The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $1050
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
★ Top Choice
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From $999.98
Features
- All-day battery life upto 10.5 hours, plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80% in just over an hour.
- Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally.
- Front/Rear Camera System: Video recording : 1080p.
- More ways to connect, with both USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging.Maximum Boost Speed:3.7 GHz.
- Faster than Surface Pro 6, with a 10th Gen Intel Core Processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer.
- Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light surface pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds.
Pros
- ⊕ USB-C port.
- ⊕ Great performance.
- ⊕ Wonderfully portable.
- ⊕ Compact yet powerful.
- ⊕ Lots of connectivity options.
Cons
- ⊖ No Thunderbolt 3.
- ⊖ Middling battery life.
- ⊖ Type Cover not included.
- ⊖ Keyboard cover sold separately.
Specs
- Weight: 1.7 lbs.
- MSRP: $749-$2,299.
- Platform: Window 10 Home.
- Battery: “Up to 10.5 hours”.
- Memory: 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM.
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD.
- Processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i7, i5 and i3.
- Ports: 1x USB 3.0 (A), 1 headphone, 1x USB-C.
- Display: 12.3 inch 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI) touchscreen.
- Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics (i7, i5) Intel UHD Graphics (i3).
Acer Predator Helios 300
♥ Runner Up
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From $1038.99
Features
- Gigabit Wi-Fi |Backlit Keyboard | USB 3.1 (Type C) | Dual All-Metal AeroBlade 3D Fan Cooling | Metal Chassis.Battery Capacity:3320 mAh.
- 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H 6-Core Processor (Up to 4.1GHz) with Windows 10 Home 64 Bit.
- Up to 7-hours of battery life.
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display (144Hz Refresh Rate, 300nit Brightness & 72% NTSC ).
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Overclockable Graphics with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM.
- 16GB DDR4 2666MHz DRAM Memory & 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD | Extra empty accessible slot for 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD.Maximum Power Supply Wattage:180 W.
Pros
- ⊕ 144Hz display.
- ⊕ Solid construction.
Cons
- ⊖ Battery life is brief.
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Acer Predator Helios 300
Runner-Up, Best Overall
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From $1039
Features
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display, Red Backlit Keyboard.
- Latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM.
- Up to 7-hours of battery life.
- 16GB DDR4 DRAM Memory & 256GB SSD | Extra empty expandable hard drive slot for 2.5" hard drives.
- Latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.8GHz | Windows 10 Home 64-bit.
Pros
- ⊕ 15 in.
- ⊕ Competitive price.
- ⊕ High-end performance.
- ⊕ Comfortable keyboard.
Cons
- ⊖ Sub-par cooling.
- ⊖ No USB-C support.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, Intel Core i5
Best Laptop
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From $1049
Features
- Dual-core 8th-Generation Intel Core i5 Processor.
- Intel UHD Graphics 617.
- Touch ID.
- Stereo speakers with wider Stereo sound.
- 8GB memory.
- Stunning 13.3-Inch Retina Display with True Tone.
- Fast SSD Storage.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.
Pros
- ⊕ Speedy SSD storage.
- ⊕ Fingerprint reader.
- ⊕ Lightweight and sleek.
- ⊕ Thin, sleek, and light.
- ⊕ Very long battery life.
Cons
- ⊖ No touch screen.
- ⊖ Limited port selection.
- ⊖ Battery life could be better.