Laptops are getting better each year and 2023 was probably the best year for laptops in India as we witnessed the launch of some amazing portables that offer uncompromising performance, excellent designs, amazing displays, and brilliant battery life. Whether you look at the new laptops in the mainstream or premium category, these products don’t just justify their price tags but offer much more value. With brands such as ASUS, Lenovo, Dell, MSI, Apple, Samsung, and more launching laptops that offer incredible value, the laptop space was never more competitive. The winners of the Best Laptop of 2023 in the Affordable, Mainstream and Premium categories for the Indian Gadget Awards were based on the votes from over 35+ jury members. IGA 2023 had a total of 35+ categories and over 200+ nominations and now let’s take a look at the winners for the Best Laptop of 2023 award.
Best Laptop of 2023 (Affordable)
Winner: ASUS Vivobook Go 14 (2023)
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 (2023) won the Best Laptop (Affordable) award at IGA 2023 as it offers excellent value for money at its price point. Whether we talk about the powerful Ryzen 7000 series processor, compact thin-bezel 14-inch FHD display, or the 512GB SSD, this laptop has been made from the ground up keeping end users’ needs in mind. One of the best aspects of this laptop is that it also supports fast charging, which ensures it can be charged from low battery to 60% in just around 49 minutes, as per the company’s claims.
As the laptop is lightweight, it is really easy to carry as well. But the flexibility doesn’t just extend to portability but also its design. With a 180-degree lay flat hinge, the laptop makes it easy to share content with others as well in a work environment.
Best Laptop of 2023 (Mainstream)
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book3
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 won the Best Laptop (Mainstream) award at IGA 2023 as it offers impressive features at its price point. The portable comes with a great design, build quality, and good specs, and offers solid performance, backed by an impressive battery life. The laptop has a thin design that makes it easy to carry around but doesn’t sacrifice ports as it features a wide range of built-in ports. Here you get — HDMI, a microSD slot, and a pair of USB-A and USB-C ports for easy device syncing and quick data transfers. No dongles are needed.
With the Galaxy Book3, you also get Dolby Atmos sound to ensure you can enjoy multimedia content on the go without compromising on the sound quality. On top of all this, you also get studio-quality dual mics to ensure an amazing calling experience.
Best Laptop of 2023 (Premium)
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
Apple MacBook Pro (2023) secured the title for this year’s Best Laptop of 2023 (Premium). This laptop from Apple comes with industry-leading features that make it stand out from the crowd. Available with up to M3 Max chip that can even handle 4K video editing like a piece of cake, this laptop packs a Liquid Retina XDR display, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack, a MagSafe 3 port Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad.
This robust machine has been made for professionals from the ground up and doesn’t compromise on any front. This is even evident from the build quality of the laptop, which is arguably the best in the industry.
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Laptop of 2023 (Affordable, Mainstream, and Premium).
Best Laptop of 2023 (Affordable) nominees
Infinix InBook X3 Slim (XL422)
With a sleek design, type-C fast charging, long-lasting battery life, and a thin-bezel display, the Infinix InBook X3 Slim (XL422) is a great option at an attractive price.
Tecno Mega Book T1
This laptop from Tecno comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 Processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage to offer fast load times. As it features a 15.6-inch Eye Comfort display, you can use it for extended hours without any discomfort.
Zebronics NBC 2S (Pro Y)
This lightweight laptop from ZEBRONICS Pro Series comes with an Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1155G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage to ensure solid performance. On top of this, you also get a fingerprint sensor for faster login.
Zebronics ZEB-NBC 4S (Pro Z)
Another entry from the Zebronics NBC series – ZEB-NBC 4S – comes with some upgrades from the NBC 2S and ships with an Intel Core i5 12th Gen 1235U processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and weighs just 1.76Kg.
HP Chromebook 15.6 (15a-na0012TU)
Chromebooks are known for delivering a refined and unique experience and HP Chromebook 15.6 is no different with an Intel Celeron processor, Chrome OS, a 15.6 HD display with Intel UHD Graphics, and 4GB LPDDR4x-2933 RAM.
MSI Modern 15 (B7M-072IN)
This laptop from MSI comes with the capable AMD Ryzen 5-7530U processor, a full-HD display, 8GB DDR4 onboard dual-channel RAM, 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, and AMD Radeon Graphics.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 13th Gen 15 (Intel)
The IdeaPad SLim 3i is powered by up to 13th Gen Intel Core processors and offers you customisation options to let you optimise the performance, extend battery life, and keep the system cooler. With long battery life, you can stay unplugged for longer and with rapid-charging technology, you won’t have to stay tethered either. The optional fingerprint-reader-embedded power button is also a great inclusion.
