The overall best laptops to buy; Top 5 in the market
The first quarter of 2018 is gradually rounding up, we’re March already. This year actually looks like a great year for laptops and its good you take on this opportunity and get yourself a premium new chassis Laptop at a relatively cheap amount.
If you’re already looking to get a new laptop for yourself or business then you are definitely in the right place. In this article, we’ll be listing out the best amazing laptops so far this year.
We understand that picking the best laptop that is suitable for your job, home or personal use is not an easy task, so, we came up with this list to help as a guide to purchasing a new ultra-modern laptop with the latest technology features. You may love to read our previous article on the Top Tech Gadgets of 2018.
The Microsoft surface laptop is a premium laptop packed with best of Microsoft packages and softwares. It comes with an enhanced signature keyboard, very portable and light.; this Laptop fits into your bag easily.
With a stunning vibrant 13.5″ PixelSense Display in an edge-to-edge screen – ultra-thin bezel, images on this PC will appear crystal-clear, stunning and 100% natural. A strong battery powers the laptop, its estimated up time is about 14.5 hours.
Features
Here comes the world-class 13-inch laptop with captivating Dell Cinema and next-gen InfinityEdge display. This laptop is packed with an Intel Quad Core processor (8th Gen) and flaunts a super-classic body aesthetics.
Inside the hood lies a 4GB of RAM, 228GB/256GB/512GB PCIe SSD, and an Intel Ultra HD Graphics card. Dell XPS 13 runs on Microsoft’s latest OS – Windows 10 and is powered by a strong long lasting battery.
Features
Although very expensive, this is the best laptop of the moment. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 carbon offers seamless responsiveness merged with an elegant design. This laptop PC flaunts an eye-catching design, ultra-slim body build and it is durable (great value for your money).
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Laptops of 2018
Microsoft Surface Laptop ($800.00)
The Microsoft surface laptop is a premium laptop packed with best of Microsoft packages and softwares. It comes with an enhanced signature keyboard, very portable and light.; this Laptop fits into your bag easily.
With a stunning vibrant 13.5″ PixelSense Display in an edge-to-edge screen – ultra-thin bezel, images on this PC will appear crystal-clear, stunning and 100% natural. A strong battery powers the laptop, its estimated up time is about 14.5 hours.
Features
- 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor
- Ultra-thin, lightweight and with an elegant design
- Luxurious Alcantara fabric-covered keyboard
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Screen and Display | 13.5” screen (PixelSense Display) Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio 3:2 3.4 million pixels Surface Pen⁴ enabled 4K UHD |
| Processor | 7th Gen. Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 |
| Ram | 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
| Onboard Storage Capacity | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB or 1TB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics / Intel Iris Plus Graphics640 |
| Ports | USB 3.0, 3.5mm Headset jack, mini DisplayPort, Surface Connect |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 LE |
| Battery life | Up to 14.5 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor |
Dell XPS 13 ($999.99 – $1, 900.00)
Here comes the world-class 13-inch laptop with captivating Dell Cinema and next-gen InfinityEdge display. This laptop is packed with an Intel Quad Core processor (8th Gen) and flaunts a super-classic body aesthetics.
Inside the hood lies a 4GB of RAM, 228GB/256GB/512GB PCIe SSD, and an Intel Ultra HD Graphics card. Dell XPS 13 runs on Microsoft’s latest OS – Windows 10 and is powered by a strong long lasting battery.
Features
- 13-inch screen display size
- 8th Generation Intel Quad-core processor.
- Memory bank (1TB)
- Battery lasts up to 19 hours
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bits) |
| Screen and Display | 13.3” screen (InfinityEdge display) |
| Processor | 8th Gen.Intel Core i5-8250U (6M Cache, 3.4 GHz) |
| RAM | 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Ports | USB-C 3.1, card reader, 3.5mm jack, Noble lock slot |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery life | 52WHr – up to 19 hours |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon ($1, 519.00)
Although very expensive, this is the best laptop of the moment. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 carbon offers seamless responsiveness merged with an elegant design. This laptop PC flaunts an eye-catching design, ultra-slim body build and it is durable (great value for your money).
