10 Best Laptops of May 2019

Best Laptops 2019

Picking the best laptop needs some knowledge in specs and features of the mobile computer. Most of the time getting that knowledge is time-consuming. Therefore, welcome to our guide on choosing the right notebook out of 10 best laptops of 2019, where we will help you pick the suitable unit for your work and gaming leisure.

NameCPU Speed (GHz)Display Size (inches) Price
ASUS ZenBook2.414Latest Price
HP Pavilion 142.214Latest Price
HP Business2.114Latest Price
Apple MacBook Pro2.713Latest Price
Razer Blade Stealth2.813.3Latest Price
Lenovo Flex2.114Latest Price
Acer Spin 52.013.3Latest Price
Dell Inspiron 141.914Latest Price
Dell Inspiron 70002.313.3Latest Price
Lenovo Ideapad1.813.3Latest Price

Best Laptops of 2019

This review consist of 10 laptops that we feel like are the best representatives for their category. We only include a few per category. We also choose only the ones that are available online through retailers such as eBay and Amazon. The reason for doing so is because different places have different laptops and it is difficult to check each one of them. Choosing the ones that are available online makes the choosing process easier and buyers will find it easier to buy from them and wait for delivery instead of running between computer stores looking for the model they want to buy. For categories, we have a budget category which is made of cheap but great value laptops. They are cheap, but they are not bad. For transformer laptop, we mean laptops that are two in one or ones that can convert into a tablet. These laptops are light and feature a touchscreen and good battery life. They are more versatile than normal laptops and cost cheaper than ultrabooks. For mid-range laptop, we mean laptops that does not cost too much and provide ample performance. They all have great performance with decent battery life and great looking design. Lastly, the ultrabooks are the expensive thin laptops made from metals. They feature good hardware, but because they are very thin, they have to use very expensive hardware and cooling solutions. Despite that, they look gorgeous and worth the price difference if the user wants the best looking and thinnest laptop. Let’s look at the laptops that we have chosen for this list:

ASUS ZenBook Ultra


Display: NanoEdge 14” FHD touchscreen (1920 x 1080),
CPU: Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8265u,
RAM: 8GB LPDDR3,
Storage: 256GB,
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620

This is one of the latest Zenbook ultrabooks from ASUS. It is crafted from premium aerospace-grade aluminum which makes this laptop very thin and very lightweight. In terms of design this unit is gorgeous and it looks and feels very premium. It is also much cheaper than MacBook Air from Apple.

For processing we have Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8265u 3.9 GHz with Turbo Boost speed up to 4.3 GHz. Memory is 8GB DDR3 RAM and storage is 256GB SSD. Due to the small and thin construction this ultrabook can only come with Intel HD Graphics 620. In terms of performance, this unit is powerful enough to handle and daily tasks and media. This laptop will not be suited for gaming and video editing.

The screen is great too with 14 inch IPS Full HD nano edge display. This means the screen very well protected from damage. This laptop also features ultra-slim bezel around the screen. The screen is very good one with great clarity, picture quality and color reproduction.

For wireless we have 802.11ac WIFI and Bluetooth 4.0. There is one and only USB 3.1 Type C connector. For those who want to use this laptop we recommend buying an adapter with several USB ports. The camera here is a bit better with 1.2MP, it is good for video calling and still not suitable for taking pictures. There is also no DVD player as it cannot be fitted into such a thin laptop. For audio this unit has 4 separate Harman Kardon speakers and four-channel amplifier for high-quality surround-sound audio.

The battery is a Li-Polymer unit that can provide up to 13 hours of battery life. This laptop also features fast charging capable of charging this laptop to 60% in just 40 minutes. The unit comes with Windows 10 operating system.

HP Pavilion 14

Display: 14″ micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080), CPU: Intel Core i3-8130U (2.2 GHz base frequency), RAM: 4GB, Storage: 128GB, GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620

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This is one of the great mid-range laptops available online. This laptop costs just a little bit more than Dell Inspiron laptop, but it features a better screen, processor and graphics card. In terms of design, it comes in black color. The design is nice looking. However, this laptop is a bit thick, especially compared to other laptops in this list.

For the processor, this laptop features new Intel Core i3-8130U Dual-Core with up to 4.0  GHz speed. There is also 4GB DDR4 RAM which can be upgraded up to 32 GB and 512 GB SSD for storage. The graphics card is Intel UHD Graphics 620. Combined together, they can handle any type of workloads. I will not recommend this laptop for video editing or 3D design, but for other productivity software, it should be just enough. This laptop also can easily handle some gaming also. The screen resolution is high here, so some game settings will have to remain at low. Despite that, it should handle some older titles with ease.

