Best 15-inch laptop 2021: top picks with 15-inch displays

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Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:09 +0000

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Want a king of the middle of the road machine? Welcome to our top picks for mid-sized 15-inch laptops.

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The best 15-inch laptops hit the sweet spot for most people between portability and practicality, making them ideal for business, school, or creative work on the go. They are often just as powerful as the best 17-inch laptop , while being able to fit into just about any backpack or tote bag
when you're in a hurry as any of the best 13-inch laptops on the market right now.

What's more, the best 15-inch laptops for gaming are also the smallest you
can realistically get if you want to seriously game on the go, while productive users will find that anything less than 15 inches doesn't have the screen real estate to handle a moderately sized spreadsheet (and you can forget about that tenkey numpad on a 13-inch!).

What's more, the best 15-inch laptops being released this year feature the best processors you can get on a mobile platform from both AMD and Intel, while many are also coming packed with the latest Nvidia RTX 3060 , RTX 3070
, and RTX 3080 mobile GPUs for outstanding gaming performance or for handling heavy-duty creative work like video editing or 3D rendering.

Since you can find everything from the best Chromebooks to the best 2-in-1 laptops in a 15-inch form factor, it might be tough to sort through it all. Fortunately, we're here to help you find the right 15-inch laptop for your budget with the features you need. The best 15-inch laptops at a glance Dell XPS 15 Asus TUF Dash F15 Asus VivoBook S15 (S532F) Microsoft Surface Book 3
HP Envy 15 (2020) Razer Blade 15 (2020) Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 (2021, AMD) Lenovo Legion 7i Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch,
2019) Also check out all the best Windows laptops of 2021 The best 15-inch laptops of 2021 (Image credit: Dell) 1. Dell XPS 15 (2020)

The ultimate laptop has arrived CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | RAM: 8GB 64GB | Screen: 15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit 15.6"
UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display | Storage: 256GB 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Amazing speakers Beautiful display Comfy keyboard GTX 1650 Ti is a little weak

The Dell XPS 15 might just be incredible enough to tempt hardcore Mac users. Its easily the best 15-inch laptop in 2021, and in a lot of ways, the best laptop (period). Combining staggering power in a stylish thin and light chassis, this laptop doesnt hold back when it comes to internals and features that improve your computing experience overall. Among those amazing features are a gorgeous bright display with 500 nits of brightness, an extremely comfortable keyboard, impressive speakers, and a terrific trackpad. Were not saying that this laptop is perfect, but our coveted 5 out of 5 rating should speak for itself.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 15 (Image credit: Asus) 2. Asus TUF Dash F15

The new affordable gaming king CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-11375H | Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | RAM: Up to 16GB DDR4-3200 | Screen: Up to 15.6-inch WQHD anti-glare 165Hz IPS-level display with Adaptive Sync | Storage: Up to 1TB SSD Long battery life Super thin and light Strong gaming performance No webcam Keyboard lighting color can't be changed

The Asus TUF line is no stranger to affordable laptops that are also great performers. Last years Asus TUF A15 , for instance, was simply brilliant
while keeping things accessible to budget-conscious gamers. The Asus TUF Dash F15 is back to preserve that affordability while also delivering brute strength. It brings in Intel Tiger Lake processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 mobile GPUs , and up to a 240Hz 1080p display without costing a fortune while also keeping things light, thin, and military-grade durable. If youre looking for an affordable and portable gaming laptop, this is the best 15-inch laptop for you.

Read the full review: Asus TUF Dash F15 (Image credit: Asus) 3. Asus
VivoBook S15 (S532F)

Thin, light and capable CPU: Intel Core i5-8265U Intel Core i7-10510U | Graphics: Intel UHD 620 | Screen: 15.6 LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 | Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe SSD Bright, colourful 15.6-inch screen Weighs just 1.8kg Merely average battery life

While Asus VivoBook S15 has been designed to become among the best ultra-portables on the market this 2021, it also aims to provide a large enough display for those who need it. Thats a hard undertaking, but one that this top-performing laptop has achieved with high marks. It boasts a
15-6-inch display and a solid performance without compromising its slimline design. You might not be able to do some heavy gaming on this, but you should get some photo editing done.

Read the full review: Asus VivoBook S15 (S532F) (Image credit: Microsoft) 4. Microsoft Surface Book 3

An extremely premium piece of kit CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | RAM: 16GB or 32GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4x | Screen: 15-inch 3240 x 2160 (260 PPI) PixelSense Display | Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe SSD Beautiful design Comfortable keyboard Gorgeous screen Weak U-series processor Tiny trackpad Lackluster speakers

In many ways, the Surface Book 3 is an example of just how far the best laptops have come in just a few short years. With an extremely premium piece of kit with one of the best displays weve used in a laptop and a keyboard that will put the MacBook Pros new Magic Keyboards to shame this follow-up
to the outstanding Surface Book 2 is truly one of the best 15-inch laptops 2021 has to offer. Unfortunately, its held back by a weaker processor (next
to its rivals), lackluster speakers and a high price tag. Still, its an excellent portable, if youve got the money for it.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 3 (Image credit: HP) 5. HP Envy 15 (2020)

Elegance meets affordability CPU: Intel Core i7-10750H - Core i9-10885H | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics - GeForce RTX 2060 w/Max-Q design (6 GB) | RAM: 16 32GB | Screen: 15.6" diagonal FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 15.6" diagonal 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) multitouch display | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Great value
Sleek design Gorgeous 4K display A bit hefty Can run hot

The HP Envy 15 (2020) marries the elegance of the best ultrabooks with an affordable price tag. And, it does so without compromising on its
performance. Sure, it will cost extra to get that gorgeous 4K display and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, but even a souped up model comes in at a pittance compared to some of the other high-end offerings on the market. The Envy
might not be a perfect machine its heavier than some of the other options, runs hot, and comes with some bloatware but its pros vastly outweigh its
cons and is an ideal machine for content creators on the go.

