Laptop rating: 24 models for work and entertainment

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (16:01)

If you want a truly comfortable keyboard, a rugged design, and great performance, the ThinkPad T470 is definitely worth considering. Thinkpad allows you to use an optional battery that gives the 14-inch laptop a 16-hour battery life. You can charge the device through the ThinkPad's own connector or through the Thunderbolt 3 port, which also allows you to display images on multiple monitors at once over a single wire. A rugged, military-grade MIL-SPEC chassis helps this workhorse withstand the rigors of business travel all day long.

Pros: Best-in-class keyboard; Speedy PCIe SSD; Durable design; Thunderbolt 3 interface. Cons: Relatively dim screen; Faint sound.

Key Features: 14.1-inch display; Screen resolution 1920 x 1080; Core i7 CPU; Weight 1.57 kg / 1.7 kg (with 6-cell battery).

Lightweight ultrabooks

DELL XPS 13 9300

pros

• Compactness, power
• Long battery life
• Reliability
• Stunning optional display

Minuses

• Mediocre sound

From 99,190 RUR

Dell's latest 13-inch model boasts a thin and light design. The manufacturer was able to fit advanced hardware into a small space. Moreover, the user himself can complete the device depending on his needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga

pros

• Little weight
• Comfortable keyboard
• High quality performance
• Fits well into a tablet

Minuses

• Soft plastic housing

From 73,370 RUR

High-quality transformer at an affordable price for business. It has all the capabilities for this: a fingerprint scanner, an IR camera, a smart card reader, an excellent keyboard and a stylus. The ultrabook is made compact, which is convenient for active people.

Dell XPS 13 9360 (15:14)

The Dell XPS 13 9360 has a virtually edge-to-edge Infinity Display. Moreover, this 13-inch panel is shoved into a case that would be quite suitable for an 11-inch laptop. Despite its small size and thickness and a fairly modest weight of 1.2 kg, the Dell laptop offers almost 16 hours of battery life with a standard 1080p screen.

Add to this an 8th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, a fast PCIe SSD and plenty of ports, and the result is one of the best consumer ultrabooks. Killer Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 3 support round out this already impressive package.

Pros: Very light; Large set of ports; Gorgeous display with thin bezels; Powerful Wi-Fi. Cons: Inconvenient placement of the webcam.

Main characteristics: 13.3-inch screen; Resolution up to 3200 x 1800; Processors up to Core i7 CPU; Weight 1.2 kg.

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Our pick of the laptops with the longest battery life

In the past, having a laptop with a long battery life meant sacrificing its overall performance. Everything to squeeze every last minute out of a single battery charge. Fortunately, today's manufacturers are using advanced technology to create powerful laptops without sacrificing battery life. A great example would be the MacBook Pro with the M1 chip, although there are plenty of Windows laptops with long-lasting batteries. And without further ado, here's our list.

Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 Laptop

• Battery life: up to 17 hours

One of the Windows laptops with the longest battery life is the Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 convertible. This laptop offers up to 17 hours of battery life with continuous web browsing at 150 nits of screen brightness. This business laptop is one of the best on the market. It offers a great design, a durable build, a durable 1080p display, and 10th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor options. In terms of the features you get, the Dell Latitude 9510 is definitely a budget-friendly laptop. Thanks to its long battery life and high performance, the model has earned good reviews from users around the world.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

• Maximum battery life for a gaming laptop

The Asus ROG G14 Zephyr is a beast of a gaming laptop, delivering strong performance with its AMD Ryzen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. And if you're focused on everyday tasks, the battery will last you all day. The Zephyrus G14 is equipped with the latest processors and other powerful hardware, but Asus has managed to deliver a battery that is more energy efficient than ever. Overall, this gaming laptop boasts a very impressive set of specs at a reasonable price, but most importantly, it can provide 8+ hours of gaming time on a single charge.

MacBook Pro 13 inches with M1 chip

• The battery can last up to 20 hours for web surfing and streaming.

At the end of 2021, Apple announced a new line of devices such as the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini, featuring the Apple M1 silicon chip. Since it uses an ARM-based architecture like iPhone processors, it offers longer battery life. Additionally, Apple said its M1 chip-powered laptops offer the longest battery life among Mac devices.

Pro Apple MacBook 13-inch 2021 model can give up to 20 hours of video playback. Considering that the model features a 13.3-inch vibrant 1600-pixel Retina display, lightning-fast SSD storage, and 8GB of onboard RAM, that battery life is impressive. Overall, the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro is an ideal laptop with stellar performance, excellent battery life, a good webcam, and a lightweight design. And what's even better is that it holds up well during casual gaming.

