The best laptops for work in 2020

In the digital age, when more and more spheres of life are moving into virtuality, and the digital file storage format has long been generally accepted, the computer is becoming an absolutely necessary acquisition. And since a desktop PC is "a little uncomfortable" to carry around, students and digital workers are buying laptops to work with. Often not much is required of them: to show a presentation, drawings, print a document and, maybe, simple work with graphics.

And the computer device market provides a huge selection of such work machines. From cheap models that function as a typewriter and digital storage to premium working models with elegant design, made of quality materials, good ergonomics and high performance.

In this article, we will look at the best representatives of different classes of work laptops so that you can navigate the price and choose the model that suits you best.

Budget class laptops (up to 35,000 rubles)

Since work laptops do not usually require high performance, the price for them is usually low. The market for cheap laptops is literally overflowing with various models. Here we will analyze the most successful ones.

Acer Aspire V3-571G (~ 33,000)

The first on our list of budget laptops has been recognized by many users for its excellent value for money. Launched on the market already in 2014, it is still relevant today.

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	Acer Aspire V3-571G
CPU	Intel Core i5 3230M 2 cores 2.6 GHz
Display	15.6 ", 1920x1080, 16: 9, 141 PPI, IPS
Video card	Discrete: nVidia GeForce GT 730M 2GB DDR3; Integrated Intel HD 4000
RAM	6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Connectors	USB 2.0 ports x2; USB 3.0 ports x2; Video interfaces HDMI, VGA (D-Sub); Audio interfaces: 3.5 mm jack (microphone), 3.5 mm jack (audio / headphones)
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n 1000 Mbps; Bluetooth
Dimensions	253x381x33mm
Weight	2.6 kg
Battery	4400 mAh Li-Ion
Storage device	HDD 750 GB
Fingerprint scanner	Not
Built-in webcam	there is
Pre-installed OS	Windows 8

Design

It resembles a premium Ethos laptop in design, but while Ethos is made of aluminum, the Acer Aspire is made entirely of plastic.

Because of this, the screen bends inward a little, but otherwise it is assembled efficiently.

The plastic from which the cover and the keyboard are made are made in a glossy style, which makes the computer look beautiful and presentable. True, this design has a not very pleasant property: it quickly gets dirty and scratched, but with careful work this can be avoided.

Keyboard and touchpad

The bottom part with the keyboard, it is securely fixed, not a single key wobbles, when the button is pressed, it does not bend or make noise, everything is assembled perfectly.

The touchpad is located in a small recess under the space bar. It is slippery enough for a hand to slide comfortably over it. The buttons on the touchpad are a bit narrower than the standard ones, but not so much that you had to get used to them separately.

Display

15.6-inch display can please with a full-fledged IPS matrix with FullHD resolution of 1920 × 1080 and a very high brightness of 310 cd / m2² and a contrast ratio of 947: 1.

Processor, graphics and performance

The third generation Intel core i5-3230M processor is still relevant at the moment, especially when it comes to performing everyday tasks. Despite the fact that the processor is dual-core, thanks to the HyperThreading technology, it can process four data streams at once, and the TurboBoost technology can increase the clock frequency from 2.6 GHz to 3.2 GHz if necessary.

The device is equipped with a discrete graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M, which at one time showed excellent results, giving out high FPS in almost all games of 2013-14. It can still be used for games. The settings, however, have to be turned to medium / low, but it will work out.

It is also perfect for working in audio / video / photo editors. It is enough for almost any work with graphics.

The cooling system does a great job. The case temperature during tests did not rise above 50 degrees at maximum load.

We don't complain about the laptop's memory either, since the manufacturer shoved 6 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 750 GB HDD into it. These indicators can be improved if necessary.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Bright, high-quality display with IPS matrix and Full HD resolution;
• Good performance and discrete graphics card;
• Low, affordable price.

• Low battery life. Under high load without recharging, the laptop will live no more than 1 hour 30 minutes. At minimum load, it withstood more than 6 hours.
• Not very comfortable thick plastic case.

