16 best laptops

A wide variety of modern market of portable computers allows everyone to choose the optimal model, even for the most demanding needs. But such a wide range has the other side - the difficulty in choosing and identifying flaws. Today we offer you a rating review from experts at expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, which will significantly simplify the task and help you choose the most suitable laptop at an affordable price.

Top notebooks rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best cheap laptops - price up to 30 000 rubles	1	DELL INSPIRON 5570	35 690 ₽
	2	Acer TravelMate P2	26 991 ₽
	3	Lenovo IdeaPad 320	15 390 ₽
	4	Acer Extensa EX2540-56MP	27 990 ₽
	5	HP 250 G6	14 815 ₽
Best laptops for quality and performance	1	ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580GD	72 385 ₽
	2	DELL INSPIRON 7577	62 600 ₽
	3	MSI GL62M 7REX	59 419 ₽
	4	Lenovo Legion Y520	57 625 ₽
	5	HP PAVILION POWER 15	50 631 ₽
	6	Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3	63 590 ₽
The best laptops in the premium segment	1	Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2024	176 990 ₽
	2	DELL XPS 15 9575	127 000 ₽
	3	Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5	92 000 ₽
	4	Lenovo THINKPAD X1 Carbon Ultrabook	93 900 ₽
	5	ASUS ZenBook Flip S UX370UA	79 828 ₽

Best cheap laptops - price up to 30 000 rubles

Let's start traditionally with the most popular and mass segment - the most affordable laptops. Our experts have identified five noteworthy models from the market offer, in which the relatively affordable cost does not imply too significant deterioration in performance.

All of these models are equipped with a Kensington lock slot, a slot for working with memory cards, an HDMI video interface, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless modules and Wi-Fi, and an integrated network card with RJ-45 output on a wired LAN.

DELL INSPIRON 5570

Rating: 4.8

First, consider a laptop manufactured by DELL (USA). This is the most expensive model in the "budget" group, but in absolute terms, it can still be safely attributed to the category of inexpensive laptops.

With a screen size of 15.6 ", the notebook is 380x258x19.9mm and weighs 2.02 kg. The TN matrix is ​​1920x1080. The screen surface is matte. affect the cost and bring the laptop out of the budget category.

A rather wide choice of modifications of this model is offered to the potential buyer. You can choose the generation of the processor - from Core i3 to i7 with two or four cores Kaby Lake-R or Skylake-U and a frequency of 1.6 to 2 GHz. DDR4 RAM with 2.4 GHz can be set from a minimum of 4 GB to a maximum of 16 GB.

A comprehensive selection of video card system equipment combinations is available: in the minimal version it can be a standard integrated Intel HD Graphics 520, at the maximum there can be two cards - the aforementioned integrated from Intel and a dedicated Radeon 530 from AMD. Capacity SMA-video memory of a separate card - from 2 to 4 GB.

In terms of hard drives, there are also options: classic HDD with a capacity of up to 2 TB (5400 spindle revolutions per minute), a single solid-state SSD with a capacity of up to 256 GB, or a combination of both types of media. There is also an optical DVD-RW drive.

A set of peripheral interfaces includes one USB 2.0 generation and two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A USB. As an option, Type-C can be installed with support for the recharging function and video streaming (for discrete video adapters only).

Acer TravelMate P2

Rating: 4.7

The second number in the ranking, our experts suggest considering a very well-proven laptop from Acer. Actually, this is even a whole series of laptops for the mass user. We describe the capabilities of this solution on the example of the most popular and sold series P259-MG.

The parameters of the screen here are completely analogous to the previous item, a 15.6-inch diagonal, a TN-type budget matrix, a matte surface. The only difference is in the detail options. Here you can choose from a minimum resolution of 1366x768 and a maximum of 1920x1080. Laptop dimensions are 381.6х259х30.2 mm, weight is 2.4 kg.

