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Best laptops for 2021 with Intel® Evo™
Laptop always dying or taking way too long to load? This is your sign to upgrade to an Intel® Evo™ model. These are the cool kids in computing – a laptop can only join this group if it ticks every box on Intel’s checklist. So if you get one, you can count on it having a long battery life, quick charging and a really fast and powerful performance.
We get that people are using laptops for all different reasons, so we’ve broken down the range to help you find the best one for you.
Best for working on the move
Constantly running around the city from meeting to meeting? You need a laptop that’s going to be light to carry and won’t lose power halfway through a presentation. No one wants to be floundering during that important pitch.
Acer Swift 3 SF314-59 Laptop - Silver
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor - for video editing & gaming
- Lightweight design makes it easy to carry
- Runs for 13 hours from a single charge
- Thunderbolt 4 is great for quickly transferring files
Work from wherever with this Acer Swift 3 laptop. You can carry it around in your hand or slip it in a bag, and you won’t find it a chore to carry. Amazing. And it’ll last a full 13 hours when you’re out - set up in the cosiest spot in the café, instead of hunting out plug sockets. Got your presentation on a portable hard drive? The Thunderbolt 4 port transfers it to the laptop in seconds – no awkward silences while you set up your meeting.
Best for high performance
Need a laptop that you can push to the max? These models have all the top spec that’ll be able to handle the pressure. Bring it on.
HP Spectre 13-aw2024NA 13.3" Laptop - Black
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Runs for 16.5 hours from a single charge
- Intel® Iris® Xᵉ graphics
- Dual speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen
This HP laptop will take on the most challenging software without even breaking a sweat. Not only can the graphics card create a smooth, realistic picture when you’re working in editing software or playing a game, but the dual speakers will make everything sound amazing. And you won’t have to worry about being plugged in – it’ll last for around 16 and a half hours.
Asus Zenbook Flip UX363EA 13.3" 2-in-1 Laptop - Slate
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 16GB of RAM
- Stunning OLED touchscreen
- Really lightweight
This Asus laptop can handle every job you throw at it. Want to watch a film? The OLED display will bring all the action to life. Video editing won’t even be a match for its processor and RAM combo either. And because all the powerful tech is packed into a slim and light design, it’ll still perform at its best when you’re out. Ideal for getting a few more minutes of work in on the train or playing games on the plane.
Best for creatives
Whether you’re learning illustration or cutting together videos for social media, it’s great to have a laptop that’ll follow you on the journey. These models are great for seeking out inspiration and have detailed screens for spotting that brush stroke that’s out of line or for checking your video quality.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" Laptop - Silver
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 16GB of RAM
- Stunning AMOLED display
- 512GB SSD for storage and speedy load times
The influencer blue tick will be in your sights with this Samsung Galaxy Book Pro. It’s got a really powerful processor and RAM that’ll be able to handle demanding software, like video editing. And when you’re watching your vlogs back before you click upload, you’ll be able to see every little detail. It won’t take forever and a day to load either – the speedy SSD will make sure of that.
LG Gram 16" Laptop - Black
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 16GB of RAM
- Really light with a 22-hour battery life
- Bigger keys and touchpad
Break free from the desk with the LG Gram laptop. Because it’s really light and has a 22-hour battery life, it’ll be easy to take out for the whole day. You’ve got less chance of making a mistake when you’re typing as the keys are a touch bigger than usual. And this also has a good processor and RAM for handling all the best software.
HP Envy 13-ba1013na 13.3" Laptop - Silver
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor
- NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 graphics
- Clear and bright Full HD touchscreen
- HP Fast Charge
Let your imagination run wild with this HP Envy laptop. Its Full HD touchscreen means you can sketch all your ideas out on the display, while the graphics will make everything look beautiful. And when it’s running low on power but you’ve not added the finishing touches to your design, just plug it in and Fast Charge will have it on 50% battery in half an hour.
Asus ZenBook Duo 14" Laptop - Blue
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Clear and bright Full HD touchscreen
- ScreenPad Plus™
- Comes with a stylus
This Asus Zenbook will hold the heart of any creative out there. The Full HD touchscreen flows into the ScreenPad Plus™ below it, making the display even bigger. This gives you more space for the controls when you’re mixing music. Amazing. Or just use it to control your regular music while you work, letting you skip a song without taking your eyes off what you’re doing.
