{"id":298487,"date":"2021-07-13T18:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/"},"modified":"2021-07-13T18:00:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T15:00:57","slug":"the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best Laptops of 2021 for Work, Play, and Everything In Between"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d56a6873dc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d56a6873dc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Best_Laptops_for_2021\" >Best Laptops for 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#What_to_Consider_When_Buying_a_Laptop_in_2021\" >What to Consider When Buying a Laptop in 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Acer_Swift_3\" >Acer Swift 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Apple_MacBook_Pro_with_Apple_M1_Chip\" >Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Acer_Chromebook_Spin_713\" >Acer Chromebook Spin 713<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Apple_11-inch_iPad_Pro\" >Apple 11-inch iPad Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-laptops-of-2021-for-work-play-and-everything-in-between\/#Apple_Magic_Keyboard\" >Apple Magic Keyboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The Best Laptops of 2021 for Work, Play, and Everything In Between&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-738644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/xps-13-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A woman using a Dell XPS 13 laptop at a desk.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Dell\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Dell<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Phones and tablets are great, but laptops are the original portable computers.\u00a0A laptop can serve you well at a desk, too, transforming into a desktop PC when you dock it with an external monitor and peripherals. Here\u2019s the best laptop you can buy right now.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Laptops_for_2021\"><\/span>Best Laptops for 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why you should trust us:<\/strong> Our trusted experts use a lifetime of experience to pick the best products. Learn more about our editorial process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Consider_When_Buying_a_Laptop_in_2021\"><\/span>What to Consider When Buying a Laptop in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no one best laptop for everyone. You might want a Windows PC, a Mac, a Chromebook, or even one with Linux. You might want a thin and light computer with excellent battery life, or you might want a powerful tank of a machine with a big display or excellent graphics horsepower for playing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not even all you\u2019ll need to consider. Do you want a touchscreen? Do you want a 2-in-1 laptop that can also be used as a tablet? You might just want to save some cash, or you might want to spend extra for a premium device with powerful hardware.<\/p>\n<p>But, even if you know roughly what you want in a laptop, choosing a laptop can be complicated. There are so many different models, and every laptop manufacturer is quick to tell you its hardware is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Where do you even start? We\u2019re here to give you our top picks to make your shopping process as speedy and uncomplicated as possible.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> All the Windows laptops we recommend here will be able to upgrade to Windows 11 when it\u2019s officially released in late 2021.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/dell-laptops\/xps-13-laptop\/spd\/xps-13-9310-laptop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-739627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-dell-xps-13.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"woman using dell xps 13 at home\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" data-credittext=\"Dell\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Dell<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great build quality<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Long battery life<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Solid PC performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Incredibly customizable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Premium price<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Integrated graphics means this isn&#8217;t a gaming system<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not everyone wants Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/dell-laptops\/xps-13-laptop\/spd\/xps-13-9310-laptop\">Dell XPS 13<\/a> is a great all-around PC laptop. If we had to recommend just one best Windows laptop\u2014and it\u2019s so hard to pick just one\u2014this is the laptop we\u2019d recommend to most people. It runs Windows 10 and will support Windows 11 when it\u2019s released.<\/p>\n<p>The XPS 13 is a 13-inch laptop, which is the most popular size for a reason.\u00a0At 13 inches, you\u2019re getting a substantial laptop with a full-size keyboard, but it\u2019s also lightweight, compact, and portable. Of course, some people will want bigger laptops. 15-inch is a popular size if you want to step up, and Dell also offers a 15-inch version of this laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Dell regularly updates the XPS 13 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> with the latest Intel processors and other design improvements, and every release is better than the last. Of course, you can customize the Intel processor you get, as well as CPU, memory, and SSD.