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Welcome to our pick of the best laptops of 2019
budget laptops, gaming laptops and Chromebooks as well
The Dell XPS 13 has been at the top (or very close) of our best laptops list for years now, with each new model improving on the
Maybe you want a gaming laptop that can run the best PC games with ease
Or you simply want an affordable laptop for school
you can look out for when buying a new laptop that can ensure you get the best laptop for your money.Make sure you take a look at the
specifications of a laptop before buying
This is essentially the brain of the laptop, and a laptop will usually have a processor (also known as a CPU) made by either Intel or AMD
rule of thumb, Intel processors offer better performance, but AMD processors are better value.To make things more simple, both Intel and AMD
budget laptop for simple tasks like browsing the web or watching Netflix, then a laptop with an Intel Pentium, Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3,
minimum.The best laptops for media creation, and more complex tasks, come with an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, or an AMD Ryzen 7
but be warned that they are often found in the most expensive laptops.Finally, keep an eye on how new the processor is
Intel handily gives its processors generations, so the higher the generation, the newer it is
The latest generation is the 10th generation, though 9th generation Intel Core processors are also pretty recent.A newer processor performs
They are more expensive, though.RAM (Random Access Memory) is another important specification to look for in a laptop
processors come with built-in (integrated) graphics
This is likely to be one of the most important considerations you have when choosing what laptop to buy
The best laptops need to be able to let you work - and play - for hours on end without you having to scramble for a power adapter
Modern laptops are getting ever more power-efficient, which has led to longer battery lives
For a laptop to be included in our best laptops list, it needs to offer a battery life of five hours or more.Bear in mind that the battery
life that the laptop makers claim their device has could be quite different to what you actually experience
This is because many laptop makers test their batteries in very controlled environments, with the laptop used in ways that you might not
laptop in this best laptops guide to see how long the battery life lasts under certain conditions
Friday and Cyber Monday deals period has always been a good time of year to pick up a great laptop
Usually the big retailers will have plenty of laptop offers but generally speaking they'll mostly be in the 'cheap' or 'midrange' categories
IE you'll find plenty of instances of $600 laptops from HP being discounted to $450 for Black Friday
It's less common for the best of the best products to suddenly become available with huge discounts
So if you want a really great laptop and you have your eye on one of the excellent models on this page, there's no guarantee that waiting
until Black Friday will get you a better deal than you can get today (our useful widgets pull through all of the latest prices)
But if you're less bothered about the specific product and more interested in feeling like you got a bargain, you should check out our Black
Friday laptop deals page where we'll be rounding up all of the best offers throughout November.Best laptops 2019 at a glance:Best laptop
overall: Dell XPS 13 (2019)Best laptop for pure value: Huawei MateBook 13Best 2-in-1 laptop: HP Spectre x360 (2019)Best Apple laptop: Apple
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)Best gaming laptop: Alienware Area-51mBest Chromebook: Google Pixelbook GoBest laptop by Microsoft: Microsoft
Surface Laptop 3Best laptop for productivity: Dell XPS 15 2-in-1Best budget gaming laptop: Dell G5 15 5590Best affordable Chromebook: Asus
Chromebook FlipBest mid-range laptop: Asus VivoBook S15Best affordable laptop: Acer Switch 3Best cheap MacBook: Apple MacBook 12-inch
(2017)Best looking laptop: HP Spectre FolioBest premium 2-in-1 laptop: Lenovo Yoga C930The best laptops 2019:Image 1 of 6The Dell XPS 13 is
another brilliant laptop1
display2019 update isn't hugeExpensiveThe Dell XPS 13 has been a regular of our best laptops list for years, and the 2019 model is no
It retains everything we've come to love from Dell's flagship 13-incher, from the gorgeous and light design, to the powerful modern
Dell XPS 13 needs improving
Its webcam has been placed at the top center of the screen, rather than at the bottom, which a lot of customers have been asking for
You also get a longer battery life in this year's model.Read the full review: Dell XPS 13Image 1 of 4(Image credit: Huawei)Image 2 of
4(Image credit: Huawei)Image 3 of 4The Huawei MateBook 13 is a brilliant laptop for 2019(Image credit: Huawei)Image 4 of 4(Image credit:
Screen: 13-inch 1440p (2,160 x 1,440) | Storage: 256GB - 512GB SSDGreat performanceNvidia graphicsExcellent valueOnly 8GB RAMNo Thunderbolt
3Huawei has done it again, and its latest laptop is one of our picks for the best laptop of 2019
As with last year's Huawei MateBook X Pro, the MateBook 13 comes with some of the latest components, including a discrete Nvidia MX150
