Best Ranked Laptops In The World So Far

The computing industry is one which is never stagnant in terms of new inventions. Desktops were at one time the smallest-fast processing system unit till the arrival of Laptops. We at TechRedirector decided to do some research on some of the best laptops out there.

Factors used in this review are Battery endurance, portability, computing processor and graphics processor.

Since this are the most sought-out specs when purchasing a laptop PC, this criteria's where chosen. So lets get down to it. First on our list is the;

1. Dell XPS 13

Frankly, this is one of the best laptop you can buy today. It comes with a 13.3 - inch screen and Dell squeezed this into a an 11 - into an 11 inch frame which results in an almost border-less, edgeless beautiful display. It is thin and light and lasts up to 7 hours on a movie test. 

Spec sheet

• CPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U (dual-core, 4MB cache, up to 3.5GHz)
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
• RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 (1,866MHz)
• Screen: 13.3-inch QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) InfinityEdge touch display
• Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD
• Ports: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.0 w/PowerShare, 1 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), SD card reader, headset jack
• Connectivity: Killer 1535 802.11ac (2.4 & 5GHz); Bluetooth 4.1
• Camera: 720p widescreen HD webcam with dual array digital microphones
• Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.29kg)
• Size: 11.98 x 7.88 x 0.33 – 0.6 inches (W x D x H) (304 x 200 x 9 – 15mm).

Prices ranges from 800$ - 1300$.

Dell XPS 13

2. Macbook Pro With Touch Bar(2016)

The new MacBook Pro (2016) evolves the unibody design of the previous MacBook Pro, sticking to the compact form factor. The reduction in volume has lead to a complete redesign for the internals, with a new cooling system to move air through the body and exhaust out the back.

Specs sheet

• Screen: 13"
• Touch Bar: Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
• Starting price: $1,799
• Finish: Silver, Space Gray
• Display resolution: 2560x1600 (227ppi)
• Processor: 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Memory: 8GB
• Graphics: Intel Graphics 550
• Charging and expansion: Four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports
• Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
• Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
• Video Support: One 5K display or two 4K displays at 60Hz
• Audio: Stereo speakers, three microphones, 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Battery: Up to 10 hours of web surfing, iTunes movie playback, and up to 30 days of standby time
• Height: 0.59-inch (1.49cm)
• Width: 11.97 inches (30.41cm)
• Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24cm)
• Weight: 3.02 pounds (1.37kg)

MacBook Pro

3. Asus ZenBook UX305

With the ever shrinking size of 13-inch laptops, the line that separates small laptops and Ultrabooks gets thinner every day.

However, before the MacBook and all its challengers, there was the Asus ZenBook UX305. This 13-inch Ultrabook comes with a stunningly svelte aluminum frame that is, again, thinner than the MacBook while packing a newly-added Skylake Core M processor and plenty of flash storage space.

Specs sheet

• ·         CPU: 900MHz Intel Core M3-6Y30 (dual-core, 4MB cache, 2.2GHz with Turbo   Boost)
• ·         Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515
• ·         RAM: 8GB DDR3L (1,866 MHz SDRAM)
• ·         Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 IPS display
• ·         Storage: 256GB SSD (M.2 2280)
• ·         Ports: 3 x USB 3.0, SD card reader, micro HDMI, headset jack
• ·         Connectivity: Integrated 802.11ac
• ·         Camera: 2MP HD webcam
• ·         Weight: 2.6 pounds (1.18kg)
• ·         Size: 12.8 x 8.9 x 0.48 inches (32.5 x 22.6 x 1.23cm; W x D x H)

Asus Zenbook

4. Razer Blade Stealth

Price-wise, it has the upperhand against key competitors, but don’t be fooled – with an Intel Kaby Lake Core i7 processor, the latest Blade Stealth is more powerful and power-efficient than ever. Better yet, this laptop can change the lighting of each key on its keyboard, with more than 16.8 million colors to choose from.

