The ‘laptop’ thing has brought a new innovation in human life. This machine has changed the lifestyle of human beings. Laptops can be specified as one of the most creative innovations of people. In coming days laptops are even going to be a much great device, due to the fact that technology is getting advanced every day. Life is getting impossible without computers specially laptops.
Buying an all-rounder new laptop is just like making an investment. So it should be done carefully and after doing a comprehensive research.
Keeping your needs in mind, Nested Tech has done all this workout for you in order to guide and facilitate you in this purchase process so that you will be making a wise and informed decision.
Here are some hot and bestselling laptops in the market. This list is purely based upon the user interest, reviews and the company’s sales volume for the year.
MACBOOK AIR (RETINA)
Price: US$1,099.00 to US$1,299.00
In 2018 apple came with a new range for its MacBook Air lineup. This year MacBook Air (starting at $1,099, tested at $1,299) is $100 cheaper than last year’s model, but the lack of a sub-$1,000 model in Apple’s lineup hurts. Also, the MacBook Air’s Y-series Intel CPU is going to be great for some, but it’s not as speedy as U-series chips in PCs and the new 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Still, the new MacBook Air delivers a solid overall experience. Its battery life is good for a premium laptop, its bright, crisp Retina display now features Apple’s True Tone display technology and its gold color way looks really slick. For these reasons, the MacBook Air is one of the best 13-inch laptops and among the best laptops for college students.
With that being said, everyday users will likely find the Air to be very good, while those who need to get serious work done are probably better off with the $1,299 13-inch MacBook Pro.
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DESIGN |
Starting from its sexier, sleeker and elegant body design, the latest MacBook Air is very similar to the iconic (but now retired) laptop that inspired it. The material used in MacBook air is pure machined aluminum. At 2.8 pounds and 0.2~0.6 inches thick, the 13-inch MacBook Air is a little heavier than the Dell XPS 13 (2.7 pounds; 0.3~0.46 inches). |
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DISPLAY |
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions:
16:10 aspect ratio True Tone technology |
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PROCESSOR |
1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache. |
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MEMORY |
8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory Configurable to 16GB of memory |
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BATTERY & POWER |
Up to 12 hours wireless web Up to 13 hours Apple TV app video playback Up to 30 days of standby time Built-in 49.9watthour lithiumpolymer battery 30W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port |
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SIZE & WEIGHT |
Height: 0.16–0.61 inch (0.41–1.56 cm) Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) Weight: 2.75 pounds (1.25 kg) |
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GRAPHICS |
Intel UHD Graphics 617 Support for Thunderbolt 3–enabled external graphics processors (eGPUs) |
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VIDEO SUPPORT |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One external display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at up to 60Hz Up to two external displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at up to 60Hz Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native Display Port output over USBC VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output using adapters (sold separately) |
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CAMERA |
720p Face Time HD camera |
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CHARGING & EXPANSION |
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging Display Port Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
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WIRELESS |
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
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AUDIO |
Stereo speakers Three microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
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KEYBOARED & TRACKPAD |
Full-size keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED-backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys Ambient light sensor Force Touch track pad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
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PROTECTION & SECURITY |
Integrated Touch ID sensor |
Pros:
- Beautiful, high-resolution “Retina” display.
- Sleek, lightweight aluminum case with a now classic “tapered” design.
- Attractive silver, dark “Space Gray,” and gold color options.
- Solid performance and excellent battery life.
- Replaceable battery.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
- Clever, versatile “Force Touch” track pad.
- Touch ID authentication.
- Least expensive new Apple notebook
Cons:
- Display is modestly dimmer than the display in the Retina MacBook Pro series (although the “2019” Retina MacBook Air model is better than the original “Late 2018” model that it replaced).
- Processor, RAM, and storage all are soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced or upgraded which will limit the usable life of the notebook.
- Although the “third generation” butterfly mechanism keyboard is improved compared to earlier keyboards, it still has limited “travel” and awkward directional keys. The “2019” Retina MacBook Air has a “revision” of the third generation keyboard that endeavors to improve reliability, but it functions in the same way.
- No “Macsafe” power connector.
- Relatively expensive.
DELL XPS 13
Price: US$799 to US$1300
Dell XPS 13-inch is an amazing all-rounder in its class, re-mastered. With an innovative HD webcam located in the top of the Infinity Edge display and next generation Dell Cinema.