The screen here is 14 inch Full HD IPS LED display. Since it is an average screen, it requires higher resolution to keep details sharp. That is why they went with a 1920 x 1080 screen instead of the usual 1366×768 resolution. This provides plenty of details and the screen is good enough for everyday tasks. This is something to keep in mind when doing photo editing on this laptop.

For connectivity, it comes with a bunch of connectivity options. We have dual-band 802.11ac WIFI with Bluetooth 4.1. There are many ports around this laptop. We have one USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1 port, two USB 3.0 ports, one which supports power-off charging, one USB 2.0 port and one HDMI Port with HDCP support. There is HD Webcam supporting High Dynamic Range, but just like other laptop cameras, it is just enough for video chatting.

For the battery, there is a 6-cell Li-Ion battery. It is stated that it can provide up to 7 hours of battery life. This is just amazing for a laptop in this category. For the operating system, we have Windows 10.

Overall, this laptop is big and a thick, however, it compensates for that with exceptional battery life, great connectivity options, and decent performance. This laptop will be great for those who want something with slightly more power and do not mind a thicker laptop.

HP Business

Display: 14″ diagonal HD SVA anti-glare WLED-backlit (1366 x 768), CPU: Intel Quad-Core i5-8265U, RAM: 4GB, Storage: 128GB, GPU: Intel UHD 620GB Graphics

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One of the most expensive laptop. The reason for that is that it features the latest Intel hardware inside. In terms of design, this unit is also very beautiful. This laptop is also made from aluminum and it looks even
more beautiful than the other two ultrabooks. For the processor, we have 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U Processor quad-cored with turbo speeds up to 4GHz. For memory, they installed 8GB DDR4 and for storage 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, which is blazingly fast and reliable. For graphics card we have Intel integrated GPU. In terms of performance, this unit can handle almost anything that user will throw at it, with exception of gaming and productivity software.

Screen here is also one of the best ones. It is 14 inch Full HD 1920×1080 resolution IPS display. It is a touch screen unit with multi-touch enabled with up to 10 finger support. The bezels of this laptop are very thin and even thinner than ASUS ones. In terms of picture quality and colors this unit is great and same level as ASUS. However, the touch screen that makes it better than the rest of the two models.

In terms of connectivity this model is much better than Apple and ASUS. Wireless connectivity are 802.11ac WIFI and Bluetooth 4.0. For connectors we have two USB Type C 3.1 connectors and two USB 3.1 Type A connectors. This unit also has a card reader and headphone and microphone combo
jack connector. In terms of connectivity it does not disappoint. The audio
quality is also great and can easily rival ASUS. The battery can go up to 14
hours of mixed use and 12 hours of media use. This unit comes with Windows 10 operating system.

Overall, this is indeed one of the best ultrabooks available on the market. It might be the most expensive one, however it worth the price. The performance is great, the screen is great and the design is beautiful.

Apple MacBook Pro

Display: 13 Inch Retina, CPU: Intel Quad Core i7, 2.7 GHz, RAM: 32GB, Storage: 1TB, GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

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There is no ultrabook list without a MacBook, a father of all ultrabooks. Apple has been famous for making one of the best ultrabooks and thin laptops. This is a very thin aluminum laptop made from high-quality materials. It feels premium and performs well despite being very thin. It uses Apple’s own Mac OS. It is fast and snappy, however, some users might find it difficult to use at first. The hardware is an Intel Core i7 3.6 GHz with two cores and four threads. RAM is 8 GB memory and storage 1TB SSD. Graphics are provided by Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. In terms of hardware, it might not sound so powerful, however, we are talking about a laptop that is thin like a tablet. Furthermore, because of Mac OS, the hardware is more than enough for any daily tasks. It might not be suited for gaming or productivity work. Despite that, it is powerful enough for an average user to do daily tasks. The screen of this ultrabook is 13 inch with 1440 x
900 resolution. It is a good quality one as expected from Apple products.
Overall, the screen is great with good details, sharp images, and vivid colors. For connectivity, we got two Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0
ports. For wireless, we have dual-band 802.11ac WIFI and Bluetooth 4.0. This unit has built-in stereo speakers with decent volume and quality. We do recommend dedicated speakers or headphones that can be connected through headphone and microphone combo jack. There is also HD camera present here, but again it is only suitable for video calls. The battery life 12 hours on a single charge which is great.

This unit also comes with a gift bundle, which include fitted carrying case, wireless mouse, eDigital USA stylus pen, cleaning kit and a microfiber cleaning cloth. Overall this unit is very nice looking one with decent performance, good connectivity and snappy performance due to the Mac OS.

