The best 13-inch laptop 2021: the top 13-inch laptops we've reviewed
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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:16 +0000
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Need a small laptop that's full of features? Check out the best 13-inch laptops.
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The best 13-inch laptops may be small, but thanks to the improvements manufacturers have made on internal components, they are just as powerful as some of the best 15-inch laptops . In fact, theyll even see you through many of the more demanding workloads like video and photo editing. Thats while keeping things portable and travel-friendly.
With the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) leading the charge, the best 13-inch laptops have proven that they too can deliver breathtaking performance worthy of
light video editing and some gaming. And, because they have the advantage of being light and small, theyre ideal for professionals and students who need power without the bulk.
Theres a reason many of the best 13-inch laptops are also on our best
business laptops , best Ultrabooks , or best laptops lists. It doesnt matter if youre looking for a specific brand like the best Acer laptops , want a particular form factor like a 2-in-1 laptop , or trying to choose between the best Windows laptops or the best Macs . Whether youre a professional who
needs a little more power or a student looking for the most affordable portables , youll find one here to match your needs. (Image credit: Apple) 1. MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Best laptop for students with a flexible budget CPU: Apple M1 chip with 8core CPU | Graphics: Integrated 7-core 8-core GPU | RAM: 8GB 16GB unified memory | Screen: 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 Retina display | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD macOS Big Sur is fast and responsive Battery life is great Silent in use Fanless design could impact performance
Apple finally out their much-talked about M1 silicon chip thats so far been a real game-changer. And, the first laptop to receive it is the companys thinnest and lightest, putting it on the list of the most exciting Apple laptops of recent years. With this new chip, the MacBook Air is better than ever, touting excellent performance alongside its brilliant battery life without raising the price to keep it (fairly) affordable still. Its not going to be the cheapest option for students, but for those who have a slightly bigger budget, this is the best student laptop to get.
Read the full review: MacBook Air (M1, 2020) (Image credit: HP) 2. HP Elite Dragonfly G2
One of the best laptops weve tested CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 8GB - 32GB | Screen: 13.3-inch diagonal BrightView LED FHD, 400 nits 13.3-inch diagonal BrightView LED 4K UHD HDR-400 550 nits | Storage: up to 2TB SSD Great design Comfortable keyboard Excellent screen Expensive USB-C ports on only one side
The second-generation HP Elite Dragonfly ups the ante in the best 13-inch laptops game. HPs impressive business laptop is back with its smart design, great battery life, and 2-in-1 prowess. Of course, its more powerful now than its ever been, touting 11th-gen Intel Core chips, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and now a 4K display, upgrading from its previous Full HD models. Theres a lot to love here, and it might just be as close to being the perfect business laptop as any manufacturer can get. If you can afford it. However, as it is meant
for professionals, its definitely worth the investment.
Read the full review: HP Elite Dragonfly G2 (Image credit: Microsoft ) 3. Surface Laptop 4
An excellent 13-inch laptop from Microsoft CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i5
i7 / AMD Ryzen 5 - 7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon | RAM: 8GB 32GB | Screen: 13.5-inch PixelSense (2,256 x 1,504) touch | Storage: 256GB 1TB
SSD Comfortable keyboard Beautiful screen Not enough ports Alcantara fabric might get gross over time
While Apple blew us away with the new MacBook Air (above), arch rival Microsoft has also impressed us with its new Surface Laptop 4. As with previous Surface devices, build quality and design is absolutely top-notch here, and its gorgeous PixelSense touchscreen really sets it apart from the competition (a touchscreen is something we've yet to see on an Apple laptop, as Microsoft likes to remind us). It also comes with a brilliant keyboard that's a joy to type on, and some pretty great specs as well, which ensures that Windows 10, and all your favorite apps, run extremely well. Battery life is also very impressive lasting over 13 hours in our tests and the price is impressively competitive as well.
Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (Image credit: HP) 4. HP Spectre x360 (2021)
A brilliant update CPU: 11th-gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 Iris Xe | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch diagonal, FHD
(1920 x 1080) OLED touch 13.3-inch diagonal, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) OLED touch | Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD Gorgeous design Excellent battery life Great performance for day-to-day work Fans can get noisy Pricey
The flagship HP Spectre x360 (2021) is the newest in the flagship product
line and continues the tradition of pairing elegance and premium design with the newest in specs for a 2-in-1 laptop thats as much substance as it is style. This gorgeous Windows laptop comes with the new 11th-gen Intel CPU and enough battery life to get you through a long day at work. While it does come with a price tag to match and its 2-in-1 factor can be bulky for those making use of its tablet mode, not to mention that it can get loud, its a stunning laptop with excellent performance.
Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2021) Google Pixelbook Go boasts many of its high-quality features, but without that steep price tag. (Image
credit: Google) 5. Google Pixelbook Go
The best mainstream Chromebook CPU: Intel Core m3 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch Full HD 13.3-inch 4K Ultra HD Molecular Display | Storage: 64GB 256GB Amazing Hush keyboard Rare 1080p webcam No biometric login
If youve long been admiring Googles premium Chromebook but the price is holding you back, then you might want to consider the new Google Pixelbook Go instead. Freshly-baked by Google, this alternative to the manufacturers
pricey Pixelbook boasts many of its high-quality features, but without that steep price tag namely, an incredible battery life and that coveted
keyboard. If your computing use is limited to sending and responding to emails, creating documents and excel sheets on Google Docs and Sheets, and streaming movies and videos after work, then this ones a winner.
Read the full review: Google Pixelbook Go (Image credit: Apple) 6. MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
Apples little MacBook Pro gets a big refresh CPU: Apple M1 chip with 8core
CPU | Graphics: Integrated 8-core GPU | RAM: 8GB 16GB unified memory | Screen: 13.3-inch 2560 x 1600 LED-backlit Retina display | Storage: 256GB
2TB SSD | Dimensions (H x W x D): 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56 cm Huge battery life Great performance Can run iOS apps Still lacks ports
The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) may not have gotten a massive design overhaul, but what it lacks in that department, it makes up for big time in performance and battery life. Thanks to Apples groundbreaking M1 chip, the
new MacBook Pro 13-inch delivers excellent performance and exceptional
battery life. Its performance is so impressive, in fact, that it can easily handle 4K - and even 8K - videos. If youre looking for a powerful laptop that keeps things small and lightweight, this is the best 13-inch laptop money can buy.
Read the full review: MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) (Image credit: Dell) 7. Dell XPS 13 (Late 2020)
Dell does it again CPU: Up to 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
Graphics: Up to Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: Up to 32GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x | Screen: 13.4" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit 13.4" UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display | Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Stunning design Gorgeous 16:10 display Excellent battery life Sound quality is just OK Pricey
At this point, we doubt that the Dell XPS line can do anything wrong. Its yearly updates have consistently made it to our best laptops list, and theyre only getting better. The Dell XPS 13 (2020) is not only a gorgeous piece of kit. It also comes, as expected, with excellent performance, a stunning display and long battery life, alongside a few others. Much like its predecessor, its a pricey investment but that is barely reason enough for us to discourage Ultrabook fans. This is among the best 13-inch laptops, and its worth every penny.
Read the full review: Dell XPS 13 (2020) Razer has spruced up its Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook with the latest internal components without affecting
its super-quiet operation. (Image credit: Razer) 8. Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019)
Lightweight Razer style, now in white CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.3" FHD Matte w/ 4.9mm slim side bezel 13.3" 4K Touch w/ 4.9mm
slim side bezel | Storage: 512GB SSD Top-notch build quality Runs quietly Battery life is solid Decidedly expensive Limited storage space Lacks a discrete GPU
The worlds first gaming ultrabook doesn't just talk the talk; it also walks the walk. Razer has spruced up its Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook with the latest internal components without affecting its super-quiet operation. Packed with
a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and better graphic options, 13-inch laptop delivers and much better than its predecessor. In fact, it might just be the best gaming experience weve ever had on integrated graphics with the Iris Plus configuration. Round that out with extremely quiet fans, low
thermal power, extended battery life and that delightful Mercury White color, and we are sold. You will be too, if you can afford the price.
Read the full review: Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) Lenovo Yoga C930 has a few aces up its sleeve. (Image credit: Lenovo) 9. Lenovo Yoga C940
The Lenovo Yoga is back and it means business CPU: up to 10th-generation
Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: up to 16GB |
Screen: 14 FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, glossy, 400 nits 14" UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS, touchscreen, glossy, HDR 400, 500 nits | Storage: up to 2TB SSD PCIe Excellent design Great performance Comfy keyboard Expensive Battery life
With the Lenovo Yoga C940, the company continues with its tradition of making elegant and stunning Ultrabooks. And, don't be thrown off by its looks, there's plenty of power hiding inside. With a comfortable keyboard, stylus, TrueBlock Privacy Shutter and rotating soundbar, it's quite a feature rich machine as well. It's not perfect - that soundbar is a work in progress and the battery life could be better - but it's a great portable that can stand
up to the competition.
Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga C940 (Image credit: Asus) 10. ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325
Light, durable and affordable workhorse CPU: 10th-gen Intel Core i3 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: up to 32GB | Screen:
13.3-inch, LCD, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 300nits 13.3-inch, LCD, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level
Panel, Anti-glare display, LED Backlit, 450nits | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD | Camera: HD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello MIL-STD-810G durability Outstanding external speakers Great battery Underpowered Wired headphone usage requires included dongle
If you want a workhorse of a laptop that wont burn a hole in your pocket,
look no further than the ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325. Its thin and light form as well as exceptional battery life puts it in the same league as the best Ultrabooks out there. Its MIL-STD-810G takes it a step further, making it a robust candidate for your in-the-field needs. Its affordable price tag does come with a few surprises the biggest one being its a bit underpowered. However, youre not doing anything intensive, it should have enough to see you through your daily demands.
Read the full review: ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325
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