The festival season is on in full swing and it’s perhaps the best time of the year to upgrade your laptop. If you are looking for options, you will notice that Intel’s 12th Generation Processors can be found in the latest notebooks across all price segments. These laptops offer the winning combination of stellar performance and amazing battery life, while including cutting edge-connectivity options.
Intel 12th gen processors have been designed to support modern use cases and focus on enhancements that matter to consumers in practical day-to-day applications. Thanks to the new performance hybrid architecture, these processors can handle aggressive multitasking and intense workloads while also offering promising battery life.
The new Performance Hybrid Architecture combines Performance (P) and Efficiency (E) cores to ensure that more performance is delivered where it matters. The P-cores maximize single-thread performance and give these processors an edge when it comes to executing demanding workloads like editing and high-resolution streaming. The E-cores are remarkably power-efficient and handle lighter workloads like chatting, browsing, etc. and persistent background activity.
What makes the hybrid architecture work is the Intel Thread Director Technology that seamlessly divides processor workloads with precision to ensure the best performance output.
Apart from class-leading performance, these processors also support cutting-edge wired and wireless connectivity options including DDR5, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E that further elevate the consumer experience.
If you are still unsure what to look for, you can always rely on Intel Evo-certified options. These laptops go through a series of tests to ensure that they meet the minimum criteria for the most premium experiences. They particularly focus on design, battery life, performance, and practical use cases like video calling.
Apart from setting guidelines, Intel also co-engineers Evo designs with partner manufacturers to realize power efficiency and performance goals. Intel Evo laptops promise amazing performance without compromising portability or battery life. To know more about Intel Evo guidelines, check out our detailed explainer.
We have curated some of the best options across different price segments that you can directly pick from. Let’s begin!
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers an extremely premium look and feel with an aluminium build and a clean look that few other laptops can match up to. But these looks are backed up with high-end hardware. At the heart of the laptop is a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 12 cores and 16 threads support. The processor is aided by 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.
As for the display, you get a 13.4-inch UDH+ panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2400p. The whole laptop weighs just 1.24 kg and includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 55Wh battery.
If you are looking for a sturdy thin and light laptop, the LG Gram 14 is worth considering. The new LG Gram 14 is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core Processor i7-1260P processor with 12 cores and up to 4.7GHz boost clock speeds for the P-cores. The laptop weighs just 999 grams and is also MIL-STD-810G certified for durability.
It comes with a sharp 14-inch (16:10) WUXGA (1920 * 1200) display that claims 99% of DCI-P3 gamut coverage. The powerful Intel processor is further paired with 16GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. Other highlights include a 72Wh battery, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.1, a Full HD webcam, two USB 4 Gen3x2 Type C ports, and an HDMI port.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 is a competitively priced option among the latest Samsung Galaxy Book laptops that employ the latest 12th Gen processors in thin and light form factor. It is powered by Intel Core i7-1255U that has 10 cores (2 P + 8E) and up to 4.70 GHz of maximum turbo frequency. It runs Windows11 OS and comes with a lifetime Microsoft Office subscription.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 should also be particularly appealing to users invested in Samsung’s ecosystem of products and services. The compact 65W fast charger that ships with the device can also be used to fast charge other Samsung devices. The software closely syncs with Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy tablets, and other devices.
The Dell Vostro 5620 is powered by a P-series 12th gen Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 12 cores and Intel Iris Xe graphics. It is a powerful option for professionals that comes with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and runs Windows 11 OS.
The laptop has a 16-inch Full HD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and houses a 54Wh battery. It is also MIL-810H certified for durability. Other highlights include a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 6, USB Type-C port, USB Type-A ports, RJ45 Ethernet port, Headphone/microphone Combo, and HDMI 1.4b port.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a dependable laptop for office use. It is powered by Intel Core i5-1235U with 2 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. The processor is paired with 16GB RAM DDR4-3200 and 512 GB SSD storage.
The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display has narrow bezels on the sides and is assisted by the Lenovo Eye Care feature that helps reduce eye strain. The seventh generation Ideapad Slim 3 ships with Windows 11 Home with Office Home and Student 2021, and a 3-month Xbox GamePass Ultimate subscription.
Asus Vivobook 14 is a portable laptop that comes in bold colours and is powered by 12th gen Core i5-1235U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads support. The laptop further has 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage.
The 14-inch Full HD display is TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue-light levels and also to be flicker-free. Other notable features include HD Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, a 42Wh battery, a USB Type-C port and an HDMI port.
HP Pavilion 15 is a popular mid-range notebook that is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 12 cores, 16 threads and up to 4.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost clock speeds. There is also 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage and Intel Iris graphics to further bolster the performance.
The Pavilion 15 has a 15.6-inch Full HD display, a 720p HD camera, and dual speakers tuned by B&O. The laptop houses a 41Wh battery with fast charge support. The HP Pavilion 15 has a decent set of connectivity options including an HDMI 2.1 port, super speed USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
The Acer Swift 3 is an affordable laptop that packs the latest 12th Gen Intel processor and is a great option for students. The base variant is powered by an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 6 cores. As such, it too features the new hybrid core architecture that combines performance cores with efficiency cores.
The laptop has a 15.6-inch full HD display and you also get 8GB RAM along with a 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD for storage. Other features include a 40Wh battery, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 720p webcam.
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