If you’re in search of a thin and light laptop capable of handling even the most resource-intensive software programs, the Dell XPS 13 9320 Plus may be an ideal choice – not to mention relatively economical for such an impressive device.
Medical students need an outstanding display in order to review charts and diagrams effectively, while having all-day battery life is also invaluable.
1. HP ENVY x360 Convertible
If you’re in search of a convertible laptop that can act like a tablet, this HP model stands out. It features an attractive display, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, high-quality webcam and comes equipped with newer Intel CPUs that won’t throttle as often under load. Though not as portable due to its smaller 16:9 aspect ratio display screen.
The ENVY x360 is an elegant, compact Windows laptop designed to double as a tablet when taking notes in class or streaming videos online. Available with Intel and AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors that are fast enough for light productivity tasks. Also featuring an 15.6″ display and comfortable keyboard suitable for long periods of typing; its battery can last for eight hours of regular usage.
2. Dell XPS 13 9320
As of this writing, the Dell XPS 13 9320 can be purchased for $1,199 and continues its predecessor’s design legacy. The InfinityEdge display stands out among any laptop’s beautiful screens; offering rich colors with minimal bezels for an enjoyable work or play experience.
This laptop’s compact clamshell design makes it convenient to carry, while its aluminum construction ensures stability. While its silver finish resists fingerprints, smudges may form over time.
Inside, an Intel Core P-series processor handles tasks such as multitasking and video editing, though not as quickly as on MacBook Air or Asus ZenBook 13 S OLED. Still offering strong performance at its price point; though running warm and lacking ports; additionally including Dell Customer Connect which adds links to their refurbished site and support page to bookmarks bar bookmarks; these shortcomings make the product less desirable overall.
3. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
The Surface Laptop Go builds upon what was great about its predecessor while improving on it further. Still Microsoft’s lightest and smallest Surface laptop, with excellent keyboard and trackpad control, crisp display quality, comfortable speakers, and an aluminum lid – everything needed for an ideal experience is here!
As for specs, the main upgrade comes from its processor: now an 11th-Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 with up to 23% more processing power than its predecessor model. It performs impressively quickly switching between browser tabs and multiple office applications simultaneously.
Microsoft recently unveiled their brand-new Sage color option for this model, making it more beautiful than ever. Unfortunately, however, its port selection remains rather meager; just one USB-A port and one USB-C (non Thunderbolt compatible), plus headphone jack along with Surface Connect port for charging and docking are provided for charging and docking – meaning dongles may still need to be utilized; also 4GB RAM seems low for modern budget laptops.
4. MSI PS42
The MSI PS42 laptop is an ideal gaming notebook, featuring a dedicated GPU and vibrant display. However, its price point exceeds comparable ultrabooks while battery life may not last as long.
This laptop’s design harkens back to older MSI laptops while also striking an elegant balance with minimal bezels – perfect for those with aesthetic preferences.
It features a 14-inch non-touch IPS display with an 80% screen-to-bezel ratio, supporting six viewing modes including sRGB, Office Movie Anti Blue Gamer.
Left of the chassis there are two full-sized USB ports, one USB Type-C port, and an SD card reader; on its right side is a Kensington lock slot for extra security.
The MSI Prestige PS42 boasts impressive speakers for such a thin laptop. While its sound might be slightly bassy at times, it far surpasses most lightweight models when it comes to performance. When pressed down upon, however, some areas above and around the keyboard and lower right palm rest may flex slightly under pressure, yet this should not pose any major problems to most users.