’s almost completely silent when running.
Some reviewers say that the webcam quality is a little bit grainy.
Weight: 2.2 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i5-1250P
Storage: 512 GB
RAM: 16 GB
More than 12 hours of battery life from a single charge.
Combining looks and speed doesn’t come cheap.
These are general terms for full-sized clamshell laptops (meaning they open and close on a hinge) that are portable.
If versatility is key, then a laptop with a touchscreen that can be detached or bent back and used in tablet mode might be what you need.
Made specifically for playing mobile games, these laptops have higher performance processors and speeds built for gaming.
Built to run on Apple’s operating system, macOS, these laptops are beautiful, fast and reliable but all this goodness comes at a premium price.
Still the most popular laptop operating system in the world, Windows notebooks deliver great usability, app compatibility and reliability.
Built to run Chrome OS, these small and inexpensive notebooks are great for simple tasks like word processing, researching and surfing the web.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by laptop options, getting to know brands is a good place to start. Apple MacBooks look great and perform splendidly, but they’re on the pricey side. Microsoft’s notebooks are similar, delivering slick looks and sprinter speed, but can also be a bit spendy.
You’ll find a broader range of prices in laptops from other vendors, including Acer, Asus, Dell, and Lenovo. These manufacturers offer notebooks with varying styles, specifications and operating systems designed for specific users—students, workers, families, gamers—while keeping in mind the likely budgets of each category.
At less than $500, this Chromebook is a great choice if you want a lot without breaking the bank. The 15-inch screen and upward facing speakers make it perfect for multi-tasking, Zoom meetings and watching movies or TV shows.
For students, it’s all about balancing price and power. This ASUS notebook does just that, thanks to a speedy dual-core Intel Core i3 processor that’s great at multitasking and a price tag that won’t make you take out another student loan. (For more tech gadgets for College and University students, check out our 40 favourites.)
This notebook has everything you need to get your game on, including Dolby Atmos speakers for incredibly intense sound during action scenes, and Full HD screen display to show off those crisp gaming graphics. Plus, it’s low glaring to help reduce reflecting light so you can play with ease.
Looking for a 2-in-1 laptop that can help with productivity and provide entertainment (during those 15-minute breaks)? We got you. There’s 128 GB of available storage—plenty for keeping documents, files and photos—with enough processing power to get your work done, and lots of practical extra features, like an included USI pen for notetaking.
Whether you’re whipping up YouTube videos or creating a short film, the best laptop for the job is one with the power to handle big files without slowing to a snail’s pace. MSI’s Creator laptops are purpose-built for people editing videos who value their time.
This Chromebook is just what you need if you’re looking for a portable device with fast performance and long battery life. It has a slim-bezel design fit for streaming shows, playing games or doing a little bit of online shopping—making this one of the best laptops for multi-tasking.
This competitively priced VivoBook is perfect for anyone looking for a great all-around Windows laptop. It speeds through common daily tasks, delivers excellent video and audio and it won’t break your back on long commutes.
The thing about MacBooks is that they’re pretty. And fast. And reliable. And well-built. A perfect marriage of form and function. Assuming you don’t need to run Windows-only apps, it’s pretty tough to go wrong with one of Apple’s amazing M2-powered notebooks.
This slightly older version of Microsoft’s ultralight laptop is a go-anywhere book that’s a good pick for everything from coding to video calling. It’s designed with premium materials, speedy enough for day-to-day tasks, and won’t break the bank.
Gaming hardware can reach prices that would make even the Master Chief cringe, but this affordable laptop from Acer ensures you have plenty of cash left over for games. Bonus: It handily pulls double-duty as a speedy work/study notebook.
If you’re looking for power without the price, let us introduce you to the world of refurbished laptops. This lightly used Dell Precision has great specs and has been fully tested to ensure everything is in fine working order. Plus, included software is Microsoft certified.
This two-in-one from HP is all about flexibility. You can use it as a traditional laptop or flip the screen over and pop out the included stylus to scribble notes and ideas on the multi-touch screen like a tablet. It’s just as comfortable at home as it is in a work or school environment.
One of the best 2-in-1 Windows laptop is this Acer Spin. It’s conveniently small and converts to four modes—laptop, display, tent or table—for all your work or personal tasks, done by rotating the 360-degree hinge. Plus, the responsive touchscreen stylus turns the display into a digital canvas!
Toshiba’s high-end Dynabooks are ideal candidates to be slipped into slender bags and toted around all day. Weighing just over a kilogram, you can take this beautifully designed, wafer-thin workstation with you everywhere you go and hardly notice it’s there.
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