PREMIUM LAPTOPS
APPLE MACBOOK PRO 14IN
STUNNING CREATIVE POWER
Alongside its 16-inch 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.
From $2,999, apple.com/au
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DELL XPS 15 (2022)
Surely the best Windows all-rounder money can buy, with a slim design, gaming potential and plenty of power courtesy of Intel’s 12th gen Core processors.
From $2,924, dell.com
APPLE MACBOOK AIR
The MacBook Air M2 looks like a standout to us. A powerful and quiet ultraportable with an unbeatable battery life and a great pro display.
From $1,899, apple.com/au
ASUS VIVOBOOK PRO 16X OLED
Top notch components, an amazing OLED display and leading battery life make this an exceptional Ultrabook for creatives.
$2,299, asus.com/au
GAMING LAPTOPS
ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS M16 (2022)
I9-12900H AND AN RTX 3070TI
2022 will see an update for all mainstream gaming laptops, and Asus is first to jump in with a 12th gen Core i9 CPU to give 16-core support to the RTX 3070
