Each year advancements in technology bring new laptops packed with features previously impossible. That’s certainly the case with AMD after its commanding performance last year. With their powerful Ryzen 4000 laptop processors, AMD gives Intel some serious competition. The consumer electronics show 2021 showcased Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, and several other manufacturer offerings, which blended the laptop into a professional and personal machine.
Here is a list of the best-rated laptops you should consider for your next purchase. Check your local Best Buy for the best laptop deals and pricing

1. Microsoft Surface Pro X
The Surface Pro X is an innovative design from Microsoft that is a 2 in 1 laptop tablet. Use it as a regular laptop or remove the screen for a large tablet on the go. With a starting price of $999, you get 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage space. The Surface Pro X comes with Microsoft SQ1 or SQ2 chipsets (depending upon model) and features Microsoft’s thinnest form factor. The screen is 13” with almost no visible frame and offers up to 15 hours of battery life

2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers several features that help it make the list. First, it has a 14” screen but remains lightweight and thin. Battery life can last up to 19.5 hours and comes with a rapid rechargeability that provides around 80% battery life after one hour of charging. This model also can wake from sleep in less than a second giving you quick responsiveness. Additional connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 provides speedy and secure connections

3. Dell XPS 13
Dell has created the XPS 13 and certainly looks to generate competition for laptop manufacturers in 2021. The XPS offers a case professionally sculpted by a CNC machining process. This case provides an incredibly durable option with aluminum materials instead of magnesium or plastic. Sticking with the rugged theme, the XPS 13 also includes Gorilla Glass 6, which allows the screen to shrug off impacts and scratches. Finally, the unit is thinner than previous models but still retains the headphone jack and microSD

4. Apple MacBook Air M1
Apple has shown up to challenge its rivals with increased performance power. The M1 chip has given the MacBook Air a genuine performance boost over previous models. Not only is the M1 chip impressive, but the 8-core processor allows for extreme multitasking with minimal battery loss. MacBook Air uses a fanless cooling method in another unique design choice, which makes for silent operation

5. Acer Aspire 5
For multi-taskers and gamers, the Acer Aspire has some additional benefits with your choice of options under the hood. You can select either Intel or AMD processors and for graphics, either Nvidia or AMD. With the option for a 1 TB SSD drive, this model offers fast performance from boot-up to running simultaneous applications. The display is a Full HD IPS that incorporates stunning color depth and eye saving technology