What kind of laptop do you need to prefer to travel? We help you choose the best laptop!
Consult your e-mails, review the expenses from your bank’s online space, book a hotel or an on-site activity ... many are the tasks that, during your trip, will require the use of a laptop. Still need to know how to choose the best laptop depending on your needs, but also on your means.
To help you see more clearly, we offer you a ranking of the best models currently available on the market.
HP Spectre 13
Unveiled last year by the American manufacturer, Spectre 13 is nothing less than the finest laptop currently available on the market. However, this race at the finesse is impacted at the level of performance delivered by the beast, as well as its technical staffing, which narrows the scope of action and deployment to it.
Dimensions, weight and range: 325 x 229 x 10.4 mm, for 1.1 Kg and 6h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i5 or i7 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible SSD of 256 or 512 GB. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : ultra-modern design, autonomy, weight and bike processor Les – : not supplied, only USB Type-C ports
Lenovo Yoga 910
Lenovo has become in the space of a few years the real challenger of American manufacturers on the market of laptops and even desktops. The Chinese recidivated last year by launching a rather interesting convertible, Yoga 910.
Dimensions, weight & range: 323 x 224,5 x 14.3 mm, for 1.4 kg and 9h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics card, a 13.9-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible 256 GB SSD. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Familial.
The + : autonomy, biking processor and mixed connectivity (USB Type A 3.0 and 2 USB ports Type-C) Les – : untreated design, rather fragile sliding hinge
Acer Swift 7
Acer is the real cameleon of the mobile PC industry. Taiwanese know how to adapt to all market changes, and covers as accustomed all segments. With his Swift 7, he offers us a unique experience at an unbeatable price.
Dimensions, weight & range: 324 x 229 x 98 mm, for 1.1 Kg and 5h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i5 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 615 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, storage is at the expense of a 256GB SSD, stretchable. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : state-of-the-art design, bike and versatile processor, excellent screen Les – : not supplied, only USB Type-C ports
Microsoft Surface Book
The Surface Book is the first incursion of Microsoft in the mobile computer market. The software editor was passing through this material attempt as a manufacturer of electronic devices. Polyvalent and hybrid, this laptop is a very good choice if you want to get a new experience of Microsoft products.
Dimensions, weight & range: 325 x 229 x 10.4 mm, for 1.5 Kg and 8h autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i5 or i7 processor associated with 16GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 520 or NVIDIA 940M graphics card according to the versions, a 13.5-inch touch IPS screen defined in 3200 x 1800 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a 128 GB SSD, not extensible. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : autonomy, bike and versatile processor, very good invoice screen and ultra-efficient audio output
Les – : rather fragile sliding hinge, unsupplied connector, disappointing speakers and calorific trend machine
HP EliteBook Folio G1
HP stops every year the market of portable machines, all segments. His second laptop in this ranking is no other than the EliteBook Folio G1, a computer resolutely turned to versatility.
Dimensions, weight and range: 325 x 229 x 12 mm, for 1 Kg and 9h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core m5 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics graphics card, a 12.5-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, the storage is dependent on a 512 GB SSD, not extensible. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : state-of-the-art design, autonomy, cycling and versatile processor Les – : not supplied, only USB Type-C ports
Acer Aspire S 13
At the end of 2016 Acer proposed a new, more powerful and more licked machine, Aspire S 13.
Dimensions, weight and range: 327 x 228 x 14.5 mm, for 1.33 Kg and 9h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics card, a 13-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible SSD of 256 or 512 GB. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : sober and efficient design, 9h autonomy, ultra-powerful processor, matte screen Les – : strong tendency to overheat, lack of premium materials, quickly takes the fingertips
Samsung Notebook 9 Spin
Samsung reigns as a master in the smartphone market, but it is difficult to impose itself on the laptop market. Leading to tenors in the sector, South Korean has decided to only market its portable machines in some countries, but you will also have access to them through specialized resale sites. Its laptop model that interests us today is none other than Notebook 9 Spin, 13 inches and convertible.
Dimensions, weight and range: 325 x 229 x 15 mm, for 1.3 Kg and 7h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M (2 GB of GPU), a 13.3-inch touch IPS screen defined in 3200 x 1800 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a 256 non-extensible SSD. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : state-of-the-art design, autonomy, bike and versatile processor, supplied connector Les – : quite large computer, 15 cm thick, hard to replace components
HP Spectre x360
Much more affordable, the Spectre X360 is a rather interesting convertible developed by the American HP.
Dimensions, weight & range: 306 x 218 x 13.8 mm, for 1.3 Kg and 8h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i5 Kaby Lake Processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics card, a 13.3-inch touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible 256 GB SSD. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : well-optimized chassis, mastered screens, good bill screen, ultra-powerful processor, very comfortable keyboard Les – : absence of SD port
Razer Blade Stealth
Razer is a brand specializing in computers for players. That said, the American giant has not forgotten the nomads and potential travelers, who will be able to rely on the excellent Stealth Blade and its unmeasured capabilities, to make some parts of Call of Duty or Uncharted 4.
