On average a person now spends 3 hours of the day on a smartphone. This takes up around 40% of the common 9/5 jobs. This does take away the importance of big computers known for the work they do that smartphones can’t do. Especially while searching the web where 6 in 10 people still use laptops or desktops according to Data Reportal

Talk of professional video editing and photo editing| preparing spreedsheets| programming | typing and many more.

The need to perform these duties to perfect calls for a well-vetted computer, in this case, a laptop. The research I performed sorted out the best devices for all categories. The study included user reviews, laptop experts, and practical testing.

Whether you are a student, programmer, office professional, gamer, or day-to-day user, there is a laptop for you in 2023.

These categories include

Best Business Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 11^th Gen 2023

If you have seen Thinkpad X1 carbon before, the first thing you notice is that nothing physically has changed. The reason is this laptop has been trusted for years by business professionals for its unique features. This time round it has come with an intel VPro version to ensure that IT-related threats are handled without touching the laptop itself. If you are looking for a business laptop you must look for those with the Vpro feature. Purchasing this laptop in 2024 comes with over 40% discount from the original price in all models.

User experience.

Performance.

 As powerful as it has always been, it now has a 13th-generation processor and a VPro feature. For usual business days, the i5-1335U option works very well, but if you want to push things to the next level, the Core i7-1370P with vPro® is the best option.

 One thing you can appreciate is that these processors suit the job they are meant for. Working on spreadsheets or all-day video calls, this laptop balances power and battery consumption.

 If you are a video editor, I wouldn’t advise you to choose this PC. Well, it works fine on 1080p video, but beyond that, 4K videos require a laptop with a dedicated GPU.

 Integrated Intel Graphics has limitations but no issues in a typical business application. The RAM is also fixed; therefore, make sure you choose the one that suits your needs since you won’t be able to upgrade it.

 As you can see from the benchmark chart, it performs well both on single-core and multi-core tasks.

Design.

 This is a typical Lenovo ThinkPad we’ve seen for years. Features like the track point, which is useful if you do a lot of typing, plus the best keyboard in all laptops. The trackpad is kind of small but fine and the keys are well laid out now, with the start button functioning as a fingerprint sensor.

 A 14-inch laptop is good for portability although the 3mm screen bezels make the laptop look older. Ultrabooks are now doing away with bezels.

 The all-round body is sturdy and durable. Lenovo claims that it has been tested in the most extreme weather, including the Arctic. When you hold it, you can appreciate how light it is, just weighing 1kg.

 All necessary ports are included, including HDMI, USB-C thunderbolt, USB-A headphones,  and even a nano-SIM slot.

 Battery:

 When pushed to the limit, the battery lasts for 6 hours. Which is full resolution while doing multiple tasks at the same time. For normal work like typing or preparing spreadsheets, it lasts for up to 10 hours.

Other alternatives you can check out are the HP Elite X360 610, the HP ProBook 445 G10, and the Dell XPS 13 Plus.

Best Overall Laptop:

Asus ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402)

Most laptops are built for specific needs, like gaming, business, or content creation. And for the creativity put into perfecting this field, determines the final price. This laptop on the other hand, balances price and usability. If compared with most all-around laptops, none are better in value. It is good for students and business professionals.

User Experience.

Performance.

Since it is an all-around laptop, you get enough performance and balanced output for everyday use. With its sufficient RAM and fixed graphics card, you can do typing, web browsing, video calling, or media play. It performs well on basic programming and video but not intensive work.

If you are a high-power professional, this laptop is not made for you because it struggles with challenging tasks. One of the reasons it struggles is due to the single-fan system. It heats up, and the fan runs so loudly that it will affect the working environment. This doesn’t make this laptop a bad choice since it is for low-power tasks.

When using this laptop, two features stand out.

1. Battery

Even at maximum resolution in full performance, the 75Whr battery gives you 6 hours, and with simple tasks like typing or doing spreadsheets, you get over 10 hours.

2. Display

With a 90% screen-to-body ratio and full-touch OLED. Only the 14” Macbook beats, as it shows 40 columns of Excel.

The displays reveal all the blacks and bright colors to a crystal level. I love watching nature documentaries, and this screen will certainly improve the experience with its excellent color displays.

Since it is a glass panel, there is some glare when exposed to light.

Keyboard.

The keyboard is not as exceptional as that of the X1 Carbon, but it is pretty decent and comfortable. Of course, it is backlit and has a key travel of 1mm. This means you can type for a long time with ease. What makes the trackpad unique is not the glass but the embedded digital number pad. If you are doing lots of accounting, this can be handy.

Aesthetically, it is a well-built laptop with an aluminum finish with little flex when pressed. It attracts fingerprints, although it’s not a big deal to many.

It has enough ports for better file transfer or data sharing.

Best content creator laptop:

The MacBook Pro (2023).

M3, M3Pro, and M3 Max processors headlined the release of the MacBook Pro. The major highlight of this PC was gaming, but this laptop best suits content creation for any other purpose.

Of all non-gaming laptops released in 2023, none beats the performance of this beast. If you already own a top-tier MacBook Pro with an MI or M2 chip, you won’t find anything crazy to upgrade for.

If you are switching from Intel and planning to test the ultimate power of MacOS, this is the best at the moment.

Performance.

The specs for this laptop speak for themselves. From the unified memory to the M3 Max chipset, efficiency and power are at the highest level. Among the things to note is the performance of the display, which is 20% brighter than the older version. It also has R-tracing features in this XDR resolution.

Design.

Space black is the new theme added to Apple colors, and Apple did a good job of limiting fingerprints sticking on this titanium-finished laptop.

The keyboard is still amazing, with all the usual keys.

Apart from gaming, you won’t hear any sound from the fan.

Who is it for?

It is for professionals who need high performance, a long battery life, and advanced graphics capabilities. Gamers would not see this as a top pick since there are not many interesting games compatible with iOS.

Best gaming laptop:

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023)

From a massive 17-inch ROG STRIX G17, Asus decided to get bigger to an 18-inch with this model. The irony is that there is much performance improvement apart from the display. As per 2023 gaming laptops, of course, it is the best with the RTX 13980 graphics card.

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User Experience.

Performance.

With the most powerful processor and graphics of the year, this checks all the gaming boxes, from a high refresh rate to an improved cooling system. At maximum performance, the fan noise will automatically go high and be relatively silent at low-performance settings.

If you are into graphic work, you will only miss out on deep blacks, and the rest of the colors are accurate.

Design.

The whole chassis is mostly plastic, which sounds cheap for the price of this laptop, but it may have been chosen to reduce the weight.

The mechanical keyboard is backlit with RGB and comfortable, with a key travel of 2mm. All the necessary ports are available.

The laptop also has a modern cooling system, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and a Windows 11 Pro operating system.

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) is designed to break all limits and deliver an immersive gaming experience.

Best Budget Laptop:

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P)

Students, children learning how to use a computer or even a normal office person who does simple tasks, this laptop is for you. Out of thousands of cheap laptops and Chromebooks, the Aspire 3 stands out for three main reasons.

Lasting battery for over 8 hours

Nice chassis finish, although the back panel is plastic.

You will find a few things that are not likable: no backlight for the keyboard and thick bezels around the screen. Overall, if you are running on a budget, none of those drawbacks will matter.

Conclusion.

In 2023, we analyzed and researched to identify the best laptops in various categories. These laptops cater to many needs and preferences, offering innovation, functionality, and value.

What do you think about these Laptops?

What is your favorite laptop for 2023?

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