Spec sheet

• CPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U (dual-core, 4MB cache, 3.5GHz with Turbo Boost)
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
• RAM: 16GB RAM LDDR3-1,866MHz
• Screen: 12.5-inch, QHD+ (2,560 x 1,440) IGZO LED-backlit touchscreen display
• Storage: 512GB PCIe M.2 SSDPorts: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (Thunderbolt 3), 1 x HDMI 2.0, headset jack
• Connectivity: Killer Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1
• Camera: 2MP built-in webcam
• Weight: 2.84 pounds
• Size: 12.6 x 8.1 x 0.52 inches (W x D x H)

Razer Blade stealth

5. Samsung Notebook 7 Spin

For what it's worth, Samsung has built a rather thin – albeit a little dense – 15-inch laptop, with the Notebook 7 Spin weighing 5 pounds (2.26kg) on the nose and measuring 0.78 inches (19.8mm). Of course, that's not quite as thin as, say, LG's new Gram line.

The phone maker's 15-inch laptop, simply the LG gram 15, weighs less than half that and is more than a tenth of an inch thinner. (Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro is just slightly thinner and half a pound lighter than Samsung's laptop.)

Spec sheet

• CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U (dual-core, 4MB cache, up to 3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2GB DDR3L); Intel HD Graphics 520
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB, 2,133MHz)
• Screen:15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) LED with touch panel
• Storage: 1TB HDD (SATA3); 128GB SSD (operating system; M.2)
• Ports: 1 x HDMI-out, 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB 3.1, 2 x USB 2.0, 3-in-1 SD card reader, headphone/mic jack, RJ-45 adapter
• Connectivity: 802.11ac (2 x 2 antenna) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
• Camera: 480p webcam with dual array microphones
• Weight: 5 pounds (2.26kg)
• Size: 14.74 x 10.11 x 0.78 inches (374.5 x 256.9 x 19.8mm; W x H x D)

Samsung Note 7 Spin

6.  Microsoft Surface Book

Microsoft introduces the Surface Book as the 'ultimate laptop'. Like the Surface tablets before it, this laptop takes a unique spin on the notebook format that's been around for over 40 years. Between the 3:2 aspect ratio, 13.5-inch screen and its practically-trademarked 'dynamic fulcrum' hinge, there isn't any machine on the planet like the Surface Book – and then, with the touch of a button and a gentle tug, it becomes a tablet.

Spec sheet

• ·         Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 3GHz with Turbo Boost)
• ·         Graphics: Intel HD graphics 520; Nvidia GeForce graphics (1GB GDDR5 high-speed memory)
• ·         RAM: 8GB
• ·         Screen: 13.5-inch, 3,000 x 2,000 (267 ppi) PixelSense Display
• ·         Storage: 256GB PCIe3.0 SSD
• ·         Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, mini DisplayPort, SD card reader, mini headphone/mic combo jack
• ·         Connectivity: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• ·         Camera: Windows 8MP rear-facing auto-focus camera (1080p HD), 5MP front-facing Hello face-authentication camera (1080p HD)
• ·         Weight: 3.48 pounds (1.58kg)
• ·         Size: 12.3 x 9.14 x 0.51-0.90 (W x D x H) (312 x 232 x 13-22.8 mm)

Surface book

7. HP Spectre x360 15

It’s not quite as slim as the previous model, measuring in at 0.7 inches (17.8mm) thick instead of a mere 0.63 inches, but the HP Spectre x360 maintains a boney form factor despite the inclusion of full-size ports and a more traditional membrane keyboard than, say, the MacBook Pro.

Specs Sheet

• CPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U (dual core, 4MB cache, up to 3.5GHz)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2GB GDDR5); Intel HD Graphics 620
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB SDRAM; 2,133MHz)
• Screen: 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) UWVA eDP BrightView
• Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD (NVMe; M.2)
• Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C (1 x Thunderbolt 3), 1 x USB 3.1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x headphone/microphone combo, SD card slot
• Connectivity: 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.2
• Camera: HP Wide Vision IR camera with dual array digital microphones
• Weight: 4.42 pounds (2kg)
• Size: 14 x 9.88 x 0.7 inches (35.56 x 25.1 x 1.78cm; W x D x H

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