Frequent travellers need a lightweight laptop that’s easy to carry. But at the same time, it should not skimp out on any features. This is where thin and light laptops with Intel EVO certification come into play. Intel EVO certified laptops have to meet a certification standard set by Intel. This includes criteria such as an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD at the very least. They also need to have a screen size larger than 12-inches, but smaller than 16-inches to ensure portability. There are more requirements, but suffice to say, the idea is to ensure excellent responsiveness, impressive performance and a long battery life, and more! To know if a laptop is Intel EVO certified, simply look for the EVO badge.
In this lister, we will be looking at some of the best lightweight laptops that travellers should consider. All of the laptops listed below weigh 1.2kg or lighter. Not only that, but most of the devices here are Intel EVO certified. So you get a laptop that is not only easy to carry but also offers top notch features and performance.
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When it comes to packing the latest tech, few laptops can come close to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360. At the heart of the phone is the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor that employs the new Hybrid Architecture. On top of this, you also get 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. A highlight of the device is the 13.3-inch FHD AMOLED panel that assures deeper blacks and more vibrant colours as compared to traditional LCD panels. On top of this, the laptop sports a 360-degree hinge that allows it to be used as a tablet. Oh, and lest we forget, the laptop is Intel EVO certified and weighs just 1.16kg.
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The Acer Swift 3 is another laptop that packs the latest 12th Gen Intel processor. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P. As such, it too features the new hybrid core architecture that combines performance cores with efficiency cores. But with a 14-inch QHD panel, you get to enjoy a bigger screen with higher resolution. You also get 16GB RAM along with a 512GB SSD for storage. At just 1.2kg, this is also one of the lightest Intel EVO verified 14-inch laptops that you can buy today!
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Dell’s Inspiron tends to offer professionals excellent value, especially those looking for something premium. The Dell Inspiron 13 5320 is Intel EVO certified and has a lot to offer. It packs the latest 12th Generation of Intel Core processors and is available with up to a Core i7-1260P. Further, it also offers an Aluminium shell chassis, which adds a dash of classiness to the whole proceedings. The whole laptop weighs around 1.25kg, which makes it easier to carry everywhere. Other features of the laptop include a 13.3-inch display that is available with up to an QHD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600p.
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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 i7-1260P processor that is aided by 16GB of RAM. For storage, you get a 1TB SSD. In terms of the display, you get a 13.4-inch UDH+ panel with a resolution of 3840x2400p. The whole laptop weighs about 1.24kg.
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The ThinkBook series is revered amongst professionals for their no-nonsense approach to a work laptop. The Lenovo ThinkBook X13 Gen 3 is no such exception. The laptop continues the overall design language of its predecessors, but offers up-to-date hardware. It sports a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1250P vPro processor with 16GB RAM. Storage is taken care of via a 256GB SSD. Of course, compactness is the priority here and the laptop packs a 13.3-inch WUXGA display with a 1920x1200p resolution. On top of that, the whole package weighs 1.19kg
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A 2-in-1 laptop can really help you up your game thanks to its versatility. The HP Spectre x360 packs a 360-degree hinge that allows the 13.5-inch 3K2K (3000x2000p) OLED display to flip all the way to the other side. This allows the laptop to be used as a tablet, or prop it up on a desk in tent mode. It should be noted that this is an Intel EVO certified laptop and is powered by a 12th Gen Core i5-1235U processor with 8GB RAM. For storage, you get a 512GB SSD. Of course, as this is a HP Spectre branded laptop, you get a slick design that has become a hallmark of the series.