Output

This laptop turned out to be so successful that it can be safely used even now. You won't be able to play the new games of 2020 on it, but all working programs will work with a bang, including Photoshop, Sony vegas and other editors.

Lenovo E31-80 (~ 24,000)

For those who are constantly on the road and do not want to break away from work, a small compact laptop is vital. And if at the same time he still has good characteristics, then generally excellent.

Lenovo E31-80 is one of those.

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	Lenovo E31-80
CPU	Intel Pentium Dual Core 4405U (Skylake) 2.1 GHz 2 cores
Display	13.3 "TN (LED) Matt 1366x768 WXGA
Video card	Intel HD Graphics 520
RAM	8GB / 16GB DDR 4 2400 MHz
Connectors	2 x USB 3.0, Kensington security, Line-out, Mic-in, HDMI, VGA
Wireless connection	Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi (802.11 b / g / n / ac)
Dimensions	323 x 230 x 220 mm
Weight	1.6 kg
Battery	Li-Ion, capacity - 4400 mAh
Storage device	500 GB HDD (5400 rpm)
Sound	Intel High-Definition Audio
Fingerprint scanner	there is
Built-in webcam	there is
Pre-installed OS	MS Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

Design

It has a nice and comfortable plastic body with a matte finish. It does not slip in your hands and looks quite elegant. The rounded edges add even more elegance. The plastic itself is durable and of high quality. The screen does not bend inward when you press the cover and no traces remain on the monitor.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard is slightly recessed into the body, which makes it quite convenient to use. The buttons are pressed quite loudly and have a short stroke, but the substrate under them does not bend due to the quality assembly and materials.

Overall, the keyboard is comfortable and leaves a positive impression.

The touchpad is also pleasant to the touch with a slightly rough surface and high sensitivity, there are no complaints about it either.

The laptop is positioning itself as a budget option for the business segment. Even its design is appropriate. Everything is done in a strict black style. The only thing missing is the ThinkPad lettering on the lid.

For even greater similarity, the laptop also has a fingerprint scanner as a bonus. And it even works, albeit with a slight delay.

Display

But the display here is clearly not from the business segment. A 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, TN matrix with all that it implies. Somehow: small viewing angles and poor color rendering. Brightness margin is very small - only 222.4 cd / m2²... The contrast is also not happy - 433: 1.

What is not at all pleasing is how brightness may not be enough outdoors in daylight. But it does not glare thanks to the matte finish.

Processor, graphics and performance

Responsible for performance is the Intel Pentium 4405U dual-core processor with a clock speed of 2.1 GHz, released in 2015, but still doing its job quite well.

Only if it's not too complicated, of course. It is not intended for heavy tasks. Work in office applications, and perform simple multimedia tasks. This is practically everything you can demand from him.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 is responsible for the graphics. Not very successful, it should be said. You can immediately forget about games, but it will cope with simple multimedia tasks and simple graphics.

RAM can be from 4 to 8 GB according to the DDR3L standard. The built-in memory is stored on a 128 GB SSD disk, which undoubtedly pleases.

Autonomy

But the autonomy pleased. The battery can last about 7 hours with active Wi-Fi and medium load. A very good result, allowing the laptop to be disconnected for a long time.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Design and build quality. They are just great. Everything is tight, beautiful and perfectly fitted. Although the device is made of plastic;
• The battery life of 7 hours deserves respect;
• Price;
• Mobility. Its design makes it convenient to take with you;
• Fast SSD drive.

• Low-quality display with a cheap TN-matrix;
• Poor performance due to a weak processor with an integrated graphics card.

Conclusion: The laptop turned out to be interesting and controversial. It has a rather weak processor and a video card, but it will be enough for work, and 7 hours of battery life will allow you to calmly go about your business, almost without worrying about charging.

The keyboard is comfortable, but the screen is not very good. It clearly lacks brightness. Nevertheless, for those people who often ride on business trips, it will be an excellent purchase.

Middle class (30,000-60,000)

Mid-range laptops offer excellent value for money.

