The A-List
PREMIUMLAPTOPS
Apple MacBook Pro 16in
Powerhouse laptop with a price to match, from £2,399
from apple.com/uk
If you know you’ll take advantage of what the 16in MacBook Pro offers, you won’t regret buying it. The only question is where you draw the line, with options right up to 8TB SSDs and 64GB of RAM. Whichever version you choose, you’ll benefit from an improved keyboard, spectacular screen and the very best audio setup on a laptop.
REVIEW Issue 305, p52
ALTERNATIVES
HP Spectre x360 (2020)
HP keeps producing exceptional laptops and the new 13in Spectre x360 is one of its best. A striking convertible with all the mod cons. £1,399 from store.hp.com
REVIEW Issue 307, p60
LG Gram 17
A 1.3kg 17in laptop with battery life of over 11 hours might seem unbelievable, but here it is. It’s not the most powerful system, but it’s more than fast enough for most workers. £1,550 from argos.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 311, p57
Huawei Matebook X Pro
This laptop packs a 13.9in screen with a 3,000 x 2,000 resolution and powerful components. It might not be flawless, but it’s very desirable. £1,700 from johnlewis.com
REVIEW Issue 312, p86
TABLETS
Apple iPad Pro 12.9in (2020)
Laptop-killing tablet from £969
from apple.com/uk
This tablet rises above the category thanks to its ability to swing between laptop, tablet and – courtesy of a Lidar sensor – augmented reality dream machine. Make sure you budget for the £349 keyboard, though. And a storage upgrade. And the cellular option…
REVIEW Issue 310, p52
ALTERNATIVES
Apple iPad (2019)
The iPad Pro makes the plain iPad look both cheap and rather dull, but it’s still a great portable choice – especially with the £159 Smart Keyboard. From £349
