Most Recommended Laptops

Guillaume's top Picks $453 - $1569

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

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $880;
  ~$969 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  $879.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 05:20:48, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop from $45021%, Best price yet!
  ~$540 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel i3-6006U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.38 x 2.38 cm

  Weight: 1.95 kg

  detailed info

  $449.97 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 13:41:07, EDT

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  HP 15" Laptop from $6104% cheaper than usual
  ~$746 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.37 x 2.39 cm

  Weight: 1.91 kg

  detailed info

  from $604.99

  • $604.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 10:07:10, EDT
  • $629.97 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 10:02:39, EDT
  • $732.58 from eBay as of 2018-06-22 10:06:38, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12008% cheaper than usual
  ~$1481 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  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 $1199.99

  • $1199.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:19:21, EDT
  • $1299.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:29:43, EDT
  • $1487.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 12:18:43, EDT
  • $1574.82 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:15:56, EDT

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  HP 14" Convertible Laptop from $73019%, Best price yet!
  ~$820 with accessories

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.48 x 22.69 x 1.99 cm

  Weight: 1.64 kg

  detailed info

  $729.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:58:54, EDT

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  Asus FX53VD 15" Gaming Laptop from $9005%, Best price yet!
  ~$1148 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the 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	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.50 x 2.35 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $899.99

  • $899.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:58:36, EDT
  • $949.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:17:25, EDT
  • $969.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 05:32:56, EDT
  • $1079.00 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 12:19:02, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Walmart as of 2018-06-22 05:53:01, EDT
  • $1249.99 from Visions Electronics as of 2018-06-22 11:15:39, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $1250;
  ~$1560 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	3.5/5
  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
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  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 $1249.00

  • $1249.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 05:46:11, EDT
  • $1691.00 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:46:23, EDT

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  Dell XPS 13" Ultrabook from $1480;
  ~$1569 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	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  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 198.12 x 1.17 cm

  Weight: 1.21 kg

  detailed info

  $1479.00 from Microsoft as of 2018-06-22 12:08:29, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $55028%, Best price yet!
  ~$747 with accessories

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • 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	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  from $549.00

  • $549.00 from MicroBytes as of 2018-06-22 10:28:01, EDT
  • $764.99 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 10:27:12, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $1000;
  ~$1179 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the 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
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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 $999.99

  • $999.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:42:19, EDT
  • $1099.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:41:44, EDT
  • $1099.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:44:52, EDT
  • $1155.00 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 10:41:59, EDT

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from $330;
  ~$453 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  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	3.5/5
  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	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  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 $329.99

  • $329.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:23:55, EDT
  • $349.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 04:48:11, EDT
  • $369.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:27:50, EDT
  • $399.99 from Visions Electronics as of 2018-06-22 11:34:57, EDT

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  Apple MacBook Air (13" 1.8GHz - 128GB) from $1100;
  ~$1265 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	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  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 $1099.00

  • $1099.00 from WestWorld Computers as of 2018-06-22 04:55:32, EDT
  • $1149.00 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:28:35, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 12:08:52, EDT
  • $1199.00 from Apple as of 2018-06-22 04:48:54, EDT
  • $1199.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:17:28, EDT
  • $1199.99 from London Drugs as of 2018-06-22 04:57:54, EDT

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