Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme: Can challenger prevail?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme is aimed directly at ThinkPad enthusiasts who love the line's design and build quality and have hungered for more performance. The Asus ZenBook 15 leverages tiny bezels and lower-powered components for a longer-lasting and more svelte notebook. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. MacBook Pro 15: Can Apple be toppled?
Apple's MacBook Pro 15 is a portable powerhouse and serves as the MacOS flagship. It's gorgeous, well-equipped, and costs an arm and a leg. It's pitted against a Windows notebook ecosystem with a host of excellent options. Asus's ZenBook 15 competitor packs its power into a tiny chassis. Which is better?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Dell XPS 15: A battle royale with one clear winner
Asus uses some tiny bezels to make a very small 15-inch class notebook. It's a well-configured machine with a fast U-series CPU, lots of RAM and storage, and solid performance and battery life. But the Dell XPS stands in its way, with a faster processor and better displays. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 14 UX433 vs. Dell XPS 13
Dell was the first to start shrinking display bezels in an effort to make ever-smaller notebooks, and its XPS 13 has been the iconic example of the trend. Asus decided it wanted in on that game, and its ZenBook 14 UX433 is part of a new line of tiny-bezeled clamshells. Can it take on the industry leader?
Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air
Acer's Swift 7 is singularly focused on being as thin as possible, and it succeeds -- rivaling the iPhone X at around 0.35 inches thick. But its keyboard has a weird layout and its touchpad doesn't click, making it hard to use. Does Apple's MacBook Air win out as being more pleasant to use?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 kicked off the Windows 2-in-1 phase, and it creates a new kind of PC that's flexible and powerful. HP just introduced its Spectre Folio, an equally flexible 2-in-1 with a luxurious leather construction, that company's attempt to "reinvent the PC." Which of them is better?
HP Spectre Folio vs. HP Spectre x360
HP just released on of the most interesting notebooks in ages, a leather-clad 2-in-1 with a supple and luxurious feel and a uniquely flexible design. It performs well enough and lasts a very long time on a charge. It's facing the Spectre x360, though, a very good 2-in-1 in its own rights. Which one wins?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Apple MacBook Air
Apple's MacBook Air received an update recently, gaining an 8th-generation Intel CPU to go with a thinner, lighter, and smaller chassis. Is that enough to keep up with the HP Spectre Folio, which is literally constructed of leather and lasts a very long time on a single charge of its battery?
Acer Chromebook 13 review
Acer’s Chromebook 13 is a plain old clamshell notebook that doesn’t even boast a touch display. Instead, it focuses on bringing a solid build and superior performance to the Chrome OS platform. It mostly succeeds at both, but that’s not enough to separate it from the growing Chromebook pack.
HP Spectre x360 13 (Late 2017) Review
HP refreshed its Spectre x360 13 with Intel’s 8th-gen CPUs, boosting its speed and battery life, all the while thinning out the chassis. It remains our favorite 360-degree convertible 2-in-1, with some of the best performance and longevity around and a design that remains modern and attractive.
Acer Chromebook Spin 15 vs. Acer Aspire E 15
Acer has some strong offerings in the budget space, with a choice of Windows 10 or Chrome OS if you're unable to spend more than $600. Two great options include the Chromebook Spin 15 convertible 2-in-1 and the Aspire E 15 laptop. They've both made it on our our "best of" lists, but which is better?
Microsoft Surface Buying Guide: Which is for you?
Microsoft's Surface lineup is now complete, with a desktop, a traditional clamshell notebook, two tablets, and a hybrid. Each one is well-built and most perform solid performance, with one device that competes more on price than speed. Each of these machines is competitive, but which one is for you?
HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
HP's Envy x2 is a bit of an odd beast, coming in two versions with either an AMD or an Intel CPU. We reviewed the latter and found it to provide modest performance and good battery life at a low price -- with a mediocre keyboard cover. Does it stand a chance against the best tablet, the Surface Pro 6?
Lenovo Yoga C930 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
Lenovo has just introduced the Yoga C930, its latest premium 2-in-1 that drops the iconic watchband hinge in favor of a new Dolby Atmos sound bar hinge that pumps out some serious audio. HP's Spectre x360 13 has been our favorite 2-in-1 for some time now. Does Lenovo's latest unseat the king of 2-in-1s?
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 vs. Google Pixelbook
Google's Pixelbook is perched at the top of the Chrome OS food chain, as a premium 2-in-1 with a gorgeous design, solid build quality, and superior performance. It has a premium price to go along with all those qualities, though, and Samsung's Chromebook Plus V2 is a challenger at around half the price.
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 review
Samsung swapped out the ARM processor for Intel in the Chromebook Plus V2, making this moderately priced 2-in-1 faster but not as long-lasting. Everything else remained roughly the same, meaning it’s a well-built Chromebook that doesn’t stand out regarding price, performance, or panache.
HP Chromebook x2 vs. Google Pixelbook
There's a slew of premium and innovative Chrome OS devices on their way over the next several months. The HP Chromebook x2 is just the first, and it's a 2-in-1 that offers a great build, good looks, and awesome performance for a low price. Is that enough to take on Google's ultra-premium Pixelbook?
HP Spectre 13 (2017) review
Our HP Spectre 13 review evaluates the “thinnest touchscreen notebook” to see if you can make something smaller and increase its speed and longevity. The results are mostly positive, but the thin-and-light competition hasn't stood still, leaving the Spectre 13 behind in terms of battery life and value.
HP Chromebook x2 Review
HP’s Chromebook x2 acts a lot like Microsoft’s Surface Book 2, with a well-equipped tablet that plugs into a keyboard base that’s heavy enough to keep the combination mostly stable. It’s a fast 2-in-1 that’s well-built and looks great, and it makes using Chrome OS a real pleasure. Is this premium Chromebook the best one you can buy?
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 vs. Dell XPS 15
Asus introduced something special with its ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 -- an LCD-equipped touchpad called the ScreenPad that adds extra functionality to the ubiquitous input device. It's also a fast notebook and it's well-equipped. Is that enough to take on the Dell XPS 15, one of our favorite 15-inch laptops?