Razer Blade Stealth

Display: 13.3 Inch 2256×1504 pixels,  CPU: 4.6 GHz Intel Core i7, RAM: 16GB DDR3,  Storage: 512GB, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX150

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Microsoft surface is one of the most popular Windows laptops available on the market. It is also one of the most expensive one. It comes in several versions with different processors, memory and storage options. It features full version of Windows 10 Pro operating system, unlike some tablets that use cut down version of the Windows operating system to make their tablets faster. The reason for including this one in this list is that it comes with a detachable keyboard and features a powerful hardware. This version comes with a hefty price tag, but it can be justified with the hardware it brings with itself.

For the hardware it features Intel core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD for storage. The storage can be extended using SD card. For graphics card it uses Intel 620 integrated GPU. In terms of the performance, this laptop should be fast enough for anything except gaming and productivity software. This laptop can easily handle any everyday tasks that normal users will throw at it.

The screen is 13.3” PixelSense Touchscreen with 2256 x 1504 resolution. This screen is good on with good and vivid colors and good viewing angles. The screen supports pen input and can be used for drawing. The screen is really sharp due to the high resolution. This screen is one of the best screens available on a tablet.

For connectivity, this laptop comes with 802.11abg WIFI
and Bluetooth 4.0. For the USB it comes with one USB 3.0 and one mini DP
connector. The main camera is 8MP shooter and front camera is 5MP one. They are
good enough for calls and chatting, as well as taking pictures. Not the best
cameras out there, but it is miles better than a camera on other laptops.
Battery life is 9 hours with screen on, which is incredible given the
processing power this laptop has.

Overall, this is a very powerful laptop. It has a great screen and good cameras. The design is beautiful and it is lightweight. It is made of aluminum and very sturdy. The battery life is good too. One of the main weaknesses of this laptop is the price tag. If you are willing to spend that money to get one of the most powerful tablets that can easily replace a laptop, yet small and light, then Surface Pro 4 is for you.

Lenovo Flex

Display: 14″ Full HD 1440 x 900 pixels, CPU: AMD Ryzen R5-3500U, RAM: 8GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB SSD, GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8

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Starting off with the moderate one from this list. This laptop features mid-range hardware. Despite being average, this laptop is surprisingly snappy and can easily handle any everyday tasks such as checking emails, browsing, social media, gaming, and some typing.

For the hardware, it comes with 2.1 GHz AMD R Series, 8 GB RAM DDR4 and 256GB SSD. For the graphics card, it uses integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8. They do not sound very powerful and anyone will be concerned with just 256GB storage and only 8 gigabytes of memory. However, combined with integrated graphics, this laptop is fast enough for daily usage. Despite that, this laptop has an SD card slot and supports up to 512GB of storage.

The screen is 14 inches FHD Display with 1440 x 900 resolution. This is good enough for daily use and because it is just 15 inches, the image looks sharp and FHD provides good contrast and color quality. For audio, it features two built-in stereo speakers with High-Definition audio support. The speakers just ok and we recommend using external speakers or headphones. This laptop also features HD camera on the top for Skype calls. However, it is just ok quality and we only recommend it for Skype, as it is not very good for taking pictures or videos.

This laptop is not a powerhouse, but it is decent enough. This laptop will be a great budget oriented for computer-savvy users.

Acer Spin 5

Display:13.3″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS Multi-Touch, CPU: 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U, RAM: 8GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB SSD, GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620

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This is a second mid-range laptop in this list. One of the main strengths of this convertible laptop is its design, which can be a tablet and laptop. This laptop does not look mid-range. However, after touching it you will easily feel the plastic it is made of. This laptop comes with a Windows 10 operating system, like Flex laptop. Because of that this laptop is the same with price or can be higher.

For the hardware, it features 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U, 8GB RAM DDR4 and 256GB SSD for storage. Graphics card is also integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. Just like Flex, storage can be extended using SD card slot and the laptop supports up to 1TB of storage. This laptop features a slightly faster processor. Meant for light usage such as typing assignments, checking emails and social media. For those applications, this laptop is going to be more than enough.

For the screen, we have 13.3-inch FHD screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution. This is an IPS screen and not LED. For normal usage, it is more than enough. The screen is good enough, but not the greatest. For its price point, it is decent enough. It also features USB 3.0 ports and one HDMI port for connectivity. However, this can be extended using USB Type C port and the adapter. For connectivity, we have 802.11ac WIFI and Bluetooth 4.0. The battery is stated to last up to 8 hours. This a convertible laptop might not be the most powerful one, but it has good hardware, budget-friendly price tag, good connectivity options, and beautiful design.

