Ultrabooks are the biggest thing in laptops. Why? Because they’re slim, light and wake from sleep almost instantly. You should also expect long battery life, which is great for everyone from students to road warriors. But with seemingly every PC maker under the sun debuting a MacBook Air alternative - or several - there’s a lot of models from which to choose at different prices. Here’s our list of the Top 10 Ultrabooks.
1. Acer Aspire S7 (2013)
One of our favourite Ultrabooks, the 3-pound Acer Aspire S7 features a powerful fourth-generation Intel Haswell processor, a fast 128GB SSD and a gorgeous 1080p touch screen display. The S7 still features a beautiful glass and white aluminium chassis that’s just .51 inches thin, but it now offers nearly 9 hours of battery life.
2. Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Touch
The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Touch makes our top Ultrabook list for its fast performance and reasonable price. For just under US$600, this Ultrabook has a graceful design and comes outfitted with a third-gen Core i5 CPU. The addition of a comfy keyboard, accurate touchscreen and loud, crisp audio make the U310 Touch a winner.
3. Dell XPS 12 (2013)
Dell’s XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible now offers excellent endurance, lasting nearly 9.5 hours on our battery test. The flip display design is as compelling as ever, making it a cinch to switch between laptop and tablet modes. At 3.2 pounds, the XPS 12 isn’t the lightest hybrid around, but we love the full HD touch display and strong performance.
4. Toshiba Portege Z935-P300
Weighing in at just 2.4 pounds, and measuring at 12.4 x 8.9 x 0.3 - 0.6 inches, the Toshiba Portege Z935 is the lightest 13-inch Ultrabook you can get outside of Japan. The combination of a third-generation Intel Core processor and fast SSD makes the Z935 a light-weight powerhouse. Better still, this svelte system finds room for full-size VGA, HDMI and Ethernet ports.
5. ASUS Zenbook UX51Vz (2013)
The 15-inch ASUS Zenbook UX51Vz is quite a showstopper with its lovely aluminium chassis and captivating 2880 x 1620 Retina-like display. With a powerful Core i7 GPU, discrete Nvidia graphics and blazing fast dual 256GB SSDs, ASUS backs up those good looks with serious brawn.
6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
Our favourite business Ultrabook, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, retains the fetching carbon fibre design, comfortable keyboard and accurate pointer stick of the previous model and adds a 1600 x 900 touchscreen. Throw in the snappy performance of a Core i5 CPU and 128 SSD and you’ve got a notebook that’s ready to plough through your workload.
7. Sony VAIO Pro 13
Weighing in at a feather light 2.4 pounds, the VAIO Pro 13 is currently the world’s lightest 13-inch notebook with a touchscreen. On top of the svelte dimensions, the notebook comes with a 1080p display, blazing fast SSD and over 7 hours of battery life. Adding the optional sheet battery boosts the endurance to 14.5 hours.
MORE: Sony VAIO Pro 13 Review
8. Samsung ATIV Book 9
Weighing 2.6 pounds and measuring just .5 inches thick, the aluminium clad ATIV Book 9 is quite the looker. It’s also quite the powerhouse, thanks to a third-gen Core i7 processor with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Samsung also included its SideSync software for better integration with Samsung Android phones such as the Galaxy S4.
9. Lenovo Yoga 11S
We’re big fans of Lenovo’s Yoga Series, with its trademark 360-degree hinge and four modes (Tablet, Laptop, Stand and Tent). The 11-inch version of this contortionist laptop features a vibrant 768p touch display, comfortable keyboard and a third-gen Core i5 processor. It’s a solid choice for consumers looking for more versatility than a traditional laptop.
MORE: Lenovo Yoga 11S Review
10. Sony VAIO Pro 11
Feast your eyes on the lightest notebook with touch. Weighing in at an astounding 1.9 pounds, the Sony VAIO Pro 11 manages to cram a fourth-gen Core i7 processor, integrated graphics and a 128GB SSD into an 11-inch chassis. The Ultrabook also offers a vivid 1080p display and offer over 14 hours of battery life with the optional battery sheet for a super-portable laptop ready for work and play.
MORE: Sony VAIO Pro 11 Review
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