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want an XPS 13 with a touch screen? Do you want a beautiful 4K screen, or would you rather have a\u00a01920\u00d71200 screen and longer battery life? Dell offers a lot of choices.<\/p>\n<p>The XPS 13 is thin and light at 0.58 inches thick and starts at just 2.64 pounds without a touch screen. It\u2019s got great build quality with a keyboard that feels great to type on and a smooth touchpad. Dell promises up to 14 hours of battery life while streaming video, although it will vary depending on what you\u2019re doing\u2014and you\u2019ll get less battery life if you opt for the 4K display and\/or touchscreen.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike typical laptops, Dell uses a 16:10 display instead of a 16:9 display. This means the laptop\u2019s display is slightly taller, giving you more vertical room on your screen. It\u2019s also an \u201cInfinityEdge\u201d display with smaller bezels around the screen. Years ago, older versions of the XPS 13 design had a \u201cnose cam\u201d that looked up from below your screen, but modern XPS 13 laptops have a properly positioned webcam above the screen. The webcam even supports Windows Hello, so you can sign in with your face.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest downside to Dell XPS 13 laptops is that they come with integrated Intel graphics. If you\u2019re looking for a gaming laptop with a powerful GPU\u2014or if you need a GPU for video editing, rendering, or other professional graphics <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications\u2014you\u2019ll want to check our gaming laptop pick instead.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this is a Windows laptop, so if you\u2019re a Mac person, you\u2019ll want to look for the best MacBook. If you\u2019re a Linux fan, though, you\u2019re in luck! Dell offers a version of this PC that comes with Linux.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Octa-Core-Graphics-Fingerprint-SF314-42-R9YN\/dp\/B086KKKT15?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739623 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-acer-swift.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"acer swift on blue and purple background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> An incredible hardware package<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great value<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Seriously, this is a lot of hardware for the price range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Higher end of budget<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Build quality and battery life could be better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>No one wants to spend more money than they have to. When shopping for a lower-priced laptop, you\u2019re going to have to think about the tradeoffs you\u2019re making. The less you spend, the more you compromise.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re fans of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Octa-Core-Graphics-Fingerprint-SF314-42-R9YN\/dp\/B086KKKT15?tag=hotoge-20\">Acer Swift 3<\/a> if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s often available for a bit over $600, which might seem expensive, but you\u2019re getting what you pay for. The Swift 3 has a 14-inch 1080p screen, a speedy AMD Ryzen 7 eight-core processor with Radeon graphics, 8 GB of RAM, 512GB of fast\u00a0NVMe storage, Wi-Fi 6, and a fingerprint reader. That\u2019s an incredible amount of powerful hardware in a mid-range laptop package at this price level. The keyboard and touchpad work well, too.<\/p>\n<p>But what\u2019s the best laptop under $500, you might ask? Well, first we\u2019d recommend upping your budget a bit. Lots of solid PCs, like the Acer Swift 3, are available in the $550 to $650 range. You\u2019ll end up getting a laptop that you\u2019ll be much happier with for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t go about $500, then we\u2019d recommend getting not a PC, but a Chromebook. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Chromebook-i3-10110U-Integrated-82B80006UX\/dp\/B086383HC7?tag=hotoge-20\">Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5<\/a> is an excellent Chromebook at any price range\u2014although our favorite Chromebook is a bit more expensive\u2014with speedy performance, solid battery life, and a good keyboard and trackpad. You won\u2019t have to deal with Windows, either.<\/p>\n<p>But just how cheap can you go?\u00a0Well, there\u2019s a computer called the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-11-6-inch-Celeron-Personal-11-ak0020nr\/dp\/B0886L3CFV\/?tag=hotoge-20\">HP Stream 11<\/a>. It\u2019s among the cheapest Windows laptops you can buy at just over $200. However, it has a slow Intel Celeron CPU, just 4 GB of RAM, and slow (and small) 32GB eMMC storage. At 11 inches, it\u2019s smaller than the 13-inch laptops most people would be comfortable with. That\u2019s a lot of compromises, and we wouldn\u2019t recommend it for most people.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to pick the machine that makes sense for you at your price point\u2014but we think you\u2019ll be pleased with an Acer Swift 3 as a PC laptop. It\u2019s budget but doesn\u2019t have too many compromises.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Budget Laptop<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086KKKT15?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41bAZUTjbRL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Acer Swift 3\" aria-label=\"Shop for Acer Swift 3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086KKKT15?