Ultrabooks

[TheTwist]

I am looking for a light Ultrabook, which I can put in my backpack when i go away abroad. I am looking for something where i can edit GoPro footage.

 

Can anyone recommend anything?  There are lots around but not sure  what to get.

[r2724r16]

Perhaps the HP Spectre x360 (with the new 8th Intel CPUs)?

[wojtepanik]

get dell xps if the budget is not a thing

[TheTwist]

Maybe i should say a rough budget... no more than £1,000 but i can go a little over.

[wojtepanik]

XPS is worth every penny you spend, really light and rigid, cpu is really nice, i5 is just enough 

[genexis_x]

4 hours ago, TheTwist said:

no more than £1,000 but i can go a little over.

Any links of online stores? Preferred display size?

[TheTwist]

19 hours ago, ZM Fong said:

Any links of online stores? Preferred display size?

@ZM Fong 13 or 15 inch

 

[genexis_x]

4 hours ago, TheTwist said:

@ZM Fong 13 or 15 inch

 

On 03/06/2018 at 9:31 AM, ZM Fong said:

Any links of online stores?

 

[TheTwist]

@ZM Fong Not sure what you mean by Any links of online stores?

[genexis_x]

21 minutes ago, TheTwist said:

@ZM Fong Not sure what you mean by Any links of online stores?

Provide some links of online stores in your country that sell laptops

[TheTwist]

11 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Provide some links of online stores in your country that sell laptops

Apart from the computer brands.

 

PC World - https://www.pcworld.co.uk

Laptops Direct -  https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

Amazon also

[genexis_x]

Here are some good options:

Dell XPS 13 9360

Lenovo Thinkpad T480 (customize)

Lenovo Thinkpad T580 (customize)

HP Elitebook 830 G5

HP Elitebook 850 G5

Lenovo Ideapad 720s 14

Asus Zenbook UX330UA WQHD

Asus Zenbook UX430UA

Lenovo Ideapad 720s 13 UHD

Asus Zenbook Flip UX370UA

Lenovo Yoga 720 13 (be aware of turbo issue and x2 PCIe lanes TB3)

Acer Swift 5 (be aware of low max brightness and OKish battery life)

Asus Zenbook UX410UA

Asus Zenbook UX310UA

Acer Spin 5 13

 

Budget options:

Acer Swift 3 14 with MX150

HP Envy x360 with MX150

Lenovo Ideapad 520s 14 (128GB SSD, 940MX)

Lenovo Thinkpad L380 Yoga (customize)

Lenovo Thinkpad L380 (customize)

Lenovo Thinkpad L480 (customize, 8250U+8GB+256GB+IPS)

Lenovo Thinkpad L580 (customize, 8250U+8GB+256GB+IPS)

Lenovo Thinkpad E480 (customize, no dGPU)

Lenovo Thinkpad E580 (customize, no dGPU)

HP Probook 430 G5

HP Probook 440 G5

HP Probook 450 G5

 

Look for reviews to compare them (Notebookcheck, Ultrabookreview)

[TheTwist]

Thank you, I shall do some research.

 

I have been looking at the LG Gram whats your thoughts on that?

[Jrasero]

2 hours ago, TheTwist said:

Thank you, I shall do some research.

 

I have been looking at the LG Gram whats your thoughts on that?

While the Gram is "Military tested" I found the build to be pretty shoddy, tons of screen and keyboard flex.  The Magnesium alloy feels very hollow and like plastic.  The 15" is only 2.47 lbs which slightly lighter than most 13"/14" ultrabooks.  However if you are looking in the £1000 area than the 13"/14" version will fit your budget better.  The 13" is 2.1 pounds which is pretty insane since it also has a 72 Wh battery. 

[TheTwist]

11 minutes ago, Jrasero said:

While the Gram is "Military tested" I found the build to be pretty shoddy, tons of screen and keyboard flex.  The Magnesium alloy feels very hollow and like plastic.  The 15" is only 2.47 lbs which slightly lighter than most 13"/14" ultrabooks.  However if you are looking in the £1000 area than the 13"/14" version will fit your budget better.  The 13" is 2.1 pounds which is pretty insane since it also has a 72 Wh battery. 

 

Thanks @Jrasero I'm not exactly sure if the Gram is selling in the UK?

 

Its hard to choose what Brand to go for. I have been going through review after review and they all have their pros and cons.

The HP's and the Dell's look pretty much the best. I think the 13inch's are more the type i am looking for. 

 

I am not very good when it becomes to finding something for myself.