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DESIGN |
Platinum Silver Machined Aluminum with Black Carbon Fiber Composite Palm rest |
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DISPLAY |
13.3-inch, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), Touch, Infinity Edge |
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PROCESSOR |
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10210U, 6 MB Cache, 4 Core, up to 4.2 GHz |
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MEMORY |
8 GB, LPDDR3, 2133 MHz, Integrated |
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BATTERY |
Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 11 hours video playback Up to 25 days of standby time Built-in 49.9watthour lithiumpolymer battery |
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SIZE & WEIGHT |
Height: 7.8 mm – 11.6 mm (0.3 in. – 0.46 in.) x Width: 302 mm (11.9 in.) x Depth: 199 mm (7.8 in.) |
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GRAPHICS |
Intel® UHD Graphics with shared graphics memory |
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CAMERA |
720p Face Time HD camera |
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CHARGING & EXPANSION |
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging Display Port Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
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WIRELESS |
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
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AUDIO |
Stereo speakers Three microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
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KEYBOARED & TRACKPAD |
Full size, backlit Chiclet keyboard; 1.3mm travel. Whereas for track pad, Precision touchpad, seamless glass integrated button. Force Touch track pad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
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PROTECTION & SECURITY |
Integrated Touch ID sensor |
Pros:
- New 8th Gen Intel processors
- Better performance than most Core i7 laptops with just a Core i5
- Great Keyboard and Track pad
- 3x USB-C sockets
- Biometric recognition is standard
- Great design
- Lighter than previous version
Cons:
- No SD card slot
- Can be loud at times
- Lacks USB type A ports
- Middling battery life
- Most of the ports have been replaced by USB-C
LENOVO THINKPAD CARBON X1 (Ci5)
Price: US$799 to US$1300
With its stunning, new look, the ultra-light ThinkPad X1 Carbon merges elegant design, seamless responsiveness, and legendary durability to create the ultimate in mobile productivity. Global LTE-A connectivity option, up to 15 hours of battery life—along with Rapid Charge technology—keep you on-task wherever the road leads. What’s more, it weighs less than 2.5 lbs.
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DESIGN |
With just one look at the ThinkPad X1 Carbon inside and out, it’s clear what Lenovo is out to accomplish. This Ultra book is designed on all fronts to be an everyman’s business laptop. From its thin, light and sleek frame to its potent fourth generation Intel chip, this ThinkPad is aimed to please the power-hungry and style-savvy all at once. Measuring 13.03 x 8.94 x 0.73 inches (W x D x H) and weighing just 3.15 pounds even with its QHD touchscreen, it was tough to notice the X1 Carbon in my backpack. The MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display is a bit more dense at 3.46 pounds, but a hair thinner at a mere 0.71 inches. Meanwhile, the HP ZBook 14 tests the limits of Intel’s Ultra book classification at 3.57 pounds and 0.83 inches. |
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DISPLAY |
14-inch, 2560 x 1440 IPS, IPS display with 10 point multi-touch control |
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PROCESSOR |
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U (1.60GHz, up to 3.40GHz with Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache) |
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MEMORY |
8 GB (Soldered) |
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BATTERY |
Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 11 hours video playback Up to 25 days of standby time Built-in 49.9watthour lithiumpolymer battery |
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SIZE & WEIGHT |
13.03 x 8.94 x 0.73 inches (W x D x H) Weight: 3.15 pounds |
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GRAPHICS |
Integrated Intel® UHD 620 |
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VIDEO SUPPORT |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors. |
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CAMERA |
720p Face Time HD camera |
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CHARGING & EXPANSION |
2 USB 3.0, mini Display Port, HDMI, Ethernet (via included dongle), headphone/mic combo jack, Lenovo One Link connector |
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WIRELESS |
Intel® Dual Band 8265 Wireless AC (2 x 2) & Bluetooth® 4.1 with vPro |
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AUDIO |
Stereo speakers Three microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
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KEYBOARED & TRACKPAD |
Backlit – US English Force Touch track pad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
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PROTECTION & SECURITY |
Integrated Touch ID sensor |
Pros:
- Light yet elegant body
- Comfortable keyboard
- Generous array of ports
- Convenient privacy shutter for webcam
Cons:
- Inconsistent display brightness adjustment
- Short battery life on high-res model
- Finicky webcam
ACER SWIFT 7
Price: USD$1100 to USD$1800
The Acer Swift 7 is the thinnest and lightest laptop. At 1.96 lbs. (890 grams) and 0.39 inches (9.95mm), it beats out Apple’s recently departed 12-inch MacBook for portability. It’s even a full third of a pound lighter than an iPad Pro with Apple’s Smart Keyboard attached.