The P259-MG series offers two variants of central processors - dual-core (core - Skylake-U) Core i3 or i5. The frequency is from 2 to 2.3 GHz. The capacity of RAM-memory - from 4 to 8 GB, it is allowed to upgrade to 32 GB in two slots. Acceptable variations with the graphics module: integrated card in the weakest configuration and mobile dedicated GeForce 940MX from NVIDIA with 2 GB of RAM in the maximum.

The bundle of hard drives completely repeats the previous notebook: a choice from a non-mechanical SSD drive and a classic HDD with a capacity of up to 2 TB in various combinations. Also on board there is an optical DVD-RW drive.

When connecting peripherals, one should proceed from the following technical capabilities: a set of USB ports of all three generations, video outputs VGA and HDMI.

According to user feedback, this model has a very good autonomy, which is provided by a battery with a capacity of 2800 mAh from 4 cells.

Lenovo IdeaPad 320

Rating: 4.6

Further in the ranking of the best budget laptops, experts at expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ suggest paying attention to a laptop manufactured by Lenovo - this Chinese brand has long been synonymous with inexpensive, but high-quality electronics.

The dimensions of the notebook are 378 mm long, 260 mm wide and 22.9 mm thick. The laptop weighs 2.2 kg.

The notebook is notable for the richest variety of modifications offered. The choice begins with the most noticeable part in all respects - the screen. With a dimension of 15.6 "diagonally, matrix detailing is possible in two versions - 1366x768 or 1920x1080. The matrix type is IPS, and this distinguishes this model from the previous two. The screen surface is matte. There is a useful option - a fingerprint scanner.

The proposed range of processors is impressive - from the weakest and cheapest Celeron, the mobile Pentium from Intel and E2 from AMD to the more powerful Core series from i3 to the most powerful i7. The frequency, respectively, varies in a wide range - from 1.1 GHz to 2.7 GHz. An even richer choice of graphics cards - built-in HD Graphics modules of various specifications from Intel, as well as a whole set of discrete AMD Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce subsystems for almost every taste and wallet, excluding the most expensive top solutions. The capacity of SMA-video memory is from 2 to 4 GB. As for the RAM memory, the choice here is not so wide - from 4 to 8 GB, and the memory type itself is not the fastest - DDR4 with a frequency of 1.6 GHz.

The hard drive configuration exactly repeats the two models described above: a mechanical drive and a solid-state drive of 128-256 GB and 1-2 TB, respectively, in various combinations, including a pair. DVD-drive is offered as an option, and its presence can be waived.

The set of interfaces for connecting external devices is quite limited - two USB 3.0 Type A generation ports and one Type-C, plus an HDMI video output.

The autonomy of this model is not the brightest, but acceptable for a budget laptop - according to the manufacturer, the average battery life of a lithium-ion battery is 5 hours.

Acer Extensa EX2540-56MP

Rating: 4.5

Now we turn your attention to an interesting solution from another manufacturer of inexpensive for the most part technology - Acer.He found a place in the rating due to, paradoxically, unpretentiousness and the lack of a kaleidoscope of modifications, as in previous models. A modest package identified an affordable price, and this laptop will suit those users who do not need high performance and do not want to understand the modifications when buying.

The diagonal screen dimension of this model is 15.6 inches. Detailing - 1366x768, matrix - TN, the surface of the screen - matte. The overall dimensions of the laptop with this screen - 381.8x258x24.6mm, weight - 2.4 kg.

The only compromise version of the processor is proposed - Intel's Core i5 on two Kaby Lake cores with a frequency of 2.5 GHz. Factory equipment RAM memory means variations only with the type of memory - DDR3L or DDR4 and its frequency - 1.6 or 2.133 GHz. Capacity is only 4 GB. You can increase the volume yourself up to 16 GB. Graphics module - Intel's only integrated HD Graphics 620

Factory equipment hard drives minimum - one traditional mechanical media 500 GB. Inside the case there is space and connectors for the upgrade, so if you wish, you can retrofit the device with a solid-state drive. Optical drive is not installed.

