Ultrabooks offer users the best hardware and software experience coupled with powerful internals so that the performance can keep up. Solid State Drives or SSDs are much faster than traditional hard disk drives and can help load up applications, documents, files and the whole operating system much faster, resulting in a more cohesive laptop user experience. 512GB of SSD storage space may be a bit low for many users, but it’s still great to have on a mid-range laptop. Here are some of the best options to pick.
HP 15 (15s-fr2006TU)
If you’re on a tight budget, this is the laptop to pick up. It is loaded with an Intel Core i3 processor, along with a 15.6-inch screen, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The 15.6-inch screen is great for entertainment and multimedia applications and also lets you get more things done at once in the office. The computer can easily handle day to day web browsing tasks, checking emails and even get some office work done, thanks to the 8GB RAM, which should assist with efficient multitasking capabilities. If you’re looking for a boost to your productivity, then the number pad on the keyboard deck will come in handy. The laptop is fairly lightweight, too, despite its large size.
Dell Inspiron 5502
Here’s a sleek and professional-looking Dell Inspiron Ultrabook, which offers you a great bang for the buck. For the highly competitive price, you get impressive internals that is reliable and can handle a versatile range of professional and day to day tasks. The laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, both of which make for impressive performance, which is perfect for handling creative and design applications, everyday web browsing, and keeping up with your entertainment and multimedia needs. The laptop also sports 512GB of SSD storage, which is fast and can help load core files quickly. A neat touch is the number pad on the keyboard deck.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (2021)
This is an impressively thin and lightweight and quite a premium laptop in the mid-range segment. It packs a 14-inch full HD screen that's good for watching movies, youtube and other content and getting things done on the move. The screen is compact enough to be quite portable while also giving you an impressive view of whatever you’re working on. The display looks modern too, given that it has small bezels on either side. Under the hood, the laptop sports an Intel Core i3 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM – these two make short work of multitasking, running several instances of apps, and performing business as well as day to day tasks. There is a 512GB SSD and several other features, such as a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint scanner that enhance the work you can do with the system.
HP Pavilion (2021) Thin & Light
When it comes to mid-range ultrabooks, this is one of the best ones in the market. It is thin, lightweight, compact and packs in capable internals. The laptop features a 14-inch screen that's rich and detailed, resulting in great productivity and an enjoyable experience when watching movies and other content. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. This makes it ideal for professionals, designers, creative workers and daily users. The high RAM count makes it a breeze to multitask through apps while the processor ensures that applications run smoothly. Other highlights include a fingerprint scanner, a large touchpad and a backlit keyboard.