RANKED: These are the best 13-inch laptops you can buy
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If you're looking for a 13-inch laptop with the right balance of performance, portability, and looks, your search is over.
The laptops in this list run on Intel's powerful Core-i processors. You can find cheaper laptops, but they run on less powerful Core-M processors that are designed for mobile devices like tablets.
For Windows 10 laptops, we suggest you buy them from the Microsoft Store, so you can avoid annoying trial software and the manufacturer's own software that bloats the computer's storage and hampers its performance.
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10. The MacBook Air is ultra-slim, but it's on the pricey side relative to its specs.
AppleThe MacBook Air is very slim, which we like. However, it's relatively pricey for its specs, and its design could do with an overhaul, too.
Specs:
- 1440 x 900 screen
- 5th gen Intel Core i5 1.6GHz processor
- 8GB of RAM
- 128 GB of fast flash storage
Defining features:
- Slim design
- MagSafe magnetic power connector
Cons:
- Low resolution screen
- Design is slightly outdated
- Relatively expensive
- Runs on last year's processor generation
- Base mondel can be underpowered for some
Starting price: $1,000
9. The Surface Book is the purest Microsoft experience, but it's expensive.
Microsoft/YouTubeThe Microsoft Surface Book is a formidable machine that turns into a tablet with its removable keyboard. Its tall screen is also great for scrolling through web pages and work documents. Yet, it's high price tag put the Surface Book towards the bottom of the list.
Specs:
- 3000 x 2000 resolution screen
- 6th gen Intel Core i5 6300U 2.4GHz
- 8GB of RAM
- 128 GB os fast SSD storage
Defining features:
- Pure Microsoft experience
- Removable from keyboard
- Touchscreen
- Includes stylus
- Tall 3:2 aspect ratio screen is great for web browsing and work
Cons:
- Very expensive for the specs
Starting price: $1,500
8. The Dell XPS 13 is a solid laptop that looks great, but it might be underpowered for some.
DellThe Dell XPS 13 is a beautiful laptop and works well despite its relatively pedestrian specs. Just be wary that because of it's entry-level specs, you might be looking for a new laptop sooner than you'd like.
Specs:
- Full-HD 1080p screen
- 6th gen Intel Core i3-6100U 2.3GHz processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 128 GB of fast SSD storage
Defining features:
- Narrow borders around a nice-looking screen
Cons:
- Core i3 and 4GB RAM are relatively light specs, especially for the $800 base price
Starting price: $800
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