Best Ultrabooks for 2020

The dynamism of everyday life leaves no choice for a modern person, and he is forced to surround himself with functional, but at the same time mobile technical means. It is hard to imagine a sales representative, businessman, or ordinary student without an assistant gadget. That is why ultrabooks, which have less weight and dimensions than their ancestors classic notebooks, are gaining in demand. Which electronic devices should be preferred in 2020 will be discussed in this article.

Ultrabook selection criteria

Ultrabook is an irreplaceable tool on business trips, trips, with frequent visits to field events. It is needed by all those who spend a long time outside the office or study, often moving from one classroom to another. In this regard, the main parameters by which a potential user selects a device are:

• dimensions and weight of the electronic structure;
• productivity and ability to solve many problems at the same time;
• indicator of autonomous work;
• the quality of the displayed picture;
• volume of information storage;
• financial availability.

Taking into account the points listed above, in 2020 we can recommend the following popular models of ultrabooks from leading manufacturers.

Best Ultrabook Models

Huawei MateBook X Pro

The models on sale are made in several variations, different in color (Mystic Silver, Space Gray), graphics (with and without GeForce MX150).

The device is equipped with Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8275 technology. The module supports Bluetooth 4.2, as well as the IEEE 802.11b / g / n / ac standard.

Visually, the gadget in a metal case looks solid. According to the manufacturer, the surface of the product is sandblasted, thanks to which it acquires a matte protective texture from dust and fingerprints. The chip of the ultrabook is its compactness: it has the thinnest bezels (only 4.4 mm) on all sides of the display, and therefore 91% of the inner surface of the lid is allocated to the 13.9 ″ screen. The latter opens at 135 °. The design of the product is equipped with sufficiently tight hinges that securely fix the display, which creates additional comfort for the user when typing text information while moving in the subway or electric train. Ease of opening the lid is due to the presence of a special recess, which allows you to open it with one hand, even on the go. Meitbook does not differ in the smallest thickness and weight, but for travel, it is quite a convenient option. There are grilles for air circulation under the screen cover.

This ultrabook has good functionality. On the right, the device is equipped with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 A port. On the left, there is a Thunderbolt 3 connector, which is combined with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and a 3.5 jack.

Power key with integrated fingerprint reader, realizes desktop unlocking in seconds. The keyboard is comfortable, with two levels of single-color backlight brightness. Considering the dimensions of the case, the laptop does not provide for full-size buttons Home, End, Page Down, Page Up, but below the main ones, large enough, located at a sufficient distance from each other, the touchpad is a large touchpad.For creating text content and staying on social media, the MateBook X Pro is a good solution.

A feature of the device in question is a secret web camera. To activate it, press the button on the camera. In this case, the picture is not the best angle. Its resolution is small (1 MP), which in artificial lighting conditions will give a noisy image. The device is equipped with 4 microphones. He is able to pick up sound vibrations from a four-meter distance. The gadget provides support for speech translation and voice control.
The memory storages are soldered to the motherboard, so you won't be able to replace them on your own.
The touchscreen display of the device, supporting up to ten touches, is equipped with Corning Gorilla glass. The used LTPS matrix supports 3K resolution. The pixel density is 260 dpi at a 16/10 ratio. Viewing angles are decent (178 °), there are no distortions visible to the organ of vision.

Such a device can be used as a means for watching a movie at home, as well as a working tool for the professional activities of a graphic designer, architect, artist.
Average product cost:

• junior version (8/256 GB) - 94,000 rubles;
• older (16/512 GB) - 130,000 rubles.

• build quality;
• excellent screen, acceptable sound system level for an ultrabook;
• comfortable typing keyboard;
• a good cooling system for this kind of devices;
• the presence of a USB A-type port;
• level of autonomy.

• inability to expand the amount of memory;
• considerable price.

Lenovo YOGA 920

The model stands out for its elegant appearance. The aluminum case is durable and reliable, but fingerprints can easily appear on this surface. Corners and edges - sharp: when working with the keyboard, you may feel discomfort from repeated contact with them.

