Most Recommended Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks $259 - $1797

The following stood up to me repeatedly as gadgets I'd buy myself.

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $105025%, Best price yet!
  ~$1262 with accessories

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $1047.99

  • $1047.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:19:00, EDT
  • $1066.88 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:18:50, EDT
  • $1399.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-24 21:00:06, EDT

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  Dell XPS 13" Ultrabook from $1300;
  ~$1389 with accessories

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 30.23 x 19.81 x 1.17 cm

  Weight: 1.21 kg

  detailed info

  $1299.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-09-24 11:55:27, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $123018% cheaper than usual
  ~$1592 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.91 x 27.48 x 2.49 cm

  Weight: 2.84 kg

  detailed info

  from $1229.00

  • $1229.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:26:18, EDT
  • $1774.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:16:41, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $950;
  ~$1312 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $949.99

  • $949.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-23 15:52:24, EDT
  • $1087.29 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:46:48, EDT
  • $1626.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:26:58, EDT

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  Dell XPS 13" Ultrabook from $1150;
  ~$1562 with accessories

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 30.43 x 19.81 x 1.52 cm

  Weight: 1.22 kg

  detailed info

  from $1149.00

  • $1149.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 10:44:48, EDT
  • $1794.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:15:18, EDT

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  Apple MacBook Pro 13" (2.3GHz, 128GB, w. Function Keys) from $140015%, Best price yet!
  ~$1797 with accessories

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7360U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1600

  Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cm

  Weight: 1.37 kg

  detailed info

  from $1399.99

  • $1399.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-24 10:51:08, EDT
  • $1729.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:11:18, EDT
  • $1729.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:16:10, EDT
  • $1729.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 10:49:58, EDT

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 128GB) from $95014% cheaper than usual
  ~$1178 with accessories

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-5350U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1440×900

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.70 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 1.35 kg

  detailed info

  from $949.99

  • $949.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:41:10, EDT
  • $999.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:37:32, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 12:28:31, EDT
  • $1199.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:55:45, EDT

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from $370;
  ~$484 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $369.99

  • $369.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:44:08, EDT
  • $369.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:46:47, EDT
  • $369.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:47:11, EDT
  • $399.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:46:17, EDT
  • $459.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:04:57, EDT

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  Acer 11" Chromebook from $1706%, Best price yet!
  ~$259 with accessories

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N2840

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.86 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  $169.00 from Canada Computers (Refurbished) as of 2018-09-22 13:40:51, EDT

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