15 best ultrabooks

This ultrabook got into the rating due to a good price / build quality ratio for the budget segment. The model received an aluminum case, a 14-inch screen, a good processor with a discrete graphics card and a thrifty battery that provides up to 10 hours of autonomy. The RAM here is 8 GB, but it is soldered on the board, so it won’t be possible to increase it, which somewhat limits performance in demanding software, and you definitely won’t play games. This is partly offset by the presence of an SSD drive and features like a fingerprint scanner or a card reader, and in general, according to experts, the laptop is very practical, which is important for everyday use, for example, in the office. This is confirmed by customer reviews.

Classic budget ultrabook with acceptable performance for study or office work. You can immediately forget about games, since an integrated video card and little regular RAM are used, and an increase is provided for only up to 12 GB. According to experts, in general, the model shows the optimal price-quality ratio for the segment of inexpensive devices, but the limited upgrade and the tendency to overheat do not allow you to get higher rating scores. Users in the reviews often complain about the ergonomics of the laptop and not the best color rendering level of the display, which does not allow using the gadget for photo processing. On the other hand, there is a full keyboard, a large screen and two drives at once.

Demanded budget model for office work and entertainment, but without top games. It has a compact 14-inch display with a simple TN + film matrix, which perfectly displays documents, but loses in color reproduction when viewing graphic content. The metal case hides a 4-core CPU with an integrated graphics core, plus there are 8 GB of RAM and a 1 TB HDD. The second RAM slot and replacing the stock HDD with an SSD will improve performance. If we analyze the negative reviews, then this ultrabook is scolded for the increased noise level, the poor sound quality of the speakers and the small number of conventional USB ports. In addition, DELL Vostro 5471 requires frequent recharging.

One of the world's lightest ultrabooks with one of the best weights at just over 1kg thanks to a shorter chassis with 14% less footprint than the previous generation. A new screen with NanoEdge technology, which occupies approximately 95% of the matrix area, has also contributed. The body is completely metal. When you open the lid, you feel all the tightness of the ErgoLift hinges used, which raise the base by 3 degrees. Like all other models in this line, the ultrabook meets modern standards of reliability and can withstand extremely low temperatures and bad weather. Full color gamut of 72% NTSC guarantees beautiful colors right out of the box. The display is characterized by a high contrast ratio of 1150:1 and a large margin of backlight brightness.

Quite a budget ultrabook made in China with very powerful hardware on board: a 6-core CPU with auto-overclocking from 3.0 to 4.0 GHz, a fast integrated graphics core, a reliable half-terabyte SSD and 16 GB of RAM on the board without upgrade options. Separately, it is worth mentioning the display, which, according to experts, is one of the best in the segment of inexpensive models: 16.1 inches diagonally, 1920x1080 resolution pixels and an IPS-matrix with 100% sRGB color gamut. Among the minuses in the reviews, complaints about ergonomics and assembly microdefects often pop up, but in general, the MagicBook Pro 2020 confidently outperforms the previous generation in terms of price / quality ratio.

Relatively inexpensive ultrabook with a very high level of performance. I got a 14-inch display, but with a comfortable FullHD resolution and first-class color reproduction.At just under 16mm thick, the compact chassis hides a 10th Gen 6-core Intel processor, discrete gaming graphics card, and 16GB of RAM soldered onto the motherboard. no upgrade possible. In general, the model receives mostly positive reviews, plus the opinion of experts sends it to the pool of promising top new products in 2020, but there are still a couple of fly in the ointment: during long work and high loads on the system, strong heating is noted, and the truncated battery provides only 5-6 hours of autonomy.

A very stylish and relatively inexpensive ultrabook, given its performance and design, intended to impose competition on Apple's MacBook. On board is a decent set of a 4-core Intel CPU, however, the 8th generation, 16 GB of RAM and a discreet that received 2 GB of memory.In sum, the hardware provides comfortable work in any software, including graphics, and is suitable for games, but, alas, a weak cooling system will not allow keeping the CPU and GPU under heavy loads for a long time. However, the opinion of experts about this model is mostly positive, and the price-quality balance suggests that Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro got its place in the ranking for good reason.

Quite a budget ultrabook, assembled on the basis of a 10th generation 4-core Intel CPU, paired with a discrete graphics card with a GeForce MX250 video chip. All this is flavored with 8 GB of RAM on a single bar, a nimble 512 GB SSD and a thrifty battery that guarantees up to 12 hours of autonomy. As a result, we get a good balance of performance and a good price / quality ratio, but at the same time, in the reviews, the model is scolded for its tendency to quickly overheat in demanding software, for example, games.Accordingly, this ultrabook is focused more on office work and simple home entertainment in the evenings, which is confirmed by numerous expert opinions.

