Australia's Best Ultrabooks for 2019: Best Thin and Light Laptops Reviewed

Australia's Best Ultrabooks for 2019: Best Thin and Light Laptops Reviewed
We can greatly thank Apple and its MacBook Air for the trend we're seeing in the field of ultrabooks. Where big, clunky laptops aren't stylish enough and slim portable tablets aren't powerful enough, the Ultrabook is shining. A unibody chassis that packs some of the best SSDs, processors, and battery life available for devices of this size, the Ultrabook is a slim, portable wonder that will let you get on with things, browse, or buffer in no time at all. Numerous TechRadar lab tests and lab tests, we have a fair idea of ​​what's to come in today's ultra-book landscape. On this page we have classified the best of the best so that you can find a good deal yourself. of the harvest. Whether you're looking for name brands like Dell, HP, Microsoft, and Lenovo, or surprise entrants like Huawei and Razer, we're here to help. If you want to know exactly what to consider before buying an Ultrabook, check out our video below:

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1.Huawei MateBook 13

Our new option for the best laptop in the world.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 620th generation | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 150, Nvidia GeForce MX2 5GB GDDR8 | RAM: 13GB | Display: 1440-inch 2,160p (1,440 x 256) | Storage: 512GB to 8GB SSD Beautiful performance Nvidia Graphics Excellent value Only 3GB of RAM No love at first sight 2019 Our pick for the ultimate ultrabooks you can buy in Australia for 13 is the Huawei MateBook 13, now that it's finally available in a lower version. Like the Matebook X Pro below, the Matebook XNUMX packs some of the latest components and technology into a smart, lightweight package at an affordable price, though this time the specs are a bit better and the price a bit lower. It's this clever balance that gives it a slight advantage over its predecessor. Although it's not available in Australia yet, you can get it from the Microsoft Online Store. Read the full review: Huawei MateBook X Pro

2.Huawei MateBook X Pro

The new "best Ultrabook" of 2019.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 150th generation | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX2 (620GB), Intel UHD Graphics 8 | RAM: 16GB - 3GB | Display: 13.3-inch 3000K (2000 x 256; touch) | Storage: SSD 512GB to 3GB Excellent design Fantastic performance Rare webcam placement The recent arrival of the Huawei Matebook X Pro has put it clearly at the top of our Australian list of ultrabooks, but it's been outpaced by its more affordable successor. This beautiful laptop packs high-end components into a sleek case that puts any MacBook Pro to shame, all with decent battery life. And with its XNUMXK touchscreen, the Huawei MateBook X Pro has as nice a screen as the chassis. It really is the best Ultrabook you can buy today. Read the full review: Huawei MateBook X Pro

3.Dell XPS 13

Ol 'trustworthy has another chance to win

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 620th generation | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 4 | RAM: 16GB - 13,3GB | Screen: 1920-inch FHD (1080 x 3200, non-touch) - QHD+ (1800 x 128, touchscreen) | Storage: 1 GB - 1,21 TB SSD Centered IR Webcam Beautiful new design Steepest starting price. The white option is more expensive. Weighing just 76kg and just 13mm thin, the Dell XPS 5 is the embodiment of an Ultrabook. He also has the reputation and power to save the "Ultra" part. You won't find it the cheapest Ultrabook, but it's one of the most balanced options in Australia right now, with a healthy spread of power and portability. Obviously, it uses the latest 7th generation Intel Core i13 and iXNUMX processors, but it also switches to three USB Type-C ports and the option of an Alpine White finish that we're absolutely enamored with. Read the full review: Dell XPS XNUMX

4.Lenovo Yoga 920

Perfect the hybrid laptop business.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 620th generation | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 13.9 | Display: 1920-inch HDD (1080 x 3840) - UHD (2160 x 256) | Storage: 1 GB - 920 TB SSD Nice design Decent power The keyboard is always annoying in tablet form. Hobbyists can be rowdy when they come into play There aren't many Ultrabooks as well designed as the Lenovo Yoga 2: a 1-in-2 laptop that's as dreamy to look at as it is to use. Unlike its closest competitors, like Microsoft's Surface Book 920, the portfolio doesn't pack as much weight. For the modest price you pay, you get a beautiful metal finish that can be reversed for expanded functionality. It also houses the latest XNUMXth generation Intel processors, in case speed is a concern. Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga XNUMX

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5. MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (13-inch, Mid 2018)

A well balanced Apple offering.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | RAM: 8-16GB | Screen: 13.3 inches (2,560 x 1,600) | Storage: 256 GB - 2 TB SSD Blazing fast SSD True Tone display Solid processor and graphics processor performance. Quad-core processor Battery life Dear We recognize that Intel's Ultrabook specification is essentially Windows' answer to Apple's MacBook Air, but it wouldn't be fair to not grant Apple the right of response in this area. The latest MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is a sleek beast, offering excellent and reliable performance with its quad-core processor, and while you pay the kind of premium you expect from Apple, there are a few Ultrabooks available L'39, the balance between the design and user experience is just as good as the MacBook Pro. Read our full review: MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (13-inch, Mid 2018)

