Top 10 Ultrabooks in 2027
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5), from $1,299, is the best ultrabook, with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition at #2 and the ASUS Zenbook S 14 at #3. For value, the Apple MacBook Neo from $699 is the pick, or the Dell XPS 13 at $799.99 if you want Windows.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | From $1,299 | Anyone who wants the best all-round thin-and-light laptop |
| 2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition | Not published | Business travelers who want a light ThinkPad with a great keyboard |
| 3 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) | From $1,599.99 | A premium OLED Windows ultrabook that is easy to carry |
| 4 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro | From $1,599.99 | Galaxy phone owners who want a very thin laptop with an AMOLED screen |
| 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch | From $1,399.99 | A bigger, sharper Surface screen with a touchscreen |
| 6 | LG gram Pro 16 (16Z95U-G) | $3,449.99 (Ryzen AI 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) | A 16-inch screen in a laptop that weighs 2.6 lbs |
| 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch | From $1,199.99 | A light Windows laptop with a long battery rating |
| 8 | Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | From $1,049 (pre-built); DIY Edition from $849 | Buyers who want a thin laptop they can upgrade and repair |
| 9 | Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) | $799.99 (Dell Price; student pricing from $699) | Windows buyers who want the thinnest, lightest XPS for under $1,000 |
| 10 | Apple MacBook Neo | From $699 | The lowest price of any ultrabook here |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)
The 13-inch MacBook Air has an Apple M5 chip with a 10-core CPU, weighs 2.7 pounds and is rated up to 18 hours video streaming. It starts at $1,299.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition starts at 0.998 kg (2.20 lbs), with a 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS touch display at 500nits and a 58Wh battery. Lenovo’s spec sheet lists no price.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)
The Zenbook S 14 weighs 1.20 kg (2.65 lbs) and has a 14" 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED touch display at 120Hz. The battery is 72WHrs or 77WHrs depending on model, and the ASUS Store price starts at $1,599.99.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Pro is 11.6 mm thick and weighs 1.23 kg as a 14-inch (11.9 mm and 1.59 kg as a 16-inch). It is rated up to 30 hours of video playback and starts at $1,599.99.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch
The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop has a 2304 x 1536 HDR PixelSense touchscreen at 120 Hz, weighs 2.96 lbs (1342 g) and is rated up to 20 hours (local video playback). It starts at $1,399.99.
LG gram Pro 16 (16Z95U-G)
The gram Pro 16 weighs just 2.6 lbs and is 0.5 inches thin, with a 16-inch 16:10 WQXGA (2560x1600) display from 31-144Hz and up to 27 hours of video playback. LG lists the Ryzen AI 7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD configuration at $3,449.99.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch
The 13-inch Surface Laptop has a 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus, weighs 2.7 lbs (1225 g) and is rated up to 22.5 hours (local video playback). It starts at $1,199.99.
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300)
The Framework Laptop 13 is 15.85mm thick, weighs under 1.3kg and has a 61Wh battery. The pre-built edition starts at $1,049 and the DIY Edition at $849, both with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
The XPS 13 weighs 2.2lbs, is 12.7mm thick and is rated up to 17 hours of streaming. Dell’s US page lists it at $799.99, with student pricing from $699.
Apple MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and an Apple A18 Pro chip, and is rated up to 16 hours of battery life. It starts at $699, the lowest price here.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best ultrabook in 2027?
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) from $1,299: 2.7 pounds, up to 18 hours video streaming and an Apple M5 with a 10-core CPU.
What is the best value ultrabook?
The Apple MacBook Neo from $699, with up to 16 hours of battery life. For Windows, the Dell XPS 13 is $799.99 and weighs 2.2lbs.
Which ultrabook has the longest battery life?
On the makers’ own ratings, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro at up to 30 hours of video playback, then the LG gram Pro 16 at up to 27 hours of video playback and the Surface Laptop 13-inch at up to 22.5 hours (local video playback).
Which ultrabook is the lightest?
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition starts at 0.998 kg (2.20 lbs), and the Dell XPS 13 weighs 2.2lbs.
Price (USD, from) at a glance
Official sites
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · apple.com
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition · psref.lenovo.com
- ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) · asus.com
- Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro · news.samsung.com
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch · microsoft.com
- LG gram Pro 16 (16Z95U-G) · lg.com
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch · microsoft.com
- Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) · frame.work
- Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) · dell.com
- Apple MacBook Neo · apple.com
Sources
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