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acer_Swift_3\"><\/span>Acer Swift 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Need a new laptop but on a budget? The Acer Swift 3 is a solid hardware package without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=737492&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-rog-zephyrus-15-6-qhd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-1tb-ssd-eclipse-grey-eclipse-grey%2F6448848.p%3FskuId%3D6448848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-asus-rog.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"asus rog on blue background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Blazing fast gaming performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Beautiful screen<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Surprisingly portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> One stick of RAM is soldered<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> No built-in webcam<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> A gaming desktop will always offer more performance per dollar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A gaming desktop will always be more powerful than a gaming laptop, but you might be shocked by just how powerful gaming laptops have become. You might also be shocked by just how sleek they look compared to the lumbering tanks of a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=737492&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-rog-zephyrus-15-6-qhd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-1tb-ssd-eclipse-grey-eclipse-grey%2F6448848.p%3FskuId%3D6448848\">Asus ROG Zephyrus G15<\/a> is one such gaming laptop. It pairs a high-end AMD CPU with an incredibly powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU for blazing-fast performance. The base model comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.<\/p>\n<p>This 15-inch laptop\u2019s screen is beautiful. It\u2019s not a 4K display, but it is QHD\u2014in other words,\u00a02560\u00d71440 resolution. It has a fast 165Hz refresh rate, too.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t necessarily want 4K in a gaming laptop, anyway. It takes more graphical horsepower to render games on a 4K screen, so a mobile GPU would have more trouble delivering high FPS (frames per second) at maximum graphics quality in the latest games. In other words, you\u2019re better off running a game with higher graphical settings on a lower-resolution display than with lower graphical settings on a higher-resolution 4K display.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all that power, this 15-inch laptop boasts all-day battery life when you\u2019re not gaming.\u00a0It weighs about four pounds, so you don\u2019t have to give up portability.<\/p>\n<p>The ROG Zephyrus G15 is really awesome value for money. That being said, one of the RAM modules is soldered to the motherboard, which will prevent you from upgrading the RAM in that slot in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This laptop also doesn\u2019t have a built-in webcam, but you can always use an external webcam, and it does have a fingerprint reader.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/pdp\/hp-envy-x360-laptop-13z-ay000-8lz58av-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739632 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-hp-envy.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"hp envy on dark background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 2-in-1 convertible<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Allows pen input<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Good value for money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not a premium laptop<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not the cheapest laptop, either<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For college students who want a powerful yet portable system with long battery life at a significantly lower price than that of our best Laptop overall, we recommend the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/pdp\/hp-envy-x360-laptop-13z-ay000-8lz58av-1\">HP Envy x360 13<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This laptop is a 13-inch 2-in-1 PC with a touchscreen. As the name suggests, it can flip around 360 degrees so you can use it as a tablet. The screen supports pen input, too, making it good for taking notes at school. HP claims it gets up to 9 hours of battery life, so you don\u2019t need to seek out a charging station in between classes.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the HP Envy x360 is a solid package with good performance for the price level. It\u2019s not as \u201cpremium\u201d in build quality or hardware as many of our other picks, but it\u2019s hundreds of dollars cheaper and is ready for touch and pen input. It\u2019s not even as high-performing as our recommended budget laptop, but it\u2019s easier to throw into a bag and will be perfect for most students. It\u2019s significantly cheaper than the\u00a0best 2-in-1 laptop, too.<\/p>\n<p>HP offers a variety of models of this laptop, and you can choose whether you get an 11th-generation Intel Core CPU or an AMD Ryzen chip.<\/p>\n<p>All that being said, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with many of the other laptops here for college, either. Maybe you want a more premium laptop without the touch and pen input, a Chromebook, or a beefier PC laptop you can play games on.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a Mac, the quintessential Mac for college is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-13-inch-256GB-Storage\/dp\/B08N5KWB9H\/?tag=hotoge-20\">MacBook Air<\/a>. Students can save $100 on a MacBook with Apple\u2019s education pricing. Or, for something more premium, check out our pick for the\u00a0best MacBook. Students can save on it, too.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/pdp\/hp-spectre-x360-laptop-13t-aw200-touch-9aj99av-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-hp-spectre.