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Update of January 5, 2022 – A fanfare start to the year punctuates the world of PCs, and it’s not only because our selection includes three new references, two of which are remarkable in the 16-inch category: the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus and the LG Gram 16. It is above all the news of the CES 2022 show which is currently taking place which suggests great new features to come. You can notably discover the new models at Acer with the Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition, the Acer Swift X, the Asus Zephyrus G14 and G15 or the Dell XPS 13 Plus. Stay tuned via our special CES 2022 page for more announcements to come.
- The best 13-inch laptops for mobility
- The best 14-inch laptops for a good compromise
- The best 15-inch laptops for comfort and power
- The best 16 to 17 inch laptops for the big screen
- The best laptops for
- The best laptops for students
- 13″ laptop: the best for mobility
Asus Zenbook Oled 13
Asus Zenbook 13 OLED UX325E
Already charming in its design, this Asus ZenBook 13 (UX325E) does not lie about its intentions once in hand. Particularly practical to transport thanks to its weight and thinness, it becomes a companion for work – but also for travel – of flawless reliability with its autonomy among the most convincing on the market. Equipped with a beautiful OLED screen with dense blacks and a sound system which, without being ideal, proves to be effective, the ZenBook simply fails by its kidnapping of a jack socket and its tendency to blow a little too cavalierly. With its beautiful ideas, its comfort of use and its very competent internal architecture, it turns out to be a perfect tool for those who really wish to take advantage of the – sometimes overused – philosophy of the ultra-portable.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5 inch
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 in its 13.5-inch version is a computer that has a design that does not leave marble with beautiful finishes but also offers powerful configurations while maintaining weight and pleasant everyday use.
HP Specter x360 14 (13.5″)
HP Specter x360 14 (2020)
From its privacy features to its stylus to its performance, this HP Specter x360 14 2-in-1 laptop has it all. With a screen as tall as a 15.6-inch laptop but as wide as a 13.3-inch model, there’s more vertical space to work in without affecting portability. The aluminum chassis provides a premium feel worthy of its price.
Dell XPS 13 2021
Dell XPS 13 9310 (2021)
This 2021 edition (released at the end of 2020) of the Dell XPS 13 stamped 9310 keeps all its promises by offering a computer to which it is difficult to find faults. Its featherweight and thinness does not prevent either honorable performance or autonomy on a par with the best models, all in a neat and pleasant design, both in terms of screen and keyboard.
Razer Book 13
Razer Book 13
The Razer Book 13 is a high-end performance ultrabook for eye-catching office and productivity. It has an extremely pleasant full HD+ screen, an 11th generation Intel processor and attractive plastic.
14″ laptop: the best mobility-display compromise
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is a laptop in the classic format, non-convertible and without touchscreen, which is not free from small defects but which combines two of the most important characteristics. In addition to good performance in its price range, it excels in terms of autonomy, taking first place in front of all PC models. that we tested in 2020.
Asus Zenbook 14
Asus Zenbook UX425EA
The Asus Zenbook UX425EA is available in several configurations still powered by 11th generation Intel processors that provide good power without sacrificing battery life. It also has many of the advantages of the high-end models such as an infrared camera for facial recognition, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports and a
Acer Swift 5
Acer Swift 5 2021
The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55T-71NL), equipped with the 11th generation of Intel processor, has many advantages of a high-end Notebook: a featherweight of just under one kilogram, a full screen HD touch, Wifi 6 compatibility, a Thunderbolt 4 port, insane autonomy, a 512 GB SSD. We must admit that we were able to see very few weaknesses during our test.
Huawei Matebook 14 (2020 Intel)
Huawei’s Matebook 14 laptop incorporates recent components that make it a very powerful machine when compared with equivalent models from the same brand or from the competition. We quickly forget its modest defects which allow it to display an ultra-competitive price.
Huawei Matebook 14s
Huawei’s Matebook 14s version is a Windows 11 compatible laptop optimized for mobility without sacrificing performance with an H version of the latest 11th Gen Intel processors. In a thin and light design, it has a 2.5K display and a fast charging system to quickly recover autonomy.
Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482
The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 is intended for all those whose multitasking is valuable, especially creative people, thanks to the presence of a second Screenpad Plus screen which allows you to extend the main screen or accommodate third-party windows allowing you to follow several tasks. simultaneously. It also offers a dedicated control panel compatible with several Adobe tools, all in a comfortable configuration. With this declination success is at the rendezvous with a well-executed integration both at the hardware and software level.
15″ laptop: the best for comfort or power
Acer Aspire Vero
One of Acer’s first Windows 11 laptops features an attractive eco-friendly design and all the performance needed for everyday use. It’s also Acer’s first laptop made from recycled plastic. It comes in packaging made from recycled materials that are also 100% recyclable.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 inch
It’s a modest redesign for this 2021 vintage of Microsoft’s laptop with the latest Intel and AMD processors as the main novelty. We tested the top-end 15-inch model and, unsurprisingly, it’s the twin brother of the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 with better performance and the same flaws.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360
Available as a regular laptop or as a convertible two-in-one in 13- and 15-inch sizes, the new Galaxy Book Pro is the first result of a co-engineering relationship between Samsung and Intel. It is designed to be the cornerstone of a Galaxy ecosystem for mobile-first consumers.
Dell XPS 15 9500
This Dell XPS 15 update is a success and Dell hasn’t made any major mistakes. But as a general-purpose work laptop, it’s not super light, its battery life is good but not exceptional, it’s not very thin, super fast or cheap. But it’s a workhorse for intensive tasks.
16 to 17″ laptop: the best with a large screen
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus
Dell has built a great affordable 16-inch laptop for creatives and The basic configuration of the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus starts at 999 euros with an 11th generation Core i5 processor, 8 GB of Ram, 512 GB of SSD and an Intel UHD graphics chip. You can switch to a Core i7, have 16 or 32 GB of Ram and 1 TB of SSD. For the graphics card, Dell offers three options: GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB of memory, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB or a GeForce RTX 3050 with 4 GB.
Huawei Matebook D16
The Huawei Matebook D16 is a computer in the original format, between the traditional 15 and 17 inches, but appears to be a good option for the undecided who hesitate between two formats, especially since the integration of the screen is successful with a chassis that does not appear as imposing. On the other hand, at a rather low price, it offers performance allowing many uses to be considered.
LG Gram 16
The LG Gram is a portable PC with a 16-inch screen in 16:10 format with very thin edges that you could take for a 13 or 14-inch equivalent when you lift it so much the brand has managed to lighten the together (1.19 kg). It is delivered by default under Windows 11 and has the Intel Evo certification awarded to responsive, autonomous and mobile-friendly PCs.
Laptop : the best for
Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5
This former top-of-the-range Alienware model equipped with an AMD processor is repositioned advantageously in the mid-range. With the combination of the RTX 3060 and the Ryzen 5800H it should be able to handle almost any 1080p you throw at it.
Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB
The Aorus 5 SB is a 15.6-inch laptop that has a solid configuration allowing you to play all the big in 1080P without flinching as well as to do heavy applications.
HP Omen 15-en0046nf
For a reasonable price, the Omen 15 has all the qualities of a high-end laptop PC: a sleek design, a powerful processor, a 1TB SSD that promises both space and speed. The only problem: its graphics card, an RTX 2060 lacks a little memory and power to achieve sufficient fluidity in the
Razer Blade 14 (2021)
A powerful laptop with a great display. The 2021 Blade 14 features one of the fastest mobile processors on the market, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, and a high-end GeForce RTX 3070 or 3080 graphics card. Razer’s design is well thought out. It has the same well-made keyboard, large touchpad, HDMI 2.1 port as the larger models, plus two USB-C ports.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14-inch ultrabook that can carry muscular configurations that will allow you to play heavy without worries while also being cut for heavy applications (photo and video editing, 3D, etc.)
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Student laptop: the best for studies
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go laptop is a slimmed-down version of the Surface Laptop that comes at a more affordable price so you can step into the Surface universe. We find the quality of the screen, a well thought out design with beautiful finishes in a format adapted to mobility and pleasant to use on a daily basis.
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Launched in 2020, the Surface Go is a miniaturized version of the excellent 2-in-1 Surface Pro tablet. It takes up the design, with a detachable keyboard with magnetic connection and an adjustable stand