Dell Inspiron 14

Display: 14 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS LED, CPU: 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565u, RAM: 8GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB SSD, GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620

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Another convertible comes to a surprise. This Inspiron laptop is one of the best value for money products. It features Intel and an integrated graphics card that can handle light gaming and all that just a little bit more than $690. In terms of design, it looks clean and minimalist. The laptop is thin as compared to many other Dell laptops. In terms of looks, it is above average.

First of all, this laptop comes with 8th Generation Intel Core i3-8145U Processor 3.9 GHz speed and which can go up to 4.5 GHz speed in Turbo Mode. Furthermore, it features 8 GB DDR4 memory and 256 GB Solid State Drive for storage. The graphics card is integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. It is not one of the most powerful graphic cards, but combined with just HD screen, it is decent enough to handle some online gaming or even older titles from 2014-2016 with decent settings. It is still miles better than Intel dedicated GPU. This laptop is powerful enough for almost any tasks and will not slow you down with slow performance.

For screen we have 14 inch IPS LED Display with 1920 x 1080 resolution. It is good enough for browsing and dally use. However, it has a small resolution for its size and it is not a fancy IPS panel. It might not be the best, but it is not the worst. Overall, it gets the job done.

For the connectivity, we have two USB 3.0 ports, one USB-C port, one HDMI connector, one LAN connector, a headphone and microphone combo jack and lastly 4 in 1 Card reader. In terms of connectors, this laptop has a sufficient amount of connectors. Furthermore it has Bluetooth 4.1 and
802.11bgn WIFI. HD quality webcam is just like another laptop camera with bad quality. This laptop also features a slim DVDRW Drive. However, most of the things being available online in a digital format, I doubt anyone still using it. The laptops come with Windows 10 Home 64-Bit operating system. The battery life is up to 5 hours, which is average for laptops nowadays. Overall, this laptop might look and feel average, however, it features decent enough hardware for everyday performance and some light gaming. This laptop is one of the best value laptops available out there.

Dell Inspiron 7000

Display: 13.3″ 1920×1080 FHD LED-Backlit IPS Touchscreen, CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Quad-Core, RAM: 12GB DDR4, Storage: 512GB, GPU: AMD Radeon RX Vega 10

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This is the last laptop in this category and it is 2019 model, which means it is made from the latest hardware available in the market. It is priced between flagship and mid-range laptops.

As stated before, the processor is the newest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U with a boost speed of up to 4.0 GHz. RAM is 12GB DDR4 and can be upgraded to 32 GB if the user wants to. For storage, we have 512GB SSD. Here you will be sacrificing the speed of SSD for bigger storage. There is a possibility to install SSD if the user wants. For the graphics card, we got AMD Radeon RX Vega 10. This laptop is fast enough for daily tasks, but it is not suited for gaming or productivity work.

The screen 13.3 inch Full HD IPS touchscreen panel with 1920×1080 resolution and up to ten fingers multi-touch support. The screen is good with good colors, great visibility, sharp images, vivid colors and is a touch screen that is very easy to navigate. The screen here is much better than Acer’s LED screen and supports touch input unlike Lenovo one.

Despite this laptop being thinner than Lenovo, it still features a ton of connectivity options. There is one USB 3.1 Type-C port, two USB 3.1 and one USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one HDMI version 1.4b connector, headphone and microphone combo jack for headphones with Waves MaxxAudio Pro audio engine and a LAN port. For wireless connections there are 802.11ac WIFI and Bluetooth 4.2. There is also a 3-in-1 card reader. Furthermore, this laptop is the only laptop in this category that features a backlit keyboard. The operating system is Windows 10.

If you are looking for a thin and powerful system, with a good processor, a lot of storage, a touch screen, and many upgrade options, then this laptop is for you.

Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13IWL

Display: 13.3″ FHD (1920×1080) Capacitive touch panel, CPU: Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) i7-8565U Quad-core, RAM: 16GB, Storage: 512GB, GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 615

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This transformer laptop features 13.3-inch touch screen which can be rotated 360 degrees and the laptop will become like a tablet. Made from aluminum for strength. In terms of design, this laptop is very thin and beautiful looking. It reminds of an ultrabook due to the lightweight and thin aluminum body.

Nevertheless, this laptop features Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) i7-8565U Quad-core with 1.8 GHz speeds, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 512GB SSD for storage. The storage can also be extended using SD cards and just like others it supports up to 1TB. Graphics card is Intel HD 615 integrated graphics. This laptop is fast enough for everyday tasks, such as internet browsing, e-mail and social media. This laptop can handle some heavy use and media playback with easy.