DELL Inspiron 5570 (~ 44,000)

This device is one of the most powerful budget computers, but in order to keep such a cost, you have to make certain sacrifices. However, first things first.

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	DELL Inspiron 5570
CPU	Core i7 8550U Quad Core 1.8GHz
Display	15.6 TN + film 1920x1080 Anti-glare
Video card	Discrete AMD Radeon 530 4GB
RAM	8GB / 16GB DDR 4 2400 MHz
Connectors	HDMI connection ports; USB 2.0 x1; USB 3.1 x2; USB type C x1.
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi up to 54 Mbps (802.11b / g) up to 300 Mbps (802.11n) over 1 Gbps (802.11ac) Bluetooth
Dimensions	380x258x22.7 mm
Weight	2.33 kg
Battery	42 W / h
Storage device	128 GB SSD or 500 GB HDD
Sound	Intel High-Definition Audio
Fingerprint scanner	Not
Built-in webcam	there is
Pre-installed OS	Windows 10 Home

Design

The case design is typical for DELL notebooks. Nice to see the blue matte lid with the company logo. And it's even more pleasant to touch it. The entire laptop is made of plastic.Good plastic and well made, although the lid and keyboard squeeze a little under strong pressure.

If we do not limit ourselves to the lid and open the laptop, we will see a screen with wide plastic frames, a touchpad and an island-style keyboard.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard is comfortable with quiet, clear and deep key travel. There is an additional digital block and even a two-level backlight. The keys are spaced 3 mm apart and do not interfere.

The touchpad is small with one physical button at the bottom that responds to left and right presses. The left and right side sections are indicated by a line. The touchpad is a bit rough, but it doesn't cause any discomfort and it does its job perfectly.

Performance, graphics and performance

The powerful Intel core i7 8550U quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.8 GHz is responsible for the performance, making it suitable not only for work, but also for games.

Although you will have to play in them at medium or minimum settings, since the video card is rather weak. There is an AMD Radeon 530 here, and even despite the 4GB of video memory according to the GDDR5 standard, games on it run with difficulty. Although this will be enough when working with video or photo editors

True, its performance is still high due to 8 GB of RAM, the amount of which can be increased to 16 GB. There are also models with SSD drives.

Display

But the weakest point of this model is the display. It has a TN-matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080. The matrix itself is of terrible quality with a very low margin of brightness, which is barely enough even in a room with an open window.

Small viewing angles add to the negative impression. When viewed from below, the screen darkens, and above, the colors blur and whiten. The backlighting is quite uniform, but against the background of everything else, this plus is somehow lost.

But it is immediately clear what the developers saved on by setting such a low price tag for the i7.

Autonomy

The autonomy of this machine is average. When watching videos and surfing the Internet, the charge lasts for 4-5 hours. At full load - for 1 hour 20 minutes. Well, if you just read something from the screen at minimum brightness, the charge will last for 10 hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Powerful processor with high performance;
• Nice touch and easy to use keyboard;
• Large set of connectors;

• Low quality screen;
• A weak video card, which is suitable only for simple work with graphics and games at minimum settings;
• Under heavy loads, the laptop is noisy and hot.

Output

It is difficult to say something unequivocally about this model. Sure, it has high performance and responsiveness, but the screen can ruin all the fun. Nevertheless, everything except the screen is made at a fairly high level. So if you do not have a vital need for an enchanting color scheme on the screen, then you can take this laptop.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15.6 (~ 59,000)

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro
CPU	4 Intel Core i5-8250U cores, up to 3.4 GHz
Display	TFT IPS, 15.6 ", 1920x1080, 141 ppi
Video card	Intel UHD Graphics 620; NVIDIA GeForce MX150
RAM	8 GB
Connectors	2x USB TypeC; 2x USB 3.0; HDMI; 3.5 mm audio output, SD card reader
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Dimensions	360x244x15 mm
Weight	2 Kg
Battery	60 Wh
Storage device	256 GB, free M.2 slot
Sound	Intel High-Definition Audio
Fingerprint scanner	there is
Built-in webcam	1MP
Pre-installed OS	Windows 10 (China)

This laptop is an excellent example of the balance between all parameters. Unlike the previous model of the middle class, there is no such imbalance between the characteristics. However, its price is almost one and a half times higher. Let's take a closer look.

