Light laptops are, by and large, “oil oil”: devices of this kind were originally developed as compact portable devices, and mobile so much that they could be used anywhere. Progress does not stand still. And today's technology delights its admirer with devices with diametrically opposite characteristics: large and small displays, budget and luxury, thin, massive, ordinary and light laptops.
Over the past ten years, the production of laptops has so fallen in price that they have found their application literally everywhere, replacing home, work and office personal computers. As such, the role of the laptops themselves was taken by the “light” class.
At first, in the miniaturization of this kind of device, the main role was played by the diagonal of the gadget, and, therefore, the decrease in the dimensions of the laptop. Today's realities have made it possible to “lighten” laptops in other, more technological ways: the use of new composite materials, work on thinning the profile of the case, the rejection of bulky and massive components, etc.
What are we looking for?
Thus, today's laptops (thin, light) have approximately the following characteristics: a screen diagonal of about 13-14 inches, weight - not more than one and a half kilograms, thickness - less than 20 mm.
Over the past couple of years, there are a lot of models that fall under these standards of "beauty", which means that a completely natural question arises: "How to choose the best?" Experts in this area, to which one can and should listen, drew attention to the following points: build quality, cooling system efficiency, design, ergonomics, interfaces. Particular attention was paid to the laptop screen, because it is he who separates the mass consumer goods from high-quality copies.
We present to your attention a list of the most successful models, which included high-quality light laptops in many respects. When compiling the top, expert opinions and reviews of ordinary owners of these devices were taken into account.
Hewlett-Packard Envy Specter XT Series
This is the lightest laptop that embodies everything that a high-quality laptop should be proud of. The model was included in the list, first of all, due to its dimensions and weight: 31.6 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm with a mass of 1.4 kilograms.
A wedge-shaped design with slightly rounded corners conceals the already insignificant millimeters of thickness, turning the device into a kind of fashion accessory for permanent use. Nevertheless, a delicate and sophisticated design does not prevent the laptop from being adequately productive. The Hewlett-Packard XT Series lightweight, powerful Envy Specter laptop runs on Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors on the proven Ivy Bridge architecture.
The model easily copes with any office task, and also shows excellent results in the multimedia field. The Bits Audio quad-phonics will make listening to music or watching videos a truly high-quality pastime. Users respond very warmly about the model, fully appreciating the quality of a popular brand and good value for money. Spending time behind “heavy” games may not be so comfortable, but this lightweight laptop is ideal for work and leisure.
HP Envy Specter XT Specifications
- Processor - Intel Core i5 / i7.
- RAM - 4 GB.
- Hard disk - 128/256 GB (SSD).
- Screen - 1366x768 pixels (13.3 ”).
- The rechargeable battery is 4 hours.
Eiser Aspire S5
Eiser is not going to give up its positions in front of Hewlett-Packard and has firmly entrenched in the market of mobile devices, releasing a fairly high-quality and lightest Eiser laptop Aspire S5. Just like the previous respondent, this model is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, which means it will please us with very good performance. But this is not the only advantage of a laptop.
Lightweight laptops in this series are significantly different in terms of design from ordinary models of other brand lines. In general, the Eiser reputation has developed in such a way that the client expects an inexpensive and high-quality laptop with a mediocre and unremarkable appearance from the company. However, the developer put all his aesthetic potential into this model: aluminum, magnesium alloys and a complete rejection of any plastic, which significantly reduces the cost of the device.
The thickness of the gadget was extremely pleased - the body profile is only 11 millimeters. The result was a lightweight laptop, good, but with one critical drawback for someone - a good half of the communication ports were removed from the ends. The owners in their reviews, of course, appreciated the dimensions of the laptop, but some could not name the model a full-fledged laptop for the lack of the ability to fully work with peripherals.
Nevertheless, the device can be described as a stylish, productive and high-quality gadget with attractive features and a good price-quality ratio.
Technical specifications Acer Aspire S5
- Processor - Intel Core i5 / i7.
- RAM - 4 GB.
- Hard disk - 128/256 GB (SSD).
- Screen - 1366x768 pixels (13.3 ”).
- Battery - 6.5 hours.
Dell Latitude 6430u
This model can be described as an easy laptop for business. Engineers were able to put together everything that should be in the arsenal of an active business person in one laptop, and they correctly fit the stuffing in a modern thin-profile case.
Simplicity has also become a tradition in working devices and this model. The laptop is not distinguished by original design moves or some special structural elements. Nevertheless, the gadget may surprise you with something. The device received a very good reinforced design of magnesium alloy, which automatically eliminates all kinds of backlash, creaks and bending.
The model is also equipped with a high-quality drainage system for the keyboard in case you accidentally drink a laptop with a cup of coffee. In general, the entire laptop case with enviable dignity withstands shock, vibration and low-temperature field tests, and with military samples (MIL-STD-810G), and this already says a lot.
The display also has good characteristics: matte finish, comfortable resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and high-quality IPS-matrix. Another quality that is worth mentioning is the excellent island keyboard: the size, stroke and pressure are selected just perfectly.
The Latitude 6430u from Dell is one of the few models that have distinguished themselves not only by their lightness and performance, but also by a removable battery. This moment was very positively received by the owners in their reviews, as this directly affects the maintainability and aging rate of the laptop.
Here you can add a good variation in the performance of the laptop, where the filling of the device depends on your preferences and financial capabilities. The model comes in three variations: Core i3, i5 and i7 on Intel chips with different amounts of RAM (from 4 to 8 GB).
Technical specifications Dell Latitude 6430u
- Processor - Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7.
- RAM - 4 / 8GB.
- Hard disk - 128/256 GB (SSD).
- Screen - 1600 x 900/1366 x 768 pixels (14 ”).
- Battery - 5.5 hours.