The super-portable 13inch laptop is the market leader in its class of smaller sized laptops.
Liked for their lightweight portability, these computers are excellent for folks who are always on the move. Whether you are a student, gamer, writer, or just someone who likes to surf on a laptop rather than a phone, there is something on this list for you.
Let’s check out the best 13-inch laptops currently available.
#1. Dell XPS Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i3/Core i5/ Core i7 GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB | Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p or 4K Size: 11.9 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches Weight: 2.7 pounds |
Dell has upgraded the already excellent XPS 13 with the latest 10th – Gen Comet Lake processor. This latest model is fitted with crystal clear 4K display; a lightweight chassis; and a standard format keyboard. The slight downside with the XPS 13 is that the battery life runs shorter than many of its competitors.
#2. HP Envy Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7 GPU: Intel UHD 620/Nvidia GeForce MX250 | RAM: 8GB/16GB Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD | Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p or 4K Size: 12.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches Weight: 2.8 pounds |
Known as the supreme laptop for students and people who work on the go, the Envy is sleek and portable with good battery life. The 11 hours of battery is combined with fast performance, portable chassis, and relatively loudspeakers.
#3. HP Spectre Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i5 – i7 GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 – Nvidia GeForce MX15 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB Storage: 256GB – 2TB PCIe SSD | Display: 13.3-inch full HD Weight: 2.93 pounds Size: 12.16 x 8.58 x 0.58 inches |
The HP Spectre is a 2-in-1 device that offers both laptop and tablet formats. The hardware and the software are both on point with this device and it shows in both the performance and the price tag.
It comes with a stylus, and one of the best batteries available on a laptop of this size.
#4. Microsoft Surface Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i5/ Core i7 GPU: IntelUHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB/16GB Storage: 128GB/256GB/512/1TB SSD | Display: 13.5-inch, 2256 x1504-pixel Size: 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches Weight: 2.7 pounds |
The Surface Book 2 is one of the most powerful 2-in-1 laptops you will be able to find. Obviously, this laptop syncs up extremely well with Windows 10, and in general, this is a laptop that offers stellar performance and long-lasting battery life.
#5. MacBook Air Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i5 (Y-series) GPU: Intel UHD 617 | RAM: 8GB/16GB Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | Display: 13.3-inch, 2560 x1600-pixel Size: 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches Weight: 2.8 pounds |
Although it doesn’t excel in many categories, the MacBook offers a good all-round game. Decent battery, nice screen, and strong speakers. Stylewise, the air looks great and is also $100 cheaper than its predecessor.
#6. Acer Chromebook Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i3/Core i5 GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 8GB Storage: 32GB/64GB | Display: 13.3-inch, 2256x 1504-pixels Size: 12.2 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches Weight: 3.6 pounds |
The Acer Chromebook is one of a growing number of Chromebook offerings now entering the market. It comes in a sweet-looking aluminum casing, with a 13.5-inch display, and steady 10 hours of battery life.
The performance stands up with the best in the class and although it is a little bit heavier than its competitors it is still a great offering.
#7. Razer Blade Stealth Laptop
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Quad-core Intel Core i7 GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620; Nvidia GeForce MX150 | RAM: 8-16GB Storage: 256GB – 512GB SSD | Display: 13.3-inch 3,840 x 2,160 touch Size: 0.58 x 11.99 x 8.27 inches Weight: 2.89lbs |
The Blade Stealth is Razer’s big entry into the 13-inch ultraportable laptop market. This is a powerful computer with a great graphics unit, awesome audio output, and a classy new processor. Known as the gamer’s choice in laptop, it does have one little glitch: some keys on the keyboard are a little bit too small. Otherwise it plain sailing and great gaming.
#8. Huawei MateBook 13
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8565U Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620; Nvidia GeForce MX150 | RAM: 8GB DDR3 Storage: 512GB SSD | Display: 13-inch, 1440p Weight: 2.87 pounds Size: 11.26 x 8.31 x 0.59 inches |
This is a laptop with everything going for it. Built around Intel’s Whiskey Lake processor and Nvidia’s MX150 graphics card, the chassis remains remarkably small. Light, slim, powerful, and it won’t break your budget – it made it on the list for a reason.
#9. Google Pixelbook Go
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core m3 – i7 GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 615 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB Storage: 64GB – 256GB | Display: 13.3-inch Full HD Weight: 2.3 pounds Size: 12.2 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches |
Google’s alternative to the premium Chromebook, the new Pixelbook Go shares many of its high-quality features, but for a better price. So what does it offer? Awesome battery life, and a well-designed keyboard. This is a great option if you predominantly want to use this as a document processing tool.
#10. Lenovo Idea Pad
| Power | Capacity | Size |
| CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7 GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 8GB/16GB Storage: 128GB/256GB | Display Size: 13.3-inch, 1080p Size: 12.1 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches Weight: 2.4 pounds |
While it can’t actually help you with your ideas, the Idea Pad can help you with almost everything else. It is one of the most slender 13-inch laptops you can find anywhere. The portable chassis is coupled with great graphics and processing units and a surprisingly capable webcam.
Summary
This is a great offering in 13-inch laptops, with very little to separate them from each other than what you prefer to use them for. One side note on battery life is that the 1080p option will last you longer than the 4k.
Likewise, most of the options on this list also offer different CPU and GPU possibilities depending on what you want to prioritize. As you can see, the ability to mix and match, and the fact that many of these computers are running on similar software, means you are spoiled for choice.
