The evolution of lifestyles, between telecommuting and office work, has led manufacturers to develop increasingly thinner and lighter laptops to be able to transport them more easily. If in some cases this is necessarily accompanied by compromises, be it on the robustness of the device, its performance or its battery, manufacturers, from LG to Acer through per applenow they can offer devices of excellent craftsmanship and light as goose feathers.
If the weight of a PC is an essential criterion for you, Tech&Co has selected different references that combine lightness and performance.
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LG Gram 17
A large 17-inch screen, a disconcerting lightness for such a size, and very honest performance. So we can summarize the gram, LG’s ultra-portable PC. Showing in at 1.35kg on the scale by 1.78cm thick, it’s among the thinnest laptops on the market, despite a large size that doesn’t make it easy to carry. The Gram is also available in 16-inch and 14-inch versions (under 1kg).
he embarks your lcd panel very bright in 16:10 format which will be handy for enjoying video content. When it comes to performance, the machine can handle all office or multimedia tasks with the option of a 13th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and up to 32GB of RAM to run it. The LG Gram is offered with a 512 GB or 1 TB SSD, very good connections including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports. 4 hours of autonomy. And it even boasts a long-lasting battery for up to 20 hours of video playback. Even the accompanying charger looks light and compact (116g).
> Find our test of the LG Gram 2022.
Asus Zenbook S13 OLED
Zenbook S13 OLED is designed for portability. And it is not its 1 kg per 1.2 mm thickness that will say otherwise. The device, which offers an elegant and unique design since the opening of its cover mechanically raises the keyboard thanks to its hidden hinges under its chassis, offers an excellent quality 13-inch OLED panel.
And in terms of performance, it looks strong. Asus offers a 13th generation Intel Core processor, along with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Something to shine in terms of performance and speed. With the most advanced settings, it will even be easy to edit 4K video or play games that are not too demanding on resources. The device is not far behind in terms of connectors and has two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, as well as a classic USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Asus ROG Flow X13 GV302
If you’re a gaming enthusiast looking for a dedicated portable PC, but don’t want to overburden yourself, the ROG Flox X13 will likely fit the bill. Ultra-compact and practical, light for a 13-inch screen (1.3 kg), the device has a sober design and excellent finishes. And it has the particularity of being able to become a tablet. Two 16:10 format touchscreen configurations are available: a Nebula QHD 165Hz display or a Full HD 120Hz panel.
The ROG Flow X 13 features an AMD Ryzen 9 processor with 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM, as well as a 512 GB or 1 TB SSD. As for the graphics card, you can opt for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 or an AMD Radeon 780 M.
Furthermore, the X13 uses technology that allows it to keep its temperature under control, even during long gaming sessions, despite its compact chassis. It also offers full connectivity (one USB-C, one USB-A, one Micro SD, one HDMI, and one 3.5mm audio jack).
macbook air m2
Apple has revised the design of its iconic lightweight laptop, but it doesn’t change the winning recipe. The MacBook Air M2 exhibits a slim size thanks to its 13.6-inch screen with thin borders, and its 1.3 kg, all for a space reduced to the maximum. The machine benefits from a clean and refined design with impeccable finishes. Outperformed, its M2 processor (with either 16 or 32GB of RAM) lets it take on the most resource-intensive tasks, like photo editing or multi-input video editing, without faltering.
It is offered in various storage configurations (from 512 GB up to 2 TB). In addition, its Retina screen, very bright and perfectly calibrated, continues to be a benchmark in the field and offers some visual comfort. Perfectly quiet, the MacBook Air also performs wonderfully on the autonomy side thanks to the M2 chip. It lasts more than a day with its battery without suffering.
Honor Magic Book 15
The Honor MagicBook 15 is suitable for people who want to get an ultra-light laptop without necessarily spending big on it. With this device it is quite fine and airy (1.5 kg) for less than 600 euros,
It’s certainly not lightning, but the MagicBook 15 is perfect for everyday tasks (Internet browsing, word processing, streaming, light gaming…), with an Intel Core i3 processor (8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage ) or an AMD Ryzen 5 processor (8 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage).
Its 15-inch screen is well calibrated and pleasing. The device also has a pretty comprehensive connection for a model of this size: a USB-C port, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. The MagicBook 15 also offers a half-day battery life, a decent amount of time for a device of this type.
Available from 549.90 euros on the site of Honor and associated resellers.
HP Aero 13 Pavilion
You want a compact and really light laptop. The Pavilion Aero 13 shows less than a kilo on the scale. So much to say it directly: its advantage lies above all in its ability to be easily transported everywhere, without weighing down your bag and to carry the essentials. An ultraportable in essence, without frills. But neither extravagances. It offers a 12th generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 5 processor that will be very efficient for office automation and fairly standard uses. Don’t expect to push it to the limit for an undemanding video game.
It runs Windows 11 and provides all-day battery life, recharging with the proprietary charger or USB-C on PowerDelivery to go faster. The Aero 13 has a decent screen that doesn’t shine with its color reproduction or brightness, but it’s sufficient for a lot of activity. The PC, however, has to be rather quiet and not get hot. It is offered in configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Source: BFM TV
