Best Laptops of October 2021
We all know the struggle of finding the perfect laptop. The best laptops for October 2021 are here to help take your search out of your hands and make it much easier for you! We have done the research so you don’t have to! Check out this blog post now to find out which laptops are worth spending money on. Happy shopping!
Best Laptops of October 2021 — HP Envy 13
The HP Envy 13 was the best computer for under $1,000. Unfortunately, it had a long time before other computers beat it. I wanted to test the new design to see if it could stay on top of all the others coming out.
This laptop’s 11th generation Intel CPU makes it more energy-efficient and longer-lasting than you would expect from a computer that costs less than $1,000.
The emphasis stays on the streamlined aluminum style. This type of design finds a balance between type and function. This is achieved by providing USB Type-A and Type-C ports, together with a comfortable keyboard and an excellent 1080p display screen.
HP put a lot of time into making this mid-range laptop computer seem like a flagship gadget. It is puzzling to use a plastic touchpad, but the Envy 13 does many things right and has a reasonable price. The Envy 13 is worth considering when looking for one of the best laptops or the best laptops.
PROS
- Attractive, lightweight chassis
- Fast performance
- Bright display
- Long battery life (on FHD model)
- Crisp, powerful speakers
CONS
- 4K model has a short battery life
- No Thunderbolt 3
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 12.09 x 8.35 x 0.58 inches
Standing screen display size: 13.3 inches (Touchscreen)
Screen Type: IPS
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Type: LED
Processor: Intel 11th Generation Core i5 Evo Platform
Processor Cores: 4-core (quad-core)
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 256 GB SSD
Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe
RAM (system memory): 8GB
Type of memory (RAM): DDR4
System Memory Ram Speed: 2.933 GHz
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics Type: Integrated
Video Memory Type: Shared
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Product Weight: 2.92 pounds
Battery Life: 11.75 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Casing Material: Aluminum
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Wireless Networking: Wireless-AX
Number of USB 3.0 Type-A ports: 2
Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 1
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 720P
Cooling System: Air
Included Software: Windows 10 Home
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Laptop with Performance — HP Spectre x360
The HP Spectre x360 is a laptop that you can carry anywhere. It is also very powerful. In the old model, it was great because it had power and portability. Now, the new model has been improved even more with Intel Evo certification.
The new Spectre has to meet certain requirements for that certification which makes it better. It lasts 13 hours on the PCMark 10 battery life test, which is better than Chromebooks and MacBooks. It also boots up fast and can do some casual gaming.
The HP Spectre x360 has a 360-degree hinge. It is easy to use as a tablet, but it is bulky and hard to use as a tablet. You might want to look for something else if you’re looking for something that can be used easily as both a laptop and a tablet.
The HP Spectre x360 (2021) has a problem. Sometimes the fans are loud when the laptop is open, and even when it is closed. It doesn’t feel premium because of this problem.
This laptop is really good and has lots of use. There are some problems though. The price is too high. If you have the money, it’s worth it to buy this laptop that will not disappoint you.
Pros
- Beautiful design
- 3:2 display with OLED and 1,000-nit options
- Handy shortcut keys and utility software
- Rechargeable pen and carrying sleeve in the box
- USB-A, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
- >95 percent sRGB coverage standard
- Exceptional amped quad-speakers
- Intel 11th Gen delivers long battery life, instant-on
- Long battery life
Cons
- High price
- The touchpad is a bit stiff
- No HDMI port
- No LTE mobile broadband option
- RAM and WLAN are not user upgradeable
- Fingerprint reader replaces Ctrl key
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 0.67x11.75x8.67 inches
Standing screen display size: 13.5 inches (Touch Screen)
Screen Type: IPS
Max Screen Resolution: 3000 x 2000
Display Type: OLED
Processor: Intel 11th Generation Core i7 Evo Platform
Processor Cores: 4-core (quad-core)
Processor Speed: 4.7 GHz
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 1000 GB SSD
Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe
RAM (system memory): 16 GB
Type of memory (RAM): LPDDR4 SDRAM
System Memory Ram Speed: 3.2 GHz
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics Type: Integrated
Video Memory Type: Shared
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa
Product Weight: 3 pounds
Battery Life: 11.75 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer
Casing Material: Aluminum
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Wireless Networking: Wireless-AX
Number of USB 3.0 Type-A ports: 2
Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 2
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 720P
Cooling System: Air
Included Software: Windows 10 Home
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Laptop with Battery Life — Dell Latitude 9510
Dell has many different laptops. The new high-end laptop is the Latitude 9000. It has a lot of new and great features that make it very thin and powerful.
Latitude 9000 is a new line of computers from Dell. These new computers have two types: Latitude 9510 clamshell and Latitude 9510 2-in-1. The clamshell computer has a screen that is 15 inches, while the 2-in-1 has a screen that is 14 inches long.
SKUs are different, depending on what kind of computer you want. Some computers have a $1600 price and others have a $2900 price. Our test computer is one with better parts but without the optional 5G WAN or Smart Card reader.
PROS
- Robust industrial design
- Minimal-bezel screen
- AI-driven Dell Optimizer software
- Excellent speakers
- Very good battery life
- Optional 5G mobile broadband
- Available in laptop or 2-in-1 format
CONS
- FHD screen resolution only
- No discrete graphics option
- ‘Squishy’ keyboard action
- Expensive
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 15.39 x 13.98 x 3.19 inches
Standing screen display size: 15-inch (Touch Screen)
Screen Type: IPS
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Type: LED
Processor: Intel Core i7–10810U
Processor Cores: 6-core
Processor Speed: Base 1.1GHz up to 4.9GHz
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 512 GB SSD
Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe NVMe
RAM (system memory): 16 GB
Type of memory (RAM): LPDDR3
System Memory Ram Speed: 2.13 GHz
Graphics: Intel UHD graphics
Graphics Type: Integrated
Video Memory Type: Shared
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Product Weight: 3.7 pounds
Battery Life: 18:17 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Wireless Networking: Wireless-AX
Number of USB 3.2 Type-A ports: 1
Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 2
Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 0.90 megapixels
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 720P
Security Features: Fingerprint reader, Privacy camera
Cooling System: Air
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Chromebook — Google Pixelbook Go
Google has been making Chromebooks for a while. Recently, they released the Pixelbook. It cost too much money at $1,000 or more. Many Chromebooks cost less than $500 and are still good.