The set of peripheral connectors is also quite modest, like everything else - besides the "mandatory" for this group of HDMI-video output, there are two more USB ports of generation 2.0 and one USB 3.0.

The battery capacity and capacity are 3220 mAh and 48 Wh, respectively. The battery itself consists of four cells, the principle - lithium-ion or lithium-polymer. The autonomy declared by the manufacturer is about 6.5 hours.

HP 250 G6

Rating: 4.4

And in conclusion of the rating of the best laptops from the most inexpensive laptops, we consider a model that our experts could not ignore because of the record price at the background of quite impressive characteristics and a rich choice of modifications.

The screen parameters are similar to almost all previous solutions - a diagonal size of 15.6 ", details - 1366x768 or 1920x1080, matte surface. The case dimensions are 380 mm in length, 253.8 mm in width, thickness - 23.8 mm. The laptop weighs 1.86 kg.

In terms of the richness of choice of modifications, this laptop is very similar to the above model from Lenovo. So, it offers exactly the same set of processors (except for E2 from AMD) on 2-4 cores of different generations and specifications and frequencies from 1.1 to 2.7 GHz. The RAM capacity in the factory version is 4 or 8 GB, and in terms of speed, variations from 1.6 to 2.4 GHz are possible. A TPM 2.0 cryptographic chip is built into the system.

The set of possible options for the graphics module is very wide, and the emphasis is on Intel's integrated HD (UHD) Graphics cards from the 400 to 620 series (605 for UHD). Completion of a stand-alone card is also possible - Radeon R5 M430 or Radeon 520 from AMD with SMA memory or GDDR with a capacity of 2 GB. Only one card can be active.

The configuration of hard drives allows installation options traditional HDD (capacity - up to 1 TB, spindle rotation 5400 revolutions per minute), non-mechanical SSD (up to 256 GB) or both drives. Mechanical is connected via Serial ATA, solid-state - through M.2. Internal optical DVD-RW drive is offered as a voluntary option.

The periphery can be connected to a laptop via a single USB 2.0 interface, not counting the VGA and HDMI video outputs. There are also two USB 3.1 generation connectors (Gen 1) Type A.

A lithium-ion battery can consist of three or four cells with a total capacity of 31 to 41 Wh.

The best laptops in quality and performance - the price is up to 50 000 rubles

Next, we propose to consider a set of notebook models, the performance of which is enough to solve more serious problems than the previous group of devices. Expertex experts have included six laptops from different manufacturers in the rating, which meet high requirements for performance and quality, but do not exceed 50 thousand rubles in value.

All models listed below are equipped with the following interfaces: wireless communication - Wi-Fi-radio module, Bluetooth, HDMI video output. Additional interfaces are described individually for each model. Also, each laptop has a slot for a Kensington lock and a slot for reading memory cards.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580GD

Rating: 4.9

This group opens a powerful and bright in many respects laptop ASUS superpopular brand. Even in the minimum configuration of the range proposed by the manufacturer, the laptop demonstrates impressive capabilities. And then, this is the only laptop in the group, equipped with a 4K screen. Its performance is enough for comfortable work with demanding graphics.

The dimensions of this model are 380x256x20.5mm, the diagonal screen size is 15.6 ". At the same time, the total weight of the laptop is only 1.99 kg. The image detailing of the IPS matrix is ​​3840x2160. The screen has a matte outer surface. An important advantage is a strong aluminum case. backlit.

The equipment offered by the manufacturer is based on two versions of powerful processors - 4-core Core i5 or 6-core Core i7 from Intel with Coffee Lake (H) cores from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz. Factory equipment RAM memory is very impressive - at least 8 GB and a maximum of 16 GB (the upper limit of the possible). The video module is extremely discrete and full-fledged (non-mobile, without restrictions) GeForce GTX 1050 from NVIDIA with 4 GB video memory.

