Best Ultrabooks 2018

If you like the look and feel of Apple's MacBooks but you want a better keyboard and more ports, Huawei's 14-inch MateBook X Pro has you covered. This 2.9-pound system packs a serious punch with its 8th-Gen Core CPU and Nvidia graphics, and it lasts nearly 10 hours on a charge. We also like that this system includes both USB-A and USB-C ports, and that the sharp 3000 x 2000-pixel display is a touch screen.

Huawei MateBook X Pro Review

Microsoft's wonderfully minimalist Surface Laptop 2 is more than just a sleek notebook with an elegant lid that comes in a stylish black colorway. It also packs a sharp, bright 13.5-inch touch screen, speedy 8th Gen Intel CPU performance and an Alcantara fabric deck around the keyboard. Its 9-plus hours of battery life is another feature worth boasting about. Getting the Surface Laptop 2 in that black, sleeker burgundy or blue costs extra, but you also get twice as much SSD storage.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Review

The Acer Swift 7 is so thin that you'll wonder how this laptop squeezed in a battery, and yet this 0.35-inch system lasted over 9 hours on our tests. The design isn't just slim, it's very light at 2.6 pounds. Other highlights include LTE support for staying connected on the go, a vibrant full HD 14-inch display and a surprisingly comfy keyboard. Just don't expect a lot of power from its 7th generation Y series CPU.

Acer Swift 7 Full Review

The ideal Ultrabook for productivity, the 2.5-pound ThinkPad X1 Carbon packs everything you could want in a take-anywhere business laptop. That includes a world-class keyboard with deep travel, a fast quad-core Core i5 processor and an epic 11 hours of battery life. You'll get less endurance from the optional HDR screen, but that panel is simply draw-dropping.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review

The Lenovo Yoga C930 improves on the best 2-in-1 with an even sleeker design that swaps the watchband hinge for a soundbar, so you'll get great sound in any mode. There's also a built-in slot for the included stylus and webcam cover. Other highlights include over 10 hours of battery life, a vibrant 13.9-inch screen and a swift Core i7 CPU. 

Lenovo Yoga C930 Review

The Dell XPS 15 is one of the most powerful 15-inchers around, thanks to its Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti graphics. We also like its slim, modern industrial design, incredibly thin bezels and rich display. The webcam placement could be better, but when you add in over 11 hours of battery life you have a winner.

Dell XPS 15 Review

Apple took the MacBook Air and shaved down its size, weight and bezels, all while adding a sharp new Retina display. This 13.3-inch laptop lasts over 9 hours on a single charge, and packs other perks like a Touch ID sensor and Apple's T2 chip for SSD encryption. Also, while this laptop is smaller than it's ever been, its speakers pack a big punch, with enough sound to fill a large room.