Powered by a strong battery with up to 15 hours run time alongside RapidCharge technology, ThinkPad X1 carbon will keep you on-track for a very long time. Furthermore, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with strong security features and weighs just 2.5LBS.
Features
If you are looking for an ultra-slim, lightweight laptop then you have got what you’re searching for. Asus Zenbook UX330-AH55 is a perfect budget Laptop for an upgrade in 2018; it is faster than its predecessors and counterparts, coupled with a strong powerhouse for all day usage.
This laptop comes with the latest Intel processor – 8th Gen. Core i5 and a solid and efficient 256GB SSD. Designed for perfection, Zenbook UX330 boosts of a stunning Full HD Display (1920×1080 pixel)
Features:
- Fingerprint sensor
- 8th gen. Intel Quad-Core processor
- ThinkShutter
- Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
| OS | Windows 10 home (64 bits) |
| Screen and Display | 14-inch screen ( WQHD, HDR) 2560 * 1440 IPS glossy with Dolby Vision, 500 nits |
| Processor | 8th Gen.Intel Core i7-8650U with vPro (8MB cache, 1.9GHz, 4.2GHz with Turbo Boost) |
| Security | FIDO – Fast Identity Online authentication capabilities dTPM 2.0 Fingerprint reader Windows Hello with facial recognition software (requires IR camera) ThinkShutter Kensington lock slot |
| Memory | 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe SSD |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, Headphone / microphone combo jack, MicroSD card reader, Ethernet Extension Connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Battery life | 57 Whr (Li-Ion) with RapidCharge technology |
ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH55 ($750.00)
If you are looking for an ultra-slim, lightweight laptop then you have got what you’re searching for. Asus Zenbook UX330-AH55 is a perfect budget Laptop for an upgrade in 2018; it is faster than its predecessors and counterparts, coupled with a strong powerhouse for all day usage.
This laptop comes with the latest Intel processor – 8th Gen. Core i5 and a solid and efficient 256GB SSD. Designed for perfection, Zenbook UX330 boosts of a stunning Full HD Display (1920×1080 pixel)
Features:
- Extensive connectivity
- Sleek and lightweight 2.6lbs
- Aluminum body
- Inbuilt fingerprint reader
| OS | Windows 10 Pro (64 bits) |
| Screen and Display | 13.3-inch screen 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 8550U/7500U/6500U Processor, |
| Security | BIOS Booting User Password Protection TPM (Trusted Platform Module) USB Security Lock Cable Solution |
| Memory | 16 GB SDRAM |
| Storage | 512GB SATA3 M.2 SSD |
| Keyboard | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| Wireless | 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Battery life | 57 Whrs Polymer Battery – Up to 12 Hours |
Apple MacBook Pro ($1, 600.00)
Here comes the latest and powerful laptop of the year! – Apple MacBook Pro is a sturdy and elegant looking Laptop with the latest technology features. It packs a 3.1GHz dual-core i5 processor and features a super-colorful screen display resolution, it also features a touch bar.
Features
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- LED-backlit display with IPS technology
- Dual-core Intel Core i5 (2.3GHz)
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
| OS | macOS High Sierra |
| Screen and Display | 13-inch screen |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| Wireless | 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Battery life | 57 Whrs Li-Po battery – Up to 10 Hours |
Wrap Up:
Here are the latest superior best laptops so far this year (2018). However, you can also checkout these top 10 best mini laptops of 2018. They are all available for purchase at various online stores – preferably amazon and AliExpress. If you are stuck or confused on which laptop you should go for, drop a comment below and we’ll help you out. We will also be pleased to hear your reviews or opinions if you’ve ever used any of these Laptops.
Originally posted on September 27, 2018 @ 7:08 pm
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Thanks for the review, best laptop review ever.
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When it comes to choosing the best laptops, it’s essential to consider various factors that align with your specific needs and preferences. The definition of the “best” laptop can vary greatly depending on whether you prioritize performance, portability, design, or budget.
It was a wonderful time while going through your article and I’ve got what I was looking for. Best Wishes and have a good day ahead.
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It was a wonderful time while going through your article and I’ve got what I was looking for. Best Wishes and have a good day ahead.