MacBook Air 2021 Powered by M1 Chip

• The battery provides up to 15 hours of continuous operation

The latest MacBook Air 2021 is a thin and beautiful laptop with an aluminum body, it offers a 13.3-inch display, but again, Apple's M1 processor, and it weighs just 2.8 pounds. As for the battery life, it can work all day without recharging. Enjoy more than 15 hours of video playback and web browsing without connecting your laptop all day.

It's worth noting that the 2021 MacBook Air is capable of powering an external monitor at 6K resolution. Along with stunning performance and outstanding battery life, it also offers iOS and iPad OS apps included in the Mac App Store.

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Microsoft Surface Book 2 laptop

• Offers an impressive 17 hours of battery life

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a tablet by detaching it from the keyboard, or simply used as a regular touchscreen laptop. Most removable Windows devices tend to have very little room for a decent battery. But the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is an exception. It's powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i processors, has plenty of RAM and storage options, and best of all, the model has dual batteries. One battery is located in the tablet, and the second is located at the base of the keyboard, which in turn gives about 17 hours of battery life and 10 hours and 30 minutes of video streaming. The latest version of the Microsoft Surface Book 3, however, offers slightly less battery life but can provide up to 16 hours of charging.

Overall, Microsoft Surface Book laptops are known for their high-quality design and build, long battery life, and excellent screen resolution. So, if you're looking for a powerful 2-in-1 hybrid, this is the computer for you.

HP Envy 14 2021 Battery Life

• Battery lasts almost 10 hours

The new 2021 HP Envy 14 is an ultraportable laptop that packs a ton of power. It has excellent overall performance, a sleek body, a slim design, a 16:10 display, a discrete GPU, and decent battery life. The HP Envy 14's battery lasts about 10 hours. It may not have the longest battery life, but considering it packs high-performance hardware components into such a slim body, 10 hours is definitely impressive. The only drawback will be the high price.

Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (13:15)

Weighing in at 1.3kg (1.54kg with the larger battery), the 12.5-inch ThinkPad X270 is light enough to fit in almost any bag and fits comfortably on an airplane fold-out table. Its 12.5-inch display will display a vibrant 88 percent of the sRGB color gamut, and the fast keyboard and precise pointing pad make document editing a pleasure. Unlike most other Ultrabooks, the X270 boasts a variety of ports, including a USB Type-C connector, multiple USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, and an Ethernet port.

Alternative: Acer TravelMate B117-M-P994

This Acer model showed top battery life among devices in the price category up to 40,000 rubles: it can show TV series for as long as 9 hours and 32 minutes. The duration of work with office applications is even longer: 12 hours 18 minutes.

Acer TravelMate B117-M-P994

TravelMate is a very compact laptop. With dimensions of 29.1 x 21.1 x 2.4 cm and a weight of only 1.3 kg, it is a practical travel solution. And considering the cost of the device (about 28,000 rubles), the Acer TravelMate B117-M-P994 is suitable for students.

In addition to great battery life, Acer offers an Intel Pentium N3710 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD drive.

Lenovo ThinkPad 25 (13:05)

To celebrate the ThinkPad's 25th anniversary, Lenovo has taken the modern T470 and added some interesting retro design elements. Instead of the standard keyboard, we installed a classic 7-line keyboard, which offers excellent functionality thanks to dedicated multimedia control tools, enlarged Esc and Delete keys, as well as forward/backward buttons. The wrist rest is covered with a soft soft-touch material and is much more comfortable than the hard and rough plastic part in the T470.

With the optional 6-cell battery, the ThinkPad 25 managed 13 hours and 5 minutes on our test. However, this is 3 hours less than the original T470, since the ThinkPad 25 comes with a touchscreen and an Nvidia GPU, both of which are significant power consumers.

Pros: Attractive retro design; Superb typing experience; Decent performance. Cons: Only one configuration; High price.

Main characteristics: 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080; Processor Core i7-7500U; Graphics accelerator Nvidia 940MX; 16 GB of RAM; 512 GB SSD; 4G modem.

Dell XPS 13 9370 (11:59)

The latest version of Dell's flagship laptop comes in an attractive color scheme that includes Rose Gold and White. The laptop was slightly thinner than its predecessor, the still-selling XPS 13 9360. Because Dell trimmed 0.3 cm from the thickness and saved 50 grams in weight, the XPS 13 9370 received a smaller battery, which resulted in a reduction in endurance by 3 hours. However, this sleek ultrabook still lasts nearly 12 hours on a single charge, with better performance and a more attractive screen than the 9360.

