Top 7 Laptops And Why You Should Buy It

By Ane Fallarme - 20 Dec '16 17:48PM

The Holidays are literally just around the corner, and it's definitely the best time to get yourself something awesome like a new laptop, but if you're like me, then you're probably having a hard time deciding on which one to get.

There are so many good laptops, convertibles and 2-in-1's in the market today and it can be overwhelming to choose just one. So, here's a list that hopefully can help you narrow down your search.

#1. Dell XPS

Slated as the best ultrabook you can get in the market today, the Dell XPS is a thin and light laptop that features a 13.3 inch screen, 4 or 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB SSD and an Intel i5 or Intel i7 Core CPU. With an affordable starting price of $895, it definitely is a good buy.

#2. HP Spectre x360

The HP Spectre x360 is probably one of the most stylish laptop you can get in the market today. It's also a 2 in 1 laptop, so you get more for your money. It features a 13.3 inch screen as well as an IPS UWVA-backlit multi touch screen. You can choose between an Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 CPU and storage between 128GB or 512GB of SSD. The battery can last up to 8 hours or more, so you can do more. The starting price for the HP Spectre x360 is $531.

#3. Lenovo Yoga 900

Another 2-in-1 laptop in this line up, the Lenovo Yoga 900 boasts a 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6560U CPU, Intel Iris Graphics 540 and a 13.3 inch screen. You can opt to have a storage of 512GB SSD or 1TB SSD as well as 8GB RAM or 16GB RAM. This laptop is definitely more powerful than its competitors out there. The price for this powerful laptop starts at $891.

#4. Asus Zenbook UX305

If you want a Macbook but can't, because a Macbook is too expensive, then the Asus Zenbook UX305 is for you. It's the closest you can get to having a Macbook at a fraction of its cost. The Asus Zenbook UX305's price starts at $499.95 and features a 13.3 inch screen, it can come equipped with an Intel Core M3-6Y30 or an Intel Core M7-6Y75, 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD storage, Intel HD graphics 515 and 8GB of RAM.

#5. Samsung Notebook 9

Speaking of affordable laptops, check out the Samsung Notebook 9. With a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-6200U CPU, Intel HD Graphics 520, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, the Samsung Notebook 9 proves that a good laptop does not have to be expensive to perform well. Price starts at $869.

#6. Surface Book

If the futuristic design of the Surface Book isn't enough to entice you into buying it, perhaps it's specs will. It boasts a 13.5 inch, 3,000 x 2,000 PixelSense Display, Intel HD Graphics 520 - Nvidia GeForce graphics, a choice between Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 and 128GB or 256GB PCle3.0 SSD. The Surface Book is an incredible convertible over all, however, the battery life isn't long lasting and you'll only get 4 hours tops. Still a pretty good convertible to check out though, price starts at $1,099.79.

#7. Macbook Air

Everyone was excited about the release of the Macbook Pro 2016 version, however, they were left quite disappointed as it didn't meet their expectations of how incredible they thought it would be. Having said that, it's not the best time to invest in a new Macbook Pro. However, if you still want a Macbook, then the Macbook Air is definitely the one for you.

The Macbook Air is still a good laptop, and perhaps that's the very reason we didn't see an update for it. Its battery lasts up to 12 hours, it can be equipped with an Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, a choice between 128GB or 256GB PCle-based storage, it's thin and light so you can bring it anywhere, and the best part of it all, it's the most affordable Apple Macbook available in the market today, price starts at $999.

Check out the Macbook Air in comparison to the 2016 Macbook.