{"id":65,"date":"2024-08-28T03:50:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T03:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2024-08-28T03:50:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T03:50:12","slug":"best-laptops-2024-premium-budget-gaming-2-in-1s-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/08\/28\/best-laptops-2024-premium-budget-gaming-2-in-1s-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best laptops 2024 tested \u2014 August top picks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best laptops are powerful enough to handle both work and play, comfy enough to carry all day and efficient enough to ensure you won&#8217;t run out of juice when you&#8217;re in the lurch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-10\">Acer TravelMate P6 \u2013 Best ultraportable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Acer-TravelMate-P6-open.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Acer TravelMate P6 - Best ultraportable\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long battery life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light and portable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good price for a business laptop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keyboard is a tad mushy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No NPU for future Windows AI features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer laptops deliver similar specs for a lower price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Acer-1744286-AP18L4K\">AP18L4K Battery for Acer TravelMate P6 P614 P614-51-G2 TMP614-51-G2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why we like the Acer TravelMate P6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Acer-1744286-AP18L4K\"> Acer TravelMate P6<\/a> is featherlight at just 2.65 pounds. The chassis is made of magnesium-alloy, which is a very light yet durable material. According to our review, \u201cthe ports are reinforced with additional metal brackets to hold up wear and tear.\u201d In other words, this machine is built to last. It also has fantastic battery life, which is what you want in an ultraportable laptop. The 65 watt-hour battery lasted nearly 13 hours on a single charge\u2013more than a full workday! This laptop offers reliable performance, too. The Acer TravelMate P6 turned in a respectable Cinebench R20 score of 3,065, which isn\u2019t far behind the more powerful HP Pavilion Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Acer-1744286-AP18L4K\">Acer TravelMate P6<\/a><\/strong><br>Anyone looking for an affordable ultraportable. In addition to the featherlight form factor, it also comes with a <strong>1080p<\/strong> webcam with a physical privacy shutter and a<strong> 14-inch 1200p<\/strong> display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The taller screen makes it easier to scroll through documents or webpages, and the 1080p webcam will make you look good on videoconferencing calls. The keyboard provides a nice typing experience, too. It even boasts white backlighting, which is perfect for typing in low light environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asus Zenbook 14 OLED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/asus-zenbook-14-oled-2024-4.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Asus Zenbook 14 OLED - Best overall runner-up\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robust build quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attractive OLED touchscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good CPU and integrated GPU performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blah design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboard isn&#8217;t memorable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mediocre connectivity options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why we like the&nbsp;Asus Zenbook 14 OLED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Asus-1743290-C31N2105\">Asus Zenbook 14 OLED<\/a> wowed us with its zippy CPU performance,phenomenal battery life, and attractive OLED touchscreen display. According to our review, \u201cmovies and games look realistic and vibrant\u201d on the 1200p OLED touchscreen, although it can be difficult to use in bright environments due to the reflective surface. It also lasted 16 hours on a single charge, which is absolutely wild! That result really trumps otherwise excellent competitors like the Lenovo Slim 7 14 Gen 9 and the HP Pavilion Plus Laptop 14. As for performance, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Asus-1743290-C31N2105\"> Asus Zenbook 14 OLED<\/a> absolutely crushed the PCMark 10 benchmark with an impressive score of 6,772. That means it\u2019s very fast and responsive during real-world tasks like web browsing, video conferencing, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Asus-1743290-C31N2105\">C31N2105 Battery for Asus Vivobook M1403QA M3502QA X1403ZA M1503IA K3502ZA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should buy the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED<\/strong><br>Anyone looking for a powerful, affordable laptop with an OLED display! It\u2019s so much more than its OLED screen, though. The build quality is quite good and day-to-day performance is zippy. Plus, you won\u2019t have to go looking for an outlet often thanks to the long battery life. Connectivity options are a bit limited, but that\u2019s not unusual for a laptop in this price range. Overall, it\u2019s a great Windows machine that hits all the right marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (2024) \u2013 Best overall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DI14Plus2024-17.