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"hp spectre on red background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> A great laptop at heart<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent touch and pen input<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Unique color options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not the cheapest<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Screen doesn&#8217;t detach, as with some 2-in-1s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=737492&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-spectre-x360-2-in-1-13-4k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-intel-evo-platform-core-i5-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd-32gb-optane-nightfall-black%2F6430667.p%3FskuId%3D6430667\">HP\u2019s Spectre x360<\/a> 13\u00a0is an excellent 2-in-1 PC. It\u2019s an excellent laptop in and of itself, and it lets you rotate it 360 degrees so it can function as a tablet. The Spectre has a touch screen and included stylus so you can write on the screen, too. Like our best laptop overall pick, this 14-inch laptop has a 3:2 display so you can see more content on the screen at a time.<\/p>\n<p>The specs are solid: A powerful Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, great all-day battery life, and a great keyboard are all a given.<\/p>\n<p>The HP Spectre x360 also has excellent build quality. Unlike the average laptop, it offers some stylish, unique color options that help it stand out in a crowded field.\u00a0 Choose from Natural Silver, Nightfall Black (with gold highlights), or Poseidon Blue, and have your laptop stand out.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a 2-in-1, HP has done an excellent job of combining a premium ultraportable laptop with tablet features and a unique design language to create a standout system.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, some people might prefer the kind of 2-in-1 with a detachable keyboard. If you\u2019re looking for that, we recommend Microsoft\u2019s Surface line, from the inexpensive <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-go-2%2F8pt3s2vjmdr6\">Surface Go 2<\/a> to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-pro-7%2F8n17j0m5zzqs%3Factivetab%3Doverview\">Surface Pro 7<\/a> all the way to the premium <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-book-3%2F8xbw9g3z71f1\">Surface Book 3<\/a>. However, aside from the Surface Book, these devices feel a bit closer to tablets with keyboard covers than 2-in-1 laptops. It depends on what you\u2019re going for, really!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-16-Inch-512GB-Storage\/dp\/B081FZV45H?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-737707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/best-macbooks-roundup-pro-intel.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"mackbook pro intel on pink background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast Intel CPU and powerful hardware<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> AMD Radeon Pro discrete graphics<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Uses an Intel CPU instead of Apple&#8217;s newer M1<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Expensive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> No SD card slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple\u2019s MacBook Pro has long been one of the top choices for graphics professionals, photographers, and other creative professionals. If the software you use works on a Mac, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-16-Inch-512GB-Storage\/dp\/B081FZV45H?tag=hotoge-20\">the largest and most powerful MacBook Pro<\/a> is a great choice.<\/p>\n<p>You get a beautiful 16-inch Retina display with 3072\u00d71920 native resolution at 226 pixels per inch (PPI).\u00a0Unlike your average MacBook, it includes AMD Radeon Pro graphics for applications that require discrete graphics hardware. However, it also includes Intel graphics: Like many PC laptops, this MacBook will automatically switch between integrated and discrete graphics to optimize power consumption and extend battery life.<\/p>\n<p>This 16-inch MacBook is packed with some serious hardware, and it\u2019s also very customizable. The base model includes an Intel Core i7 CPU, but you can pay extra for an even more powerful Intel Core i9 CPU. It starts at 16GB of RAM, but you can go to 32GB or even 64GB. It starts at 512GB of storage, but you can go all the way to 8TB.<\/p>\n<p>The MacBook Pro also has excellent speakers. That\u2019s a feature that\u2019s often forgotten on a laptop\u2014it\u2019s easy to skimp on speakers. Apple also includes a \u201cstudio-quality three-mic array,\u201d which may not be as good as a high-quality studio microphone but is certainly better than the average laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there\u2019s no SD card slot. That\u2019s a feature many photographers would find useful. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-USB-C-SD-Card-Reader\/dp\/B07K1Y2ZJ6?tag=hotoge-20\">You\u2019ll need a dongle for that<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a Windows PC with a big screen for photo and video editing, consider our best 15-inch laptop instead. Or, if you need powerful discrete graphics hardware, consider a gaming laptop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Laptop for Editing<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B081FZV45H?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41S63IQRFXL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-price\">\n<p class=\"product-price\">\n$2099.99<br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FX1-Carbon-G9%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1C9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-lenovo-thinkpad.