Best for professionals
From the coders to the photographers – professionals need the best kit. Whether you’re making a living out of a hobby or just need something for office work, it might be worth paying that extra bit more for something you know you can rely on.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15.6" 2-in-1 Laptop - Navy
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 16GB of RAM
- Clear and bright Full HD touchscreen
- Folds back into a tablet
Flexible and powerful – what more could you ask for? The Full HD touchscreen is great for annotating documents, brainstorming ideas or even creating your own designs. And because it folds all the way back into a tablet, it’s easy to work even while you’re commuting on a crowded train. You don’t need to worry about it keeping up with you either – the processor and RAM will easily be able to handle it.
LG Gram 17" Laptop - Black
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 16GB of RAM
- Really light with a 19.5-hour battery life
- 512GB SSD for storage and speedy loading
This LG laptop will have no problem matching your skillset. Image correction, video editing, coding – its powerful processor and RAM can handle the lot. You’ll never have to wait around for it either, as the SSD loads everything up really quickly. And because it’s so light, you’ll have no problem carrying it to your meeting over brunch.
Asus ZenBook Flip UX371EA 13.3" Laptop - Black
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- OLED touchscreen display
- Folds back into a tablet
- 1TB SSD for lots of storage and speedy loading
Decided to put your creative spark to work? Tackle all your freelance jobs with the Asus Zenbook Flip. The OLED touchscreen will bring all your designs to life as you’re drawing them on the display. And when you meet with any clients, you can fold the screen so it’s flat on the table to give everyone a good view. You’ll also have plenty of room for all your creations on the 1TB SSD.
Best for students
Is your teen off to uni? Treat them to a good laptop that’ll see them through their last few years of learning. The models below will help them out with everything from essays to research – and you can point them in the direction of Google when they come asking how to work the washing machine.
HP Envy 13-ba1013na 13.3" Laptop - Silver
- Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8GB of RAM
- Light, stylish design
- Clear and bright Full HD touchscreen
This HP Envy laptop has a really light design that’s great for slipping in a bag to take to lectures or a café revision session. Plus, when research calls for loads of tabs, the processor and RAM will be able to take the heat. And once all the work’s done, the Full HD touchscreen is great for relaxing with a film or game.
Best for everyday use
Laptops are always coming in handy in everyday life, but some are a lot more helpful than others. Whether you’re always using a laptop for your hobby or you just prefer to use one over a phone, here are some great models we’d recommend for using every day.
HP Spectre 14-ea0007NA 13.5" Laptop - Chocolate
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor
- Clear WUXGA+ touchscreen
- Stylus included
- Runs for 17 hours from a single charge
If you love to relax with a few games on an evening or just need something for work and emails, this HP Spectre laptop will be great for you. Not only can the touchscreen fold back into a tablet for better control, but it comes with a stylus too. It’ll feel no different than putting pen to paper. And because it’s got a 17-hour battery life, you’ll be free to use it from your sofa or bed, without wires trailing along the floor.
LG Gram 14" Laptop - Black
- 11th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Really light with a 25.5-hour battery life
- Slim, stylish design
- Amazon Alexa voice assistant
This LG laptop can be by your side every minute of the day. It won’t run low around dinner time as it can last for around 25 and a half hours. And because it’s really light, you’ll have no problem sitting with it on your lap or carrying it around the house. It even has Amazon Alexa built in. Now, instead of typing questions into a search bar you can ask instead. Amazing.
Best for overall
You might not see yourself as someone with a specific laptop need – maybe you just want the best of everything? These laptops have some great features to help them handle any task you can throw at them.
Asus Zenbook Flip UX363EA 2-in-1 Laptop - Slate
- Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8GB of RAM
- 360 degree ErgoLift hinge
- NanoEdge OLED display
The ASUS ZenBook 13 works like four laptops in one. Use it as a standard laptop, or fold the screen back to present while you work on the keyboard. Turn it over and tilt the screen back for the best movie view, or fold it completely flat and you’ve got a handy tablet. Add in the NanoEdge OLED screen, with amazing colours and detail that’s great for work and play and you can tackle anything. Especially with the powerful processor and RAM under the hood.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14" Laptop - Slate
- 11th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Dolby Atmos speaker tech
- Charges up super quickly
- Powerful graphics
Whether you’re working, playing or even gaming, this Lenovo Yoga Slim laptop can handle it all. It’s got powerful graphics that are ideal for video and image editing, and it charges up rapidly – get 80% topped up in just an hour. It’s even packed clever speakers into its slim design, which create virtual surround sound –leaving you feeling more immersed in your movies and games.
