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Premium laptops

Apple MacBook Pro 16in (M3)

STUNNING CREATIVE POWER

A reasonable processor upgrade to device with an impressive screen and unparalleled battery life. The new M3 3nm processors is more efficient, so you’ll be able to run the same tasks as the M1 using half the power draw, which helps battery life.

From $4,299, apple.com/au

THE ALTERNATIVES

ASUS VIVOBOOK PRO 16X OLED

This 2023 update has some impressive features for the price and is a surprisingly powerful creative workstation with a stunning screen.

$3,199, asus.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 $1,799 apple.com/au

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.

$1,547 microsoft.com

Business laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

BUSINESS CLASS

Fight past Lenovo’s opaque pricing – another flash sale, really? – and you’ll find a slim, powerful and long-lasting laptop for a competitive price. With a wide range of available configurations, all based on Intel’s

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