Welcome to our list of the best laptops you can buy in 2018.
Here, you'll find the top laptops that have been carefully tested by the TheIndianSubcontinent editorial team.In our list of the best laptops you'll find a wide array of choices, from the best gaming laptops, top budget choices, as well as the best 2-in-1 laptops that are virtually everywhere in 2018.
That means youre sure to find exactly what youre looking for right here on this list.Because every single laptop in this guide has been used and reviewed by us, you can be confident that only the best laptops make it on this list.
Our very own price comparison tool will also make sure you get the very best deals for these top-rated laptops.We've also recently updated this list with the brilliant MSI GS65 Stealth, currently our pick for the best gaming laptop money can buy in 2018.The best laptops of 2018:1.
Dell XPS 13This is the best laptop has just got even betterCPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 4k (3840 x 2160) | Storage: 256GB 1TB SSDCentered IR webcamGorgeous new designBeautiful optional 4K displaySteeper starting priceWhite option is pricierRiding the top of our best laptops list for three years running, the 2018 revision of Dells flagship continues the trend of excellence.
The 2018 Dell XPS 13 is a slimmer, more powerful version of the award-winning laptop with a stunning 4K display and a gorgeous Rose Gold on Alpine White color option.
Packing an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU and a bezel-less Infinity Edge display, this Dell XPS 13 is more expensive, but its still worth every penny.
Its no wonder the Dell XPS 13 continues to be the most popular Windows laptop in the world.
Better yet, theres a wide range of customization options, so you can make the Dell XPS 13 the best laptop for you.Read the full review: Dell XPS 132.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)The most powerful 2-in-1 laptop in the worldCPU: Intel Core i5-7300U - Intel Core i7-8650U 1.9GHz | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5 VRAM) | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 3,000 x 2,000 (267 ppi) PixelSense display, 3:2 aspect ratio | Storage: 256GB 1TB SSDVery good battery lifePowerfulPriceyNo Surface Pen includedWith the Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch), Microsoft has crafted one of the most powerful 2-in-1 laptops in the world.
The Surface Book 2 has some powerful enough components to handle most day-to-day tasks, and even some light gaming and video editing if you go for a model with a dedicated graphics card.
Brilliant build quality and excellent battery life makes this a wonderful device for using as either a laptop, or as a powerful Windows 10 tablet.
It also comes in a 15-inch version, which is more powerful and with a larger screen.
If you're after a more affordable 2-in-1 device, then the Acer Switch 3, below, is well worth checking out.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)3.
Lenovo Yoga 920Another remarkable 2-in-1 laptopCPU: Intel Core i7-855OU | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.9-inch 1920 x 1080 - 13.9-inch 3840 x 2160 | Storage: 256GB 1TB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 720p front-facingLovely designThinDecent powerLacks graphical powerKeyboard still annoys in tablet formFans can be loud when they kick inSome of the very best laptops in 2017 have been 2-in-1 devices, and Lenovo has added to that list with the excellent Lenovo Yoga 920.
It features a wonderfully slim design, and its build quality is exceptional.
The 360 degree hinge allows you to convert the laptop into a tablet-like device, making it flexible in all senses of the word.
It's cheaper than the Surface Book 2, and while it doesn't offer quite the same quality when in tablet mode, it's an excellent device with plenty of power and bags of battery life.
It's definitely a worthy alternative, and it's easily one of the best laptops we've seen this year.Read the full review:Lenovo Yoga 9204.
Apple Macbook Pro with touchbarThe best Macbook Pro ever, now with touchbarCPU: Dual-core Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 650 | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, (2,560 x 1,600) IPS | Storage: 256GB 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSDThe best Macbook Pro everSuper fast performanceExpensiveDisappointing battery lifeIf you're after the latest and greatest laptop from Apple, welcome to the 13-inch Macbook Pro with touchbar.
It's the best laptop Apple has ever made, and builds new features into the classic design.
Of course the headline feature is the touchbar - it's a thin OLED display at the top of the keyboard which can be used for any number of things, whether that be auto-suggesting words as you type or offering Touch ID so you can log in with just your fingerprint.
If you're a massive fan of the Macbook Pro 2017 you'll be happy with this model but there are some serious reasons why you should consider one of the Windows alternatives.
For a start, this laptop is very expensive for what is is, especially considering the better value alternatives.
On top of this, it's not as powerful, the screen is lower-res versus the competition and isn't touchscreen friendly, plus the battery is a bit disappointing too.
So if you're open to switching to a PC, definitely consider the XPS 13 as a more modern, cheaper alternative.
But if you're a steadfast Apple die hard, this is definitely the best laptop for you!Read the full review:Apple Macbook with touchbar (2017)See more like this: The best Macs and Macbooks 20175.
MSI GS65 StealthThe best gaming laptop of 2018CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM, Max-Q) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare, wide-view 144Hz panel | Storage: 512GB M.2 SSDBeautiful, subtle designExcellent performanceUnderside gets very hotThe new MSI GS65 Stealth has knocked our previous choice of the best gaming laptop, Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501, off this list, thanks to its excellent array of cutting edge components, which includes an 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU.
