10 best lightweight laptops

The most modest "baby" in our selection. It offers a small screen diagonal with a simple TN-matrix, a 2-core tablet processor, compact dimensions of a plastic case, a microSD card reader, 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD. As a result, we get only the most necessary set of components for work, and mainly on the road, when there is no way to take larger gadgets with us. The manufacturer was forced to save even on the battery, the reduced capacity of which will allow you to hold out on a single charge for no more than 7 hours. On the other hand, the laptop came out very tiny, light and most affordable.

A relatively inexpensive laptop from the Middle Kingdom, outwardly looking like a full-fledged model of the premium segment. It has a stylish aluminum case, a 15.6-inch display, a large selection of various ports, a huge touchpad, but a compact keyboard, even without backlighting. Inside, a rather powerful i5-10210U CPU for its segment with 4 dual-threaded cores at 1.6 GHz (boost up to 4.2 GHz). The RAM is only 8 GB and without the possibility of growth, but the Chinese did not save on SSD, sending 512 GB right away. Things are very good with autonomy, the battery allows you to live without recharging up to 10 hours in the mode of working with documents and surfing the net. As for the weight, with its diagonal, the laptop came out very light and slightly exceeds the mark of 1.5 kg.

An interesting novelty from the American brand HP, which offers a very powerful filling for an average price tag. There is a 6-core AMD processor for working with office software, 16 GB of base RAM at once and a 512 GB SSD drive. The 15.6-inch display is also good, offering excellent color reproduction and picture clarity. The only thing the manufacturer has clearly saved on is the battery, the capacity of which is limited to 41 Wh, so you should not expect ultra-high autonomy, HP generally prefers to remain silent about it. This is partly offset by a rich selection of ports and connectors, the presence of a built-in card reader and high-quality wireless modules. As a result, we have a laptop with an almost perfect balance of price / features, but we have to put up with life near the outlet and buy an operating system.

An office laptop in demand in 2022 with a full-size keyboard, a high-quality 15.6-inch display and a filling powerful enough for its tasks. The model is not the thinnest and lightest in our top, but it stands out for a good balance of price, quality and performance, taking into account the tasks that it is designed to solve. On board is a 10th generation processor with the ability to boost cores up to 3.4 GHz, integrated Intel UHD Graphics and 8 GB of RAM, expandable up to 12 GB. The Chinese saved only on battery capacity, the endurance of which is enough for 6-7 hours of battery life. Plus, there are only three USB ports, a non-backlit keyboard and no fingerprint scanner. We also note that the body is made of carbon and plastic elements, and the latter do not differ in particular strength.

An inexpensive option for those who are looking for a lightweight laptop exclusively for work.This model is based on a 2-core i3-10110U (2.1 GHz) chip with integrated graphics and is supplemented with 8 GB of non-expandable RAM. At the same time, there is a very high-quality 14-inch display and a powerful battery that provides about 11 hours of battery life. The weight of the model is slightly less than 1.4 kg, the thickness of the aluminum case does not exceed 16 mm, the laptop can easily fit into any bag and will not become too heavy a load during trips. In reviews, buyers praise the laptop for its high-quality assembly, good performance and a modern set of connectors. Among the shortcomings, we highlight the unfortunate location of the webcam and speakers, the lack of upgrade options, as well as the soiled surface of the keyboard / touchpad.

An up-to-date and powerful premium laptop built to handle applications of any complexity.The case here is quite thin and quite light, with a discount for a 16-inch display and the filling used. The main advantage is, of course, the top-end Retina-matrix screen with WQXGA resolution and stunning color reproduction. We also highlight the performance, which is responsible for the 6-core processor, as much as 16 GB of RAM and a discrete graphics card with its own 4 GB of memory. It would seem that there is everything for comfortable gaming, but the rather weak cooling system does not allow maintaining an acceptable CPU temperature, and when it rises, the clock frequency automatically drops to 1.6 GHz. This is a key disadvantage of this model from Apple, which is only compensated by a good battery endurance that can last up to 11 hours.

A compact 14" work laptop launched in 2021. Quite small in size and light in weight, but not the most powerful in terms of performance.On board is only a 2-core office chip, no more than 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. Moreover, there are no upgrade options, so it will not be possible to improve the performance of the laptop in the future. On the other hand, there is everything you might need to work with office software and quickly exchange data with other devices. We also highlight a high level of autonomy - without recharging, the laptop can last up to 10 hours, of course, not in video viewing mode. Also worth mentioning is the stylish aluminum body, the presence of a fingerprint scanner for increased security, as well as an improved set of ports and connectors.

Not the cheapest, but well-packed laptop that is good not only for work but also for games. It is assembled on the basis of a 4-core processor with an operating frequency of 3.3 GHz, received 16 GB of RAM and a discrete RTX 3050 graphics card in a laptop version with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory.Another important feature is the display based on the OLED matrix, which offers a non-standard resolution of 2880x1800 pixels with a diagonal of 14 inches and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Terabyte SSDs, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a built-in card reader, a metal case, a massive touchpad and backlit keys complete the picture. In general, the model fully justifies its price, but you need to take into account the delivery without an operating system and a factory warranty limited to one year.

