In one of my recent post, I discussed How you can decide which laptop you should buy and what are the hardware specs you should look for in laptops in the year 2018. I also mentioned that I will be posting a blog post on the list of best laptops you can buy in 2018 and this post is about the best laptops in the market available that you should consider in 2018.
I will list all new laptops that are recently released by various brands powered by new Intel 7th and 8th gen processors, like Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and many more. This will help you narrow down your search and will also give you an idea about the hardware specs coming out in these fresh ultrabooks and laptops. You can also go through the following video to learn How to decide Which Laptop You Should Buy!
DELL
Dell has already released a fresh batch of laptops and ultrabooks in their Inspiron and XPS series. These ultrabooks and laptops are equipped with the latest powerful 8th generation processors.
1. New Inspiron 15 5000 Series Laptop (Inspiron 5570 India)
Dell has worked on their Inspiron 5000 series budget gaming laptops and made it a bit thinner and lighter which improved mobility. Also, with the premium metallic finish, it looks fresh and lots better than it’s the previous generation. The new Inspiron 5570 series laptop starts from ₹59,689.99 in India and $599.99 in the United States.
Dell Inspiron 5570 Specification
| Price as reviewed | ₹59,689.99 (India) and $599.99 (US) |
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| Display size/resolution | 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare LED-Backlit Display |
| PC CPU | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8550U Processor (8MB Cache, up to 4.0 GHz) |
| PC Memory | 8GB, DDR4, 2400MHz; up to 32GB (additional memory sold separately) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon® 530 Graphics with 4G GDDR5 graphics memory |
| Storage | 2TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive |
| Networking | 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz, 1×1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
2. Dell Inspiron 7000
It’s the newer generation 38.1cm (15) lightweight and portable laptop with expansive views on a thin-bezel screen. There are two models with powered by 8th Generation Coffee Lake i5 and i7 processors. This Dell 7000 series starts at ₹77,189.99 for the i5 variant in India and $699.99 in the United States.
Also, there is a 2-in-1 model in Inspiron 7000 series called Inspiron 7373 which is starts from ₹76,290 for i5 variant in India.
INSPIRON 7373
Dell Inspiron 7570 Specification
| Price as reviewed | ₹77,189.99 & $699.99 |
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| Display size/resolution | 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Truelife LED-Backlit Narrow Border Display |
| PC CPU | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-8250U or i7-8550U Processor (8MB Cache, up to 4.0 GHz) |
| PC Memory | 8GB, DDR4, 2400MHz; up to 32GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX with 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory |
| Storage | Dual drives with 256GB Solid State Drive+ 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive |
| Networking | 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz, 2×2 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Dell Inspiron 15 7577 Gaming
| Price as reviewed | $999 or ₹1,27,189.99 |
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| Display size/resolution | 15.6-inch 1,920 x 1,080 IPS Anti-Glare |
| PC CPU | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-7300HQ and i7-7700HQ |
| PC Memory | 8GB and 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 2400MHz |
| Graphics | 6GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (Max-Q) |
| Storage | 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD+1TB HDD |
| Optical drive | None |
| Networking | 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
3. NEW XPS 13
Here’s what all you need to know about the New Dell XPS 13 ultrabook which is now world’s smallest 13″ Ultrabook. Luckily, it’s available in India. The non-touch i5-powered variant starts from for ₹86,990 ($1370 USD) and the same model is available for just $999.99 ( ₹63,270) in the United States.
Price for Touch-Enabled QHD+Display variant powered by i7-8550U, starts at ₹1,43,999 or $2099 in the United States.
Also, the US customers have an advantage of customizing the hardware as per requirements which we in India don’t have. That’s one of the biggest disadvantage considering the price we pay as compared to customers in the United States.
