The new year 2017 witnesses gigantic laptop updates – companies like Apple, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP have already begun to launch refurbished versions of popular notebooks and spin-offs of existing lines. With such a high-performance laptop market around, it’s no surprise that 2017 seems to be a fantastic year to buy a new system so far, no matter what you’re hunting for. In order to help you with your decision, we’re hard at work evaluating the top 10 best laptops in 2017 that meet your requirements. Here’re the current rulers in the laptop market:
Best Laptops in 2017
1. Dell XPS 13 – Best Ultrabook Laptop 2017
All thanks to its razor-thin bezel, Dell XPS 13 crams a vibrant and sharp 13-inch display screen into an 11-inch chassis, making it one of the best laptops in 2017. With the Intel 7th Generation Core (Kaby Lake) processor and PCle SSD, this 2.7-pound laptop delivers fast and high performance.
The non-touch-screen version of Dell XPS 13 lasts almost 14 hours after charging once, providing you an epic endurance. On the other hand, the latest version offers improved WiFi performance, quad-core display, longer battery life, etc.
Specifications
- CPU – Intel Core i5 – i7
- Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 520 – Intel Iris Graphics 540
- Screen – 13.3-inch FH (1920×1080) – QHD+ (3200×1800)
- RAM – 4GB – 8GB
- Storage – 128GB – 256GB SSD
- OS – Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
2. HP Spectre x360 – Best Convertible Laptop 2017
Launched back in 2015, HP Spectre 2-in-1 laptop had a few flaws. However, the latest upgrade blew away its predecessor by being thinner, smaller, and noticeably lighter. And withal, it adds active pen support and the option of a 4K screen to take your laptop experience to the next level.
The laptop has an excellent keyboard without any layout gaffes. The awful right shift-key size and placement is a deal killer. It has two full-compatibility USB-C /Thunderbolt ports along with a single USB 3.1 Type A for charging devices. With so many features under the hood, HP Spectre ranks among the best convertible laptops in the world.
Specifications
- CPU – 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U
- Graphics – 128MB dedicated Intel HD Graphics 620
- Screen – 13.3-inch FHD (1920×1080) IPS UWVA WLED
- RAM – 8GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
- Storage – 512GB SSD
- OS – Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
3. Asus ZenBook UX305 – Best Budget Ultrabook Laptop 2017
Asus ZenBook is one the best budget laptops in India as well as other countries. It comes with a sharp 1080p display, speedy Core i5 processor, and generous 256GB SSD. Best of all, it lasts over 10 hours on a charge.
The laptop has a plain yet attractive chassis that’s consistent with Asus’ typical aesthetics. The silver aluminum lid boasts of a concentric circle pattern while the plastic deck and bottom have a bland and matte-gray finish. The cynosure of ZenBook is its Harmon Kardon speakers that deliver accurate audios with a good separation of sound and the only hint of distortion for the loudest guitars and drums.
Specifications
- CPU –Intel Core i7-6500U
- Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 520
- Screen – 13.3-inch FHD (1920×1080) – QHD+ (3200×1800) IPS Display
- RAM – 8GB
- Storage – 256GB – 512GB SSD
- OS – Microsoft Windows 10
4. Surface Book i7 – Best Luxury Laptop 2017
The next one in our list of the best laptops in 2017 is Surface Book i7 which is regarded as the top luxury laptop. It comes with a beautiful and high-resolution 13.5-inch screen, a discrete option, Skylake dual-core, and exceptional battery life.
If you’re seeking a more traditional notebook, Microsoft knocked it out of the park with its first ever laptop, the Surface Book. Also known as Clipboard, Surface Book is one of the most powerful and thinnest Windows 10 systems in the world. In case your Windows 10 system contains any infected program, you can remove virus using CMD prompt or using one of the best free antivirus programs for Windows.
