Which laptop to buy in 2020

The best classic laptops

Medium-sized relatively inexpensive devices. Suitable for content consumption, work and study.

Dell Inspiron 15

• Display: 15.6 inches, TN + film, 1 366 × 768 pixels.
• CPU: Ryzen 3, 2300U @ 2GHz
• Video card: Radeon Vega 6.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD.
• Battery: 3 680 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 380 x 258 x 23 mm, 2.18 kg.
• Configuration number: 3585-7102.

A budget laptop for Internet surfing and office work. The Inspiron 15 combines good hardware for its category with a presentable appearance. The sleek design and well-assembled body makes the device look more expensive than many competitors. To reduce the price, the manufacturer used a TN-matrix, which distorts colors when viewed from the side. Perhaps this is the main disadvantage of the laptop.

Price: 33 500 rubles.

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Acer Aspire 5

• Display: 15.6 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i5 8265U 1.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 2GB.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 1,000 GB HDD.
• Battery: 3 220 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 363 x 248 x 18 mm, 1.9 kg.
• Configuration number: A515-52G-52SK.

Decent member of the middle class. With its generous storage and crisp, bright display, the Acer Aspire 5 is not just a workhorse, but also a multimedia center. The current configuration is clearly not enough for games. But for fast browsing, using office programs and watching movies, it will be quite enough. Those who like to work in the dark will appreciate the keyboard backlight.

Price: 44,990 rubles.

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Asus VivoBook S15

• Display: 15.6 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i5 8265U 1.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 2GB.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
• Battery: 3 640 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 357 x 230 x 18 mm, 1.8 kg.
• Configuration number: S532FL-BN119T.

Asus VivoBook S15 is a versatile laptop that can easily master any work task, become your portable cinema and even a platform for not very heavy games. And the Asus VivoBook S15 is packed in an elegant body - almost as thin as an ultrabook. The gadget supports fast charging and is able to recognize the owner by face.

Price: 58 900 rubles.

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Dell XPS 15

• Display: 15.6 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i7, 9750H, 2.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
• Battery: 8 500 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 357 x 235 x 17 mm, 1.8 kg.
• Configuration number: 7590-6565.

Expensive, yet compact, powerful and beautiful - that's the Dell XPS 15. The device belongs to the premium class and fully justifies its status. This laptop is not ashamed to show at a business meeting, and it will not let you down at work. At the same time, the device can easily handle most games at medium and high settings. Although he is still far from gaming laptops.

Price: 129,900 rubles.

Best Ultrabooks

Thin, lightweight and compact devices. These are not the cheapest laptops, but they are convenient to carry with you. Ideal for web surfing, work and study.

Apple Macbook Air

• Display: 13.3 inches, IPS, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.
• CPU: Core i5 8210Y 1.6GHz
• Video card: UHD Graphics 617.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD.
• Dimensions, weight: 304 x 212 x 16mm, 1.25kg
• Configuration number: MVFH2.

The Macbook Air, the device that started the ultrabook history, remains one of the best in the category. In 2019, the model dropped in price, but at the same time received an updated display with support for True Tone. This technology adjusts the screen colors to match the ambient light. Configuration selected for this article Macbook Air is not the most powerful. But for most users it will be enough for a comfortable work.

Price: 86,990 rubles.

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Asus ZenBook 14

• Display: 14 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i5 8265U 1.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 2GB.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.
• Dimensions, weight: 319 x 199 x 16 mm, 1.19 kg.
• Configuration number: UX433FN-A5365.

Another great Ultrabook - compact, powerful and stylish. The Asus ZenBook 14 can be seen as a more affordable alternative to the Macbook Air. This particular version has a lower screen resolution. But it has more memory for storing data and has a full graphics cardwhich is enough for simple games. The build quality of the ZenBook is almost as good as Apple's.

Price: 58,990 rubles.

HP Envy 13

• Display: 13.3 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i7, 8565U, 1.8 GHz.
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 2GB.
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
• Dimensions, weight: 307 x 212 x 15 mm, 1.2 kg.
• Configuration number: 13-AQ0006UR.

The HP Envy 13 is a major league. As compact as the previous Ultrabooks on this list, but more powerful. On the device, you can not only work with text, but also play games or edit videos. The HP Envy 13 is no match for these powerful gaming laptops, but it will allow you to act, as they say, on the go.

Price: 89,990 rubles.

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Dell XPS 13

• Display: 13.3 inches, IPS, 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
• CPU: Core i7, 8565U, 1.8 GHz.
• Video card: UHD Graphics 620.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.
• Battery: 6,500 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 302 x 199 x 11.6 mm, 1.27 kg.
• Configuration number: 9380-3984.

This Dell XPS 13 configuration combines a compact footprint, high performance and a superb 4K display. Such a device can be suitable for photographers or designers. And also to everyone who just appreciates the quality of the image. Build and materials are of the highest Dell standards.

Price: 117,990 rubles.

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The best convertible laptops

These are two-in-one devices. It is enough to open such a laptop, leaning the keyboard against the back cover, and it becomes a tablet.