Dimensions, weight and range: 321 x 206 x 13.1 mm, for 1.3 Kg and 7h of range (in mixed use) and 5h of play
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 16 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics card, a 12.5-inch IGZO touch screen defined in 2560 x 1440 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible 256 GB SSD. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : elegant and neat design machine, good billing screen, excellent autonomy, versatile connector and ultra-powerful processor Les – : heating trend, limited 3D performance and no SD card port
Asus ZenBook UX305UA
Asus has proved to be one of the computer manufacturers in shape in recent years, despite a bit market. The Taiwan giant launched last year in the race to luxury computers and offered to the Grand Public a new range of ZenBook, the Windows alter-ego of the MacBook. The first model, the most affordable (from the luxury range) and also the most connected, is the ZenBook UX305UA.
Dimensions, weight and range: 325 x 229 x 10.4 mm, for 1.2 Kg and 6h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core M3 or M7 processor, associated with 8 GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 515 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. A QHD+ 3200 x 1800 pixels version is also available. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible SSD of 256 or 512 GB. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : ultra-soigned design, finishes, weight, does not heat Les – : low-velocity graphics card, speakers and disappointing audio output
Asus Zenbook 3
With its ZenBook 3, Asus offers a real alternative to Apple’s 12-inch MacBook. The machine enjoys a breathtaking sobriety, well above that of its rival to the Apple. The ZenBook 3 also has a most interesting technical arsenal, including the processor far more efficient than the 12-inch MacBook, and finally, at the finish level, never Asus has given us such a level of quality.
Dimensions, weight & range: 296 x 181.2 x 11.9 mm, for 910 g and 8 hours of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 16 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics card, a 12.5-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1920 x 1080 pixels. Finally, the storage is dependent on a 512 GB SSD, not extensible. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : excellent optimisation of dimensions and weight, design and impeccable finishes, autonomy, very bright screen, USB Type-C adapter to supplied 3/HDMI USB, ultra-powerful processor Les – : noisy keyboard, medium speakers
MacBook Pro Retina 2016 with TouchBar
Apple ended last year by renewing its very old MacBook Pro. With the 2016 Retina model, the Apple firm was proposing a new machine with a new technology (not always useful), the Touch Bar. It is a second OLED screen that replaces the column where the function keys were once located, and that offers different levels of interaction with the computer.
The new MacBook Pro Retina is pretty well-kept and has a new appearance. In addition, coupled with its now good autonomy, it is a nomadic machine, in the strict sense of the term.
Dimensions, weight & range: 304 x 212 x 14.9 mm, for 1,37 Kg and 11h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i5 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and Intel Iris Graphics 540 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 2560 x 1600 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a 256 non-extensible SSD. The machine is installed under macOS Sierra.
The + : excellent autonomy, bright screen and quite well contrasted, premium finishes, mastered dimensions and weight, Touchpad XXL Les – : little supplied connector, only two USB Type-C ports and delivered without adapter, very short keyboard race
Dell XPS 13
Dell had a bad pass in the years 2005 – 2010. Since its recapitalization and the return of its founder to the policy, the brand has produced machines that reconcile us with the IT industry. Its excellent XPS 13 inches, renewed at the beginning of the year, offers the ultimate in what to expect from an Ultrabook PC. Sober and neat design, fineness and computation power at the rendezvous, connector provided, are so many arguments that make the American machine the best choice of portable PC for travellers.
Dimensions, weight & range: 304 x 200 x 15 mm, for 1.34 Kg and 7h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core i7 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 3200 x 1800 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible 256 GB SSD. The machine is installed in Windows 10 Professional.
The + : sober design and quality of finishes, weight, congestion reduced, tonitruating processor Les – : unprovided connectivity, just autonomy, loudspeaker and disappointing audio output
MacBook 12 Retina
Apple created the surprise by launching a new portable machine in 2015, the MacBook 12, with its name suggesting a 12-inch screen. This machine had a problem first, it had only one physical communication port, a USB Type-C. With the 2016 version, Apple recidivated by offering only one output, but the machine has been able to impose itself and replace to a lesser extent the MacBook Air, aging and whose commercial performance is lagging behind.
Fine, compact, powerful enough for everyday tasks, this is the perfect travel companion!
Dimensions, weight and range: 280 x 196 x 13.1 mm, for 920 g and 7h of autonomy
Platform: Intel Core m3 (basic) processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and Intel Iris Graphics 515 graphics card, a 12-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 2560 x 1600 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a non-extensible SSD of 256 . The machine is installed under macOS Sierra.
The + : sober and neat design, light, excellent screen, sound output and high quality speakers Les – : a single USB Type-C port and no adapter, keyboard run, processor for basic tasks, no more
MacBook Air 13 inches
Despite wrinkles, the unbeatable MacBook Air remains the affordable reference in the Apple laptop catalog. The laptop that was launched in 2008, will soon be relegated to prosperity, but before that it remains the only real companion of the traveller. Combining versatility and power, elegance and finesse without sacrificing autonomy, the 13-inch MacBook Air is our favourite in this ranking. It is also the champion of all categories, of autonomy.
Dimensions, weight & range: 325 x 227 x 17 mm, for 1.35 Kg and 12h35 self-sustained
Platform: Intel Core i5 processor associated with 8 GB of RAM and an Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics card, a 13.3-inch non-touch IPS screen defined in 1440 x 900 pixels. Finally, storage is dependent on a 128 non-extensible SSD. The machine is installed under OS X Yosemite/macOS Sierra.
The + : ultra-modern design, autonomy, cycling processor Les – : not supplied, only USB Type-C ports
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