Like the maximum hardware RAM, the developers did not stint on the standard equipment with hard drives. So, in this case, a configuration is proposed immediately with a “tandem” of classical and solid-state carriers. The first capacity of up to 1 TB, the second - up to 256 GB. Mechanical HDD, however, is not the fastest (5400 spindle revolutions per minute), but this disadvantage is more than offset by all the advantages of the second SSD carrier. Optical DVD-drive in this version is not.

Peripherals are connected via two USB 2.0 generation ports or one additional USB 3.0. For strict authorization is a fingerprint scanner.

In general, this laptop is good for almost everyone, and the only distinct flaw is a rather weak 47 Wh battery, which is clearly not enough to ensure long-term autonomy of such powerful electronics.

DELL INSPIRON 7577

Rating: 4.8

Next in our ranking should be a productive laptop from the American company DELL. There is no clear emphasis on a particular functionality, but in general, quite high performance for all key indicators.

The diagonal dimension of the screen is exactly 15 inches, the matrix is ​​IPS with excellent viewing angles. Detail of the matrix - 1920x1080. The outer surface of the screen is matte. The sturdy metal case has dimensions of 389 mm in length, 274.7 mm in width, thickness - 24.95 mm. The laptop weighs 2.65 kg. Equipped with a full-size backlit keyboard (optional) and moisture-proof properties.

Like the previous model, it offers a choice of powerful Core i5 or i7 processors with four Kaby Lake-H cores. As for the frequency, in this case it is even slightly higher than the above solution from ASUS - from 2.5 to 2.8 GHz. Likewise, an impressive amount of RAM is already offered in the factory configuration - from 4 to 16 GB, but the possibilities for upgrading are twice as wide - up to 32 GB. In addition to the standard integrated graphics card, the laptop comes with a dedicated video module made by NVIDIA - it can be a GeForce GTX 1050, 1050 Ti or 1060 with a memory capacity of 2 to 6 GB. Only one video card can be active.

Quite interesting and more than reasonably approached the developers to the configuration of hard media. Thus, the user’s choice offered as many as four combinations of a mechanical hard disk with a capacity of up to 1 TB, a non-mechanical SSD with a capacity from 128 to 256 GB, and another solid-state drive with a modest 8 GB volume, which is supposed to be used strictly under the cache.Solid state drives in combination with HDD fully compensate for the "sluggishness" of the latter (spindle speed - 5400 revolutions per minute). Optical DVD-drive in this model is not.

For peripherals, there are three USB 3.1 Type-A connectors and one Thunderbolt 3 connector. The capacity of a four-cell lithium-ion battery is 56 Wh.

MSI GL62M 7REX

Rating: 4.7

Continues the ranking of the best laptops from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ laptop manufactured by Taiwanese company MSI. The model in some moments is similar to the previous one from the DELL, while in others it has both significant advantages and disadvantages.

The diagonal dimension of the screen is 15.6 ". The matrix is ​​TN with details of 1920x1080. As an option, an IPS-matrix can be installed with better viewing angles than TN and much more adequate color rendering. The dimensions of the laptop are 383 mm in length, 260 mm in width, thickness - 29 mm. Weight of the laptop - 2.2 kg.

As in the case of DELL INSPIRON 7577, the manufacturer offers two variants of the central processor - Core i5 or i7 with four Kaby Lake-H cores and frequencies from 2.5 to 2.8 GHz. The minimum factory equipment with RAM memory is 8 GB, the maximum is 16 GB. The upper limit for retrofitting is 32 GB (two slots). There is a built-in integrated video card, to which the dedicated GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5 memory goes to the appendage.

The developers generously approached equipping the laptop with hard drives. So, it is possible to choose from a mechanical capacity of up to 1 TB, a solid-state 128 GB or a pair of them. An important difference from the model above is that the SSD is connected via the high-speed M.2 interface, which significantly adds performance.