It's also more reasonably priced than the Zephyrus GX501, and its subtle design means that it can double as a work or study laptop without raising any eyebrows.
If you're looking for a more affordable gaming laptop, however, check out the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming below.Read the full review:MSI GS65 Stealth6.
Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501The best gaming laptop out there right nowCPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ (quad core 3.8GHz) | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 + Intel HD Graphics 630 | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6-inch, Full HD (120Hz with Nvidia G-Sync) | Storage: 512GB SSDIncredibly powerfulInnovative, quiet coolingLaughable battery lifeNo SD slotPart of a new generation of Max-Q gaming laptops in 2017, the Asus ROG Zephyrus is both ridiculously powerful and astonishingly thin and light.
Make no mistake, this thing is large compared to a Macbook Pro or Dell XPS 13, but compared to gaming laptops of the past this effort from Asus is something of a holy grail achievement.
Your expectations of a 15-inch gaming laptop will never be the same after seeing the Zephyrus in action.
It's expensive of course, but with powerful Core i7 CPU and GTX 1080 graphics it'll be easily powerful enough to play the best games for many years to come on the built-in 1080p screen.
It's an ideal top-end desktop replacement that is, possibly for the first time ever, also extremely portable.Read the full review:Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501See more like this: The best gaming laptops 20177.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4Microsoft's Windows tablet is a brilliant 2-in-1 optionCPU: Intel Core m3 i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 Iris Plus Graphics 640 | RAM: 4GB 16GB | Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x 1,824 PixelSense display | Storage: 128GB 1TB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 8MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facingBrilliant screenExcellent performanceGood battery lifeKeyboard sold separatelyThe Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is 2017's best laptop for you if you're looking for the perfect cross between a nimble Windows tablet and a fully functional laptop.
The base version of the Surface Pro 4 is just a tablet - you get the main unit itself with kickstand but if you want the Surface Pen or the fantastic Type Cover keyboard you'll need to pay extra for a bundle or buy it separately.
Often the best value option is a bundle but even the tablet on its own represents pretty good value.
The Surface Pro, alongside the also-excellent Surface Book laptop, is to Windows what the Pixel is to Google's Android.
It's the benchmark Windows device, with software and hardware working together in perfect harmony.
So if you need a new laptop and a tablet, the Surface Pro is the best does-it-all 2-in-1 option.
If you want this but need something a little cheaper, check out the Acer Switch 3 below!Read the full review:Microsoft Surface Pro 4See more like this: The best 2-in-1 laptops 20178.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1CPU: Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics with 4GB HMB2 Graphics Memory | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB PCIe SSDImpressive powerUltra-thin designKind of expensiveLast years Dell XPS 15 was already one of the best laptops you could buy, but now that Dell has taken the beautiful redesign of the Dell XPS 13 and applied it here while also making it a convertible.
Well, its amazing.
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 G-series CPUs featuring discrete-class Radeon graphics.
This means that this laptop packs serious power even if it can get a little loud.Read the full review:Dell XPS 15 2-in-19.
Acer Switch Alpha 12A great Surface Pro competitor at half the priceCPU: 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 qualityGreat screenSuperb valueGood battery lifeIf you want the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but you want to spend a lot less, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is definitely the your best option.
It's designed around essentially the same concept as the Surface Pro and it's a less capable thanks to slightly lower power innards, but for most tasks it's a brilliant little machine.
What's more, to 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 expensive option.Read the full review:Acer Switch Alpha 12See more like this: The best 2-in-1 laptops 201710.
HP Spectre x360HPs flagship 2-in-1 laptop goes ultra-thin with styleCPU: Intel Core i7-7500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS UWVA WLED-backlit multi-touch - Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) | Storage: 512GB SSDUltra thin and lightGreat performanceQuick to chargeThick bottom bezelAnd finally - HP's best 2-in-1 laptop is a really stunner.
It's super thin and light while packing in fantastic performance and a fast charging battery.
It's expensive, but for the money what you're getting is the best ultra portable laptop available in 2017.
As with many laptops on the list, this laptop comes in a number of different builds - with the bottom end one starting with a full HD screen while the top end model packs in a 4K one.
Whichever one you go for though, you're getting a fabulous laptop that you'll love carrying around with you.Read the full review:HP Spectre x360See more like this: The best 2-in-1 laptops 2017Which type of laptop is best for youGeneral laptops: Where the best cheap laptops are found, devices that focus more on practicality than style, portability or power.
Thats not to say they cant be fast, but youll typically find a non-Ultrabook clamshell laptop with an HD screen and spinning drive-based storage for less than $600 or 400.Ultrabooks: Where youll find thin-and-light notebooks sporting SSD storage and display resolutions that exceed 1080p.
Paired with powerful, albeit mobile-centric components and especially long battery life, the best Ultrabooks will cost a pretty penny $700 or 500 to $2,000 or 1,800.2-in-1 laptops: Where notebooks that double as tablets are located.
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 OS) on a touchscreen.Gaming laptops: Need a laptop to play games (almost) just like a shiny desktop PC can Then youll want one of the best gaming laptops.
These machines generally cost from $800 or 600 to upwards of $3,000 or 2,800 and theyll likely be the ones to take advantage of AMDs 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.