Our 5 Favorite Laptops

Digitize your daily life with these top picks for portable PCs

Because a laptop computer is essentially tasked with maintaining the entirety of your digital life, it’s an inherently personal piece of equipment – meaning that there is no single model that will work equally well for all people. When buying a laptop, you need to consider more than just technical specifications – you also need to consider what it allows you to do and, most importantly, how.

With that in mind, here are not one but five incredible laptop computers that are currently available – all of which bring something unique to the table and all of which you’ll definitely want to learn more about moving forward.

HP 14-Inch Stream Laptop AMD A4-9125 Dual-Core

HP 14-Inch Stream Laptop AMD A4-9125 Dual-Core
This 14-inch Stream Laptop comes with a 2.3 GHz AMD A4 processor, 4 GB of SDRAM and much, much more. Amazon

By virtue of the fact that you’re looking for a laptop in the first place, obviously portability is one of your top concerns – which is why this 14-inch HP Stream Laptop comes so highly recommended. Thanks to its lightweight design and micro-edge display (complete with very narrow bezels), you get an incredible amount of screen real estate in a slender, elegant frame. It also comes complete with a precision touch pad, an AMD A3 processor, a long-lasting battery AND fast-charge technology to keep you productive no matter what.

Lenovo S145-15IWL – 15.6-Inch HD Laptop

Lenovo S145-15IWL - 15.6-Inch HD Laptop
This beast of a laptop includes a 500 GB hard disk drive so that you can carry all of your important documents, photos and other files wherever you go. Amazon

For years, Lenovo has been one of the most trusted names in home computing and this Lenovo S145-15IWL laptop is proof positive of that fact. Sporting an attractive black design and a 15.6-inch, high-definition display with LED backlight, this product includes an Intel Pentium Gold 5405U 2.30 GHz processor, 4GB of DDR4 high speed RAM and more. Whether you’re looking for a work machine, something to help manage your personal life or are interested in both at the same time, Lenovo has you covered.

YITAOERA 14-Inch Intel Laptop

YITAOERA 14-Inch Intel Laptop
Not only does this particular YITAOERA laptop allow you to meet all of your needs today… but it also helps you get ready to face tomorrow’s challenges, too. Amazon

If you’re looking for a laptop that can allow you to remain productive on the go and look great while you do it, look no farther than this ultra-thin, ultra-light notebook from YITAOERA. It comes complete with a 32 GB eMMC hard drive, but that capacity can be easily expanded to 1TB in the future should you choose to do so. TF card compatibility also means that you can instantly expand your available storage space by up to 128 GB, just by plugging the right kind of card into the slot. All told it offers fast responses, stunning picture quality and can last between six and eight hours on a single battery charge – making it ideal for media streaming, word processing and more.

Asus 15.6-Inch VivoBook S Ultra Thin Laptop

Asus 15.6-Inch VivoBook S Ultra Thin Laptop
Asus has managed to bring power, efficiency and a sleek sophistication all in one impressive package. Amazon

For the people out there who might be looking for a little more power, Asus has you covered. This 15.6-inch VivoBook S Ultra Thin Laptop uses the powerful and efficient 8th generation Intel Core processor, clocking in at 1.6 GHz (though the “turbo” capability can take that up to 3.4 GHz). It offers 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, a high performance 1 TB solid state hybrid hard drive, and a WideView color-rich display. It also includes USB 3.1 Type-C connections, USB 3.0 and 2.0 connections, and even HDMI – meaning that it will work right out of the box with all of your favorite accessories, too.

Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop

Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
Can’t decide between a tablet and a laptop? Why not get both at the same time. Amazon

Last but not least we have the Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop – a machine that offers all of the stability of a laptop with the convenient, touchscreen display normally reserved for a tablet. With up to 10 hours of life on a single battery charge, it comes equipped with the MediaTek MT8173C Processor, Chrome OS, 4 GB LPDDR3, 64 GB eMMC and more – in other words, everything you need to do whatever you want, no exceptions.