Dell XPS 13 (late 2017)
| Display size/resolution | 13.3-inch 1,920×1,080 display or 13.3” QHD+ (3200 x 1800) InfinityEdge touch display, |
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| PC CPU | 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U |
| PC memory | 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 1,866MHz |
| Graphics | 128MB Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe SSD |
| Networking | 802.11ac Killer 1535 Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
HP (Hewlett-Packard)
HP laptops are also good in performance and HP has also released several variants powered by 8th Gen powerful Quad-Core processors from Intel Family. These laptops and ultrabooks start from ₹56,970 in India and $699 in the USA. Let’s have a look at some of the best options by HP India and the United States.
There are two series in the United States offered by the HP, Spectre, and Envy. In India, we have the ProBook, Pavillion followed by Envy and Spectre series. Currently, In India, HP has released 8th gen laptops in Pavillion and Probook series only. But the good thing is (may be bad for some), that HP has launched 17 different variants across their Pavillion and ProBook series so you can choose one that suits your needs.
Click Here to Browse all HP Pavillion and ProBook laptops powered by 8th Gen i5 and i7 Processors. If you want more portability and lightweight laptops, look at HP Spectre series.
HP Spectre x360 13 (2017)
HP’s Spectre 360 series is the ultralight and thinnest ultrabook series that weights only 1.11Kgs. Currently, there are four models available in India powered by 7th Gen i7 7500U Processor and 256GB, 360GB or 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD storage. There is still no UHD (4K) model available in India.
| Price as reviewed | $1,599, £1,799 (with 1TB SSD) and ₹115,290 (India) |
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| Display size/resolution | 13.3-inch 3,840×2,160 touch display or FHD IPS UWVA BrightView Corning® Gorilla® Glass WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080) |
| CPU | 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U |
| Memory | 8GB or 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 1,866MHz |
| Graphics | 128MB dedicated Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Storage | 256GB, 360GB or 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Expansion | 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, 1 USB 3.1 Type-A |
| Networking | 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home or Pro(64-bit) |
Lenovo
Lenovo has three categories of laptops or ultrabooks, the Ideapads, Yoga, and ThinkPad. You can choose according to your requirements. Thinkpads are business class laptops made to last longer.These are rough and tough and provide longer battery life as compared to Ideapad. While Ideapad is cheaper and more affordable. It is good for media and web surfing.
Lenovo’s Yoga brand is all about 2-in-1 hybrids. if you can’t decide if you want a tablet or a laptop, go for the Yoga series. These three series are further divided into Ideapad 300, 400, 500 or ThinkPad Yoga, ThinkPad T and Yoga 300/900 series. Learn more about Lenovo’s series here.
Lenovo Ideapad
Lenovo IdeaPad is categorized into six further series, namely,
- IdeaPad 100 – Affordable Personal Laptops
- IdeaPad 300 – Affordable, All-Purpose Laptops
- IdeaPad 500 – Laptops that combine robust multimedia features with serious horsepower.
- IdeaPad 700 – Sleek, light, and powerful laptops with cutting-edge technology and enhanced multimedia features.
- IdeaPad Legion Y – Gaming laptops designed by people who understand gamers’ needs, built to deliver the ultimate gaming experience right out of the box.
- MiiX Series – Perfect for work and play, Miix provides a laptop when you need it and quickly becomes a touchscreen tablet.
Click here to explore all Ideapad series laptops.
Lenovo Yoga Series
- Yoga 300 – Affordable & Ultra portable 11 inch
Incredibly slim, light & stylish design. - Yoga 500 – Multimode PCs with fast processing power and four classic modes.
- Yoga 700 – Ultraportable 2-in-1 Multimode Laptops
- Yoga 900 – Beautifully slim, yet amazingly powerful, 2-in-1 laptops featuring the unique watchband hinge and four usage modes.
Explore Lenovo Yoga Series here.