The Swift 7 also one-ups the MacBook with a 14-inch touchscreen display. This isn’t a tiny laptop for occasional use — it’s designed to be a primary computer for someone looking for the ultimate thin-and-light laptop. On paper, the Swift 7 has everything else that would make it the ultimate thin-and-light.
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DESIGN |
As far as the build material is concerned, it is alluring with its matte aluminum exterior and bronze-gold interior. Acer also claims it to be the thinnest laptop (at 9.98 mm), thinner even than the HP Spectre. |
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DISPLAY |
Dimensions measures at 1.02 x 32.51 x 22.86 cm (0.4 x 12.8 x 9 inch). It features a 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080-pixel resolution) screen, which displays remarkably crisp visuals. Full HD resolution might not sound like much, but thanks to CineCrystal and IPS technology, it gives enough viewing pleasure. Extra protection is provided by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. And it’s a touch screen. |
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PROCESSOR |
Intel Core i5 7Y54, Intel Core i5 8200Y, Intel Core i7 7Y75, Intel Core i7 8500Y |
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MEMORY |
The Swift 7 is fitted with 8GB of DDR3 memory |
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BATTERY |
This brand new 4 cells (41.58Wh,15.4V) replacement battery for Acer SWIFT 7 SF713-51 notebook is made with high-grade Li-ion cells from Samsung or Panasonic to ensure maximum performance, high quality and long lifetime, this SWIFT 7 SF713-51 battery lets you work seamlessly when you are on the move for business trips or vacations |
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SIZE & WEIGHT |
Acer swift 7 is an incredibly lightweight laptop weighing at 1.12 kg (2.48 lbs.). Its dimensions measure at 1.02 x 32.51 x 22.86 cm (0.4 x 12.8 x 9 inch). |
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GRAPHICS |
Acer swift 7 comes with Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
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CAMERA |
720p Face Time HD pop-up camera |
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CHARGING & EXPANSION |
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging Display Port Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) |
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WIRELESS |
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
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AUDIO |
Stereo speakers Three microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
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PROTECTION & SECURITY |
Integrated Touch ID sensor |
Pros:
- Incredibly thin and light.
- Good battery life considering chassis and the battery.
- Display quality is actually really great
- Two thunderbolt 3 ports, plus HDMI/USB Dongle
Cons:
- Costly.
- Performance is not that great.
- Average Keyboard.
- Web-cam angles are worse than anything
- No Micro-SD slot
HP SPECTRE X360
Price: USD$749 to USD$1499
HP spectre X360 is an amazing ultra-book. It features a chiseled refined aluminum slab to make it look a little bit different than the competition. It’s really an elegant business Ultra-book laptop with beautiful chamfered edges, faucet edges and a sleek and elegant design that is highly acceptable and is really appreciated in the business environment. And it won’t be wrong if this considered a battery king among all the Ultra-Books and business laptops. It comes in two color schemes. One is posiden blue with golden edges while the other one is black with golden edges and them both looks and feels amazing.
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Design |
Exquisite, gem-cut all-aluminum CNC-machined design with elegant golden edges |
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Processor |
Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (2.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.5 GHz base with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB cache, 6 cores) |
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Display |
39.6 cm (15.6″) diagonal 4K IPS micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass with Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ (3840 x 2160) |
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Memory |
16 GB memory; 1 TB PCIe® NVMe™ SSD storage |
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Graphics |
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 (4 GB GDDR5) |
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Privacy & Security |
Facial recognition webcam |
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Connectivity |
Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 (2×2) |
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Operating System |
Windows 10 Home 64 |
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Audio |
Bang & Olsen Quad-Speaker |
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Ports |
1. Micro SD media card reader 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ with Thunderbolt™ 3 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ with Thunderbolt™ 3 |
Pros:
Corner-mounted power button and USB port.
Excellent battery life.
Sleek design.
Cons:
Cumbersome touchpad.
Bottom of laptop gets very warm.