Sure, you may be missing a few minor niceties here and there to achieve such a competitive price, but on the whole, this is the most
4K display, then the Dell XPS 13 or MacBook Pro (also on this list of best laptops) may be better choices
Recently, the US government blacklisted Huawei, which many feared would have implications on whether the Chinese company's laptops would
continue to support Huawei laptops, which means the MateBook 13 and other models will still get important Windows 10 updates.Read the full
review: Huawei MateBook 13Image 1 of 3The HP Spectre x360 (2019) is our pick of the best 2-in-1 laptop in 2019 (Image credit: HP)Image 2 of
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Ultrabooks and 2-in-1 laptops has always consisted of extraordinarily attractive devices
laptops on the market right now, with its gem-cut design and sleek profile
Couple that with the powerful Intel Whiskey Lake processors and long battery life, and you get one of the best laptops on the market right
Pro with Touch Bar 13-inch 2018 is the best Mac laptop of 2019 (Image credit: Apple)Image 2 of 4Image credit: AppleImage 3 of 4Image credit:
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generational leapThis year's model of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro is the most powerful MacBook the Cupertino company has ever made
By fitting some of the fastest components in the world (including 6- and 8-core Intel processors) into the iconic slimline MacBook body,
this is a pricey machine, so you may want to consider one of the Windows alternatives
If you're open to switching to a PC, definitely consider the XPS 13 or the excellent MateBook X Pro
But, if you're a steadfast Apple diehard, this is definitely the best laptop for you.Read the full review:Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch,
2019)Image 1 of 6Dell has created the best gaming laptop of 2019 with the Alienware Area-51m(Image credit: Dell)Image 2 of 6(Image credit:
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DellExtremely powerfulAestheticPerfect keyboardVery expensiveGets hotLoud fansThe Alienware Area-51m is our pick for the best gaming laptop
of 2019, so naturally, it also deserves a place in our list of the best laptops money can buy
With an eye catching design and brilliant build quality, which we've come to expect from Dell's Alienware brand, this is an incredible
performer, offering a choice of some of the very best gaming components on the market right now, including a choice of 9th generation Intel
laptop money can buy in 2019, then you'll need to expect to splash out a little bit, and the Alienware Area-51m really is worth every penny
However, if this is out of your budget, check out the much more affordable Dell G5 15 5590 later on in this list.Read the full
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Google Pixelbook GoThe best Chromebook ever madeCPU: Intel Core m3 - Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB |
keyboardIffy pricing at mid- to- high-endNo biometric loginGoogle's new Pixelbook Go is the best Chromebook money can buy right now, with
the company showing everyone else how it's done
other hand, is a more affordable Chromebook that retains a lot of its predecessor's premium features, while bringing some brilliant upgrades
Chrome OS positively flies on this device, and puts its performance on par with many of the more expensive Windows laptops and MacBooks that
grace the rest of this best laptops list
If you're looking for the ultimate Chromebook, or just one of the best laptops released in 2019, then the Pixelbook Go is the one to
get.Read the full review:Google Pixelbook GoImage 1 of 6Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 shows Microsoft can produce one of the best laptops in
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3The best laptop by MicrosoftCPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 / AMD Ryzen 5 / AMD Ryzen 7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus
Graphics / AMD Radeon Vega 9 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB | Screen: 13.5-inch PixelSense (2,256 x 1,504) / 15-inch PixelSense
(2,496 x 1,664) | Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB SSDExcellent battery lifeChoice of Intel or AMD CPUNo Thunderbolt 3 optionToo few
ports for its sizeWith the third version of the Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft has made its best laptop yet
version you now get a choice of either Intel or AMD hardware
Previously, only Intel tech was included
desirable laptops in the world that don't have a logo of an apple on them, with a new aluminum body that gives it a premium feel, while
protecting it from knocks and drops
There are still a few niggles, like the continued lack of ports, but in general this is one of the best laptops in the world right now.Read
the full review:Microsoft Surface Laptop 3Image 1 of 3Image credit: DellImage 2 of 3A great 2-in-1 from Dell (Image credit: Dell)Image 3 of
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1The best laptop for productivityCPU: Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics with 4GB HMB2 Graphics
Not only do you get one of the most aesthetically pleasing 15-inch laptops on the market, but it also packs one of those new Intel Kaby Lake
