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
ALTERNATIVES
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
NEW ENTRY
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 9
APC rates the Intel model highly, the SQ3 model less so. With Intel, you get a solid upgrade to the world’s leading detachable tablet laptop.
$2,549, microsoft.com
GAMING LAPTOPS
RAZER BLADE 15 (2022)
A SUPERBLY ENGINEERED GAMING POWERHOUSE
Right now there’s just not another better gaming unit around. It’s miraculously thin considering the beefy components inside, thermals are very well managed and the
