8 best thin, light laptops 2018
The highlight of a laptop is that it can be carried everywhere. The lighter portable calculators, the more convenient it is to move. If you are looking for a thin, light laptop, this is a reference list.
This list includes netbooks, notebooks, 2-in-1 laptops and ultrabooks, divided by screen size, purpose of use, etc. . you will probably find yourself a satisfied laptop.
The best thin and light laptops
- 1. HP Stream 11
- 2. Microsoft Surface Pro
- 3. Apple MacBook
- 4. Dell XPS 13 9370
- 5. Asus Zenbook 14 UX430UN
- 6. LG Gram
- 7. Asus Vivobook Pro
- 8. MSI GS65 Stealth Thin
1. HP Stream 11 (VND 4.7 million)
The best light 11 inch laptop for Windows.
- Weight : 1.16 kg
- Operating system : Windows 10 S
- Processor : Intel Celeron N4000
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : 11.6 inch HD (1366 x 768 pixels)
- Memory : 4GB RAM
- Capacity : eMMC 32GB
- Port : 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI port
- Advantages : High average battery life
- Disadvantages : The volume of small speakers when listening to multimedia
Years after its debut, HP Stream 11 is still one of the best netbooks. Its 2018 version has improved multi-tasking capabilities compared to previous versions using 4GB of RAM but still does not provide very good performance. But its battery life is much improved and built into the Windows operating system.
Suitable for those who already have a desktop or main computer and want to buy a cheap, reliable laptop that can be used anywhere.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro (VND 19.5 million)
The best 2 in 1, 12 inch laptop.
- Weight : 1.09 kg (in which the tablet weighs 0.8 kg and the Keyboard Type Cover weighs 0.29)
- Operating system : Windows 10
- Processor : Intel Core i5 7th generation
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 13.3 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : RAM 8GB
- Capacity : 128GB SSD
- Port : 1 USB 3.0 port, 1 Micro SD card reader
- Pros : The best 2 in 1 laptop today
- Disadvantages : Battery life is not high, there is no USB-C port
Microsoft Surface Pro is a great tablet and when used with the Type Cover keyboard it will become a laptop suitable for most users. However, its battery life is not as high as other traditional laptops like the Dell XPS 13.
Microsoft Surface Pro is suitable for those who want to own a 2 in 1 laptop, running Windows operating system, suitable for those who do design-related tasks.
3. Apple MacBook
Lightweight notebook 12 inch and best MacBook.
- Weight : 0.92 kg
- Operating system : macOS
- Processor : Intel Core m3 7th generation
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : 12 inch Retina (2300 × 1440 pixels)
- Memory : RAM 8GB
- Capacity : 256GB SSD
- Port : 1 USB 3.0 port
- Advantages : The lightest laptop, the best screen, excellent battery life
- Cons : Only a single USB-C port
This Apple MacBook is the lightest laptop the company has ever produced and has excellent battery life. Its biggest problem is the lack of ports, in fact, this MacBook has only one USB-C port to charge the battery. But to get the flexibility you need to sacrifice something.
This laptop is suitable for those who want to own the lightest MacBook, no need to bother with the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro anymore.
4. Dell XPS 13 9370 (nearly 24 million VND)
The lightest, best 13-inch Windows laptop.
- Weight : 1.25 kg
- Operating system : Windows 10 Pro
- Processor : Intel Core i5 8250u
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 13.3 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : RAM 8GB
- Capacity : 128GB SSD
- Port : 1 USB-C port, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports or USB-C, 1 Micro SD card reader
- Advantages : The thinnest and lightest laptop in its product line
- Disadvantages : Camera location is not convenient.
Dell XPS 13 wins the spot in the annual 'best Windows laptop' race. Its 2018 model called XPS 13 937 has some changes that make it lighter than before. Dell replaced the old ports as full-size USB ports with the new USB Type-C and Thunderbolt ports. In addition, its battery is smaller than before, but you don't need to worry, it's still better than most other ultrabooks and you can charge your laptop with a backup Power Bank battery.