Specifications
- CPU –Intel Core i5
- Graphics – Intel HD graphics 520 – Nvidia GeForce graphics
- Screen – 13.5-inch PixelSense Display
- RAM – 8GB DDR3 RAM
- Storage – 128GB SSD
- OS –Windows 10 Pro
5. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – Best Hybrid Laptop 2017
The consolidation of an Intel Skylake chip with a new Type Cover keyboard and faster SSD speed push the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 into the list of the top laptops in 2017. It is the best-in-class Windows 10 hybrid and works well especially as a pen-and-slate drawing tablet. The add-on keyboard is a cherry on the cake.
Specifications
- CPU – 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U
- Graphics – 128MB Intel HD graphics 520
- Screen – 12.3-inch 2736×1824-pixel touchscreen display
- RAM – 8GB
- Storage – 256GB SSD
- OS –Windows 10 Pro
6. GT73VR Titan – Best Gaming Laptop 2017
MSI’s GT73VR Titan comes loaded with next-gen technology, making it one the best laptops in 2017 to buy. It pairs a GTX 1080 mobile GPU with a 17.3-inch 120Hz G-Sync panel. The laptop delivers crazy, smooth and high frame-rate gaming at an unprecedented level. With top-notch performance across the board and dual PCle SSDs, GT73VR Titan can be said one of the best laptops for gaming.
Specifications
- CPU – Intel Core i7
- Graphics – Nvidia’s GTX 1070 8G GDDR5
- Screen – 17.3-inch Full HD display
- RAM – 16GB DDR4
- Storage – 256GB SSD
- OS –Windows 10
7. Apple MacBook Pro – Best Portable Laptop 2017
Apple MacBook Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor and rises in the market with a flattened keyboard and expanded touchpad. The laptop has a newer selection of Intel processors, brighter Retina screen, and faster flash storage.
The new MacBook Pro has even dropped all its legacy ports for Thunderbolt 3-powered USB-C.
Specifications
- CPU – 2.9GHz Intel Core i5
- Graphics – Intel Iris Graphics 550
- Screen – 13.3-inch 2560×1600 pixel display
- RAM – 8GB LPDDR3
- Storage – 256GB PCle SSD
- OS – macOS Sierra
8. Asus Chromebook Flip – Best High-end Chromebook 2017
What sets the Asus Chromebook apart from others is the 360-degree hinge, a backlit keyboard, and two USB-C ports. It features an aluminum design, nearly 9 hours of battery life, and a touch screen to help it support Android apps.
Its metal body construction looks effortlessly cool, weighing around 2.43 pound. It’s truly the ideal size for anyone who has to commute with a laptop often.
Specifications
- CPU – Intel Core M3 6Y30 or Pentium 4405Y processor
- Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 515
- Screen – 12.5-inch display
- RAM – 4GB
- Storage – 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage
- OS – Chrome OS
9. Lenovo Yoga 910 – Best Budget Hybrid Laptop 2017
Lenovo Yoga 910 packs one of the Intel’s latest 7th-gen Core i7 CPUs and nearly 11 hours of battery life, ranking among the best laptops in 2017. Given that its screen has almost no bezels on its tops and sides, you can get a system with a 13.9-inch display.
You can rotate the display to turn your bigger screen tablet into a great ultraportable laptop. Available in full HD as well as 4K UHD resolutions, the multi-touch display doesn’t have the typical wide frame.
Specifications
- CPU – 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U
- Graphics – 128MB dedicated Intel HD Graphics 620
- Screen – 13.9-inch 3840×2160-pixel touch display
- RAM – 16GB DDR4
- Storage – 512GB SSD
- OS – Windows 10 Home
10. Samsung Notebook 9 – Best Notebook Laptop 2017
Samsung Notebook 9 may not be the flashiest title in our list of the best laptops in 2017, but it offers much more bang for the buck than you’ll see in most laptops. It is an ultrabook that comes with a full-fledged Core i5 Skylake processor.
Longer battery life, easy-to-use keyboard, beautiful display, and slim design are some of the Samsung Notebook 9’s quintessential earmarks. The TouchPad also works quite well.
Specifications
- CPU – Intel Core i5
- Graphics – Nvidia GeForce 940MX
- Screen – 13.3-inch FHD display
- RAM – 8GB DDR3
- Storage – 256GB SSD
- OS – Windows 10