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"lenovo thinkpad on green background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Powerful hardware and long battery life<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Durable and lightweight<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Optional cellular connectivity<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Classic ThinkPad nub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Expensive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> No discrete GPU, so it&#8217;s not the best for gaming<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Some people will prefer a MacBook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nearly any laptop can be good for business, but the ThinkPad is the classic line of business laptops for a reason. From battle-tested durability to a wide variety of ports and optional cellular connectivity, this line of laptops stands out.<\/p>\n<p>With the 14-inch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FX1-Carbon-G9%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1C9\">Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 9<\/a>, Lenovo has created a premium line of business ThinkPads. At 2.49 pounds, it\u2019s even lighter than our favorite overall laptop\u00a0while still being robust thanks to the use of lightweight carbon fiber. Lenovo says ThinkPads are tested against <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fthinkpad-milspec\">military-grade requirements<\/a> to ensure they will run in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/dell-laptops\/xps-13-laptop\/spd\/xps-13-9310-laptop\">Dell XPS 13<\/a>, but better\u2014and, of course, more expensive. It has a 16:10 display for more vertical screen real estate, which is great for productivity. You get great hardware like an 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor and a variety of ports, including traditional USB-A and full-size HDMI ports, so you can connect nearly any device you need to connect. Most ultraportable laptops skimp on the ports, forcing you to rely on dongles, so this is a bigger feature than you\u2019d expect!<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, this machine has the classic red \u201cTrackPoint\u201d nub you can use to control your mouse cursor from the center of your keyboard. It\u2019s a ThinkPad, after all!<\/p>\n<p>You can optionally get a 4G LTE \/ 5G modem built-in, giving your laptop an internet connection anywhere you can get a cellular signal (with a cellular data plan, of course). That\u2019s one of the things that makes this type of machine the best laptop for work: An always-on internet connection so you don\u2019t have to worry about finding Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>If this laptop seems a bit too expensive for you, our pick for best laptop overall\u00a0is a great, ultraportable business laptop as well. And of course, if you want a Mac, definitely consider our top MacBook.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Flenovo%2Fstudent-chromebooks%2FLenovo-CT-X636%2Fp%2FZZICZCTCT1X\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-lenovo-duet.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"lenovo duet on yellow background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 2-in-1 with a touchscreen<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Inexpensive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> No Windows to cause problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Lower-end performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Flenovo%2Fstudent-chromebooks%2FLenovo-CT-X636%2Fp%2FZZICZCTCT1X\">Lenovo Chromebook Duet<\/a> is a great laptop for kids. It\u2019s a Chromebook, so you\u2019re getting a simplified operating system\u2014a kid won\u2019t have to deal with the complexity of Windows.<\/p>\n<p>For under $300, you\u2019re getting a capable 2-in-1 device with a touch screen. A kid can use it as a tablet or a laptop and go back and forth. At 10 hours of battery life, you\u2019re getting a lot of runtime before you have to plug this machine in, as well. Like many of our favorite laptops, it even has a 16:10 aspect ratio instead of the typical 16:9 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The Duet is on the small side for a laptop at 10.1 inches, essentially a normal size for a tablet. The smaller-than-typical keyboard may not be a concern for a child, and the small size could make the system easier to use, especially as a tablet. Unlike some convertible computers, it comes with a keyboard and doesn\u2019t make you purchase that separately.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, sacrifices have to be made to hit this under $300 price point. This system has a lower-end processor (a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media<\/a>Tek ARM chip), so it\u2019s not going to compete with laptops that have high-end Intel CPUs, especially when doing a lot of multitasking.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a Windows PC option, consider the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-go-2%2F8pt3s2vjmdr6\">Microsoft Surface Go 2<\/a>. It\u2019s a 10.5-inch 2-in-1 laptop starting at $400\u2014but the keyboard will cost you extra. You get an Intel CPU, but it\u2019s a slower Core M CPU. Just don\u2019t expect the multitasking performance of a higher-end Intel laptop.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-laptop-4%2F946627fb12t1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-surface-laptop.