Laptops
Performance, screen & portability
ASUS Zenbook A14
Best forA light Windows travel computer
The A14’s low weight and OLED screen make it appealing for work on the move. Windows on ARM compatibility is the deciding check: confirm the apps, plug-ins and device drivers you rely on before ordering. Reviews disagree about value at different regional prices, and its fastest power profile brings more fan noise.
- Processor
- Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100, 18 cores
- Memory
- 32 GB LPDDR5X in TechRadar’s sample
- Battery capacity
- 70 Wh
- Panel family
- OLED
Reasons to choose it
- Sub-1kg chassis with useful built-in ports.
- Long reported battery life in separate workloads.
Before you buy
Premium varies by region and configuration.
3 review sourcesMacBook Air 13 M5
Best forQuiet, portable macOS work
The Air combines a light chassis, silent operation and strong battery endurance without asking you to carry a Pro. Choose enough memory and storage at purchase because neither is upgradeable. The 60Hz display and limited ports are easier to accept than the sustained-performance limit if your work involves long renders or other continuous heavy loads.
- Processor
- Apple M5
- Memory
- 16 GB, 24 GB or 32 GB unified memory
- Battery capacity
- 53.8 Wh
- Panel family
- IPS
Reasons to choose it
- Silent and light for mobile work.
- More memory choices than the Neo.
Before you buy
No memory or SSD upgrade later.
3 review sources2 benchmark datasets include at least two selected models. See Benchmarks for results and test conditions.