Design

The body is made in a strict gray color, entirely of metal. The lid is absolutely clean, there are no symbols or logos on it

Black island-style keyboard with medium key travel. The buttons are easy and convenient to press. There are keys such as Home, End, Page Up and Page Down.The power button is located in the upper right corner, which does not exclude its accidental pressing.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard has good backlighting, which does not blind the user in the dark, but all the keys are clearly visible.

The problem may be the lack of Russian keyboard layout.

The touchpad is great here. It supports all kinds of gestures standard for Windows and brilliantly performs all functions without the need for a mouse.

The fingerprint scanner located on the touchpad responds clearly and in a split second.

Display

The display with a diagonal of 15.6 inches with an IPS matrix has a FullHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. And thanks to the narrow bezels, it seems even wider.

The picture quality is excellent, the colors are bright and rich, as evidenced by 94% coverage of the RGB color space and 70% of the NTSC space.

The screen has a glossy finish, which partly provides such color reproduction, but you have to put up with glare. The maximum brightness level is high, it is enough for comfortable work outdoors in daylight.

Graphics processor and performance

Responsible for performance is a quad-core Intel core i5 processor of the eighth generation 8250U with a maximum frequency of 3.4 GHz.

It also has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM with a frequency of 2400 MHz and a 256 GB SSD. There is not much internal memory, but there is room for another SSD drive.

All this together provides decent performance and speed.

To work with graphics, 2 video cards are installed here: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 and discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX150

In games, he shows acceptable results:

• You can play GTA 5 even at maximum settings by slightly lowering the resolution. The frame rate will not drop below 30;
• War Thunder allows you to feel comfortable at maximum settings, while delivering about 70 FPS;
• In Metro Redux, the average FPS reaches 44.

The laptop is equipped with a 60 Wh battery, which allows it to work for 7 hours when watching movies in FullHD at medium brightness, and surfing the Internet with a full battery charge you will have just over 5 hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Comfortable keyboard and simply great touchpad;
• An excellent screen with a large margin of brightness and good color rendering;
• High performance and a decent graphics card that will suit even gamers;
• Good battery life.
• Good sound. This model has excellent stereo speakers for loud and clear sound.

• No Russian keyboard layout;
• The pre-installed Win 10 system is in Chinese, so if you do not know this language, you will have to immediately change it;
• System heating. The processor heats up quickly under load up to 70 degrees. And the metal from which the laptop is made conducts heat well, so the working panel can become noticeably warm. However, this does not apply to the keyboard.

Output

Considering all of the above, the laptop turned out to be just wonderful. He has no frankly weak points. The keyboard, screen, processor and everything else are at a high level. Created as the "killer of the MacBook", he may not kill him, but he will definitely succeed in competing with the product from apple.

Lenovo IdeaPad 320s 13 (~ 50,000)

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	Lenovo IdeaPad 320s 13
CPU	Intel Core i5-8250U 1600 MHz Quad Core
Display	13.3 "1920х1080 Full HD LED IPS, glossy
Video card	Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM	8 GB DDR4 2133 MHz
Connectors	USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB Type-C, HDMI, SD card reader, combo audio jack
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Dimensions	307.4x211x16.9 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Battery	Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Storage device	256 GB SSD
Sound	Dolby Audio, 2 speakers
Fingerprint scanner	Not
Built-in webcam	1MP
Pre-installed OS	MS Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

For those looking for a lightweight and compact laptop, there are good options in the mid-range too. Such, for example, as Lenovo IdeaPad 320s 13. It has excellent performance in many parameters, including performance and graphics. Let's take a closer look at it

Design

The body is made of plastic, the lid is made of aluminum with a matte finish. It is produced in two colors: gray and gold.

The plastic is durable and does not collect fingerprints. By design, the laptop is just an example of compactness, it is so beautifully and neatly assembled that you cannot look at it without pleasure.