The position of the webcam at the bottom of the screen is a bit inconvenient for users, but compared to screen quality, high battery life, mobility and price, you can ignore this inconvenience to own a Windows laptop. this best.
Dell XPS 13 is the best ultrabook, it is for those who do not need to use the old USB port, although Dell also has USB-C to USB-A dongle in the package.
5. Asus Zenbook 14 UX430UN (VND 27.4 million)
The best 14 inch lightweight laptop.
- Weight : 1.3 kg
- Operating system : Windows 10
- Processor : Intel Core i7 8550u
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 14 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : 16GB RAM
- Capacity : 512GB SSD
- Port : 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C port, 1 Mini HDMI port, 1 SD card reader
- Advantages : 14-inch screen in 13-inch chassis
- Disadvantages : Problems with the mouse and keyboard
The Zenbook 14 UX430UN laptop specification is amazing when compared to its price, especially discrete graphics cards for gaming. Asus engineers also edged a thin bezel so that its overall size is 13 inches while the screen is still 14 inches.
Those who have used Asus Zenbook 14 UX430UN have complained about its keyboard and mouse table, but you can get used to it after a month of use. They also complain that screen brightness is not as good as laptops of the same price.
If you're looking for a good 14-inch ultrabook, try the Zenbook 14 UX430UN right away because you won't find a laptop that's cheaper and lighter than it.
6. LG Gram (VND 43 million)
The lightest 15-inch laptop.
- Weight : 1 kg
- Operating system : Windows 10
- Processor : Intel Core i7 8550u
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 14 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : 16GB RAM
- Capacity : 512GB SSD
- Port : 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C port, 1 HDMI port, 1 Micro SD card reader
- Advantages : The best battery life in the laptop line
- Disadvantages : Expensive
Surprisingly, LG has created a 15.6-inch laptop with a weight less than 1kg without affecting anything. In fact, LG Gram has the best battery life in the laptop while keeping high portability. The only problem if you want to call this a problem is that this laptop doesn't provide a premium feeling while it's quite expensive. If you want a big screen and a long battery life, consider LG Gram.
7. Asus Vivobook Pro (VND 25.5 million)
The best 17 inch lightweight laptop.
- Weight : 2 kg
- Operating system : Windows 10
- Processor : Intel Core i7 8550u
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 17.3 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : 16GB RAM
- Capacity : 256GB SSD + HDD 1TB
- Port : 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C port, 1 Mini HDMI port, 1 SD card reader
- Advantages : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 discrete graphics card
- Cons : Low battery leads to low performance
17 inch screen laptop is basically a replacement for desktop so it has all the features of a desktop, including a removable graphics, large storage capacity and socks. even the ports you need. Asus Vivobook Pro is a 17-inch laptop that gives you all those features, which is only 2 kilos lighter.
The main problem with this laptop is that when the battery is less than 50%, it will automatically reduce performance to be able to operate longer. The Asus Vivobook Pro is suitable for those who want to have the experience of using the desktop to watch movies, play games and can take them everywhere.
8. MSI GS65 Stealth Thin (VND 40.7 million)
The lightest gaming laptop.
- Operating system : Windows 10 Pro
- Processor : Intel Core i7 8750H
- Touch screen : No
- Screen : Full HD 15.6 inches (1920 × 1080 pixels)
- Memory : 16GB RAM
- Capacity : 256GB SSD
- Port : 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 Thunderbolt 3.0 port or USB-C, 1 HDMI port, 1 Mini DisplayPort port, 1 Ethernet cable
- Advantages : Excellent screen and speakers, discrete graphics card
- Disadvantages : Laptop becomes hot when playing games, there is no 4K screen
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin weighs 1.86 kg, making the Razer Blade 2kg heavier. In addition, it has the best hardware for gaming and a great screen.
This laptop will get hot when playing games, so you should leave it on your desk every time you play. Gamers who want to own the lightest gaming laptop without paying too much for the Razer Blade own the best ultrabook for this game.
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