The set of interfaces for the peripherals is as follows: one USB port version 2.0, two USB 3.0 Type A ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C, Mini DisplayPort, digital S / PDIF audio output.

The battery consists of six cells with a total capacity / capacity of 41 W · h.

Lenovo Legion Y520

Rating: 4.7

Now consider the laptop manufactured by Lenovo, which without exaggeration can be considered special in this group of rating. Namely, because it is a gaming laptop, and the emphasis is placed on its special design - expressive, slightly aggressive appearance, black “under the carbon” case with red artifacts and a “predatory” reddish keyboard backlight.

The dimensions of the model's case are 380 × 265 × 25.8mm, weight - 2.4 kg. The diagonal dimension of the screen is 15.6 '', a high-quality IPS-matrix with details of 1920 × 1080 is installed. Keyboard backlight - two-level.

As in the previous examples, there are two options for choosing a processor - Core i5 or i7 on Kaby Lake-H cores with a frequency of 2.5 to 2.8 GHz. The factory configuration of RAM-memory implies an allocation of from 4 to 16 (the upper physical limit for this model) GB. Modifications also give the choice of video subsystem. It can be a Radeon Pro 560 or RX 560 graphics card from the RX 560, or three options from NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 1050, 1050 Ti or 1060.

Standard equipment includes immediately “tandem” hard drives - a classic HDD with a capacity of 1-2 TB and a non-mechanical SSD with a capacity of 128 to 512 GB connected via high-speed PCI Express interface. The mechanical disk is not the fastest (5400 spindle revolutions per minute), but the presence of the SSD completely eliminates this point.

The peripheral capabilities of the laptop are quite ascetic. In addition to the “mandatory” interfaces, there are four more USB ports of different generations and specifications. The battery is composed of three cells, the total power / capacity - 45 Wh.

HP PAVILION POWER 15

Rating: 4.7

Another laptop that experts of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ have included in the rating is a high-performance solution from Hewlett-Packard.Like almost all previous models, here even minimal modifications have more than worthy characteristics.

The screen size is similar to all the models described above in the group - 15.6 ", the matrix is ​​IPS with details of 1920x1080. The outer surface of the screen is matte.

The processor can be chosen from two productive options - Core i5 / i7 with four Kaby Lake-H cores and frequencies from 2.5 to 2.8 GHz. Factory equipment RAM-memory allows variations with a frequency - from 2.133 to 2.4 GHz and capacity - from 4 to 16 GB. High starting performance of the video subsystem - only discrete GeForce GTX 1050 (or 1050 Ti) cards from NVIDIA with 2 or 4 GB RAM memory.

A slightly wider choice of hard disk equipment is offered. So, unlike previous models, you can initially install a faster mechanical HDD (7200 spindle revolutions per minute). In the appendage there is a non-mechanical SSD with a capacity of 128-256 GB. Optical DVD drive is not provided.

The interfaces are represented by a set of generation 3.1 USB ports of different specifications, including one with 5 Gb / s support and Sleep and Charge technology. The remaining interfaces are listed above in the description of the model group.

A separate note deserves a battery with its relatively outstanding capacity - 70 Wh. It provides a nominal 11.4 hours of battery life and an average full charge time of 1.5 hours.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3

Rating: 4.

This part of our rating is closed by a laptop from the Chinese company Xiaomi, which is better known for its very good smartphones. This model clearly stands out from the neighboring five laptops for its exceptional compactness and lightness with fully comparable specifications.

Immediately pay attention to the weight of the laptop - only 1.3 kg and dimensions - 309.6x210.9x14.8mm. Metal body with an elegant minimalist design resembling Apple laptops. The dimension of the screen with such compactness is inevitably less than that of the neighboring examples - 13.3 inches diagonally. High-quality IPS-matrix with detailing 1920x1080.