Pros: Nice design; Rich display; Decent performance; Very light. Cons: No USB Type-A port; Inconvenient location of the webcam.

Main characteristics: 13.3-inch screen; Resolution up to 4K; Processor up to Core i7 CPU; 2.65 lbs; Thunderbolt ports; Weight 1.22 kg; thickness 1.16 cm.

Apple MacBook Air 13

This is the most “short-lived” in today’s top, despite its novelty. But that doesn't mean he's bad. Firstly, he is more powerful than the contenders not included in this list. Secondly, this laptop is an ultrabook, and for this type of laptop the stated 12 hours of operation is not a bad result. It was with the MacBook Air line that the era of ultrabooks began, and at one time it made an epoch-making sensation among users. It has seen many changes since then and the Air 13 is currently the latest model.

The laptop body is made of aluminum, which improves heat dissipation. It weighs a little more than one kilogram and has a maximum thickness of 17 mm. As for its filling, it has a fourth generation Intel Core processor and Intel HD 5000 graphics.

Also speaking about the battery of the MacBook Air 13, it is worth mentioning that after three hours of sleep it goes into hibernation mode. So he can live up to one month, notifying about all messages and events.

Dell Latitude 7380 (10:15)

Thanks to the larger battery, the Dell Latitude 7380 lasts 10 hours and 15 minutes. This 13-inch, ultra-rugged laptop is truly lightweight at just 1.24 kg, has a rugged military-grade MIL-SPEC chassis, and can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.

Lenovo Yoga 920 (10:14)

Lenovo's flagship 2-in-1 flip phone offers great performance and even better aesthetics. Featuring a quad-core 8th Gen Core i7 processor and fast PCIe SSD, the Yoga 920 handles processing-intensive tasks with ease. Plus, during breaks from work, you can admire its stunning bronze-colored body, super-thin frame and colorful display. And most importantly, this laptop can work for more than 10 hours on a single charge.

Pros: Attractive bronze-colored body; Powerful performance of 8th generation Core i7; Rich sound. Cons: Slightly small keyboard.

Key Features: 13.9-inch display with up to 4K resolution; NVMe PCIe SSD; 16 GB of RAM; Weight 1.3 kg.

With a small diagonal (up to 13 inches)

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4

pros

• Interesting design
• Easy
• Aluminium case
• Bright Matrix
• Operation speed

Minuses

• Insufficient screen viewing angles

From RUR 111,848

The laptop rating reveals an HP model that is suitable for those users who have difficulty choosing between a small tablet and a laptop. The designers combined two devices into one. The computer can be easily transformed into the form needed for work. For convenience, the keyboard and touch screen are backlit.

DELL Latitude 7200 2-in-1

pros

• Compact
• Little weight
• Memory expansion slot
• Sufficient storage capacity

Minuses

• Not suitable for modern video games

From 131,980 ₽

The laptop is small in size and lightweight, so you can take it with you on a trip or do work remotely. The technical parameters of the device allow it to be used for solving everyday tasks and surfing the Internet. The architecture of the model is built on a reliable Intel Core i7 processor, which will not fail under high load.

Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575-57D4 (9:35)

One of the best value propositions on the market, the Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575-57D4 (try saying that three times quickly) has really decent specs for the money and even better battery life. Priced at $579, this 15.6-inch laptop comes with a 1080p screen, a Core i5 processor, a 256GB SSD, and an Nvidia 940M GPU.

Weighing in at 2.2kg, the E 15 is not a laptop you'll want to carry around in your bag all day. But its 9 hours and 35 minutes of battery life makes it an excellent choice for changing workspaces within the home. The computer is quite versatile, thanks to a built-in DVD recorder and a wide range of ports, including USB Type-C.

Pros: Rich display; Many ports; Price-quality ratio. Cons: Heavy; Insufficient screen brightness.

Key Features: 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 screen; Processor Core i5-7200U; 8 GB of RAM; 256 GB SSD; Nvidia 940M graphics; Weight 2.2 kg.

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Editor's Choice

Acer Swift 3 (from 37 thousand rubles)

Acer Swift 3. Photo: Acer
The best offer for today. Processor: Intel Core i3 - i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 4 GB - 8 GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) ComfyView IPS | Memory: 128 GB – 256 GB SSD

One of the few budget laptops with a processor almost equivalent to a two-year-old MacBook Pro (especially if you choose the Intel Core i5 configuration). And most importantly, it is about half the price of Apple's competitor. Now, keeping this in mind, look for the cheapest Acer Swift 3 in stores and be happy.