HP Specter x360

• Display: 13.3 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i5 8265U 1.6GHz
• Video card: UHD Graphics 620.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.
• Dimensions, weight: 309 x 218 x 15 mm, 1.33 kg.
• Configuration number: 13-AP0003UR.

The HP Specter x360 has an insanely stylish design. The metal case with beveled corners makes the laptop look exactly like James Bond spy devices. Another advantage of the gadget is impressive autonomy. The charge is enough for a full working day. The performance of the current configuration is moderate: enough for any workload except video editing. The quality of materials and workmanship is excellent, but the price is not the lowest either.

Price: 84,990 rubles.

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Lenovo Yoga C930

• Display: 13.9 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
• CPU: Core i7, 8550U, 1.8 GHz.
• Video card: UHD Graphics 620.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
• Battery: 7 820 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 322 x 227 x 14.9 mm, 1.38 kg.
• Configuration number: 81C40026RU.

Lenovo has proven long ago that it can make premium laptops, and the Yoga C930 convertible is no exception. It is a stylish and high quality device that is pleasant to hold in your hands. The configuration with a Core i7 processor and 12 GB provides excellent performance, and a large battery allows you to work without looking at the charge level every 30 minutes.

Price: 119,990 rubles.

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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

• Display: 13.4 inches, IPS, 3840 x 2160 pixels.
• CPU: Core i7, 10510U, 1.8GHz.
• Video card: UHD Graphics 620.
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
• Battery: 6 710 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 296 x 207 x 13 mm, 1.33 kg.
• Configuration number: 7390-7859.

Transformer Dell XPS 13 can be safely called one of the best on the market. The engineers managed to reduce the size of the case to the limit by removing unnecessary frames. The top cover of the laptop is an almost solid display. At the same time, the gadget is not weakly equipped. The configuration with the Core i7 processor includes 16GB of RAM for excellent performance. A 4K display will delight designers and all connoisseurs of beauty.

Price: 129,900 rubles.

The best laptops for gaming and video editing

Heavy artillery. Expensive, large and powerful devices for fast computing.

Acer Predator Helios 300

• Display: 17.3 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 144 Hz.
• CPU: Core i7, 9750H, 2.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB.
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 1,000 GB HDD, 256 GB SSD.
• Battery: 3 815 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 404 x 280 x 25 mm, 2.9 kg.
• Configuration number: PH317-53-79G3.

The Predator Helios 300 is the perfect balance between cost and power. The configuration chosen for this article will be enough to play most current games with high graphics settings. The device pleases with an efficient cooling system and a 144 Hz screen. On the other hand, the GTX series graphics card does not support ray tracing, which is now increasingly used in games. Therefore, you will not be able to enjoy advanced lighting and reflections.

Price: 116 670 rubles.

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Lenovo Legion Y740

• Display: 17.3 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 144 Hz.
• CPU: Core i7, 9750H, 2.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 1,000 GB HDD, 512 GB SSD.
• Battery: 4 955 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 412 x 305 x 25 mm, 2.9 kg.
• Configuration number: 81UJ002TRU.

A mid-range gaming laptop that catches the eye with its futuristic case design. The gadget has loud speakers and a bright display. This version of Lenovo Legion can handle any editing task and all the latest games. Moreover, the RTX 2060 video card supports ray tracing and other modern graphics technologies. True, the 2060 is not the newest in the series. Because of this, at maximum quality settings, very demanding games can lose smoothness.

Price: 149,990 rubles.

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Macbook Pro 16

• Display: 16 inches, IPS, 3,072 x 1,920 pixels.
• CPU: Core i9, 9880H, 2.3 GHz
• Video card: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 1,024 GB SSD.
• Dimensions, weight: 358 x 246 x 16 mm, 2 kg.
• Configuration number: MVVK2.

Macbook Pro is Apple's powerful laptop designed for professional use. An excellent 4K display and powerful chip make this device an excellent portable video editing platform. Macbook Pro hardware is enough for gaming needs, but, unfortunately, not as many games are released on macOS as on Windows. Therefore, calling this laptop a gaming laptop can only be a stretch. And yes, Apple devices have never been cheap.

Price: 232,990 rubles.

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MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG

• Display: 17.3 inches, IPS, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 240 Hz.
• CPU: Core i7, 9750H, 2.6GHz
• Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 8GB.
• Memory: 32 GB RAM, 2,048 GB SSD.
• Battery: 5 380 mAh.
• Dimensions, weight: 396 x 260 x 19 mm, 2.3 kg.
• Configuration number: GS75 9SG-835RU.

If you are looking for a gaming laptop packed with headroom for the future, check out the MSI GS75 Stealth. Its configuration will be enough to play without any compromise for several more years. For all its power, the laptop is housed in a very thin case. At first glance, it’s hard to believe that this computer is made for gaming. Importantly, the reduced dimensions do not prevent the device from cooling. Needless to say, the advanced hardware and excellent ergonomics come at a premium.

Price: 243,990 rubles.

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