A laptop is an investment that you must make only after thoroughly looking through all your options. If you have your priorities right, and know exactly what you need from your laptop,  you can set the budget and even zero in on the brand. Here’s a quick guide to laptops followed by the best laptops today and the prices you can get them at.

Guide to Laptops and Prices

Here are some tips that you need to look into before you start your hunt for the right laptop.

• A 12.5 to 14 inch will give you the best balance with portability and usability. If you won’t be moving it much, you can opt for a larger screen.
• Any laptop that exceeds $600 must have an i5 Core CPU, an 8GB RAM, an SSD storage and a screen larger than 1920 x 1080.
• The battery life is a crucial factor you must take into consideration.
• You need to choose between a MacBook and a Windows laptop based on the kind of work you will be doing.
• If you are a person who likes to game, then a good graphics card should be at the top of your priorities.
• You need to ensure that you are getting the best for the budget you have in mind. You can find excellent laptops that fit your needs within the price you have in mind.
• Laptops and prices can be taken care of once you have chosen the brand. The brand name speaks a lot and you need to go for one that is currently doing well in the market.

Here is a list of the best laptop options with prices.

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
This is easily one of the best brands in the industry and this one in particular is available at  $1,139.25. With a 14-inch display and a battery life of 11 hours, it’s worth your money.

Dell XPS 13
Perfect for students and adults alike, you can get this laptop for $999.99. The ultra-thin laptop is perfect to flaunt while enjoying its excellent performance.

Lenovo Yoga 920
Taking laptops to the next level, this is one of the most fashionable and functional investments you will be making. The laptop priced at $1,134 for the features available, will be worth the investment.

Acer Aspire E15
For those with a tight budget, this is the laptop for you. Available at $341.64, it comes with a screen size of 15.6 inches. This is easily one of the best laptops under a $500 budget.

Microsoft Surface Pro
This is a 2 in 1 laptop that is available at $799. It is sleek with a thickness of just 0.33 inches. If you are looking for a detachable one on a small budget, this is the best you can find.

Dell XPS 15
Dell is a brand that comes up with the best Ultrabooks at the most economical prices. This one is available for $999.99 and has a screen size of 15.6 inches. It weighs only 4.6kg and is easy to carry around.