The A-List
PREMIUM LAPTOPS
Apple MacBook Pro 14in
Stunning creative power from £1,899
from apple.com/uk
Alongside its 16in sibling, this is simply the world’s best laptop for demanding users. The amount of power on tap via the M1 Pro or M1 Max processor is staggering, and it’s backed up by a terrific screen and stunning battery life. With all the ports you could ask for, the only negatives are its relative bulk (especially compared to the Air) and high price.
REVIEW Issue 328, p58
ALTERNATIVES
NEW ENTRY
Apple MacBook Air (M1)
The M2 MacBook Air is brilliant but expensive. Most people can happily save £250 and buy the M1 model for £999, as it’s still fast, light and top quality. From £999 from apple.com/uk.
REVIEW Issue 318, p40
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 5G
Astonishing quality, speed and battery life, with a 15.6in AMOLED screen and built-in 5G all adding to its attractions. The only disappointment is the 256GB SSD. £1,249 from samsung.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 335, p54
LG Gram 16 (2022)
A quite exceptional piece of engineering, this top-quality 16in laptop weighs a mere 1.2kg but packs plenty of power, excellent battery life and a superb anti-glare screen. £1,550 from lg.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 336, p46
GAMING LAPTOPS
NEW ENTRY
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733ZX (2022)
Core i9/3080 Ti for £3,399
from rog.asus.com/uk
Everything about this laptop screams speed: the 16-core Intel Core i9-12950HX processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 4TB RAID0 array and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics. It’s heavy at 3.1kg but that reflects top build quality, while the 17.3in 240Hz 1440p panel is almost beyond reproach.
REVIEW Issue 336, p56
ALTERNATIVES
Lenovo Legion 5 (Gen 6)
An RTX 3070 is the star, but it’s backed by a high-quality 15.6in 165Hz screen, Ryzen 7 CPU and a solid aluminium chassis. £1,199 from currys.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 326, p60
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022)
A no-holds barred 15.6in laptop that gets the most from its i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD. G533ZW-LN148W, £2,399 from scan.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 332, p54
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)
A 16-core 12th gen Core i9 CPU supports RTX 3070 Ti graphics, plus a gorgeous 16in screen. RTX 3070 Ti for £2,600 from rog.asus.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 331, p59
BUSINESS LAPTOPS
Dynabook Tecra A40-J-101
Business bargain, £720 exc VAT
from misco.co.uk
It may miss fineries such as a gorgeous screen, but the Tecra A40-J-101 is a business workhorse for a great price. With fine build quality, a speedy processor and easily upgradable memory and storage, it should last for years.
REVIEW Issue 333, p83
ALTERNATIVES
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
A business laptop with heaps of luxury, especially if you choose the top-end model with a 3,840 x 2,400 screen.