The gadget is transformer: the hinge system provides a 360 ° opening angle. The hinge is flexible, it won't break with frequent turns (it is made like a wrist watch strap). As a result of such transformations, the owner of the ultrabook gets a tablet at his disposal.

The laptop is presented in the following colors: bronze, copper, platinum.

The manufacturer did not disappoint the user by providing a decent set of ports: 2 Type-C connectors that can function as a charger, USB 3.0, 3.1, Display Port, Thunderbolt; headset port 3.5. The battery status indicator is provided, the color signal of which indicates the charge level of the device. In addition, it is equipped with a standard USB 3.0, an on / off button, a Novo key (to enter the Bios setup program, the boot menu or start the recovery system.

Lenovo YOGA 920 is a mobile gadget that does not burden its owner when moving, due to its compact size (323x223.5x13.95 mm) and low weight (1.37 kg).

The swivel mechanism has built-in Wi-Fi, as well as ventilation holes that ensure uniform cooling of surfaces.

The gadget supports the input of information through the digital stylus Lenovo Active Pen 2. There is an interesting and useful function Windows Ink, which will help you get directions, mark places on the map, publish annotated videos and much more. A voice-controlled personal assistant will help you create a reminder or open the required application, answer a question, and also cope with other tasks.

The developer took care of the consumer by equipping the laptop with a 4K display: watching movies or using the device for active games will bring a lot of pleasure to its owner (there is also FHD support). In addition, the device realizes an extraordinary sound quality through Dolby Atmos technology, which realizes three-dimensional sound distribution.
The model is equipped with a fully equipped 8th generation Intel Quad Core processor, for which multitasking is not a problem. Protection against unauthorized access to information is provided by means of a fingerprint scanner, which works instantly.

The battery realizes a battery life without additional recharging up to 15 hours for the version with FHD and up to 11 hours for the UHD display.

Average product cost at resolution:

• 1920х1080 - 77,000 rubles;
• 3840x2160 - 108,500 rubles.

• ability to transform, compactness and mobility;
• screen resolution;
• performance level, successful implementation of multitasking;
• indicator of autonomous work;
• the presence of a stylus for his fans.

• the issues of device ergonomics (sharp edges, corners, material of the case surface) are insufficiently worked out;
• a stylus holder made of plastic, as well as its questionable location in the USB connector.
• considerable cost.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 ″

Visually, the model duplicates the design features of similar products by the leading Apple brand, just like the materials used for the manufacture of the product: aluminum, plastic, glass.
In the ultrabook, an IPS matrix with FullHD resolution was used, which provides good color reproduction and decent viewing angles. The screen is equipped with protective glass, the frames surrounding it are not wide, but not the thinnest either.
The keyboard is full and comfortable (with F row and backlight). The dimensions of the touchpad are capable of handling simultaneous touching of 2, 3 and even 4 fingers.

The model can be used both for work and for games (which is facilitated by a good video card). There is a primitive front camera in 1 MP, there are 2 speakers of 2 W.

According to the manufacturer, the device can operate autonomously in mixed mode for up to 9 and a half hours. In addition, the device supports fast charging mode: it can charge half an hour in half an hour. The Type-C port is used to recharge the device. The gadget is equipped with two USB 3 ports, 3.5 jack, HDMI-out.
The cost of the model, depending on the modification, is from 45,000 to 85,000 rubles

• features of the external design;
• comfortable keyboard and touchpad;
• performance, image quality;
• the ability to expand the amount of memory;
• speaker sound;
• support for fast charging.

• the presence of one USB Type C;
• gratings for moving air masses are located at the bottom;
• there is a possibility of overheating in demanding gameplay.

Dell XPS 13 9370

The device from Dell, made in silver-black or rose gold with a white inner surface, is assembled from brushed aluminum, carbon fiber on the working panel and is equipped with Gorilla Glass 4. It features available connectivity: the model is equipped with 3 USB-C 3.1 ports (2 of them are Thunderbolt 3), a combo 3.5 mm jack and a microSD slot. An adapter is also provided for connecting less recent USB-C / USB-A gadgets.