The dimensions are quite consistent with the build style of 307.4x211x16.9 mm, and the weight of 1.2 kg makes it almost weightless.

Keyboard and touchpad

The same beautiful and neat keyboard and touchpad.

The fingers fit well on the rounded buttons with good retraction. A small noise is heard when pressed, but it is quite insignificant. There is a good backlighting of the keys. Each button is evenly lit. The light is soft and does not hit the eyes, while the keys are clearly visible in the dark.

Due to the too compact size of the laptop, the keys are located quite close to each other, however, the likelihood of catching the nearest key is low. However, the decision to place the Delete key next to the shutdown button raises concerns.

The keyboard backing is durable and does not flex even when pressed firmly.

The touchpad works instantly and supports such scrolling and zooming functions. There are no physical keys, mouse functions are performed by clicking on the right and left sectors at the bottom.

Processor, graphics and performance

The quad-core, energy efficient Intel Core i5-8250U Kaby Lake Refresh processor is responsible for performance. Although this is a core i5 with eight new generation threads, the letter U stands for Ultra Low Voltage, which has a bad effect on its frequency and power in general. By the way, its base frequency is only 1.6 GHz, but the dynamic frequency can rise to as much as 3.4 GHz.

The built-in video card Intel UHD Graphics 620. It is very poorly designed for games, but for working with graphics it goes with a bang. You can even render a video on it, although it will take a little longer.

8GB of DDR4-2133 RAM soldered to the motherboard. There is no separate slot for additional RAM.

A 256 GB SSD is designed for file storage.

All together it gives good performance and speed.

Display

Display, diagonal 13.3 inches with FullHD resolution, is made on the basis of IPS matrix. It has a high brightness level of 300 cd / m2. The color rendition, although slightly does not correspond to the standard scale, but this is corrected by calibration. Contrast, as well as viewing angles, is excellent.

When the brightness level is lowered to medium values, a slight flicker is noticeable, but for this you have to look very closely and specially wave a pencil in front of the display.

Autonomy

The battery life is average. The 36 Wh battery holds a charge for about 5 hours, which is not so much for an ultrabook that you usually take with you on long trips.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Smart processor. Despite the fact that there is a U-series processor here, its performance is more than enough for comfortable work;
• A good screen, which is more than enough not only for everyday work, but also for working with graphics;
• Simply wonderful keyboard and touchpad. They are very comfortable and a pleasure to work with;
• Light weight and comfortable design.

• Impossibility of upgrade. No additional slots for RAM and hard drive;
• Battery life. 5 hours is generally a good result, but for ultrabooks and machines for long trips, at least 7 is desirable.

Output

Summing up, I would like to say that for such a price you will hardly find such a set of characteristics anywhere. The main plus of this laptop is its processor. He does his job perfectly. Otherwise, in some places there were small flaws, as if the developers were trying to gradually reduce the price, but this does not particularly affect the final result. This device is still one of the best mid-range Ultrabooks out there.

Premium Laptops (60,000+)

Either powerful gaming laptops fall into this segment, or if we talk about laptops for study or work, these are computers with high performance and unsurpassed build quality.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580GD (~ 73,000)

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580GD
CPU	Intel Core i5 8300H (Coffee Lake) 2.3 GHz; 4 cores
Display	15.6 "IPS (LED) Matte 1920x1080 Full HD
Video card	NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050, 4096 MB
RAM	8 GB DDR4-2400 MHz
Connectors	2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB Type-C, Kensington security, Line-out, Mic-in, HDMI
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Dimensions	307.4x211x16.9 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Battery	Lithium polymer, capacity - 3200 mAh
Storage device	1000 GB HDD (5400 rpm), 256 GB SSD, Storage type: HDD + SSD
Sound	Dolby Audio, 2 speakers
Fingerprint scanner	there is
Built-in webcam	1MP
Pre-installed OS	MS Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

This model from Asus is suitable for artists and designers who want a high resolution display, high performance and a good graphics card, but it also has other advantages.