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (2024) - Best overall\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional battery life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wonderful typing experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPU throttles under heavy loads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No user upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why we like the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus<\/strong><br>The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is one of the most well-rounded laptops money can buy. It offers strong performance, exceptional battery life, and a vibrant display. which is a reasonable price point considering the price to performance ratio. In fact, it performed exceptionally in PCMark 10\u2019s benchmark, according to our review. With a PCMark 10 score of 7,061, it beat out the Acer Swift Go 14, which has similar specs to the Dell, and the more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The Inspiron 14 Plus also lasted an impressive 17 hours on a single charge, which is definitely more than a full workday or school day. You don\u2019t have to worry about finding a wall outlet to charge up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should buy the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus<\/strong><br>Anyone looking for a really good, well-rounded laptop. In addition to the impressive performance and battery life, it also has a lovely 14-inch 1400p display. According to our review, \u201cthe display is exceedingly well suited to office work and static imagery.\u201d It has a peak brightness level of a stunning 418 nits as well as an anti-glare coating, which means you can use this laptop in different lighting environments. It may not have the prettiest design we\u2019ve ever seen, but its hardware capabilities and astoundingly long battery life make up for the blah aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-we-like-the-macbook-air-m3\">MacBook Air (M3)-Best Mac book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8xyiQum4opSpbMZZNMtJRIuXI3-DDVCH5-g&amp;s\" alt=\"M3 MacBook Air\u958b\u7bb1\u5be6\u6e2c\uff5c\u6709\u751a\u9ebc\u65b0\u529f\u80fd\uff1fHK$8,999\u8d77\u503c\u5f97\u5165\u624b\u55ce\uff1f\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellent battery life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great combination of price, features, and performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>256GB SSD is now two NAND chips, maintaining performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expensive memory upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual external display support requires closed lid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why we like the MacBook Air (M3)<\/strong><br>In fact, it received high marks across the board thanks to the 8-core CPU (M3) and the 10-core GPU. It\u2019s capable of chewing through office work as well as casual use tasks. While performance is comparable to the MacBook Pro (M3), there is one difference: the fans or lack thereof. The MacBook Air doesn\u2019t have any fans, which results in quieter operation before heavy-duty tasks will likely put more pressure on the chip. That said, battery life is the real star of the show here. The MacBook Air (M3) breathed its last breath at the 19 hour mark, which is perfect for those with busy schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should buy the MacBook Air (M3)<\/strong><br>Anyone who prefers MacOS over competing operating systems. Battery life is outstanding and the laptop itself is both slim and light, weighing in at just over three pounds. The 15-inch Liquid Retina (LED) screen might be considered a step-down from the MacBook Pro\u2019s Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) display, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a poor screen. It still looks fantastic for day-to-day use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What form factor is best for a laptop?<\/strong><br>The first question you should ask yourself is what kind of laptop you\u2019re looking for. There\u2019s traditional clamshells, 2-in-1\u2019s, Chromebooks, and much more. The displays on convertible laptops (aka 2-in-1\u2019s), for example, can swing around 360 degrees. This allows you to use the laptop like a tablet. They can also be propped up like a tent for viewing movies or participating in video calls. Chromebooks, on the other hand, exclusively run Google\u2019s web-focused Chrome OS and are generally used for everyday tasks. All you need is a Gmail account and boom, you\u2019re in. There are pros and cons to each of them. Chromebooks are affordable and generally have good battery life whereas convertibles are normally lightweight and portable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I need a big display on a laptop?<\/strong><br>If you\u2019re a video editor or someone who does a lot of multimedia work, you\u2019ll want a display that\u2019s anywhere from 15- to 17-inches. The sweet spot is really anywhere from 13- to 14-inches, though. The bigger the display, the heavier your laptop is going to be. A 13- or 14-inch display is the best in terms of portability and value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best laptops 2024 tested \u2014 August top picks The best laptops are powerful enough to handle both work and play, comfy enough to carry all day and efficient enough to ensure you won&#8217;t run out of juice when you&#8217;re in the lurch. Acer TravelMate P6 \u2013 Best ultraportable Pros Cons &gt;&gt;&gt;AP18L4K Battery for Acer TravelMate &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/08\/28\/best-laptops-2024-premium-budget-gaming-2-in-1s-and-more\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions\/66"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}