When you’re looking for an all-purpose laptop, all of the key components of the system become crucial. Since it’s an all-purpose laptop, it should have a nice screen, fast RAM, high storage, value for money performance, a decent battery life, and ample connectivity ports. Such laptops are generally the best for nondescript work, which isn’t all that demanding or that taxing on the system. Since more and more people are preferring to work remotely, the requirements of such a laptop increase. If you’re looking for an upgrade, here are some of the best laptops for all-purpose everyday use.
This thin and lightweight offering from ASUS comes with a compact 14-inch FHD+ screen, which cuts down on the entire footprint of the laptop, making it great for all-round usage. The processor on this laptop is an Intel 11th Generation i5-1135G7 CPU, which has proven itself as a good, power-efficient processor for a range of applications and uses, especially browsers and online work. The laptop also comes with Intel’s new Xe series of GPUs, which makes this laptop a future proof pick. Paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage, speed really isn’t a concern in this laptop. The laptop weighs in at just about 1.17kg, making it a good travel companion for those on the go.
The Mi Notebook Ultra makes its mark with the great value it offers. It is a light and slim laptop that sports an 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD and NVIDIA MX350 graphics making it a great choice for content creators. Its 15.6-inch display has a resolution of 3200×2000 pixels and a 91% screen-to-body ratio. For privacy purposes, Mi has gone for a detachable webcam that smoothly slides on top of the laptop’s display for easy and clear video calls. According to Mi, its 70 WHr battery can power the laptop for up to 10 hours and can be charged quickly using the bundled 65 watts charger.
The 2020 MacBook Air is a great take on the concept of ‘everyday laptops’. It ditches the traditional processor architecture found on most laptops. Apple uses the M1 chip, which is an ARM-based processor. This is great for running highly demanding applications and for multitasking purposes as well. The advantage here is that the M1 chip will make short work of any kind of task you plan to use it for. It is a great pick for teachers, creatives, engineers, and writers as the processor can easily handle the needed applications. The laptop boasts a bright and detailed display, a well-designed keyboard, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. Since Apple has designed the entire system architecture in-house, all hardware and software are optimised for best performance.
Here’s a compact 14-inch laptop from HP that boasts a lightweight design, a long-lasting battery and capable internals. Not just that, the laptop makes optimal use of the space it has – the backlit keyboard is widely spaced out, resulting in a comfortable typing experience, and the display sports a nearly bezel-less design for a more immersive viewing experience. Under the hood, the HP Pavilion sports an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD – each of these components help keep their respective tasks running smoothly and grant you quick access to applications, programmes, documents, and core files.