Best lightweight laptops for 2020 in the GCC market

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We have noticed that during the past few years, consumers have directed consumers to prefer looking to buy laptops (laptops) with beautiful, compact designs due to their light weight and ability to do the most important work with a long operating period, which directed the producers to pay more attention to this requirement.

Because we realize the importance of buying a laptop and its complexity, with full awareness of the different budgets and needs of the laptop, it could be a versatile 2-in-1 laptop, for business, games or other more requirements. We worked diligently through the news of the day to review the latest thin, lightweight, and high-quality tablets with an explanation of the most important advantages and disadvantages in addition to providing advice for better use

We will begin by reviewing the latest 7 lightweight laptops available in the Gulf region:

1. Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5 screen - 2020 release)

The Microsoft Surface Book 3 laptop is considered the jewel of Microsoft’s manufacture that all the powerful and distinctive things have been integrated into this device to put specifications that are difficult for everyone to compete with, making it the top of the 2 in 1 detachable laptops.

An investment can be made in this device, as it is likely that the new generation will be issued by the end of autumn 2021

Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5 screen - 2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of  Cons of

yesUnique detachable design

yesVery powerful graphics processor

yesComfortable keyboard

yesVery lite

yesDual cameras with 1080p resolution

yesThe battery is the strongest for 17.5 hours

yesMany options for purchase

noHigh price

noThe keyboard adds a large weight equal to the screen weight

noThe pen is purchased separately

 


2. Acer Swift 5 (2020 release)

Acer devices are widely spread in the Gulf region and the Middle East due to the availability of the latest technology at prices that suit users.

The iconic device Acer Swift 5 excels in providing integrated solutions, starting from a light weight of less than 1 kg with a strong body made of high-quality magnesium, lithium and aluminum with exquisite and attractive designs without compromising the strength of performance, it has been added an advantage not present with all competitors which is the resistance of the device Which you will know about in detail in the latest news

The most prominent thing that has been added is an anti-microbial material based on silver ion with all components even the touch screen

Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) Cons of Acer Swift 5 (2020 release)

yesNice design in luxurious colors

yesSlim and featherweight

yesGreat battery life (up to 17 hours)

yes1080P matte touch screen

yesKeeps cool under heavy workload without annoying fans

yesReasonable prices

noKeyboard layout is tight

noThe speakers sound not as expected

no

no

 


3. Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020

The Huawei MateBook X Pro has a battery that lasts up to 15 hours with an impressive light weight that makes it excellent for office jobs and for heavy users who edit videos.

It has a simple and very elegant design in addition to many safety features, most notably the hidden webcam with the keyboard that appears when you need it

The graphics card from Nvidia allows you to run some games

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 Cons of Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020

yesVivid color operation display

yesDurable premium construction with simple design

yesGreat battery life of 15 hours

yesGreat integration with other Huawei devices

yesAffordable prices compared to some competitors

yesHidden webcam

noWebcam location

noSpeakers sound not good

 

 


4. Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release)

This Dell device is considered superior in performance from the rest of the light and thin devices, it seemed to provide a wonderful 4K screen with a sound system with amazing technologies with a graphics card from Nvidia to be the ideal choice for business owners that need high and strong performance

Dell introduces with its mobile device this best technology by providing it with fans and dual heat pipes to provide the highest performance without overheating.

Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) Cons of Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release)

yesSmallest laptop with massive capabilities

yesStylish and attractive design with excellent screen

yesHigh quality speakers for the most beautiful experience

yesSolid and sturdy construction weighing less than 2 kg

yesMultiple ports

yesA lot of options are available to you upon purchase to choose what suits you best

yesThe battery may last up to 24 hours in light use without video

noNot the best and highest graphics card (GPU)

noHigh price with a choice of the highest specifications

 

 


5. LG Gram 17 - (2020 release)

The LG Gram 17 is the largest device in terms of the screen compared to its competitors without neglecting the main point of our news, which is light weight with the desired durability, as the LG Gram 17 has undergone a large number of tests, including military tests that ensure the quality of work in the harshest conditions with the ability The device has the potential for vibrations and shocks to be the best choice for people who do not deal with great kindness with such devices.

The size of the LG Gram 17’s large screen (17 inch) with the superior power of the device does not affect the strength of the battery. On the contrary, the battery of the LG Gram 17 will stay with you for up to 17 hours of average work.

LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) Cons of LG Gram 17 - (2020 release)

yes17 inch large screen with a light weight not exceeding 1.35 kg

yesBuild a sturdy and durable LG laptop chassis that has been subject to military tests

yesVivid and brilliant WQXGA screen

yesPremium battery lasts up to 17 hours

yesMultiple ports for greater functionality

 

noNon-touch screen

 

 

 

 


6. Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release)

The Asus ZenBook 13 laptop has the most beautiful design through the use of royal dark blue aluminum with rose gold touches that add a luxurious and luxurious look to this model without losing sight of the required durability as it has undergone military tests that include the device's work in extreme conditions with a high ability to absorb shock and blows

With this generation of Asus ZenBook laptops, Asus provided 13 revolutionary advantages that reduce competitors by converting the center touch panel to a 2-inch screen that displays and offers multiple functions without leaving the basic function of atonement for the laptop

Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) Cons of Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release)

yesSmallest 13.3 inch laptop with a weight of just 1.20 kg

yesBuild a durable Asus laptop body that has been subject to military tests

yesExperience pure and beautiful sound

yesThe large touchpad acts as a software operator and calculator with its primary function

yesVery well presented

 

noLittle space for the keyboard

noThe battery is not strong for heavy use

noThere is no 4K screen option

 


7. Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release)

The MacBook 13.3 laptop is light and has good capacity with a classic, simple and distinctive design. A number of updates have been introduced, most notably the keyboard that has been drastically updated to improve the experience of consumers who love this brand, which led to a slight increase in the thickness of the device

The Apple MacBook 13.3 laptop has a premium sound system that is suitable for video makers.

It finds the indication that the Apple device is designed for average users for periods of up to 12 hours

Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) - Best lightweight laptops

 

Pros of Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) Cons of Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release)

yesAn improved and updated keyboard

yesNew processors of the tenth generation

yesSimple and durable design

 

 

 

noBattery life isn't the best

noWebcam is weak quality

noScreen colors aren't the best

noNot suitable for heavy business

 


 

Comparison by technical specifications:
Processor:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 2.30 GHz Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 (4-core, 8MB cache, up to 3.9GHz)
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) 1.30 GHz Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 processor Quad-core
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 1.80 GHz Intel® Core™ i7-10510U  (4 cores, Turbo up to 4.9 GHz)
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) 1.30GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 (4-core, turbo boost up to 3.9GHz)
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) Intel® Core™ i7 10510U Processor
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) 1.1GHz Intel Core i3-1000NG4 (dual-core, 4 threads, 4MB cache, up to 3.2GHz)

 

Memory:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 upto 32GB, LPDDR4x
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) 16 GB, LPDDR4X
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 upto 16 GB, LPDDR3
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) upto 32GB, DDR4-2933MHz
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) 16GB DDR4 dual-channel
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) 16 GB Onboard memory
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) 8GB, LPDDR4X

 

Storage:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 256GB PCIe SSD, 512GB PCIe SSD, 1T PCIe SSD
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) 1TB SSD
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 512GB / 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) 256GB, 512GB, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) 1TB M.2 SSD (2 X 512GB)
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) 256GB PCIe Gen3 x2 SSD
512GB PCIe Gen3 x2 SSD
1TB PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) 256GB PCIe SSD

 

Graphics card (GPU):

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design w/4GB GDDR5 graphics memory
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) Intel Iris Plus Graphics shared memory
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 , with 2GB GDDR3
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) Intel Iris Plus

 

الشاشة:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Screen Size: 13.5"
Resolution: 3000 × 2000
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) Screen Size: 14"
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 Screen Size: 13.9'
Resolution: 3000 × 2000
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) Screen Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 3840 x 2400
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) Screen Size: 17"
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) Screen Size: 13.3"
Resolution: 1920x1080
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) Screen Size: 13.3"
Resolution: 2560 x 1600


Touch Screen:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 YES
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) YES
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 YES
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) YES
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) NO
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) YES
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) NO

 

Fingerprint reader:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 YES
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) YES
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 YES
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) YES
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) YES
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) YES
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) YES

 

Battery life:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 upto 17.5H
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) upto 17H
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 upto 15H
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) upto 24H
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) upto 17H
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) upto 15H
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) upto 12H

 

Laptop Weight:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 1.53 KGS
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) 0.99 KGS
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 1.33 KGS
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) 2.00 KGS
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) 1.35 KGS
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) 1.27 KGS
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) 1.30 KGS

 

Laptop targeting:

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Suitable for office work, design, content creators, mid-career graphics, specific group games, students and researchers report authors
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) Suitable for office work, content creators, students, and research reporting
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 Suitable for office work, students, researchers, reporters
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) Suitable for office work, design, content creators, mid-career graphics, range of medium to large games, students and researchers report authors
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) Suitable for office work, design, content creators, mid-career graphics, specific group games, students and researchers report authors
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) Suitable for office work, content creators, students, and research reporting
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) Suitable for office work, students and researchers reporting (light use)

 

Final evaluation

The name / model of the laptop Specifications
Microsoft Surface Book 3 9.5/10
Acer Swift 5 (2020 release) 8/10
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020 7.5/10
Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020 release) 8.5/10
LG Gram 17 - (2020 release) 8/10
Asus ZenBook 13 "UX334" - (2020 release) 8/10
Apple MacBook AIR 13.3 - (2020 release) 6.5/10

 

 

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