The main strengths of this laptop is 13.3 inch LED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution. The screen supports multi-touch with up to 10 points. The screen is convertible 360 degrees with flip-and-fold design. This laptop does not feature any optical drives as it is too small. Laptop also features HD webcam which is just like other cameras is only good for chatting.

For connectivity, this laptop features Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac WIFI, 1 USB 3.0, 1 Micro HDMI, and headphone and microphone combo
jack. One of the main disadvantages of this laptop that comes with just one
The USB connection, which is in most cases will not be sufficient. We do recommend the user to buy a USB dongle, preferable the USB 3.0 one. This laptop comes with Windows 10 64 bit operating system. The battery for this unit is a 4 cell battery which can power this laptop up to 9 hours of operation. This laptop is very thin and lightweight.

Overall, this laptop is beautiful, thin and in fast enough for daily use. The
only problem with this model is that the connectivity suffers due to thin
design with only one USB connection available.

How to choose a laptop

There are many great laptops out there. Sometimes it is difficult for any reviewer to review all of them or create a list like this that includes all of them. However, when customers know how to choose a laptop, they will be able to choose the laptop that suits their needs the best. When it comes to laptops, there are few elements that we need to keep in mind when choosing the right one for you. Those elements are a processor, graphics card, memory and storage, screen, connectors, battery life, and design.

When it comes to the processor, this is the most important thing to consider when buying a laptop. Buying a processor that is too powerful, while skipping on other elements will make the computer sluggish and stutter over a time. It will also affect battery life negatively. While buying a processor that is too slow, it will make your life miserable and make you suffer. That is why choosing the right one is very important. For people who us their laptops very rarely and just want some light web browsing and typing, then a Celeron or Pentium CPU will be most suited, or even i3 processor will be needed. For those who use their laptops heavily, something like an i5 or Ryzen 5 will be best suited. For those who use their laptops for editing or gaming i7 and Ryzen 7 is the solution.

Next element is the graphics card. Graphics card is responsible for turning the output from the processor into images and show them on a screen. Most budget laptops are using integrated graphics from Intel, which is ok for casual use but totally suck for heavy use. That is why for heavy use we recommend NVIDIA graphics, like MX150. Hopefully, new AMD APU’s will be able to bring good performance graphics to budget laptops in 2018.

RAM and hard drive storage are also very important. For current laptops we recommend minimum of 4GB of storage. That is even bare minimum for budget laptops as even web browsing and typing nowadays need around 3-4GB of RAM. If you have 4GB it will be more than enough. However, if you are planning to add more RAM to this, we do not recommend because the RAM prices are very high right now that it does not justify some 15-20% increase in performance. If you are looking for a high performance laptop, better to choose the one that is coming with a minimum of 8GB RAM. As for storage, most of the laptops come with 500GB or 1TB hard drives and even some SSD. This is more than enough for most users.

Another important point is the screen. The good screen makes the user experience more pleasant and causes less damage to the eyes. Most laptops come with average displays and ones with good quality OLED panels are a bit expensive.

Connectors are very important to the users. Some expensive laptops come with one or two USB Type C connectors and the adapter is not available in the box and users have to buy the adapter themselves. It is very important to check the connectors before buying the laptops. The laptop must have at least two USB connectors and maybe another USB Type C connector. Furthermore, HDMI connector is really great. Lastly audio connectors for connecting speakers or headphones. If the laptop only features one USB Type C, then be ready to buy an adapter. However, need to check first if the laptop support charging through the adapter and if not, we recommend you to stay away from it as it will be a hassle to unplug everything and the adapter each time you need to charge your laptop.

Lastly battery life and design are both important. Just a few years ago laptops barely lasted two hours on a single charge. Now, most of the laptops can go for three or four hours, with some even going up to 8 hours of usage time. If a laptop can last longer, it means it will be very useful. Most places has limited power sockets and now they are mostly occupied by smartphones. Plus laptops cannot be charged by power banks. That is why buying the laptop with good battery life is important. When it comes to design though, many laptops now look more than just a plastic box. They are thin and has many color choices. Design is something that is different from one person to another and depends on the preferences.

To sum up, the above elements are very important when choosing a laptop. We recommend that the user combines the elements that they want their laptop to have and compare the choices with their budget. If their budget is not enough then they can make some compromises and if carefully choose the elements the compromises sometimes can affect the performance very little.

Conclusion

Those above laptops are just few of the great laptops available out there. No matter what kind of use or design you are looking for, this list can provide you with the right laptop just for you.

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