Looking for a thin, light, and power-efficient laptop that can last all day? Here is a guide to ultraportables are our choice. These laptops are designed for those who are regularly on the move, are lightweight and have a long-lasting battery life.
Apple MacBook Air
Pros:
- Thin and light design
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent keyboard and trackpad
- Great display
Cons
- Upgraded models are expensive
- Limited ports
- No Upgradeability
The 2022 MacBook Air has a better screen, thinner and lighter design, better display, excellent keyboard and trackpad, and excellent build quality all in a super-slim aluminum chassis that weighs less than 1.4 kg. Apple’s M2 chip provides ample performance for everyday use in a fanless chassis.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Pros:
- Incredibly lightweight
- Great display & build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Windows Hello & Fingerprint scanner
- Great keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- Expensive
- Non-upgradable RAM
- Just two ports
The ThinkPad Z13 is and impressive laptop built for portability productivity. It is made primarily for frequent travelers and business use. The Z13 is lightweight, slim and features powerful hardware for its size. In addition to the great battery life, the ultralight laptop features a 2K 13-inch display and modern security features.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
Pros:
- Incredibly lightweight
- Great display & build quality
- Good battery life
- Thunderbolt 4 support
- Windows Hello & Fingerprint scanner
Cons
- Expensive
- Non-upgradable RAM
- Just two ports
The X1 Nano is made primarily for frequent travelers. It is lightweight, slim as a book and features good hardware. In addition to the great battery life, the ultralight laptop features a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 2K 13-inch display.
LG Gram 16
Pros:
- Good display and performance
- Lightweight, good build quality
- Great battery life
- Good number of ports, Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- Expensive
- RAM not upgradable
The LG Gram 16 is primarily for on-the-go mobile users. It is slim, compact and features good hardware. In addition to the excellent battery life, the ultralight laptop features a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, two NVMe SSDs slots, and a 16-inch display. In terms of performance, the Core i7-1165G7 is great for everyday tasks and work.
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
Pros:
- Thin and light design
- Great battery life
- Great keyboard and trackpad
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 5G connectivity
- Advanced security features
- Good performance
Cons
- Expensive
- No SD card reader
- 11th Gen performance
The lightweight chassis, performance, 5G connectivity and long battery life make the HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 a practical on-the-go mobile workstation. It has excellent build quality and the hardware can be configured to your liking making it versatile for business use. The only real downside here is the price as there are really some good alternatives currently available for much cheaper, although not as secure or configurable.
Huawei Matebook D 16
Pros:
- Sleek design, compact charger
- Good display and performance
- Fingerprint sensor
- Affordable
Cons
- No Thunderbolt / MicroSD card reader
- No Upgradeability
- Smart features limited to HUAWEI devices
The Matebook D 16 is ideal for professionals and young individuals looking for a portable yet powerful laptop. It offers a Full HD display with 100% SRGB color coverage, excellent 12th Gen performance, full-sized keyboard, decent number of ports and a lightweight design.
