When buying a laptop, the first thing anyone takes into consideration is the processor. However, as everyone knows, a laptop is more than just that. Thankfully, Intel has made it quite easy for consumers to identify the right laptop for their needs. Simply look for Intel® Evo™-certified laptops. These laptops are designed & tested to offer everything that you would want in a laptop. This includes powerful Intel® Core™ processors, long-lasting battery life, fast charging, dedicated Iris Xe graphics, seamless transfer of files between any device*, advanced video conferencing features, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and more. So you can rest assured in the knowledge that the laptop meets certain minimum requirements set by Intel®.
The latest generation of the Intel® Evo™ platform introduces the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. These processors come packed with a host of exciting features, such as the new Hybrid Architecture, that combines P-cores (Performance cores) and E-cores (Efficiency cores). P-cores optimize responsive, single-threaded performance, while E-cores accelerate efficient, scalable, multi-threaded performance. The Intel® Thread Director intelligently distributes workloads to the appropriate set of cores for optimized performance. Further, Intel® has categorized its processor lineup into the HX-series, H-series, P-series, and U-series. While the HX and H-series target high-performance users, the P and U series aims to strike a balance between performance and battery life. The P-series offers enthusiast-level performance in a thin and light form factor, while the U-series caters to the needs of everyday users who seek performance and portability with exceptional battery life.
So which are the best Intel® Evo™ laptops that you should check out? In this list, we set out to answer that very question. Let’s get started!
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro is a pretty easy device to recommend. Not only does it offer a premium look, but is also jam-packed with cutting-edge technology. First off, the laptop packs the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P processor. It also offers a 16-inch 3K touchscreen AMOLED display with a max refresh rate of 120Hz. On top of this, the laptop offers a 2-in-1 form factor wherein the display can flip all the way around, letting you use it as a tablet. It should also be noted that the laptop offers the latest wireless connectivity technology in the form of Wi-Fi 6E.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
While the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro may not offer the 2-in-1 form factor of its brethren, it more than makes up for it by being more affordable. However, everything else remains pretty much the same. You get a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P processor that is aided with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. It packs a 16-inch 3K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It too offers Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, so you should better download speeds along with lower latencies.
Dell XPS 9315
The XPS series is Dell’s take on a premium thin and light laptop. Aside from its premium looks, the Dell XPS 9315 packs a powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1250U processor that is further aided with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. The compact 13.4-inch FHD+ display not only looks great, but the small size also ensures excellent portability. Portability is further improved by the fact that the laptop weighs just 1.17kg.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro lives up to its name by being quite slim and portable. The device is about 15mm thick and weighs 1.4kg It is also quite powerful thanks to the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P processor at the heart of it. The laptop packs a 2.8K IPS display that offers a refresh rate of 90Hz and this should be more than enough for most users.
HP Envy x360
The HP Envy series is a great option for those looking for a premium laptop that will turn heads when it’s taken out. The Envy x360 can turn even more heads thanks to its 2-in-1 form factor. This allows the 13.4-inch display to flip all the way around and be used as a tablet. The display is quite bright at 400nits and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. Powering this laptop is a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1230U processor and 16GB of RAM. It should also be noted that the laptop is quite light at 1.34kg.
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is quite powerful as it is powered by a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P processor with 16GB RAM. However, the highlight of the laptop is the 14-inch 2.8K OLED display. The OLED panel ensures more vibrant colours and deeper blacks. Even with so much tech under the hood, the laptop is quite light at 1.5kg!
