The thinnest laptop 2016 - Top list reviewed

1. Dell XPS 13

The best laptop on the planet, Dell's latest Ultrabook is a masterpiece

$789.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Gorgeous bezel-less display

+ Lightweight, compact frame

+ Off-center webcam

-Small frame limits battery life

The new Dell XPS 13 is a revolution in laptop design. It comes touting a 13.3-inch screen, but it has the footprint of an small 11-inch notebook making it incredibly compact and lightweight. The stunning bezel-less screen offers plenty to gawk especially if you go with the high-res QHD+ display.

This machine Also features enough horsepower to make work and play enjoyable, and more than enough battery life to leave you in a lurch. All in all it's a great, compact computing device that will delight you for years to come.

2. Asus ZenBook UX305

A truly excellent ultrabook at a very agreeable price point

$628.93 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Incredibly thin and light

+ Vibrant, glare-free screen

- Weak sauce graphics

- Tinny speakers

The ZenBook UX305 is an exquisitely-built, fully metal machine that's thin, light and very attractive. This lightweight system can easily take on any task whether it's browsing the web, watching video or editing images. What's more, its seven hour battery life is exceptional, and a sub-$700 price tag only sweetens the deal.

While it isn't exactly a shining symbol of innovation in the Ultrabook space, not to mention the processor which pales in comparison to more capable devices on the market, the UX305 is one of the most affordable Windows 10 laptops available today, and it won't disappoint you. Plus, if you're willing to shell out an extra hundred bucks, the updated UX305LA packs in a full-fledged Intel Core i5 CPU.

3. Surface Book

The heavy duty performance Ultrabook

CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U | Graphics: Intel HD graphics 520; Nvidia GeForce graphics | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.5-inch, 3,000 x 2,000 PixelSense Display | Storage: 256GB PCIe3.0 SSD | Connectivity: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE | Camera: Windows 8MP rear-facing autofocus camera (1080p HD), 5MP front-facing Hello face-authentication camera (1080p HD) | Weight: 3.48 pounds | Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.14 x 0.51-0.90 (W x D x H)

$1349.00 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Futuristic design

+ Seamless tablet separation

- Battery life falls well below promises

- A bit heavy set

The Surface Book is both the world's most powerful and thinnest Windows 10 PC as well as an excellent laptop. This is all thanks to its ability to swap between being a really terrific notebook and tablet.

Plus with all the power of an Intel Skylake processor and a discrete Nvidia GPU, this machine outpaces almost every other Ultrabook. The only thing users might find annoying is how it's heavier and bigger than most 13-inch laptops thanks to its 3:2 aspect ratio and 13.5-inch screen.

4. Lenovo Yoga 900

Performance meets design, Lenovo's latest flagship is a jewel

$1019.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Gorgeous display

+ Slim design

- Shallow keyboard

- Display drivers issues

If you're all about style and want power to back it up, things don't get much better than Lenovo's latest flagship hybrid Ultrabook. It's much more punch than its Intel Core M-toting predecessor thanks to trading in Core i5 and i7 CPUs, and it has bigger batteries to boot.

Though it's no longer one of the lightest Windows laptops to date, the Yoga 900 still retains an incredibly sharp and thin design. Although it comes at a steep price, such panache will be worth it for style nuts.

5. Samsung Notebook 9

One stellar entry-level Ultrabook

$997.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Thin, smart styling

+ Nearly perfect display

- Micro-sized video ports

- Short battery life

The Samsung Notebook 9 retains the paper-thin (not literally) design of the Series 9 notebook we all came to know and love back in 2012.

This time, however, we're greeted with a considerably competent Core i5 Skylake processor in addition to an attractive screen, design, and - unlike past Samsung ultrabooks - an approachable price.

6. Dell Latitude 13 7000

A higher class of business laptop we deserve

CPU: 1.10GHz Intel Core m5-6Y57 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 | RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 (1,866MHz) | Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) InfinityEdge display | Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD

$529.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Tactile keyboard

+ Thin and light

- Intel Core M only

- Unusual webcam placement

Following in the footsteps of the king of Ultrabooks, Dell has revamped its Latitude series of business notebooks with the Infinity display redesign. With a compact chassis, the best keyboards ever and great build quality, the Dell Latitude 13 7000 is one of the best Windows laptops to take on the road.

However, thanks to only Intel's Core M chip inside, it isn't the fastest business brain on the block. Still, if you're looking for a reliable machine, you'll be pleased with the Latitude 13 7000's seven hour battery life.

7. 7. HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

A thin, attractive business laptop posing as an Ultrabook

$999.50 VIEW AT AMAZON

+ Sleek design and tough construction

+ Fingerprint scanner, enterprise security

- Underpowered Intel Core M performance

- No full-sized SD card reader

Although it has the look and body of an Ultrabook, the HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 is very much a business laptop in disguise. Underneath its MacBook Air like exterior, this machine packs plenty of enterprise perks including fingerprint scanner, enterprise security and the durable build quality to meet a Military Specifications certification.

At the same time though, the HP Folio 1020 G1 has a gorgeous aluminum and fanless design that's atypical of business-class notebooks. Add in a gorgeous QHD screen, comfortably ergonomic keyboard, and this premium business machine is well worth its slightly upscale price tag.

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The thinnest laptop 2016 - Top list reviewed