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"surface laptop on pink background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> All models include touch screens<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Long battery life<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great touchpad, too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not a transformable 2-in-1<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Can&#8217;t officially use Android apps until Windows 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many laptops have touch screens these days\u2014but not always by default. For example, our favorite overall laptop is available with a touch screen, but the base model does not include one.<\/p>\n<p>While you can find lots of great laptops with touch screens, we like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-laptop-4%2F946627fb12t1\">Microsoft\u2019s Surface Laptop 4<\/a>. All Surface Laptop models include a touch screen, so you\u2019re not guessing whether or not your model has one. It supports 10-point touch input (so you can use all your fingers at once), and you can also draw on it with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-pen%2F92fp8q09qhxc\">Microsoft Surface Pen<\/a>. Unlike most other Surface devices, this is a standard laptop form factor, so it doesn\u2019t feel like a tablet.<\/p>\n<p>Since all models have a touch screen, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice battery life, as you might with some laptops. The base model with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor boasts up to 19 hours of battery life, while the Intel models get a few hours less.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s Surface Laptop 4 also includes a particularly excellent touchpad for moving your mouse cursor along with a comfortable keyboard. This is just a solid, all-around laptop. (If you want more of a \u201ctransformable tablet with a keyboard cover\u201d experience, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/737492&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fd%2Fsurface-pro-7%2F8n17j0m5zzqs%3Factivetab%3Doverview\">Surface Pro 7<\/a> is also a great computer.)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a 2-in-1 system that can transform into more of a laptop form factor, consider our favorite 2-in-1. Or, if you want a touch laptop that can run Android apps, check out the best Chromebook. Android apps will officially arrive on Windows with Windows 11, so if you don\u2019t mind waiting, the Surface Laptop 4 is a good choice.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/laptops\/15-new\/spd\/xps-15-9510-laptop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-dell-xps-15.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"dell xps 15 on purple bakground\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Many XPS 13 features in a 15-inch package<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent build quality<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Almost bezel-free display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Won&#8217;t perform as well as a gaming laptop<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> The price is relatively premium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dell makes a great 13-inch laptop, and the company also makes a great 15-inch laptop. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/laptops\/15-new\/spd\/xps-15-9510-laptop\">Dell XPS 15<\/a> is a solid, modern system that takes many of the Dell XPS 13\u2019s great features: A screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a great keyboard, and an excellent glass touchpad. You also get a camera that can sign you in with Windows Hello and a fingerprint reader.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Dell XPS 13, the Dell XPS 15 sports an almost bezel-free \u201cInfinityEdge\u201d display. At 15.6 inches, you get a much larger display than your average 13-inch laptop. However, it\u2019s still very portable, starting at 3.99 lbs for the base model. Battery life will vary depending on which model you choose as different battery sizes and components are available, but you should get all-day battery life away from a power outlet.<\/p>\n<p>You can definitely spend less for a 15-inch laptop and pick up a mid-range or budget system, but you won\u2019t get a piece of hardware this nice.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a gaming laptop, take a look at our gaming laptop pick instead. Compared to our favorite gaming laptop, the base Dell XPS 15 with Intel integrated graphics is $600 cheaper. If you want a larger laptop without screaming-fast gaming performance, this is a solid system with great build quality.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Mac fan, however, you should check out Apple\u2019s 16-inch MacBook instead. Of course, both a MacBook and a gaming laptop will be much more expensive than this system.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08N5N6RSS\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-737708 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/best-macbooks-roundup-pro-m1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"M1 macbook Pro on grey background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> New M1 Apple Silicon chip with active cooling<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 20-hour battery life<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> More features than the MacBook Air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> M1 MacBook Air is almost as good for a few hundred dollars less<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> A bit thicker and heavier than the MacBook Air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best Apple laptop you can buy is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08N5N6RSS\/?tag=hotoge-20\">13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip<\/a>. It\u2019s a few hundred dollars more expensive than the MacBook Air with an\u00a0Apple Silicon M1 chip, but you do get quite a few upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Despite both systems having an M1 chip, the MacBook Pro is guaranteed to have an 8-core GPU, while the base MacBook Air will have a 7-core GPU. The MacBook Pro has a very quiet built-in fan that provides active cooling, letting the M1 chip maintain high-performance levels for longer versus the MacBook Air\u2019s fanless design.