Powerful, impressive battery life

Not the best design

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Lenovo Yoga Book (from 30 thousand rubles)

Lenovo Yoga Book. Photo: Lenovo

Is the netbook of the future an ultra netbook? Processor: 1.44 GHz Intel Atom x5-Z8550 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400 | RAM: 4 GB | Screen: 10.1" FHD (1920 x 1200 resolution) IPS touchscreen | Memory: 64 GB flash memory (plus 128 GB with microSD)

Lenovo Yoga Book and, in particular, its version for Windows 10 is a kind of laptop of the future. It has a keyboard that doubles as a Wacom touchpad, and best of all, the device isn't too expensive. Of course, it's worth warning about the weak Intel Atom processor, but the rest of the Lenovo Yoga Book deserves close attention.

Insanely thin and light keyboard, great design

Not the best performance

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Microsoft Surface Go (from 36 thousand rubles)

Microsoft Surface Go. Photo: Microsoft

A 2-in-1 solution for everyone. Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8 GB | Screen: 10-inch (1800 x 1200 resolution), PixelSense touchscreen | Memory: 128 GB SSD

Surface Go may be limited by its small size and low-power Intel processor, but it offers something never seen before in the Windows world: a truly budget 2-in-1. While performance isn't as smooth as an iPad or even a Chromebook, those devices can't do as much as a Surface Go running the full version of Windows 10.

Versatile, great display

Not the most productive

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What other inexpensive laptops are worth paying attention to?

HP Stream 11 (from 20 thousand rubles)

HP Stream 11. Photo: HP

A competitor worthy of a leader. Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3050 | Graphics: Intel GMA HD | RAM: 4 GB | Screen: 11.6 inches | Memory: 32 GB

The HP Stream 11 is pretty much in direct competition with the Inspiron 11 as they have similar specifications and even similar color options. But Stream has a few notable features that will be especially useful for students.

It comes with a one-year subscription to Office 365, which includes Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. The user also gets 60 free monthly Skype minutes and one terabyte of cloud storage.

The 11-inch device has advanced Wi-Fi capabilities, and since this HP laptop is designed without a fan, it should be quiet and comfortable to use while you squeeze out its 10 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 11 also has multiple ports so you can connect it to a variety of displays, TVs, and other accessories.

Easy to use, price

Low memory

Samsung Chromebook 3 (from 20 thousand rubles)

Samsung Chromebook 3. Photo: Samsung

A simple and understandable option for everyone.

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400 | RAM: 4 GB | Screen: 11.6" HD display (1366 x 768 resolution) | Memory: 32 GB

Chromebooks run Google's Chrome OS, not Windows 10 or MacOS. These laptops are designed to be used while connected to the internet, as most documents and applications will be stored in the cloud.

The top panel is made of textured plastic, which hides fingerprints better than, for example, the Inspiron 11.

The Samsung Chromebook 3 has a 1.6 GHz processor. The device has 4GB of RAM, which is pretty standard for budget laptops. And with 32 GB of memory, the user will have enough free space to store files.

The laptop is small, compact and has 10 hours of battery life.

Nice design, compact

Low memory

Acer Swift 1 (from 35 thousand rubles)

Acer Swift 1. Photo: Acer

Pleasant and smart. Processor: 1.10 GHz Intel Core | Graphics: Intel HD 505 | RAM: 4 / 8 GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 1080p with 1920x1080 resolution | Memory: 64 GB

The designers of the Acer Swift 1 have created a simple but nice looking laptop with some pretty impressive specs.

There are all standard ports: HDMI and USB. A distinctive feature of the laptop is its 13.3-inch HD screen. It produces rich colors and provides good viewing angles.

The device has a fingerprint sensor - a serious plus for data protection. Acer Swift 1 has a built-in touchpad and is equipped with 4 GB of RAM.

You can also use the device for about 9.5 hours of battery life.

All ports available, powerful

Not the best speakers

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Acer Aspire E 15 (from 36 thousand rubles)

Acer Aspire E 15. Photo: Acer

Play for a long time. Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 4 GB | Screen: 15.6-inch Widescreen LED-backlit display | Memory: 1000 GB

The E 15 has a slim, lightweight design. The device is equipped with a 2.3GHz Intel Core processor that helps in processing complex applications.

