The best laptops of 2024: from Asus to Xiaomi
By ForGeeks Laptops, unlike smartphones, don’t update at the same rate. But when companies do release a new model, they try to give it the best possible upgrade. And it’s not just about replacing the processor. Upgrade the screen, processor and cooling system. Companies are trying to make their devices thinner without compromising performance.
It’s time to see what laptops are coming out in 2024, and what the best ones look like.
Asus Zenbook S 16
The slim, rugged laptop with a huge OLED screen has a very nice design while also combining performance along with low power consumption. Due to the thinness, the laptop is overall quite compact, so it will be convenient to take it anywhere. Of course, we’re not talking about high gaming performance, but for office work, the Internet or some not too professional programs, it will be more than enough.
It has built-in AI features, and you’ll be able to play some simple games on it (we’re not talking about AAA projects). The weak side can be considered the cooling system of the laptop, because of its thinness it is difficult to place all the necessary system. However, as mentioned above, for everyday/work tasks, it will do just fine.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Another Asus laptop, but this time aimed at the gaming audience. It turns out to be stylish and quite large, thanks to its 14-inch OLED screen. It doesn’t weigh that much for this type of device – about 1.5 kilograms – and it’s equipped with a GeForce RTX 4070, which is a good thing.
For gaming, it’s the perfect laptop. It’s got a keyboard and touchpad, 7-8 hours of battery life, and fast charging that can take the battery from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. Miracles are nothing short of miracles. And of course, the cooling system for such a machine is on top. So if you’ve been looking for a gaming laptop that came out this year, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is your choice.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M3
If you care not only about laptop portability but also about performance and style, the MacBook Air 15 M3 is your choice. The new version of Apple’s laptop gets a big performance boost from the M3 processor, an updated Wi-Fi 6E wireless support chip, and dual-monitor support (if that’s important to you).
The new MacBook Air 15 M3 has a new M3 processor, an updated Wi-Fi 6E wireless support chip, and dual-monitor support.
If this is the first time you’ve decided to turn your attention to Apple laptops, it’s a great performance option that can handle games and more professional programs in addition to simple tasks. However, if you previously had a MacBook on the M2, there’s not much point in upgrading. The processor of the previous generation still copes with its work perfectly. It’s also worth keeping in mind that the notebook will only be fully featured in Apple’s ecosystem, so keep that in mind.
Huawei Matebook X Pro (2024)
This year’s Huawei Matebook X Pro is for the most part an updated version of the laptop that came out in 2023. But that fact doesn’t make it worse, instead it improves on its predecessor’s shortcomings and adds something new and fresh. So it’s thinner and a little lighter, the OLED screen now reaches 120Hz, a faster SSD drive has been installed, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H or Core Ultra 7 155H processor itself has been improved.
Also abiding by the rules and laws of the last year, Huawei has added artificial intelligence features. As with most devices, they’re not 100% working yet, but the results are there and they’re pretty impressive. As in the case of Apple, this laptop supports an ecosystem with other Huawei devices. That’s why owners of Huawei products should pay attention to it.
Xiaomi Redmi Book 14 (2024)
What buoys this laptop right off the bat is the battery life. If you’re doing some low-impact work, it can run on a single charge for about 16 hours. If you are constantly watching videos – 12 hours. That’s quite a lot for a laptop, so pay attention to it if autonomy is important to you.
Otherwise, it’s also pleasantly impressive. It has a nicely aged design, weighs just 1.4kg, the lid can open 18 degrees (if that’s an important factor for you when choosing a device), and support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision is never too much to ask. The Redmi Book 14 (2024) gets a dual cooling system and a 13th generation Intel Core i5-13500H. If you are looking for a laptop that is not super powerful, but balanced, which in addition to work tasks will pull professional programs and some games at high settings, then this Xiaomi device is a great option.