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, the MacBook Pro offers a touch bar, better speakers, and improved microphones. It\u2019s a bit heavier than the MacBook Air, but it also contains a larger battery. Apple says you\u2019ll get 20 hours of battery life on a charge versus 18 hours with the MacBook Air.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-13-inch-256GB-Storage\/dp\/B08N5KWB9H\/?tag=hotoge-20\">the MacBook Air with the M1 chip<\/a> is a solid system if you\u2019re looking to save a few hundred bucks. It\u2019s hard to go wrong with either, but the MacBook Pro is clearly a superior machine that\u2019s just a little heavier and a bit more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get MacBooks with Intel chips, but Apple is transitioning to its own ARM CPUs starting with the M1 models. We recommend picking up an M1 MacBook unless you really need a feature that requires Intel models. (For example, professional video-editing workloads that need discrete graphics hardware still require an Intel Mac like the 16-inch MacBook Pro.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best MacBooks of 2021 for School, Gaming, and More<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest MacBook<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08N5N6RSS?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/313CFbI-YjL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08N5N6RSS?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_MacBook_Pro_with_Apple_M1_Chip\"><\/span>Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Apple&#8217;s M1 chip is great, and the MacBook Pro is the greatest of the M1 chip MacBooks. You get more features than the less expensive MacBook Air, including fans to keep your MacBook cool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Chromebook-2-VertiView-i5-10210U\/dp\/B08DTJC9N7?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-739634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-lenovo-duet.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"lenovo duet on yellow background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Excellent performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Big, beautiful touch screen<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Solid build quality<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 2-in-1 laptop with Android apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Less battery life than a lower-end Chromebook<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> High-end for a Chromebook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Asus has delivered a beautiful system with the 2021 version of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Chromebook-2-VertiView-i5-10210U\/dp\/B08DTJC9N7?tag=hotoge-20\">Chromebook Spin 713<\/a>. It may be expensive for a Chromebook, but it\u2019s a bargain compared to premium Windows laptops\u2014and this is very much a premium laptop down to its solid keyboard and touchpad.<\/p>\n<p>This Chromebook is packed with modern hardware. You\u2019re getting an 11th-generation Intel Core processor (or you can opt for the i5 or i7). The USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4 for speedy peripherals. Internal storage starts at 256 GB.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s in a whole different performance class compared to a budget Chromebook. Battery life will also be a bit lower than on a less powerful Chromebook, of course.<\/p>\n<p>The screen is beautiful at\u00a02256\u00d71504 pixels. That means it\u2019s a 3:2 screen, so it has even more vertical space than the 16:10 screens on our favorite Windows laptops here. This Chromebook has a touch screen, and the \u201cspin\u201d in the system\u2019s name is a clue: This is a 2-in-1 convertible. Unlike a Windows 10 PC, you can install Android apps on a Chromebook and effectively use it as an Android tablet\u2014or just run Android apps alongside Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend this much on a Chromebook. We picked some great Chromebooks as\u00a0the best laptop under $500 and our favorite laptop for kids. But, if you are willing to spend this much, you\u2019re going to have a great Chrome OS experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Chromebook<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DTJC9N7?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Rq80RUiqL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Acer Chromebook Spin 713\" aria-label=\"Shop for Acer Chromebook Spin 713\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DTJC9N7?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acer_Chromebook_Spin_713\"><\/span>Acer Chromebook Spin 713<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">You need to pay for the best Chromebook experience, but it&#8217;s worth it. The Acer Chromebook Spin has a detachable keyboard, an 11th-generation Intel core, and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/work\/shop\/dell-laptops-and-notebooks\/new-xps-13-developer-edition\/spd\/xps-13-9310-laptop\/ctox139w10p2c3000u\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-739627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/best-laptop-dell-xps-13.