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The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $2000

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Lenovo

ThinkPad X1 Extreme

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From $1999

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Razer

Blade Stealth 13.3

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Best for Style-Conscious Travelers

ASUS

ZenBook 13 (UX334)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme

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Features

  • 1TB Intel PCIe NVMe M.2 fast Solid State Drive.
  • 32GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM.
  • 802.11 AC Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Backlit Keyboard, 3-Year Depot Warranty.
  • 15.6" FHD IPS LED Backlight Anti-Glare Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q Dedicated Graphics Card, 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory.
  • Intel 8th Gen i7-8750H 6-Core Processor (9MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz with Intel Max Turbo).

Pros

  • ⊕ So much power.
  • ⊕ Luxurious design.
  • ⊕ Fantastic keyboard.
  • ⊕ Glorious 4K screen.
  • ⊕ Speedy performance.

Cons

  • ⊖ Heavy.
  • ⊖ Runs warm.
  • ⊖ Expensive.
  • ⊖ Very pricey.
  • ⊖ Rather heavy.

Specs

  • Weight: 3.8 pounds.
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 1650.
  • RAM: 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB.
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD.
  • Display: 15.6-inch (1080p/4K).
  • CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7.
  • Size: 14.2 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches.

ASUS ZenBook S

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Features

  • 13.3” UHD 4K touch Display that supports stylus, 350nits brightness with 178° viewing angles and 85% Screen to body ratio NanoEdge bezel.
  • Latest Intel 8th Gen Core i7-8550U Processor 8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz, Cooled by copper-alloy heat pipe and liquid-crystal-polymer fan.
  • Exclusive ErgoLift hinge automatically tilts The keyboard to the most comfortable typing position. Backlit keyboard.
  • 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM, 512GB SSD, 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, latest Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB 3.1 Type C (*usb transfer speed may vary. Learn more at Asus website).
  • Crafted from premium aerospace-grade aluminum to create a anybody all metal finish that is less than 0.5 inch thin, weighs only 2.2 lbs.

Pros

  • ⊕ Stays cool under load.
  • ⊕ Sunny 4K touch screen.

Cons

  • ⊖ Soft speakers.
  • ⊖ Short battery life.
  • ⊖ No memory-card slot.
  • ⊖ Battery life could be better.

Razer Blade Stealth 13.3

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Features

  • THIN BEZEL FULL HD DISPLAY: Visually stunning matte Full HD screen with 100 percent sRGB color saturation for work and entertainment.
  • DESIGNED FOR MOBILITY:Up to 13 hours long battery life Ultra thin, light and incredibly durable with a CNC unibody aluminum frame.
  • COMPLETE CONNECTIVITY: Includes Thunderbolt 3, USB C, USB A, Wireless AC, Windows Hello infrared camera, and dual array mics.
  • POWER BY RAZER CHROMA: Keyboard featuring single zone RGB lighting with 16.8 million color options, and a precision glass touchpad.
  • PERFORMANCE FOR WORK AND GAMING: NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (25W) 4GB VRAM graphics, Quad core 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8565U processor, and 16GB dual channel memory.

Pros

  • ⊕ Great Audio.
  • ⊕ Runs quietly.
  • ⊕ Battery life is solid.
  • ⊕ Top-notch build quality.
  • ⊕ Larger, brighter display.

Cons

  • ⊖ Runs hot.
  • ⊖ Undersized keys.
  • ⊖ Decidedly expensive.
  • ⊖ Lacks a discrete GPU.
  • ⊖ Limited storage space.

Specs

  • RAM: 16GB.
  • CPU: Intel Core i7.
  • Storage: 256GB – 1TB PCIe SSD.
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 – Intel UHD Graphics 620.
  • Screen: 12.5-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) – 13.3-inch QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800).

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX334)

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Features

  • Sleek and lightweight 2.8 lbs for comfortable portability.
  • App switcher on screen pad: easily move docked Windows between your main display and screen pad Display.
  • Mil-std 810G military standard for reliability and durability.
  • Innovative screen pad: 5.65-Inch interactive touchscreen trackpad that adapts to your needs for smarter control and multitasking.
  • Fast storage and memory featuring 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with 16GB RAM.
  • 13.3 inch wide-view full HD 4-way NanoEdge bezel Display.
  • Carry Sleeve and USB3.0 to RJ45 cable are included.
  • Extensive connectivity with HDMI, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11Ax), Bluetooth 5.0 and Micro SD card reader (*usb transfer speed may vary. Learn more at Asus website).
  • Latest 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510u Core Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz) with discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX250.
  • Built-in IR camera for facial recognition sign in with Windows Hello.

Pros

  • ⊕ Nice sound.
  • ⊕ Elegant blue aluminum styling.

Cons

  • ⊖ No 4K screen option.
  • ⊖ No Thunderbolt 3 port.
  • ⊖ Slightly cramped keyboard.

Specs

  • Touch Screen: no.
  • Boot Drive Type: SSD.
  • Panel Technology: IPS.
  • RAM (as Tested): 16 GB.
  • Screen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
  • Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 512 GB.
  • Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz.
  • Screen Size: 13.3 inches.
  • Native Display Resolution: 1920 by 1080.
  • Laptop Class: Ultraportable.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10510U.
  • Graphics Processor: Nvidia GeForce MX250.