6. HP Specter 13

Quad-core with style

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB | Display: 13,3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) | Storage: 256 GB - 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD Beautiful design Powerful hardware Light on ports. When you first look at the HP Specter 13, you might be blinded by its beauty. HP has taken the already beautiful Spectrum, improved it, and packed it with internal specs that stifle the competition. One of the first Ultrabooks to offer a quad-core processor, the 13 Specter 2017 has more than doubled the processor performance of most of its competitors. This comes at the cost of battery life, but at just under 6 hours, the battery is still usable. Read the full review: HP Specter 13

7. Razer Blade Stealth

Make no mistake: it's more than just a portable gamer.

CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 - Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 12,5-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) 13,3-inch QHD 13+ (3,200 x 1,800) | Storage: 256 GB - 1 TB PCIe SSD Bigger and brighter Subtle aesthetics in the bronze version. Shorter, shorter battery life No 4K display option in sight Razer has to face the misconception that it's just a gaming laptop and gadget, the reputation was reversed at the introduction. from the Stealth Blade back in 2016. And, if you're not convinced, the latest edition of the Razer Stealth Blade might change your mind if it turns out to be a 13.3-inch QHD+ beauty. There's no option for 4K, but the performance of this Ultrabook is worth it. Read the full review: Razer Blade Stealth

8. HP Specter x360

The pleasure of versatile and revered people.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB | Display: FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen - 13,3 inches - UHD (3840 x 2160) | Storage: 256GB - 1TB SSD Stylus included Impressive speakers Low hinges Boring keyboard layout It's rare for a company to think of everything when designing a laptop, but in its current form, the HP Specter x360 comes surprisingly close. It is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, which by default is not suitable for everyone. However, for savvy users, it does come with a Windows Ink compatible pen, unlike the vast majority of hybrids. It would hardly make sense if the HP Specter x360 didn't have great sound and pictures, but that's a no-brainer. Read the full review: HP Specter x360

9.Asus ZenBook 3

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Display: 12,5-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) | Storage: 512 GB SSD Clear view Lightweight and highly portable. Strange location of the fingerprint sensor. A USB-C port Anyone familiar with Apple's thinnest and lightest laptops should compare the Asus ZenBook 3 to the 12-inch MacBook. The similarities are obvious, but just take a look at the specs and the differences. With your choice of either an Intel Core i5 or i7 U-series processor, ZenBook 3 is terrifyingly powerful, at less than half an inch thick and weighing two pounds. Port selection is weird, but in the end, it's worth the sacrifice. Read the full review: Asus ZenBook 3

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10. Asus ZenBook UX310

A truly excellent ultrabook at a very good price.

CPU: Intel Core i3 - Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: 4GB - 16GB | Display: 13,3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) - QHD+ (3200 x 1800) | Storage: 500 GB 1 TB hard drive; 500 GB - 1 TB SSD Incredibly thin and light Vibrant, glare-free display. Weak sauce graphics Tinny speakers It's no secret that Apple has pretty much neglected the MacBook Air recently, but in some cases, a Windows Ultrabook can be just as good if not better. Take the Asus ZenBook UX310, for example, the long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning ZenBook UX305. With a seventh-generation Intel Kaby Lake processor, a 178-degree QHD+ display, a USB-C port, and an aluminum casing, this device is a real contender for the MacBook Air throne. Read the full review: Asus ZenBook UX310

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11.Microsoft Surface Laptop

The best wonder of the superficial book.

CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 - Iris Plus Graphics 640 | RAM: 4GB - 16GB | Display: 13.5-inch, 2 x 256 PixelSense display | Storage: 1,504GB to 128GB SSD Great design Well-built Windows 512 S is limited No USB-C No, this isn't another 10-in-2: the Surface Laptop is a traditional full-featured laptop (with touchscreen) designed by the Lab of Microsoft Hardware Design. From the imported Alcantara material in Italy decorating the keyboard to its stunning 1-inch 3:2 PixelSense display, there's no doubt that the Laptop Surface's call-out is noteworthy, but you can go even further and you'll find a probably more portable laptop. competent The most expensive 13.5-inch Apple MacBook. Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Laptop

12.Lenovo Yoga 730

Slim, portable, affordable. < p class="specs__container">CPU: Intel Core i5 - i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8 - 16 GB | Display: 13,3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS (multi-touch, anti-glare) | Storage: Inexpensive 256GB to 512GB PCIe SSD Quite powerful Short battery life If you want to get an entry-level Ultrabook capable of running (without spending a fortune), the Lenovo Yoga 730 should be at the top of your list . Granted, the battery doesn't have the longest possible battery life, but with how much (or little) it will cost this device, it's a good compromise, especially given the fast SSD storage, Quad-core processor, and 8GB of RAM reach the entry level. For all budgets, the Lenovo Yoga 730 is undoubtedly one of the best Ultrabooks of the moment. Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga 730