Incredibly thin and lightVibrant, glare-free screenWeak sauce graphicsTinny speakers
If you're looking for a Windows alternative to Apple's rose-tinted 12-inch MacBook, the Asus ZenBook UX305 might be more your speed. Though it looks like a Cupertino design from every angle, it's arguably superior to Apple's creations in almost every way. From its purple-tinged aluminum design to its sharp display and blisteringly fast M.2 SSD storage, the UX305 puts Windows back in style – fanless design, lengthy battery life and all. Just bear in mind that if you plan on using it for gaming or video playback, the integrated Intel HD 515 graphics are puny and the speakers are weak, but overall, the Asus ZenBook UX305 still holds up.
Faster than everSame long-lasting batteryStill poor webcam positionNo Windows Hello
The Dell XPS 13 reigns supreme as the best laptop you can buy today. Thin and light with a battery life that exceeds 7 hours, Dell’s flagship laptop is the posterchild for what an Ultrabook is supposed to be. Squeezing a 13.3-inch screen into an 11-inch frame, the Dell XPS 13 is outfitted with Intel’s latest Kaby Lake processors and USB-C without skimping on legacy ports, such as the withering SD card slot and traditional USB. Couple that with the option of a gorgeous Rose Gold finish, and it should come as no surprise that the Dell XPS 13 is number one.
Captivating, colorful displayGreatly improved battery lifeCumbersome chargerKeyboard needs more travel
The Razer Blade Stealth is an exceptional Ultrabook hindered only in trying to be a competent gaming laptop. Without a discrete graphics card, the Razer Blade Stealth practically requires that you also shell out for the costly Razer Core GPU enclosure. Price-wise, it has the upperhand against key competitors, but don’t be fooled by its low cost. With an Intel Kaby Lake Core i7 processor, the latest Blade Stealth is more powerful and power-efficient than ever. Better yet, this laptop can change the lighting of each key on its keyboard and with more than 16.8 million colors to choose from. If only it had more travel and an SD card slot, the Razer Blade Stealth would be much improved.
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