Read the full review: HP Envy 15 (2020) review (Image credit: Razer) 6.
Razer Blade 15 (2020)

Gaming in style CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 144Hz FHD Matte or OLED 4K 300Hz FHD Matte or OLED 4K Touch | Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe Powerful Plenty of ports Top-mounted speakers Expensive Short battery life

Expensive though it may be as is usual with the Razer Blade line 2020s installment of the Razer Blade 15 is staggeringly powerful, more than capable of annihilating any PC game you throw at it. With up to an RTX 2080 Super in the GPU department, theres no doubt of its extra oomph, which makes it an excellent candidate for creative professionals as well, especially with that design that keeps things classy and a trackpad thats among the best weve tested on a gaming laptop. If youve got deep pockets and you like to keep things stylish, this is the best 15-inch laptop for the gamer in you.

Read the full review: Razer Blade 15 (2020) 7. Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 (2021, AMD)

The gaming laptop champ returns, this time with AMD Ryzen CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6" QHD (2560 x 1440p) IPS, anti-glare with Dolby Vision, HDR 400, 500 nits,
240Hz | Storage: 1 TB PCIe SSD Outstanding performance Incredible battery
life Great price No webcam Tenkeyless keyboard

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is about as big a name in gaming laptops as you can get, so we knew that this year's model was going to be good we just didn't realize it'd be this good. As one of the best gaming laptops we've ever tested, it's a no-brainer that this is one of the best 15-inch laptops you're going to find anywhere. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 9 processor and
Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, this laptop can handle just about anything you can throw at it and display it in crisp 1440p at 240Hz refresh rate. It's not a budget laptop, though; this is premium gaming kit, but it's at least more affordable than a lot of other, less powerful gaming laptops we've seen out there.

See the full review here: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 (2021, AMD) (Image credit: Lenovo) 8. Lenovo Legion 7i

Perfect 15-inch laptop for work and play CPU: Up to 10th-generation Intel
Core i9 | Graphics: Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max Q | RAM: Up to 32 GB DDR4 2933MHz | Screen: Up to 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare with Dolby Vision, HDR 400, 500 nits, 240Hz | Storage: Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD + 512
GB PCIe SSD 144Hz display, 240Hz models available Solid chassis and great build quality Quiet fans that keep their cool Some may find the design a little bland Mediocre battery life

Can Nvidias Turing GPUs still pull some punches in this Ampere world? Absolutely, and gaming laptops like the Lenovo Legion 7i are here to prove that. In fact, this sleek yet sturdy portable packs enough punch for both
work and play. And, it comes in several configurations that cater to
different gamers. Theres a lot of features here as well the immersive RGB lights and fantastic thermals are only the beginning. The highest configuration is plenty pricey, but the other builds are affordable enough.

Read the full review: Lenovo Legion 7i (Image credit: Asus) 9. Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502

Intels latest mobile tech brings its A-game CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core
i7 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti RTX 2070 Super | RAM: 16GB |
Screen: 15.6-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 16:9 anti-glare display, 60Hz 15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS, 144Hz | Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD Excellent battery life Good gaming performance Fast screen Not the most powerful You're paying a lot for the design

Those in the market for a mid-range gaming device might adore the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502. Its a great-looking piece of kit, serving as another
entry to Asus much-vaunted ROG Zephyrus lineup of stylish thin and light gaming laptops. And, that fast screen makes it a joy for gamers with a predilection for fast-paced games. But, does it measure up to the most powerful laptops out there? While not cutting-edge, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502s specs are decent for graphically intensive games and its battery can last a while, which makes it the best 15-inch laptop if youre not looking for a maxed-out machine.

Read the full review: Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 (Image credit: Apple) 10. Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)

The best 15-inch laptop for creatives CPU: Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 555X Radeon Pro Vega 20, Intel UHD Graphics 630 | RAM: 16GB 32GB | Screen: 15.4-inch 2880 x 1800 IPS | Storage: 256GB 4TB SSD Speedier performance than ever Option for 32GB of RAM Useful Touch Bar High price tags

If youre after a powerful notebook in a 15-inch form factor which is ideal
for creative usage such as video editing or Photoshop then youll be well served by taking the macOS route rather than Windows, with the larger MacBook Pro.

This year Apple has boosted the power of the MacBook Pro 15-inch with new 9th-generation Intel processors, with options that run up to a mighty 8-core Intel Core i9. So you most certainly wont be left wanting on the performance front, with our review benchmarks showing that this incarnation is a considerably more powerful MacBook than its predecessor.

This 15-inch laptop is ideal for heavyweight editing with a choice of AMD Radeon Pro graphics solutions and the possibility to spec up the notebook to 32GB of RAM. And dont forget the high-quality Retina display along with that improved Touch Bar which can certainly prove a very useful tool with creative applications.

Read the full review: Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) Weve also selected the best laptops in the world Shop all the cheap laptops on sale this week



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