The number of modifications of this model is offered only a few and they differ minimally. The processor is a Core i5 / i7 from Intel with Kaby Lake cores with a frequency of 2.5 or 2.7 GHz. Standard 8 GB RAM. Video card is only a separate mobile GeForce MX150 from NVIDIA with 2 GB of memory. Hard drive is only a solid-state SSD with a capacity from 128 to 256 GB.

To connect external devices, the laptop has USB 3.0 Type A connectors (2 pcs.) And one USB Type-C interface. There is a fingerprint scanner for strict authorization.

The device is equipped with a 40Wh battery, which provides an average of 9.5 hours of autonomous operation.

The best laptops in the premium segment

And the final group of devices in the review of the best laptops from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ are powerful top-end laptops of premium class.

Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2024

Rating: 4.9

Let's start with a laptop, the manufacturer of which does not require any special presentation - this is the legendary Apple. The model of the middle of 2024 is quite expected and logical for a number of parameters gives odds to previous versions.

The diagonal dimension of the laptop screen is 15.4 inches, the Retina True Tone IPS-matrix of outstanding quality with image detail of 2880x1800 is built in. The screen surface is matte. All this is enclosed in an aluminum case, characteristic of Apple laptops, with dimensions of 349.3x240.7x15.5mm. The device weighs 1.83 kg.

The system is based on Intel's powerful Core i7 processor on six cores of Coffee Lake with a frequency of 2.6 GHz. With the RAM memory, the manufacturer also does not make compromises, but installs 16 GB at once. As for the video subsystem, variations are already available between the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated module and Radeon Pro 560, 555X and 560X discrete cards from AMD with 4 GB memory.

In terms of hard drives, developers offer a single, but worthy option - the only solid-state SSD with a capacity of 512 GB. Optical drive is not installed.

Nominal battery life, according to the manufacturer - 10 hours. Such autonomy is beyond doubt due to more than decent power / capacity of a lithium-polymer battery - 83.6 Wh.

Useful and often very useful options: fingerprint scanner, Touch Bar, keyboard backlight.

DELL XPS 15 9575

Rating: 4.9

The premium rating of the best laptops from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ continues. The model in all respects is from DELL. Even a quick glance is enough to appreciate the elegant, thin, airy design of a laptop with a super-thin screen frame and understand that the “stuffing” will not disappoint in the least.

The screen of this model is larger than that of the above Apple - 15.6 ", the detailing of the IPS-matrix is ​​offered in two versions - 1920x1080 or 3840x2160. In addition to the outstanding resolution, the screen is also not simple, but a touchscreen with multi-touch support. 235 mm in width, thickness - 16 mm. The laptop weighs 2 kg exactly. The case is metal, the keyboard is provided with a pleasant backlight. A fingerprint scanner is built in for strict authorization, and a slot for a Kensington lock is built in to prevent theft.

The system runs on a powerful Core i7 processor with four Kaby Lake-G cores and a frequency of 3.1 GHz. Equipment RAM-memory - from 8 to 16 GB. The video module can be a standard built-in, or a discrete Radeon RX Vega M GL memory capacity of 4 GB.

Like the above Apple model, only one hard disk is installed - a solid-state SSD with a capacity of 512 GB. There is no optical drive, but there is a card reader.

The set of interfaces is quite limited - one USB 3.1 Type-C connector and two Thunderbolt 3 interfaces. The capacity / power of a lithium-ion battery is quite decent - 75 Wh.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking of premium laptops should be the real pride of Microsoft - Surface Book. Immediately I must say that this is not even a laptop, but something more is a transformer, in which the screen is easily detached from the base, turning into a tablet. This is what determined some unusual device parameters.

So, with a diagonal screen size of 13.5 ", the detailing is 3000x2000 and the screen, respectively, is not widescreen. At the same time being a tablet, the screen has a touch control with multi-touch support. thickness - 23 mm. The laptop weighs 1.53 kg. The metal case, the design is extremely laconic, resembles Apple products. The front webcam has a relatively high resolution - 5 MP. There is also a 8MP rear camera. The keyboard is backlit.