But Google is back this year with the new Pixelbook Go and it doesn’t cost as much money — but still a lot! They want to prove a point about quality not being everything when it comes to computers.
Instead of building a new Chromebook for people with money, Google is trying to make a Chromebook that anyone can afford. The Pixelbook Go starts at $650 and it’s cheaper than the original Pixelbook. It’s still expensive, but there are other premium Chromebooks in this price range now.
But unfortunately, Google made a lot of changes to the original Pixelbook. They made it cheaper. But they changed other things too. The question is whether these changes are worth it.
Pros
- Excellent keyboard
- Good performance and battery life
- The Chrome OS platform is solid and stable
- Thin and light design with the strong build quality
Cons
- The display isn’t as good as the original Pixelbook
- The trackpad isn’t the smoothest
- Slightly expensive for a Chromebook
- It’s a bit boring to look at
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
Standing screen display size: 13.3 inches (Touch Screen)
Screen Type: IPS
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Type: LCD
Casing Material: Magnesium alloy
Processor: Intel Core m3
Processor Cores: 4-core (quad-core)
Processor Speed: 1.1 GHz
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 64 GB SSD
Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe
RAM (system memory): 8 GB
Type of memory (RAM): LPDDR3
System Memory Ram Speed: 3.2 GHz
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615
Graphics Type: Integrated
Video Memory Type: Shared
Operating System: Chrome OS
Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant
Product Weight: 3 pounds
Battery Life: 12 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer
Power Supply Input: USB Type C
Casing Material: Aluminum
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Wireless Networking: Wireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N
Number of USB ports: 2
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 1080p
Cooling System: Air
Included Software: Windows 10 Home
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Gaming Laptop — Alienware m17 R4
Alienware has made several computers that we have rated. There are some 15-inch and 17-inch screens. The new Alienware m17 R4 starts at $1,812.99 and costs $3,609.99 as tested.
It has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU and an optional low-profile mechanical keyboard from Cherry, which is suitable for typing on it with your fingers or gaming on it with your fingers too!
Both are successful. They make the gameplay better and the typing easier. Sometimes, it’s hard to find a battery that works for long enough. Of course, you also need to spend more money on extras like a 360Hz screen, but these computers are perfect!
PROS
- Stellar performance with Core i9 and GeForce RTX 3080 in our test configuration
- Unique, satisfying Cherry MX mechanical keyboard
- Scads of configuration options, including 360Hz display
- Plenty of ports
CONS
- Pricey as configured, in line with the field-leading speed
- Poor battery life
- Hefty power brick
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 5.74 x 11.59 x 0.866 inches
Standing screen display size: 17.3 inches (Touch Screen)
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Type: LED
Processor: Intel 10th Generation Core i7
Processor Cores: 8-core
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 1000 GB
Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe
RAM (system memory): 16 GB
Type of memory (RAM): DDR4
System Memory Ram Speed: 2.93 GHz
Graphics Type: Dedicated
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory Type: Dedicated
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable
Product Weight: 6.55 pounds
Battery Life: 2.28 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Casing Material: Magnesium alloy
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wireless Networking: Wireless-AX
Number of USB 3.2 Type-A ports: 3
Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 1
Front-Facing Camera Resolution: 720p
Cooling System: Air
Included Software: Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Entry-Level Gaming — Dell G5 15
The market for budget gaming laptops is very competitive these days. The latest parts from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia allow for better performance and lower prices.
For example, Dell offers a laptop with AMD components and starts at $879.99 (or more). It is suitable for multimedia and not bad for games, but the price is reasonable.
It is a challenging field, but the NVIDIA G5 15 SE might not do enough to separate itself from the other laptops. The design is a bit basic and heavy. Gaming frame rates are not as reasonable as those from similar priced NVIDIA laptops.
And the storage capacity is restricted. It’s still a pretty good gaming laptop on the whole, but we prefer the Acer Predator Helios 300 at that same price and MSI GL65 9SC as a less expensive option.
PROS
- Sturdy build
- AMD CPU delivers superior multimedia performance
- Capable of 60fps in AAA games
- 144Hz display
- Good port selection
- Relatively long battery life
CONS
- Underwhelming design
- A bit heavy
- Slightly cramped storage capacity for modern games
Tech Specs
Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 10 x 0.96 inches
Standing screen display size: 15.6 inches (Touchscreen)
Screen Type: IPS
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Type: LED
Processor: Intel 11th Generation Core i7
Processor Cores: 8-core
Storage Type: SSD
Total Storage Capacity: 512 GB SSD
Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe
RAM (system memory): 16 GB
Type of memory (RAM): DDR4
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Graphics Type: Dedicated
Video Memory Type: Dedicated
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Product Weight: 5.37 pounds
Battery Life: 7.14 hours
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Number of USB ports: 4
Number of Thunderbolt Ports: 0
Included Software: Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial, McAfee LiveSafe 30 Day Trial
Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 year
Best Macbook — MacBook Pro 13-inch
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is an important tool for people who need to edit videos. It is also appealing to people who want a better computer than the MacBook