The laptop has an impressive 15.6-inch HD display that offers a wide viewing angle. Among other things, the Aspire E 15 has a 12-hour battery life, which is the best among its classmates.

Long battery life, large screen

Gets very hot

Asus VivoBook E403NA (from 19 thousand rubles)

Asus VivoBook E403NA. Photo: Asus

Processor: Intel Celeron N3350 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 500 | RAM: 4 GB | Screen: 14 inches (1920 x 1080) | Memory: 128 GB

Asus' VivoBook E403NA has a crisp 1080p screen and an aluminum lid, two premium features you'll rarely find on a laptop priced under RUB 30,000.

Its battery life is more than 8 hours, and the fingerprint scanner will help you log into Windows 10 without entering a password. The keyboard has 1.4mm travel for fast, flex-free typing. This device has all the ports you need, including USB Type-C, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, and an SD card reader.

Lightweight design with aluminum cover, many ports

Slippery touchpad

HP Pavilion x360 (from 37 thousand rubles)

HP Pavilion x360. Photo: HP

An excellent 2-in-1 solution. Processor: Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Pentium | Graphics: AMD Radeon 530 / Intel HD Graphics 610 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8 GB | Screen: 14" diagonal HD SVA with anti-glare micron edge | Memory: 500 GB

HP Pavilion is a 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop. It's light, durable and quite nimble for its segment. The price, however, is also slightly higher than that of competitors. The stated battery life is 8.5 hours.

Lightweight, long battery life

High price for the segment

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HP 250 G6 (from 14 thousand rubles)

HP 250 G6. Photo: HP

Processor: Intel Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Pentium | Graphics: AMD Radeon 520 / AMD Radeon R5 M430 / Intel HD | RAM: 4/8 GB | Screen: 15.6-inch | Memory: 128-1128 GB

The model has a balanced configuration, an integrated Intel HD 520 video adapter is installed, which is characterized by low power consumption and impeccable stability.

The HP 250 G6 is equipped with a 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366×768, which is enough to display high-quality information of any type. The model does not have a pre-installed operating system: DOS is installed, so you can choose the system to install based on your preferences.

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Test results

The test consists of continuous web surfing via Wi-Fi until the battery runs out. The higher the result, the better.

TOP 15 laptops with powerful batteries

Each computer included in the rating was thoroughly tested. It doesn’t have to be an expensive model; sometimes cheaper laptops cope with the task much better.

Rating – TOP 15:

1. Huawei Mate Book X Pro. Intel Core i5 – i7 processor. continuous operation time up to 7 hours. Memory 512 GB. The downside is the lack of an SD card slot.
2. ASUS ZENBOOK FLIP S UX370. Work until 9 o'clock. Intel Core i7-8550U processor. The downside is the price.
3. MSI GS65 STEALTH. Memory 512 GB SSD. Guaranteed operation without recharging for more than 6 hours. The downside is the heating of the bottom.
4. MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOP 2. Work without recharging for 7 hours or more. Memory 8 GB-16 GB. Disadvantage: few ports.
5. ACER PREDATOR HELIOS 300. Monitor 15.6-inch, Full HD. Uninterrupted operation for over 7.5 hours. Cons – heating under load, noisy operation.
6. MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK 2 13.5. Work without recharging up to 8 hours. Powerful laptop with built-in memory 256 GB-1 TB SSD.
7. APPLE MACBOOK 12. 8-16 GB RAM, 12-inch monitor. Battery life up to 7 hours.
8. ACER SWIFT 3. Battery operation for 8 hours continuously. 2-core processor. The downside is the uninteresting design.
9. LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON. Autonomous operation over 8 hours. 14-inch screen. The downside is the high price.
10. DELL XPS 13. Claimed battery life of at least 6.5 hours. Centralized IR camera. This is an expensive model.
11. HP SPECTER PRO 13 G1. Original design, 13.3-inch screen, 512 GB SSD memory. Uninterrupted operation up to 8.5 hours.
12. MACBOOK AIR 13. Autonomous operation of at least 6.5 hours. 2-core processor. Screen with additional backlight.
13. MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK 2. High power, monitor 3000 x 2000. Operating time 7 hours. The downside is the lack of a stylus included.
14. ASUS CHROMEBOOK FLIP. Autonomous operation for at least 8 hours. 32-64 GB eMMC memory. Tactile keyboard.
15. DELL XPS 15. Battery life – 6 hours or more. Memory 512 GB PCIe SSD.