How to choose a compact, fast laptop in 2025

fast laptop with good battery life

An expert explains

Today, the rules for choosing ultrabooks have changed somewhat. When choosing today, you need to pay attention to these important characteristics.
How to choose a compact, fast laptop with good battery life

Ultrabooks are becoming increasingly popular today. These are compact and fast devices that are easy to take with you anywhere. But it is important to be able to choose the right model. Here are the points to pay attention to, according to an expert from the YouTube channel “My Computer”.

Once upon a time, when choosing an ultrabook, the user received a lightweight device with a good screen. Today, the situation has changed, so you need to look at other characteristics.

  1. Versatility . It is important to have a USB-C port with charging capability. It is considered universal, since it allows you to connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices to the laptop. In addition, the ultrabook itself is very compact, so it is often taken with you on trips.
  2. High-quality display . It is definitely better not to buy a laptop with an IPS matrix. You need to look at the color gamut of the device (it should be at least 70% NTSC or 100% SRGB), brightness (if you are going to work outdoors, it should be at least 400 cd/m). You also need to avoid screens with a refresh rate of 90-120 Hz, as they will only reduce the operating time of the ultrabook. The same applies to 4K resolution.

In this case, the difference between UHD and FHD will actually be minimal. That is, the latter will be quite enough for your work.

 

  1. Performance . Today, the current minimum is considered to be the 10th generation Intel Core with the G index and Ryzen on Zen 2. The increase in their core performance compared to previous models is 20 percent. The specialist also recommends not to buy processors like Core i3, since they have only two cores, and they do not provide any reserve for the future. It makes sense to forget about discrete video cards, the presenter adds.
  2. RAM and storage . The expert notes that absolutely all ultrabooks will have the dual-channel memory mode necessary for integrated graphics.
  3. Battery . Battery capacity plays a big role when choosing an ultrabook. It is necessary to choose models with a capacity of at least 55-60 Wh. This will allow you to work calmly without recharging for 6-7 hours.

There are a few more important nuances concerning compact laptops. When buying such a model, you need to be prepared for poor speakers (except for Huawei and Apple, and in other cases you will have to buy an additional portable speaker), the absence of some ports (for example, HDMI or Jack 3.5).

Source: My Computer