This modification was introduced at the end of 2020 and is currently the youngest available for sale. Accordingly, the MacBook Air Late 2020 is the most affordable option in the "apple" line, but offers a sufficient level of performance and mobility to work in any conditions. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is no way to increase the amount of RAM, you will have to put up with a very compact keyboard layout and the lack of a touch-sensitive touch bar.On the other hand, a weight of 1.3 kg will allow you to carry a laptop in your bag for at least a whole day and work at any moment, because the battery can hold a charge up to 18 hours. Add to this the premium status of the brand, a stylish aluminum case, 4 USB Type-C ports, modern wireless interfaces and high-quality picture on the display. A good set for a modest price by today's standards.

Budget thin laptop based on a 4-core processor and graphics accelerator from AMD. For its class, it demonstrates a high level of performance, plus it provides for an increase in base RAM up to 12 GB. Another tasty plus is a half-terabyte SSD, which is very rare for this price category. It entered the market in 2021 and has already received a lot of positive feedback from both ordinary buyers and market experts. As a result, we have an excellent option for working with the ability to live up to 11 hours without being connected to an outlet, enjoy a high-quality 14-inch display and, if necessary, upgrade.The manufacturer did not stint even on the built-in card reader, a simple but backlit keyboard and a large selection of ports and connectors. As a fly in the ointment, a warranty limited to 1 year and delivery without a pre-installed OS will act.

Not the most powerful ultrabook in Lenovo's lineup, but good enough for document work, so it's a great buy for the office. A key plus is the presence of pre-installed two drives: an SSD for the OS for quick launch and an HDD for everything else. In addition, the declared autonomy is 8 hours with an average load, i.e. should be enough for a working day. Suitable for the office and a full keyboard with a responsive touchpad. But a small number of USB ports should be attributed to obvious disadvantages. We will also send problems with a future upgrade there - there is only one slot for RAM and the base 4 GB can only be increased up to 12 GB.It is worth forgetting about games, because the integrated graphics will “eat up” part of the RAM, which will noticeably affect performance in demanding software.

A stylish workstation that could be the best novelty of 2020 in its class. This laptop has everything you need to work with graphic applications: a first-class display with amazing color reproduction and high-quality detail, a 6-core processor with a boost up to 4.8 GHz, and a powerful discrete 4 GB of internal memory. The manufacturer measured 16 GB of RAM, but it is integrated, i.e. no upgrade provided. However, given the presence of video memory for the GPU, this is not a problem. Where “worse” is the small margin of autonomy - because of the dimensions, I had to save on something, so the manufacturer cut the battery, the capacity of which is enough for 5-6 hours without an outlet. Also in the reviews complain about the very noisy operation of the cooling system under load and fragile body parts.

The Chinese version of the next "killer" MacBook from Apple with a very good performance and decent design. This laptop received a 4-core processor, 16 GB of RAM and a simple discrete graphics card with 2 GB of video memory. The model is powerful enough for work, but modern games are not particularly powerful due to a weak cooling system, which does not like high loads on the CPU and quickly starts to howl with a terrible hum. On the other hand, in the mode of surfing the net and processing documents, the laptop quietly “lives” without an outlet for up to 9 hours, which can be considered a significant plus for the office or study. And it is very thin and its weight is slightly less than 2 kg. Not the best result in our rating, but this is taking into account the large display, metal case and the base SSD for a whole terabyte.

A small yet powerful premium laptop designed for work, not play. Created on the basis of a 4-core processor with an integrated video chip, the capabilities of which are quite enough for processing photo and video content. The board has 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, the now fashionable Touch Bar and high-quality Dolby Atmos speakers. The display is compact, but in 13-plus inches, the Americans have placed a WQXGA resolution with a high pixel density, which provides excellent picture detail, complemented by rich colors of the Retina matrix. As for the shortcomings, the absence of classic USB ports and a card reader can be considered a fly in the ointment, so you will have to buy adapters. In addition, the laptop prefers an extremely careful attitude - the thin metal of the case is easily wrinkled from the slightest blow.

Small in size, but very high-tech laptop for those who are used to working in comfort and getting the most out of the gadget. The model is stuffed with everything you need: a 10th generation processor, discrete memory, 16 GB of RAM, a capacious SSD, plus a chic touchscreen display with first-class color reproduction and UHD resolution. Moreover, the Chinese managed to plug in a powerful battery with USB Power Delivery fast charging option and autonomy up to 12 hours. Of course, there were also a few fly in the ointment: this thin laptop does not provide for an upgrade, the speakers are here for show, the camera is located in the keyboard at an uncomfortable angle, there is a single copy of the standard-format USB port, plus reviews sometimes complain about minor assembly defects.