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The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $1050

★ Top Choice

Microsoft

Surface Pro 7

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From $999.98

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♥ Runner Up

Acer

Predator Helios 300

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From $1038.99

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Best Bang for the Buck

Acer

Predator Helios 300

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From $1039

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Apple

MacBook Air 13-inch, Intel Core i5

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From $1049

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7

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Features

  • All-day battery life upto 10.5 hours, plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80% in just over an hour.
  • Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally.
  • Front/Rear Camera System: Video recording : 1080p.
  • More ways to connect, with both USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging.Maximum Boost Speed:3.7 GHz.
  • Faster than Surface Pro 6, with a 10th Gen Intel Core Processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer.
  • Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light surface pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds.

Pros

  • ⊕ USB-C port.
  • ⊕ Great performance.
  • ⊕ Wonderfully portable.
  • ⊕ Compact yet powerful.
  • ⊕ Lots of connectivity options.

Cons

  • ⊖ No Thunderbolt 3.
  • ⊖ Middling battery life.
  • ⊖ Type Cover not included.
  • ⊖ Keyboard cover sold separately.

Specs

  • Weight: 1.7 lbs.
  • MSRP: $749-$2,299.
  • Platform: Window 10 Home.
  • Battery: “Up to 10.5 hours”.
  • Memory: 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM.
  • Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD.
  • Processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i7, i5 and i3.
  • Ports: 1x USB 3.0 (A), 1 headphone, 1x USB-C.
  • Display: 12.3 inch 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI) touchscreen.
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics (i7, i5) Intel UHD Graphics (i3).

Acer Predator Helios 300

♥ Runner Up
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Features

  • Gigabit Wi-Fi |Backlit Keyboard | USB 3.1 (Type C) | Dual All-Metal AeroBlade 3D Fan Cooling | Metal Chassis.Battery Capacity:3320 mAh.
  • 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H 6-Core Processor (Up to 4.1GHz) with Windows 10 Home 64 Bit.
  • Up to 7-hours of battery life.
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display (144Hz Refresh Rate, 300nit Brightness & 72% NTSC ).
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Overclockable Graphics with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM.
  • 16GB DDR4 2666MHz DRAM Memory & 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD | Extra empty accessible slot for 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD.Maximum Power Supply Wattage:180 W.

Pros

  • ⊕ 144Hz display.
  • ⊕ Solid construction.

Cons

  • ⊖ Battery life is brief.

Acer Predator Helios 300

Runner-Up, Best Overall
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Features

  • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display, Red Backlit Keyboard.
  • Latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM.
  • Up to 7-hours of battery life.
  • 16GB DDR4 DRAM Memory & 256GB SSD | Extra empty expandable hard drive slot for 2.5" hard drives.
  • Latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.8GHz | Windows 10 Home 64-bit.

Pros

  • ⊕ 15 in.
  • ⊕ Competitive price.
  • ⊕ High-end performance.
  • ⊕ Comfortable keyboard.

Cons

  • ⊖ Sub-par cooling.
  • ⊖ No USB-C support.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, Intel Core i5

Best Laptop
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Features

  • Dual-core 8th-Generation Intel Core i5 Processor.
  • Intel UHD Graphics 617.
  • Touch ID.
  • Stereo speakers with wider Stereo sound.
  • 8GB memory.
  • Stunning 13.3-Inch Retina Display with True Tone.
  • Fast SSD Storage.
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

Pros

  • ⊕ Speedy SSD storage.
  • ⊕ Fingerprint reader.
  • ⊕ Lightweight and sleek.
  • ⊕ Thin, sleek, and light.
  • ⊕ Very long battery life.

Cons

  • ⊖ No touch screen.
  • ⊖ Limited port selection.
  • ⊖ Battery life could be better.