Lenovo Yoga 920-13IKB (Just Launched)
| Price as reviewed | $1,300 |
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| Display size/resolution | 13.9″ UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Multitouch with integrated camera
13.9″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Multitouch with integrated camera |
| PC CPU | 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U |
| PC Memory | 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 2,400MHz |
| Graphics | 128MB Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Storage | UUp to1TB NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Series
- Thinkpad X – Light & slim, with long battery life for extreme mobility
- Thinkpad P – Blazing-fast portable workstations.
- Thinkpad E – Distinctive design with small-business tools
- Thinkpad T – Performance & durability in our flagship laptop series.
- Thinkpad L – Tough and functional business laptops that fit the bill.
- Thinkpad 13 – Lightweight but powerful, with battery life to spare, these laptops balance mobility and productivity perfectly.
- Thinkpad Yoga – Premium 2-in-1 convertible Ultrabooks for business, with four usage modes: Laptop, Tablet, Tent, & Stand.
New Laptops and ultrabooks launched by Lenovo, (at the time of this review)
Thinkpad Yoga 370
| Price as reviewed | ₹1,13,999 and ₹1,25,999 |
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| Display size/resolution | 13.3 “FHD (1920 x 1080), 300nit, IPS, touchscreen |
| PC CPU | Up to 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| PC Memory | Up to 16 GB DDR4 |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 620 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD |
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| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) |
ThinkPad P51s Mobile Workstation
| Price as reviewed | ₹1,16,999 with Fingerprint Reader |
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| PC CPU | Up to 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor |
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| Graphics | NVIDIA® Quadro® M520 |
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| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) |
ThinkPad X1 Yoga
| Price as reviewed | ₹179,990 |
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| PC CPU | Up to I7-7650U Intel® Core™ i7 vPro™ processor |
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| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) |
ThinkPad X1 Carbon
| Price as reviewed | ₹177,990 |
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| PC CPU | Up to Intel® Core™ vPro™ i7-7600U processor |
| PC Memory | 8GB DDR4 SDRAM 2,400MHz |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 620 |
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| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) |
Yoga 720 (13)
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹87,999 |
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| PC CPU | Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| PC Memory | Up to 16 GB DDR4 |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GTX1050 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Yoga 520 (14″)
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹51,599 |
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| PC CPU | Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| PC Memory | Up to 16GB DDR4 |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce 940 MX |
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| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Yoga 920 Vibes
| Price as reviewed | ₹149,990 |
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| PC CPU | Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 U processor |
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| Graphics | Integrated Intel® HD Graphics |
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| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Lenovo Legion Y520
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹80,999 |
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| Display size/resolution | 139.62cm (15.6) FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 16:9 aspect ratio, 250 nits |
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| PC Memory | 32GB max, 2400 MHz DDR4, 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM sockets |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5, supports external digital display; max. resolution: 3840×[email protected] (HDMI) |
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System supports M.2 SSD and 2.5″ HDD at same time |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Lenovo Ideapad 520S
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹57,099 |
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| Display size/resolution | Up to FHD (1920×1080) IPS |
| PC CPU | Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
| PC Memory | 4 GB DDR4 / 8 GB DDR4 / 8 GB DDR4 + 16 GB Intel Optane SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce 940MX |
| Storage | 256 GB SATA SSD; 512 GB SATA SSD; 1 TB SATA HDD; 2 TB SATA HDD; 128 GB PCIe SSD + 1 TB SATA HDD |
| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Ideapad 520 (15, Intel)
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹54,199 |
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| PC CPU | Up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Lenovo Miix 320 2-in-1
| Price as reviewed | Starts ₹18,999 |
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| Display size/resolution | Up to 10.1″ FHD (1920 x 1200), touchscreen |
| PC CPU | Intel® Atom™ X5 |
| PC Memory | Up to 4 GB DDR3L |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics |
| Storage | Up to 128 GB eMMC |
| Networking | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Operating system | Up to Windows 10 Pro |
Keep looking for more on this page as this post will be updated from time to time with new laptops and ultrabooks.
