Buying a new Windows-powered laptop has been trickier than ever due to the sheer number of options that are available to you. Thankfully, the Intel® Evo™ platform has made things super simple. As you may already know, the platform was born of a need to offer users a remarkable combination of performance, responsiveness, and efficiency. Whether you’re a professional, student, gamer, or an avid multitasker, these laptops are sure to meet your needs and elevate your computing experience to new heights. Today, we will be looking at some excellent Intel® Evo™ laptops that you can get at a budget of Rs 1.5 lakh.
Do note that all of the laptops in this list are a part of the latest edition of the Intel® Evo™ platform. This means that they not only come with the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors but also offer all of the features that you’ve come to expect from Intel® Evo™. The 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors feature the Performance Hybrid Architecture that combines up to 14 Performance Cores (P-Cores) with Efficiency Cores (E-Cores). This helps the laptops offer impressive levels of performance without compromising on battery life. The P-Cores are designed to take on resource-intensive tasks such as gaming and resource-intensive apps while the E-Cores are responsible for multi-threaded workloads and background tasks. To ensure optimised workloads, the Intel® Thread Director intelligently distributes tasks to the right set of cores.
Then there is Intel® Unison™ which lets you receive calls, notifications and messages from your phone, on your laptop. It also lets you instantly share files and photos between the two devices. The best part is that Intel® Unison™ is compatible with Android and iOS. So it will work with pretty much all smartphones.
These laptops also come with everything else that you have come to expect from the Intel® Evo™ platform. This includes AI-enabled collaboration features like background blur and face framing. Then there is Instant Wake which turns the laptop back on from sleep in less than a second. Then there is the battery life as all Intel® Evo™ laptops are required to offer at least 9.5+ hours of use on a single charge. On top of this, these laptops also offer fast charging capabilities and can offer up to four hours of use with a 30-minute charge. The cherry on top is the connectivity options on offer. Not only do these laptops feature Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) connectivity, they also offer at least one Thunderbolt 4 port. This drastically improves the laptop’s versatility.
Now, let’s take a look at five Intel® Evo™ laptops that you can consider for less than Rs 1.5 lakhs.
Dell XPS 13 9315
The Dell XPS 13 9315 is a great choice for those looking for a laptop that offers premium looks without skimping on performance. The laptop packs a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1250U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads of performance. This is spread across two P-Cores and eight E-Cores with a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. Graphics duties are handled via an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU.
The laptop features a compact 13.4-inch FHD+ display, which should ensure easy portability, making it ideal for those who tend to work on the go. In terms of memory, you get 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM that is paired with 512GB of storage, which should ensure things remain fast and smooth.
ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (2022)
The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED is a great option for those looking for a thin and light laptop with a great display and impressive performance. Powering the laptop is a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500H processor with 12 cores and 16 threads of performance. This includes four P-Cores and eight E-Cores with a max clock speed of 4.5GHz. The Intel® Iris® Xe iGPU should be more than a match for basic use cases such as photo editing. You also get 16GB LPDDR4 RAM paired with 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD.
The highlight of the laptop has to be the display. The 14-inch 3K OLED display covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. It is also Pantone Validated and VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600. So you can expect very accurate colours on the panel. All make this laptop a good option for photographers or digital artists who are constantly on the go.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
If you’re in search of an Intel® Evo™ laptop that excels in multitasking and offers a wide range of capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is definitely worth considering. A key reason for that is the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1340P processor that is powering the laptop. This offers 12 cores and 16 threads of performance. The processor features four P-Cores and eight E-Cores and offers a max clock speed of 4.6GHz. You also get 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD.
In terms of display, the 14-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 3K WQXGA+ display should make watching videos a treat. On top of this, the 120Hz refresh rate should also make casual gaming a bit more fun. With its aluminium body, the laptop also scores quite high in the looks department.
HP Envy x360 OLED 13
HP Envy x360 OLED 13 is a great option for those looking for a premium laptop. However, this Intel® Evo™ laptop is not just about looks. This particular variant of the laptop is powered by a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1250U processor with 10 cores and 12 threads of performance. It consists of two P-Cores and eight E-Cores with a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. In terms of memory, you get 16GB LPDDR4X RAM with 512GB of storage.
Then you have the display. The compact 13.3-inch OLED panel has a 2.8K resolution of 2880×1800. It covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3. It should be noted that the laptop features a 360-degree hinge, so the flipped all the way around to turn the laptop into a tablet. So you can use it with a stylus and draw directly on the display.
Acer Swift Go
If value is what you are looking for, then the Acer Swift Go might be just what you are looking for. However, don’t think that the modest price makes it any less of a device. This is an Intel® Evo™ laptop after all. You get a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500H processor with 12 cores and 16 threads. In this, you get four P-Cores and eight E-Cores with a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, should be more than enough for most users.
The Acer Swift Go lives up to its name by being extremely portable. The laptop weighs 1.25kg and comes with a compact 14-inch WQXGA resolution. Do note that this is an OLED panel, so you will be able to enjoy all the benefits that come with it such as deeper blacks and more vibrant colours.