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Dell G5 15 5590The best budget gaming laptopCPU: up to 9th generation Intel Core i7-9750H | Graphics: up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with
panel is merely OKConfusing configuration optionsWhile the Alienware Area-51m (featured earlier in this best laptops list) is the best
gaming laptop for people with a lot of money to spare, if you're on a tighter budget, then the Dell G5 15 5590 gaming laptop is a fantastic
allows you to configure the Dell G5 15 5590 to better suit your budget and needs.Read the full review: Dell 5 15 5590Image 1 of 7The best
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Android app supportMiddling speakersWhen it comes to the best Chromebook laptop, you have a choice between two stark alternatives
There's the more expensive Chromebook Pixel Go (featured earlier in this list), and then there's the excellent Asus Chromebook Flip C302,
an Intel Core processor, full 1080p display, touchscreen, backlit keyboard and USB-C port.Read the full review: Asus Chromebook FlipImage 1
of 4(Image credit: Asus)Image 2 of 4The Asus VivoBook S15 is the best affordable laptop(Image credit: Asus)The Asus VivoBook S15 is the best
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Asus VivoBook S15 hasn't been out for long, and it's made its way straight into our best laptops list
doesn't have the longest battery life for a laptop, and the ScreenPad, which replaces the traditional touchpad below the keyboard with a
touchscreen, takes a bit of getting used to.Read the full review: Asus VivoBook S15Image 1 of 7A cheap alternative to the Surface Book
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Acer Switch 3The best affordable laptopCPU: 1.10GHz Intel Pentium Quad Core N4200 - Intel Core i3 7100U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505 |
RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.2-inch, 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD touchscreen | Storage: 64GB - 128GB eMMCExcellent build qualitySuperb valueTricky hinged
standNo good for gamesIf you want the Microsoft Surface Book 2 but you want to spend a lot less, the Acer Switch 3 2017 is definitely the
add further value this 2-in-1 laptop/tablet comes with the keyboard upgrade which means no little extras to pay for
As usual it comes in several different versions, with USB Type-C, 8GB RAM, an IPS display and Intel Core i3 7100U CPU coming with the more
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MacBook is another win for Apple, and it's once again won us over with a gorgeous design, excellent performance and best-in-class battery
productivity machine, like the more powerful and versatile MacBook Pro above, or as a gaming machine, it's still one of the best laptops in
the world right now thanks to being a super slim and light MacBook that you can take anywhere without even noticing the weight.Read the full
review:Apple MacBookImage 1 of 6HP Spectre Folio is a gorgeously-designed 2-in-1 (Image credit: HP)Image 2 of 6Image credit: HPImage 3 of
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(1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 256GB SSDStunning designImpressive build qualityVery expensiveSpeakers aren't greatWhen HP unveiled the HP
Spectre Folio, it made some big claims about how the 2-in-1 laptop would reinvent the PC
vintage meets technology", the HP Spectre Folio is built directly into a piece of genuine leather
That's not a fancy cover, it's a part of the laptop
It's not just looks that has put it on this list of the best laptops of 2019, the HP Spectre Folio is also a brilliant performer as well,
with modern components powering the device.It is very expensive, though, so if you're on a budget, check out the more affordable 2-in-1 Acer
But, if you want the best laptop for making a statement as soon as you pull it out of the bag, then the HP Spectre Folio is the one to
battery lifeWeak graphics performancePricey upgrade optionsThe Lenovo Yoga C930 has quite a few of the makings of the best 2-in-1 laptop in
It has a few cherries on top as well, specifically the integrated self-charging stylus and the fab speaker system.While there are cheaper
2-in-1 laptops out there, if you're looking for the best premium 2-in-1 laptop in the world right now, this is it.Read the full review:
Lenovo Yoga C930Which type of laptop is best for you?General laptops: Where the best cheap laptops are found, devices that focus more on
practicality than style, portability or power
The Surface Book 2 might be a ways off, but many of the best 2-in-1 laptops are available right now
Outfitted with both detachable and 360-degree rotating hinges, these hybrids are the most versatile way to experience Windows 10 (or Chrome
These do much of what Windows and macOS can in the browser, focused on cloud storage over local, while recently getting Android app support
laptop-grade Ryzen processors first.Laptop-tablet hybrids: Designed from the tablet-first approach to laptop-tablet hybrids, the best
Windows tablets pack beyond-HD touchscreens, sometimes with kickstands in their frames or provided via keyboard covers
These generally shine with a stylus, and range from the budget to the premium price ranges.