One of the best new ultrabooks from AMD in 2020. The configuration that got into the top uses a 4-core Ryzen 7 3700U chip with a boost from 2.3 to 4.0 GHz. The graphics here are built-in and eat up part of the 8 GB of standard RAM, which affects performance in demanding software, so this model is focused on working in the office, where it can easily “survive” without recharging for up to 12 hours. In addition, there is a great 14-inch IPS display, a large selection of ports and a stylish yet lightweight metal case. As for the shortcomings, the manufacturer obviously saved on speakers, made mediocre backlighting of the keys and did not provide for the possibility of increasing the amount of RAM - it is soldered on the board.

A model with a high rating, but an inexpensive price, especially given its capabilities. The thin, light and compact design hides a 10th Gen i5 quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, and a GeForce MX250-based GPU. This is enough for comfortable work with any software for office or graphics purposes, although the latter may be difficult due to the small diagonal of the display - only 13 inches. However, this is offset by a high resolution of 2160x1440 pixels, as well as a color gamut of 100% sRGB and 70% NTSC. Another obvious advantage of this ultrabook is the ability to work without recharging up to 10 hours. But among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the lack of classic USB ports, there is only a pair of USB Type-C.

A version with a UHD display with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels at a diagonal of 14 inches jumped into our top, which provides excellent image detail. According to experts, this far from the most budget ultrabook justifies its cost with an excellent price-quality ratio, but in reviews, buyers very often complain about strong heating, not entirely accurate trackpad operation, periodic Wi-Fi “falling off” and a soiled surface of the case, which led to to an underestimation of the overall rating. On the other hand, the model has everything you need for comfortable work, including powerful hardware, an NFC module, a comfortable keyboard, and a Thunderbolt 3 connector.

According to experts, this model will become desirable not only for programmers, but also for ordinary users who want to impress others. With a thickness of 16 mm, it will not work to open it with one hand, extremely tight hinges are to blame, but the lid itself can be tilted 180 degrees. A characteristic feature is the presence of Thunderbolt 3 ports and an adapter port in the kit for connecting a LAN cable or docking station. We were also pleased with the presence of a pair of USB 3.0 ports. The buyer has access to variations in both Full HD and 2K resolution. The working surface is still close to the previous generation and has a comfortable coating. There is a white adjustable backlight in two modes. The touchpad is compact and very sensitive. The fingerprint scanner does not require permanent identification, since all information is embedded in the chip.

Expensive premium ultrabook with compact dimensions and a small 13.3-inch display. At the same time, the screen pleases with first-class detail and color reproduction due to the Retina matrix and a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels. The version that got into our top gets 16 GB of soldered LPDDR4x RAM, a 4-core processor and an integrated GPU. One of the most important advantages of the model is a battery with fast charging technology that can provide up to 11 hours of operation without being connected to a power outlet. At the same time, you need to understand that software for macOS X is mostly paid, and the ultrabook itself does not have classic USB ports, is not prepared for an upgrade and is equipped with a compact keyboard without a numeric keypad.

Stylish and compact ultrabook with a 13.9-inch touch screen, but with a UHD resolution of 3000x2000 pixels.With a thickness of 14.6 mm, the model managed to accommodate a 10th generation 4-core CPU, a discrete graphics card with 2 GB of memory and 16 GB of RAM soldered on the board. Our top-rated configuration also includes a 1TB SSD and a large battery that provides up to 12 hours of battery life. Of course, there were some drawbacks: the compact body did not allow the integration of high-quality speakers, the camera moved to the keyboard, some users complain about minor assembly defects, and classic USB ports are presented in a single copy.

Top-level professional ultrabook from a well-known brand.It will cost a pretty penny, but it will offer a first-class display with a Retina matrix and WQXGA resolution at a non-standard 16-inch diagonal. Its high rating is justified by its performance: a 6-core processor, 16 GB of RAM, plus a discrete with its own 4 GB of video memory will make it easy to "digest" any software, including games. However, some problems may arise with the latter due to the peculiarities of the cooling system, which does not like long-term maximum loads on the system. In addition, the reviews are full of nit-picking about the accuracy of the touch touch bar, but in contrast to this, there is also an abundance of praise for the first-class speaker sound and high level of autonomy.