The 11 best laptops to buy right now (AAPL)
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Buying a laptop is a big investment, but the right choice can make you happy for years.
To help you find your perfect laptop, we've assembled a list of the best laptops for all preferences and budgets.
We've included high-end powerhouses with stunning displays, gorgeous works of design, and inexpensive options that give you the basics without breaking the bank.
Here are the 11 best laptops on the market that give you the most value:
If you're looking for a high-end laptop but also love tablets, Microsoft's Surface Book is the perfect all-in-one.
Matt WeinbergerMicrosoft turned plenty of heads with the announcement of the Microsoft Surface Book, its first laptop.
What makes it so special? The screen actually detaches to become a powerful, lightweight tablet on its own. And some models of Microsoft Surface Book go so far as to include a dedicated graphics unit right in the keyboard base, making it a gaming and video-editing powerhouse. In fact, Microsoft says it's twice as powerful as an Apple MacBook Pro.
Price: Starts at $1,499
If you want a taste of the future, Apple's gorgeous new MacBook is the perfect choice.
AppleApple's newest MacBook is a departure for the company. It only has one port, for USB-C, meaning you'll need adapters and USB hubs to use most of your existing accessories. And its performance can't stack up against beefier laptops.
But it's also razor-thin, light, and fast — and gets amazing battery life. The new MacBook's track pad also supports Apple's new "Force Touch" feature that detects how hard you're pushing down and reacts accordingly.
Most of all, it's gorgeous and actually thinner than a MacBook Air. It's a great, stylish choice for those who need it for basic everyday tasks like reading email, browsing the web, and watching video.
The company refreshed the line in April, adding sixth-generation Intel processors and a "Rose Gold" color option.
Price: Starts at $1,299
If you want the best business laptop, Lenovo's ThinkPad T460 is a reliable fan favorite among professionals.
LenovoThe successor to Lenovo's fan-favorite T450 line are the T460s. These laptops are sturdy, fast, and reliable, and come with tons of ports that those using their laptop for business-oriented tasks will appreciate.
The T460 (unlike the T460s), also comes with a swappable battery, which makes it easily serviceable. The T460 gets a reported 14 hours of battery life from its dual-battery setup, and is currently getting better reviews from users than the other laptops in the line.
Price: Starts at $809.10
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