MSI Modern 15 (B12M-612IN)
With the 12th Generation Intel Core i3-1215U processor, FHD display, 16GB DDR4 onboard dual-channel RAM, and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD storage, this MSI laptop offers a capable choice at a reasonable price. On top of all this, it also comes with Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth v5.2, which enhance its appeal even further.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (82XQ008DIN)
The IdeaPad Slim 3 packs an efficient AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor, a 15.6-inch FHD display with peak brightness of 300nits, 8GB LPDDR5-5500 RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. It comes with smart learning features such as Lenovo Aware, Whisper Voice, and Eye Care as well to enhance your experience.
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P)
The Aspire 3 is an interesting option at its price point given that it features the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U quad-core processor, single-channel LPDDR5 SDRAM, 8GB of onboard LPDDR5 system memory, 15.6-inch FHD display, and 256GB SSD storage. Other key features include Acer TNR Solution, Acer Purified Voice, USB type-C connector, and LPDDR5 faster data transit.
Acer Aspire Lite (AL15-41)
The next entry from Acer on this list is the Aspire Lite, which features the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U hexa-core mobile Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics. Don’t be fooled by the Lite branding as it comes with a 15.6-inch FHD display with narrow bezels. In terms of memory, you get 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD NVMe solid-state drive storage (expandable up to 1TB).
Acer Aspire 3 Thin and Light A315-24
Another solid entry from Acer on this list, the Aspire 3 Thin and Light offers powerful performance, thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U Quad-Core Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics. The laptop comes with single-channel LPDDR5 SDRAM support, 8GB onboard LPDDR5 system memory, and a 15.6-inch FHD display.
MSI Modern 14 (C11M-031IN)
The MSI Modern 14 features an Intel Core i3 11th Gen 1115G4 processor, which allows it to handle processing needs efficiently. The portable also comes with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and a 14-inch display and weighs just 1.4 kg for easy portability.
Best Laptop of 2023 (Mainstream) nominees
Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-52P)
Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly laptop that has been made from recycled materials for less harm and more earthy goodness. It is powered by the capable Intel Core i5-1335U processor, 16GB of onboard LPDDR4X SDRAM, and 512GB SSD storage. As far as the display is concerned, you get a 14.0-inch FHD IPS panel.
Acer Swift GO OLED (SFG14-71)
The Swift GO OLED, as the name suggests comes with a vibrant 14-inch OLED display panel with WQXGA+ resolution. The laptop features an Intel Core i5-13500H processor with integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics and 512GB of PCIe Gen4 storage. Notably, the laptop comes with a 1440p camera that enables high-quality video calling.
Infinix Zero Book (ZL12)
Infinix Zero Book is a good laptop for your day-to-day computing tasks, such as photo editing, graphic designing, and working on spreadsheets. Thanks to its 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor, the laptop can handle processing tasks with relative ease. Moreover, the 96EU Iris Xe graphics card in this laptop can be used for video editing and graphic designing.
HP Pavillion x360 (ek1010TU)
The HP Pavillion x360 can easily be used as your work laptop as it comes with a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display that enables several use cases. It also packs the capable 10-core 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB PCle NVMe M.2 SSD. As far as connectivity is concerned, you get one USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port as well.
ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (Intel) (X1505VA-LK541WS)
ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (2023) comes with a vibrant 15.6-inch FHD display, a backlit keyboard, and an Intel Core i5-13500H 13th Gen processor. As this is a thin and light laptop, it is easy to carry around as well. As far as memory is concerned, you get 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage here.
Dell Inspiron 5330
Dell Inspiron 5630 is powered by the solid Intel Core i5-1340P processor and offers 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop features a massive 16-inch FHD+ WVA display and comes with a backlit keyboard as well.
Dell Inspiron 5630
Another offering from Dell makes the list – the Inspiron 5630. The laptop comes with an Intel Core i5-1340P Processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 16.0-inch FHD+ WVA display with 250 nits of brightness. You can use the laptop in low-light conditions as well, thanks to its back-lit keyboard.
ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (AMD) (TN3402YAB-LZ541WS)
Thanks to the flip nature of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip (2023), you can use it in different scenarios with varying amounts of flexibility. The laptop ships with an AMD Ryzen 5 Hexa Core 7530U processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 14-inch display.
Fujitsu UH-X (4ZR1M37246)
A solid laptop from Fujitsu comes in the form of UH-X. The laptop packs a 13th Gen Intel Evo Core i5 processor, and a 14-inch FHD display, and comes with a fingerprint sensor for ease of login. This thin and light laptop features 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage and comes with a back-lit keyboard for convenience.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 (83E00006IN)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 comes with the same amazing hinge and lightweight design that has become synonymous with the Yoga series. The laptop packs an Intel Evo Core i5 13500H processor, a 14-inch WUXGA OLED display, and 16GB RAM, which make it ideal for both office and personal work.
ASUS Vivobook 16X (K3605VC-MB541WS)
This ASUS Creator series laptop is powered by the Intel Core i5-13500H 13th Gen processor, packs a massive 16-inch FHD+ display with a high 120Hz refresh rate, and a capable NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3050 GPU. The laptop also comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.
ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (AMD) (M1505YA-LK741WS)
With a gorgeous 15.6-inch FHD OLED display that makes it perfect for multimedia consumption, the VivoBook 15 OLED is a great option that comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a backlit keyboard for added convenience.
Tecno Megabook T1 (i7)
This Tecno laptop comes with the powerful Intel Core 11th Gen i7 processor, which makes it ideal for any work, irrespective of how demanding it is. On top of the powerful CPU, you also get 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The laptop features a 15.6-inch Eye Comfort display to ensure long-term usage without any discomfort.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 13th Gen 14 (Intel)
The IdeaPad Slim 5i is a slim, light, and military-grade laptop that is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and features a 14-inch display. The laptop offers real-time system responsiveness via Lenovo AI Engine and comes with an optional fingerprint reader & hybrid FHD infrared camera.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7430)
This lightweight laptop from Dell weighs just 1.58kg and is powered by an Intel Core i5-1335U processor. The 2-in-1 laptop packs 8GB LP DDR5 RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 14-inch FHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also supports Active Pen which can be used for creative and professional work.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (82Y0004SIN)
The IdeaPad Flex 5i comes with a 360-degree drop-down hinge and switches from laptop to tent to stand to tablet, suiting any task at hand. This portable even raises the keyboard for a more ergonomic typing angle. Further, it’s powered by up to Intel Evo performance with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors enhanced by Lenovo’s AI Engine — so you can work fast and smart in any scenario.
HP Envy x360 15 (15-fh0014AU)
The HP Envy x360 has a 15.6-inch FHD IMAX touchscreen display that enables several use cases for professionals. The laptop also carries enough horsepower with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, supported by AMD Radeon Graphics (8GB LPDDR4x-4266 RAM). With 512GB SSD storage and a backlit keyboard, this portable has a lot going for it.
Best Laptop of 2023 (Premium) nominees
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
The MacBook Air comes with a 16-core Neural Engine, a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, and a MagSafe 3 charging port. The portable comes with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, which makes it ideal for video-calling. The laptop also comes with a Force Touch trackpad and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a powerful laptop for Pro users with an Intel 13th Gen i7 Evo processor, a massive 16-inch touchscreen 2-in-1 3K display, 120Hz refresh rate, thin and light design, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. The laptop also comes with a plethora of connectivity options and a long-lasting battery life.
ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) UX5304VA
ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) is an extremely lightweight laptop that weighs just 1 kg but comes with a capable Intel Core EVO i7-1355U 13th Gen processor, a 13.3 Inch 2.8K OLED display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 13th Gen (82YQ001DIN)
This is the world’s first full dual-screen OLED, multi-mode laptop that features two PureSight OLED displays for versatile use. The laptop is powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The laptop comes with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and comes with support for a stylus pen. The laptop is perfect for entertainment consumption with Dolby Atmos and Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1
Dell XPS 9730 Laptop is a 2-in-1 portable that is powered by an Intel Core i7-13700H processor and features 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and NVIDIA RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 GPU. With a massive 17-inch UHD+ AR touchscreen display, this laptop opens up a lot of options for use cases.
Dell XPS 13 Plus
You can essentially do everything you want at a blazing-fast speed with the powerful XPS 13 Plus. The laptop features the 12th Gen Intel Core processor and comes with innovative battery technology – all in a lightweight design.
HP Spectre x360 (16-f2005TX)
HP Spectre x360 is powered by 13th Gen Intel Evo Core i7-1360P processor and packs a massive 16-inch UHD+ OLED display with an impressive peak brightness of 500 nits. The touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop features 32GB RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and Intel Arc Graphics.
LG Gram 360 16-inch
LG Gram 360 features a large 16-inch touchscreen IPS display and packs an Intel 13th Gen EVO i7-1360P processor. The portable comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and supports Stylus Pen as well.
Gigabyte AERO 14 BMF
This Gigabyte laptop comes with the uncompromising Intel Core i7 13th Gen 13700H processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, and a 14-inch OLED display.
ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402)
The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a powerful laptop that comes with the flagship Intel CPU and creator-grade NVIDIA GPU, cooled for extreme performance by ASUS IceCool Plus technology. The laptop comes with the next-generation ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen to a comfortable angle for a seamless and immersive visual experience.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The slim 16-inch Galaxy Book3 Ultra comes with a high-resolution display, a powerful NVIDIA RTX 4050 graphics card, and a capable processor, all of which combine to deliver a robust performance for professionals.
HP Dragonfly G4
This HP laptop features 13th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 13.5-inch WUXGA+ touchscreen display, and 32GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM. The portable comes with 1TB of SSD storage and B&O Speakers, which enhance its appeal further for multimedia consumption.
Dell XPS 17 9730
The XPS 17 features the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and a gigantic 17-inch UHD+ touchscreen InfinityEdge display. The laptop also features 1TB SSD storage to ensure you don’t have to struggle with load times.
