Best Ultrabooks 2021: the top thin and light laptops reviewed

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:36:26 +0000

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We've put together a definitive list of the best Ultrabooks, or thin and
light Windows laptops.

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Go thin and powerful with one of the best Ultrabooks 2021 has to offer. Among the best laptops out there, these impressive portable machines may be sitting at the premium end of the market, but theyre more than worth the price if you can afford them. Thats because they also come with premium features, from top-of-the-line components like the best SSDs , the best processors and even the graphics cards to superior build.

The most impressive thing about the best Ultrabooks, however, is they deliver sheer power and long battery life while touting a strikingly slim form. Its what sets them apart from other laptops and why theyve become the status symbols in the computer world. Simply put, if you want a powerful and robust laptop that looks good, has a long battery life and is incredibly
lightweight, one of these is the way to go.

Although they are more expensive than most other portables on the market, outside of the best gaming laptops , Ultrabooks are the real rivals to the best MacBooks and are the very bleeding edge of technology in the Windows laptop world. These are the best Ultrabooks 2021 has to offer. (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 Ultrabook 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 The HP Elite Dragonfly tops many of our lists this year, including the best Ultrabooks list. (Image credit: HP) 2. HP Elite Dragonfly

The best Ultrabook for the traveling professional CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB | Screen: 13.3" diagonal Full HD touch display Full HD touch Sure View display | Storage: 256 GB SSD Impeccable design Excellent battery life Pretty expensive

If youre a traveling professional, and youre looking for the best of the best this 2021, then you will be hard-pressed to find anything that will rival the HP Elite Dragonfly. Garnering our coveted five-star rating, this laptop tops many of our lists this year, including the best Ultrabooks list. Its no surprise, as it delivers a deadly combination of incredible features like a sublime keyboard and amazing speakers, raw power, portability, a beautiful design and a long battery life. Admittedly, its pricier than many of its competition; but if youve got the funds, its worth every penny.

Read the full review: HP Elite Dragonfly (Image credit: HP) 3. HP Spectre x360 (2021)

This year's model is a brilliant 13-inch laptop CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 8GB 16GB | Screen: 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch 13.3" diagonal 4K (3840 x 2160) UWVA BrightView micro-edge AMOLED multitouch
| Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Gorgeous design Excellent battery life Fans can get noisy Pricey

The HP Spectre x360 has been one of the best laptops for years now, and the 2021 model is no different. Now coming with 11th-generation Intel Core processors, which offer a decent performance boost, and feature better integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is better than ever. It still features the impeccable 2-in-1 design and pristine gem-cut chassis that these laptops are known for, meaning that the HP Spectre x360 (2021) is one of the best looking Ultrabooks ever made, and when it comes to build quality. While it's certainly pricey, you're getting some excellent extras, such as formidable security features and Bang & Olufsen speakers. If you care about aesthetics as much as you do performance and overall quality, this is the best Ultrabook for you.

Read the full review: HP Spectre x360 (2021) (Image credit: Dell) 4. 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 Ultrabooks of 2021, and its worth every penny.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 13 (2020) (Image credit: HP) 5. HP Envy 14-eb0000na

Excellent productivity in a slim package CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
Graphics: Max-Q Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, Intel Iris Xe | RAM: 8GB 32GB | Screen: 14-inch 1920 x 1200 (16:10 ratio) IPS micro-edge display with multi-touch | Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe TLC SSD Understated elegant design Great thermal management Lots of power Touchscreen slightly buggy Expensive

A little bit Ultrabook, a little bit productivity powerhouse, the sleek HP Envy 14-eb0000na is an ideal choice for any professional that wants a little more performance out of their laptop. Not only does it come with discrete graphics, but also a gorgeous 1200p 16:10 screen that gives you extra screen real estate. And, while there are a few bugs with the touchscreen
capabilities and it comes with a hefty price tag, the Envy is overall an excellent portable with plenty of power, great cooling, and the kind of looks that will fit in with the more premium machines out there.

Read the full review: HP Envy 14-eb0000na (Image credit: LG) 6. LG Gram 17 (2021)

A productivity powerhouse CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics:
Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 16GB LPDDR4X | Screen: 17-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD | Storage: up to 2TB NVMe SSD Excellent battery life Large, high-quality display Very light Expensive Subject to screen glare

Laptops for work are rejoining the 17-inch fray and leading them is the much-lauded LG Gram 17, whose amazingly thin and light form factor has won awards and makes it among the best Ultrabooks on the market. Its back in 2021 and better than ever, with more powerful internals like the 11th-generation Intel chips and the Iris Xe graphics as well as two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
ports. The long battery life and stunner of a screen are back, though as is its steep price tag. Its worth it though if you want the power and
portability of Ultrabooks yet also need a bigger screen.

Read the full review: LG Gram 17 (2021) (Image credit: Microsoft) 7. Surface Laptop 3

Longer-lasting than most CPU: Quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i5 i7 |
Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics | RAM: 8GB 32GB | Screen: 15 2496 x 1664 PixelSense Touch Display | Storage: 128GB 1TB Excellent battery life
Exciting AMD flagship debut Far too few ports Lacking in power

With an impressive, reasonable price tag and some of the best battery life weve experienced in a 15-inch laptop, the Surface Laptop 3 certainly has a
lot going for it. That also includes the fact that its got a great look and feel, as well as a weight that surprisingly light for a product its size. Performance-wise, it certainly knocks it out of the park. While it isnt the most powerful 15-inch laptop out there, it has Intels 10th-generation chips and the Iris Plus graphics. Thats more than enough to make it one of the best Ultrabooks out there for 2021.

Read the full review: Surface Laptop 3 (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 as one of the best Ultrabooks 2021 has to offer. 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.

Read the full review: Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) (Image credit:
Microsoft) 9. Microsoft Surface Book 3

An extremely premium piece of kit CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G7 i7-1065G7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design | RAM: 8GB 32GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4x | Screen: 13.5-inch 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) 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. It has an extremely premium
piece of kit with one of the best displays weve used in a laptop, a keyboard that will put the MacBook Pros new Magic Keyboards to shame, and a hybrid design with a removable screen. At less than an inch thick, and only 12.3 x 9.14 inches for its 13-inch model and 13.5 x 9.87 inches for its 15-inch version, this is also among the best Ultrabooks 2021 has to offer. Unfortunately, its held back by a weaker processor (next to its rivals), lacklust speakers and a high price tag. Still, its an excellent portable, if youve got the money for it and dont.

Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 3 (Image credit: Lenovo) 10. Lenovo ThinkBook 14S Yoga

An excellent 2-in-1 CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: up to 24 GB DDR4 3200MHz | Screen: 14.0 FHD (1920 x 1080)
IPS, glossy, touchscreen, 300 nits | Storage: up to 1TB PCIe SSD Great performance Garaged stylus Battery life is just OK

Lenovos latest release, the ThinkBook 14S Yoga, is a solid and affordable convertible that comes with some great features and a terrific performance not to mention that coveted 2-in-1 design and a garaged pen, which doesnt
come standard on every hybrid. Theres a lot to love here, starting with its great price-to-performance ratio, even though admittedly, it isnt perfect. That battery life, for example, is no match to the competition. Still, this
is among the best 2-in-1 laptops out there.

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