Prices in this line range from almost 50,000 to 80,000 with 4K display and Win 10 Pro. If you abandon the pre-installed Windows, you can already throw off 10,000, but we will return to this later.

Design

This device is made of aluminum, excluding the plastic frame around the display. The lid is perfectly polished and shines. There are no fingerprints left, the laptop is perfectly assembled and pleases the eye with its appearance, which, in general, is logical for such price tags. The lid, however, bends a little in the middle, but this does not affect the display.

Keyboard and touchpad

The bottom is also made of aluminum and houses one of the most beautiful and neat keyboards around. The key travel is deep, they are pressed comfortably, although when pressed strongly the aluminum surface bends a little.

There is also a white LED backlight.

The touchpad is large with no physical keys, it works well and flawlessly. It also has a fingerprint sensor in the upper right corner.

When working under heavy loads, the working area heats up noticeably. Up to 45 degrees in the center

Processor, graphics and performance

The top configuration has an Intel Core i5 8300H (Coffee Lake) 2.3 GHz processor.

Responsible for the graphics is the GTX 1050 graphics card with 4GB of video memory.

From the memory, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM is installed here, the amount of which can be increased to 32, and a 256 GB SSD along with a 1TB hard drive.

Of course, on such a laptop you can play games relatively calmly. But it is better to set the resolution to FullHD, since games in a 4K video card become bad. And for this amount you can buy a model specially sharpened for games.

However, for those who are engaged in video rendering, designers, artists and other professionals who care about the highest possible image quality. A 4K display coupled with an Intel Core i5 8300H processor is perfect for such tasks.

More about the screen: IPS matrix with 4K resolution and matte coating with a diagonal of 15.6 inches. A very good display, but not the greatest piece of display art. In such price ranges, the criteria for determining the quality of the display are quite high. And guided by them, the screen can be set 4 out of 5.

Autonomy

Autonomous operation is provided by a 47 W * h battery. Which is enough for an average of 3 hours of watching movies in 4K. Not particularly high autonomy in general.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large selection of configurations. Depending on the tasks set, you can choose a machine for your needs, while not overpaying for unnecessary excesses. The model for 50,000, for example, does not have a 4K display, but a FullHD display, which made it possible to deliver such a price.
• An excellent 4K display that is useful for people working with graphics.
• High performance

• Due to the not very well thought out cooling system, the laptop is quite hot under heavy loads.
• Low level of battery life.

Output

Despite the high cost in the maximum configuration, you can find a version from this line of ASUS notebooks even for 56,000 to your liking. It will still have high performance and a good display, albeit not 4K. In addition, design and reliability are also strengths of this laptop. Therefore, if you are hooked by something from the description, take it you will not regret it.

DELL XPS 13 9360 (~ 90,000)

Another great option for graphic masters is the DELL XPS 13 9360 Ultrabook.

Characteristics table

Main characteristics	DELL XPS 13 9360
CPU	Intel Core i7-8550U, 4/8 cores / threads, 1.8 (4.0) GHz, 15 W
Display	13.3 '', 1920 × 1080, IPS, touch 13.3 '', 3840 × 2160, IPS, touch
Video card	Intel HD Graphics 620
RAM	8 or 16 GB DDR3-2133
Connectors	2 × Thunderbolt 3; 1 × USB 3.1 Type-C; 1 × 3.5mm mini-jack combo
Wireless connection	Killer Wireless-AC 1435, IEEE 802.11b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, up to 867 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.1
Dimensions	302 x 199 x 11.6 mm
Weight	1.2KG
Battery	Lithium polymer, capacity - 3200 mAh
Storage device	128/256/512 GB, 1 TB SATA 6Gb / s or PCI Express x4 3.0
Fingerprint scanner	there is
Built-in webcam	there is
Pre-installed OS	Windows 10 x64 Home

Design

It has a strict and elegant design. It is produced in two colors: silver and rose gold. The second truth, it does not look so strict anymore and looks somehow pretentious to be honest. But overall, the design is good.

