The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $2000
Best for Power Users Who Want a Second Screen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
★ Top Choice
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From $1999
Features
- 1TB Intel PCIe NVMe M.2 fast Solid State Drive.
- 32GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM.
- 802.11 AC Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Backlit Keyboard, 3-Year Depot Warranty.
- 15.6" FHD IPS LED Backlight Anti-Glare Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q Dedicated Graphics Card, 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory.
- Intel 8th Gen i7-8750H 6-Core Processor (9MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz with Intel Max Turbo).
Pros
- ⊕ So much power.
- ⊕ Luxurious design.
- ⊕ Fantastic keyboard.
- ⊕ Glorious 4K screen.
- ⊕ Speedy performance.
Cons
- ⊖ Heavy.
- ⊖ Runs warm.
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Very pricey.
- ⊖ Rather heavy.
Specs
- Weight: 3.8 pounds.
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1650.
- RAM: 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB.
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD.
- Display: 15.6-inch (1080p/4K).
- CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7.
- Size: 14.2 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches.
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ASUS ZenBook S
♥ Runner Up
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From $1999.11
Features
- 13.3” UHD 4K touch Display that supports stylus, 350nits brightness with 178° viewing angles and 85% Screen to body ratio NanoEdge bezel.
- Latest Intel 8th Gen Core i7-8550U Processor 8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz, Cooled by copper-alloy heat pipe and liquid-crystal-polymer fan.
- Exclusive ErgoLift hinge automatically tilts The keyboard to the most comfortable typing position. Backlit keyboard.
- 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM, 512GB SSD, 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, latest Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB 3.1 Type C (*usb transfer speed may vary. Learn more at Asus website).
- Crafted from premium aerospace-grade aluminum to create a anybody all metal finish that is less than 0.5 inch thin, weighs only 2.2 lbs.
Pros
- ⊕ Stays cool under load.
- ⊕ Sunny 4K touch screen.
Cons
- ⊖ Soft speakers.
- ⊖ Short battery life.
- ⊖ No memory-card slot.
- ⊖ Battery life could be better.
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Razer Blade Stealth 13.3
Best Screen
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From $1999.11
Features
- THIN BEZEL FULL HD DISPLAY: Visually stunning matte Full HD screen with 100 percent sRGB color saturation for work and entertainment.
- DESIGNED FOR MOBILITY:Up to 13 hours long battery life Ultra thin, light and incredibly durable with a CNC unibody aluminum frame.
- COMPLETE CONNECTIVITY: Includes Thunderbolt 3, USB C, USB A, Wireless AC, Windows Hello infrared camera, and dual array mics.
- POWER BY RAZER CHROMA: Keyboard featuring single zone RGB lighting with 16.8 million color options, and a precision glass touchpad.
- PERFORMANCE FOR WORK AND GAMING: NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (25W) 4GB VRAM graphics, Quad core 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8565U processor, and 16GB dual channel memory.
Pros
- ⊕ Great Audio.
- ⊕ Runs quietly.
- ⊕ Battery life is solid.
- ⊕ Top-notch build quality.
- ⊕ Larger, brighter display.
Cons
- ⊖ Runs hot.
- ⊖ Undersized keys.
- ⊖ Decidedly expensive.
- ⊖ Lacks a discrete GPU.
- ⊖ Limited storage space.
Specs
- RAM: 16GB.
- CPU: Intel Core i7.
- Storage: 256GB – 1TB PCIe SSD.
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 – Intel UHD Graphics 620.
- Screen: 12.5-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) – 13.3-inch QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800).
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ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX334)
Best for Style-Conscious Travelers
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From $1999.11
Features
- Sleek and lightweight 2.8 lbs for comfortable portability.
- App switcher on screen pad: easily move docked Windows between your main display and screen pad Display.
- Mil-std 810G military standard for reliability and durability.
- Innovative screen pad: 5.65-Inch interactive touchscreen trackpad that adapts to your needs for smarter control and multitasking.
- Fast storage and memory featuring 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with 16GB RAM.
- 13.3 inch wide-view full HD 4-way NanoEdge bezel Display.
- Carry Sleeve and USB3.0 to RJ45 cable are included.
- Extensive connectivity with HDMI, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11Ax), Bluetooth 5.0 and Micro SD card reader (*usb transfer speed may vary. Learn more at Asus website).
- Latest 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510u Core Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz) with discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX250.
- Built-in IR camera for facial recognition sign in with Windows Hello.
Pros
- ⊕ Nice sound.
- ⊕ Elegant blue aluminum styling.
Cons
- ⊖ No 4K screen option.
- ⊖ No Thunderbolt 3 port.
- ⊖ Slightly cramped keyboard.
Specs
- Touch Screen: no.
- Boot Drive Type: SSD.
- Panel Technology: IPS.
- RAM (as Tested): 16 GB.
- Screen Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
- Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested): 512 GB.
- Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz.
- Screen Size: 13.3 inches.
- Native Display Resolution: 1920 by 1080.
- Laptop Class: Ultraportable.
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10510U.
- Graphics Processor: Nvidia GeForce MX250.
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