This model has several modifications that allow variations with key modules. So, you can choose a Core i5 or i7 processor with two or four Kaby Lake cores and a frequency from 1.9 to 2.6 GHz. RAM memory - from 8 to 16 GB. In the minimum configuration, the graphics module can be built-in HD Graphics 620 card from Intel, in a more advanced version, a stand-alone GeForce GTX 1050 from NVIDIA with 2 GB memory is installed. Only one card can be active.

The hard drive is offered only solid-state SSD with a capacity from 128 GB to 1 TB. There is no optical drive, but there is a card reader.

Regarding interfaces for peripherals, the situation is as follows: there are two USB type-A connectors of 3.1 Gen 1 generation, one USB type-C connector, two Surface Connect interfaces, TPM 2.0 is supported.

The manufacturer’s claimed autonomy is about 17 hours. According to user feedback, the real figure is several hours lower.

Lenovo THINKPAD X1 Carbon Ultrabook

Rating: 4.8

The penultimate item in the ranking of the best laptops from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is a very remarkable ultrabook made by Lenovo. Actually, this is even a whole line, but we will consider the most popular and best-selling series.

Ultrabook dimensions are 323.5 mm in length, 217.1 mm in width, thickness - 15.95 mm, weight - 1.39 kg. Equipped with a fingerprint scanner and a Kensington lock slot. In addition to the touchpad, the PointStick serves as a positioning device.

Screen size on the diagonal is 14 inches. Detailing the image of the IPS-matrix allows the choice between a cheaper version of 1920x1080 and more expensive 2560x1440. The screen surface is matte.

This implies installing one of two processor variants - Core i5 or i7 on two Kaby Lake cores (U) with a frequency of 2.5 to 2.8 GHz. RAM memory type LPDDR3 with a frequency of 1866 MHz can be installed in the minimum version of 8 GB or in the maximum - 16 GB (it is also the upper physical limit for this series). Video - only integrated Intel HD Graphics 620.

The hard drive is offered in the same way as the previous model - only SSD with a capacity of up to 1 TB. Optical DVD-drive is not. Card reader is available.

With interfaces, the situation is slightly better than that of most of the neighboring laptops in the group. So, in addition to two USB ports of generation 3.0 Type A, there is also an HDMI video interface and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Noteworthy is the presence of an LTE module.

A lithium-ion battery of three cells with a total capacity of 57 W · h ensures autonomy for up to 15.5 hours.

The ultrabook comes with a Mini Ethernet-Ethernet adapter.

ASUS ZenBook Flip S UX370UA

Rating: 4.8

And at the end of the rating, let's consider a model, without which any review of premium laptops would look incomplete. This is a compact ultrabook ZenBook Flip from ASUS series UX370UA. The mass of the device is only 1.1 kg. This is the thinnest and lightest model in our entire review, and compared to the neighboring premium laptops, it is also the most affordable.

The diagonal dimension of the screen is almost the same as that of the Microsoft Surface - 13.3 ". High-quality matrix detailing is offered in two versions - 1920x1080 and 3840x2160. With such modest 4K screen dimensions, the matrix causes genuine respect. The screen is multi-touch. 313x218x10.9mm. There is a fingerprint scanner. The package includes a stylus pen.

Ultrabook is equipped with a processor Core i5 or i7 to choose from. The number of Kaby Lake cores is from 2 to 4 with a frequency of 1.6 to 2.7 GHz. RAM-memory type LPDDR3 with a frequency of 2133 MHz is placed in the amount of from 8 to 16 GB. Video only integrated HD (UHD) Graphics 620 from Intel.

Hard drive - only solid-state SSD with a capacity of up to 1 TB. Card reader and optical drive is not provided.

A set of interfaces for peripherals includes two Type-C USB ports. A lithium-polymer battery of two cells with a total capacity / capacity of 39 W · h ensures nominal autonomous operation for up to 11.5 hours.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.