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"woman using dell xps 13 at home\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" data-credittext=\"Dell\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Dell<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Dell officially supports Linux on our favorite overall laptop<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great build quality, long battery life, and excellent performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> You can install Linux on a cheaper laptop, if you&#8217;re savvy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can install Linux on a lot of laptops, but most manufacturers don\u2019t support Linux on their hardware. If you pick up a random laptop and install Linux on it, you may get stuck dealing with hardware driver problems.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend getting a laptop that officially supports Linux. Dell offers a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/737492\/https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/work\/shop\/dell-laptops-and-notebooks\/new-xps-13-developer-edition\/spd\/xps-13-9310-laptop\/ctox139w10p2c3000u\">Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition<\/a>\u00a0model that comes with Linux. This is a version of\u00a0our favorite laptop overall, but this model comes with Linux. But Dell didn\u2019t just throw Ubuntu on any old laptop and call it a day.<\/p>\n<p>Dell officially supports Linux on this hardware, so you know that everything is going actually to work properly. Whether you\u2019re looking for a developer system for Linux programming or you just want an open-source operating system, this is the hardware we recommend.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to spend more money for a more premium experience, Lenovo also offers <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FX1-Carbon-G9%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1C9\">a Linux edition of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop<\/a>. It\u2019s our favorite laptop for business, so it\u2019s great to see that Linux users have options for premium laptops with good official support for Linux operating systems.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0932B5NVD\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-734870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/best-ipad-laptop.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ipad with keyboard and pencil on blue and green background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> The simplicity of an iPad<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Laptop-class performance with Magic Keyboard<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> A high-end, premium iPad experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Doesn&#8217;t run traditional Mac or Windows apps<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> About as expensive as a MacBook Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want a laptop with a traditional computer operating system like Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux, the iPad is your best choice.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, we don\u2019t mean just any iPad! We recommend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0932B5NVD\/?tag=hotoge-20\">the 11-inch iPad Pro<\/a> (or the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-11-inch-Wi%E2%80%91Fi-256GB\/dp\/B093229FHR\/?tag=hotoge-20\">12.7-inch iPad Pro<\/a> if you want a larger screen) with the M1 chip. This is the same processor Apple put in its MacBooks and desktop Macs, so you\u2019re getting desktop-class performance on this system.<\/p>\n<p>Apple sells a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Magic-Keyboard-iPad-11-inch-Generation\/dp\/B0931V9M9D?tag=hotoge-20\">Magic Keyboard<\/a> that will effectively run an iPad Pro into a laptop replacement (get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Magic-Keyboard-12-9-inch-iPad-Pro\/dp\/B09322LR1R\/?tag=hotoge-20\">the larger 12.7-inch Magic Keyboard<\/a> if you buy the larger iPad Pro). The Magic Keyboard functions as a case with a stand for the iPad. It even includes a trackpad\u2014yes, you can use the built-in trackpad or even pair a mouse with your iPad and use a mouse alongside the touch screen.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all that powerful hardware, this is still very much an iPad with iPadOS. That will be a blessing to some and a curse to others. (Apple is making the iPad\u2019s multitasking more powerful with iPadOS 15 in fall 2021, too.)<\/p>\n<p>Of course, once you buy both the powerful iPad Pro and the Magic Keyboard, you\u2019re looking about spending as much as a MacBook Pro would cost. However, this is a seriously premium iPad experience. If you don\u2019t need a full-on laptop, the iPad and Magic Keyboard combo might be for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best iPads of 2021 for Drawing, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel<\/a>, and More<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Laptop Replacement<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0932B5NVD?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51MoqQUJnoS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple 11-inch iPad Pro \" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple 11-inch iPad Pro \" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0932B5NVD?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_11-inch_iPad_Pro\"><\/span>Apple 11-inch iPad Pro <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Want a tablet that works like a laptop instead? 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