The lid and bottom of the laptop are made of brushed aluminum. The DELL logo is engraved on the lid. The rest is made of carbon fiber, popularly referred to as carbon fiber and is additionally covered with a layer of soft-touch plastic.

Thanks to this choice of materials, the notebook weighs only 1.2 kg.

Keyboard and touchpad

Although the keyboard of this device is excellent, there are a few minor issues. The Enter key is too small, and at first you will miss it until you get used to it. Also small arrow keys, but this is a problem with almost all compact models.

The keyboard has a two-level white backlight to make it easier to miss the Enter key in the dark)). Fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button

The touchpad also has a soft-touch coating and is quite pleasant to touch. In addition, the panel recognizes gestures well and responds to pressing with a loud click.

Display

There are two display options:

Full HD (1920 × 1080) with IPS matrix, matte finish and 1400: 1 contrast ratio, 280 cd / m2 brightness with excellent viewing angles. Color reproduction is also on par, and the small bezels that frame the screen greatly enhance the visual experience.

For those especially interested in picture quality, there is a version with 4K resolution (3200 × 1800) Sharp IGZO. This screen costs an order of magnitude more, has touch input and a glossy finish, unlike the previous version.

He has amazing characteristics.

In addition to high detail, the QHD display has very high brightness and contrast. It is convenient to use them both day and night. Anyway, you can sit with him even under the scorching sun, everything will be clearly visible.

The color rendition of the matrix covers 100% of the sRGB color space, and the display is perfectly calibrated.

There is no PWM at any brightness setting

It's just a miracle, not a matrix, nevertheless, in our opinion, QHD should be taken only if you are a professional graphics artist.

However, if you want to spend a lot of money to watch 4K movies on long trips and generally enjoy the beauty of the screen, then we have nothing to reproach you with.

Processor, graphics and performance

The maximum configuration is a quad-core Intel Core i7 of the eighth generation 8550U, with eight threads, 1.8 (4.0) GHz, 15 W The processor frequency is 4 GHz. With all cores fully loaded, the frequency is kept at 1.8 GHz, but there is a Turbo boost mode. And it really works. Under maximum load, the frequency of the four cores rises to 2.2 GHz.

For data storage, a high-speed SSD drive of 128/256/512 GB is installed here, depending on the model.

The RAM here is from 8 to 16 GB according to the DDR3-2133 standard.

Considering the above, you don't need to worry about the performance of this model, everything will work smartly and without lags.

The laptop has a built-in Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics card. For games, it does not fit the word at all. But for working with graphics, this is a great option. It is convenient to render video on it, draw in Photoshop and do other graphic tricks.

And with such a processor and on a QHD screen, it's a pleasure to work with them.

Nevertheless, in order not to get bored at all, you can play DOTA 2 and World of tanks from time to time, even the built-in video card will pull these games.

Autonomy

The battery life is impressive. The XPS 13 can run for 6 hours while watching movies or surfing the web. If you lower the brightness, you can still use the laptop for a couple of hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Excellent build quality and light weight.Of course, this is not surprising at such a cost, but nevertheless, the combination of carbon and aluminum is not a very common phenomenon, and you will not see soft-touch coating everywhere;
• Great screen. Without exaggeration, this device has one of the best displays of any laptop on the market;
• Smart processor and high performance in general;
• Good battery life
• A large number of modifications, allowing you to find the assembly that best suits your needs.

• Noise. The cooling system, although it does its job well, makes a lot of noise at the same time. True, this is noticeable only at high load;
• SSD speed. For such a model, a faster SSD could be used;
• Slightly awkward keyboard that will take some getting used to.

Output

Even among its price segment, this device stands out for its performance, and its screen leaves the competition far behind. Its shortcomings fade against the background of impressive performance, but its price is also appropriate. Well, that's why it is a premium segment.

In conclusion

There are a huge variety of work laptops on the market right now, far more than those presented here. In our review, we tried to consider especially interesting models. We reviewed a few more in the review on laptops from Lenovo.

Choose carefully, precisely determine the characteristics you personally need and then you will find exactly what you need. I hope this review was helpful to you. All the best and enjoy the work.