PREMIUM LAPTOPS
Apple MacBook Pro 16in (2023)
M3 power from £1,699
from apple.com/uk
The M3 chips give the already brilliant MacBook Pro series a boost in games with no sacrifices elsewhere, so power users who are happy with Apple must grapple with the big decisions: which M3 chip, which size of screen, and how much RAM and storage?
REVIEW Issue 352, p46
ALTERNATIVES
Apple MacBook Air 15in
It’s no MacBook Pro, but with an 8-core M2 chip the 15in MacBook Air offers solid performance and a spacious, goodlooking display for a great price.
From £1,399 from apple.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 347, p60
NEW ENTRY
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
An Intel Core Ultra 7 processor means that this is a fast 2-in-1 as well as being beautifully designed, with a sumptuous screen and excellent battery life.
£1,899 from hp.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 355, p62
NEW ENTRY
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16in
This super-sleek laptop packs amazing battery life thanks in part to Intel’s Core Ultra 7 processor, while the 16in OLED panel is a joy to behold.
£1,699 from samsung.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 355, p64
GAMING LAPTOPS
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023)
Core i9/4090 for £4,100
from rog.asus.com/uk
Asus includes everything in this gaming laptop, including a personalisable lid via a matrix of lights. And a 16in AMOLED screen, 2TB SSD and cuttingedge components. If the £4.1K price puts you off, Overclockers UK sells an RTX 4080 version with a plain lid for £3,300.
REVIEW Issue 343, p50
ALTERNATIVES
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (16in)
A great-value gaming laptop that’s extracts the most from its powerful components. We love the keyboard, too.
Part code 82RF002LUK, £2,000 from lenovo.com/gb
REVIEW Issue 337, p61
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 (16in Intel)
The liquid-cooling system may be only for bragging rights, but this slim laptop delivers the goods with a superb 16in mini-LED screen.
RTX 4090, £4,180 inc VAT from lenovo.com
REVIEW Issue 353, p58
Razer Blade 18
A great advert for 18in gaming laptops, the Blade 18 partners a Core i9-13950HX with RTX 40-series graphics in a stunning, slim design.
From £2,900 from razer.com/gb-en
REVIEW Issue 343, p52
BUSINESS LAPTOPS
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Business class from £1,583 exc VAT
from lenovo.com
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 13th generation Core chips, this is our top choice for all sizes of business.
REVIEW Issue 350, p85
Dell Latitude 7340
This 1.1kg laptop offers terrific battery life and, if you choose the better nontouchscreen (look for 400 nits of brightness in the specs) it’s a joy to use, too.
From £1,109 exc VAT from dell.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 350, p82
Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53)
The all-new TravelMate P6 benefits from a 14in OLED screen with a 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, plus a very generous