A distinctive feature of the device is its keyboard: large enough, with hard pressing of buttons and two-level backlighting. However, it lacks a digital block. The ultrabook's touchpad is small but responsive and supports Windows Precision Touchpad. The webcam is located at the bottom of the screen, which is inconvenient for participating in video conferencing. Also, it is compatible with Windows Hello, which allows you to customize the login through the face recognition option.

80.7% of the total surface area of ​​the laptop is allocated to the screen. The 13.3 ″ widescreen touchscreen display has a resolution of 3840x2160.

The loudspeakers of the device transmit pleasant sound only with a moderate volume.

The unit fully copes with the routine of office tasks. He owns 16 GB of RAM. The model received a built-in Intel HD Graphics 620: it does not have great opportunities in terms of games at maximum settings.
It should be noted that there are several versions that differ:

• processor - i5-8250U, i5-8350U, i7-8550U, i7-8650U;
• OP volume - from 4 GB to 16 GB;
• hard disk capacity 128/256/512/1024 GB.

The battery life of a device with a 4K display resolution in continuous video playback mode is about 10 hours

Depending on the version, the product will have to pay from 70 to 100 thousand rubles.

• modern design;
• display image quality;
• optimal performance;
• indicator of battery life.

• location of the camera;
• according to user reviews, the lack of USB 3, the cooler's noise

ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333FA

This model is extremely compact. Its exterior design preserves the brand's tradition: an outer cover with a logo in the center, which is surrounded by concentric circles of the branded grinding.

One of the key innovations of the device is the display with the thinnest bezels NanoEdge: it owns 95% of the entire area of ​​the screen unit. Thanks to this indicator, it was possible to reduce the dimensions of the gadget. The body of the device is made of aluminum with decorative elements in the form of gold inserts. The device has a minimum weight (a little over 1 kg): given the presence of a metal case, this is a good parameter.

Despite its compactness, ZenBook 13 is equipped with a demanded set of ports: on the right - a slot for microSD, USB 2, a 3.5 mm headphone jack; on the left is a charging connector, HDMI, USB 3, USB Type-C (not supporting Thunderbolt).

The display of the picture is assigned to the IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920 × 1080. It can be, depending on the configuration, both glossy and matte (the second is less glare, realizing excellent color rendering). The width of the frames corresponds to the values: top - 5.9 mm, bottom - 3.3 mm, sides - 2.8 mm. Moreover, the usual location of the webcam and IR sensors is preserved, which provide unlocking of the device through the Windows Hello function.

The ultrabook is based on the 8th generation Intel platform, has 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB solid state drive.

The device is not a gaming device, but thanks to the productive stuffing, including discrete graphics, it implements undemanding game processes well. In addition, the device is effective for office tasks, photo processing, video editing.

In Zenbuk 13, an active cooling system is provided. The laptop is distinguished by its almost silent operation when performing standard office tasks (the cooler, which turns on under the influence of increased load, does not create annoying noise effects).
Zenbuka's compactness affected the size of the keyboard keys: they are slightly smaller than the standard ones, but this fact has no effect on printing performance, except for the shortened right shift (in order to accommodate the arrow keys with the size corresponding to the rest of the buttons).

The small but handy touchpad is equipped with glass. It supports gestures that are standard on the Windows 10 operating system.

The built-in battery has a capacity of 50 Wh, which, according to the manufacturer, provides up to 14 hours of operation without additional recharging.

The price of the device is from 52,000 rubles.

• stylish design, quality materials, good build;
• the quality of the picture displayed by the display;
• decent level of performance;
• a sufficient number of connectors (no need for an adapter);
• comfortable touchpad.

• not supported by Thunderbolt;
• short shift to the right.

Summarizing

The presented rating includes models that are in demand among Russian consumers in 2020. For the convenience of the user, information on the key parameters of each of the representatives is given in the table below: