Top laptops of 2024

2024 was an excellent year for laptops. This year, we saw Qualcomm take the market by storm with its Snapdragon X Elite chipsets for laptops. AI integration was also on the rise this year, with the Microsoft Copilot AI showing us the new performance heights that laptops can achieve. Gaming laptops like the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 also made their mark among an audience that doesn’t settle for anything but the best. With the year drawing to an end, we thought we’d take a look at the top 10 laptop releases of 2024.

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Asus ExpertBook B5 (B5404CMA)

The Asus ExpertBook B5 was one of the best laptops to come out in 2024. This AI laptop is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor and has Intel Arc graphics. It supports up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. The 14-inch touchscreen WQXGA display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,560 x 1,600p resolution. This display has stylus support which makes it suitable for artists and digital creators. The 3-cell 63Wh battery can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. The all-metal build of the laptop makes it highly durable. It is compliant with the MIL-STD-810H US military durability standard. Check out our review of the ExpertBook B5 to know more about the laptop.

Pros

• All-metal build
• Touchscreen
• AI-powered

Buy on Asus eShop for Rs 1,95,990

Apple MacBook Pro M4

In 2024, Apple updated the MacBook Pro with the M4 chipset, making it one of the most powerful laptops around. If you crave more power, the laptop is also available with M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets. These high-end chipsets allow you to handle power-demanding tasks like editing 8K videos, rendering 3D content, adding 4 external displays (M4 Max) and more. There are 2 size variants on offer – 14-inch and 16-inch. The Liquid Retina XDR display has a 3,024 x 1,964p resolution and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. The new MacBook Pro also supports Apple’s AI suite of features – Apple Intelligence. This package contains features like Writing Tools, ChatGPT-powered Siri, Priority Messages, and more.

Pros

• Powerful chipset
• Clean design
• Apple Intelligence

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,69,900

HP OmniBook X

The HP OmniBook X features a 14-inch 2.2K multitouch display with a peak brightness of 300 nits. It is powered by Qualcomm’s 12-core Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 processor with Qualcomm Adreno graphics along with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), capable of 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The laptop comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8448 MHz RAM and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage. The 5MP IR camera on the laptop features temporal noise reduction. The AI-enhanced Windows Studio Effects are very useful in video calls and online meetings. The OmniBook X has a 59Wh battery which supports HP Cast charge tech. It offers a battery life of up to 26 hours and can reach a 50% charge within 30 minutes.

Pros

• Powerful processor
• AI features
• Fast charging

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,33,490

Asus Zenbook S 14

The Asus Zenbook S 14 was one of our favourite laptops to come out this year. This laptop has an all-metal body along with a unique high-tech ceramic lid that Asus calls ‘Ceraluminum’. Its 1.1 cm slim design gives it a very distinct look. Its 14-inch OLED display has a 3K (2880 x 1800p) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. Powering the Zenbook S 14 is the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. There’s Intel Arc Graphics and an Intel AI Boost NPU on board as well. The laptop can be had in 2 LPPDDR5X RAM options – 16GB and 32GB, and 2 M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD options – 512GB and 1TB.

Pros

• All-metal build
• Amazing display
• AI features

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,49,990

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H

We reviewed the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H earlier this year and it remains one of the best gaming laptops of 2024. The Legion Pro 7 has an aluminium chassis which gives it a sturdy look and brings a lot of durability. This build also causes it to weigh 2.62kg. The 6-row keyboard is equipped with programmable RGB lighting. The 16-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600p) IPS panel has a refresh rate of 240Hz and can reach a peak brightness of 500 nits. The laptop is powered by the 14th-Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor. Buyers can choose between NVIDIA GeForce 4080 or 4090 graphics. There’s 36GB RAM and 1TB of storage space onboard the device. The 99.9Wh battery pack on the Legion Pro 7 lasts up to 5 hours on a single charge.

Pros

• RGB keyboard
• Powerful processor
• NVIDIA 4080/4090

Buy on Amazon for Rs 2,89,990

HP Omen Transcend 14

The HP Omen Transcend 14 was another gaming laptop that highly impressed us in 2024. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and packs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Its  Omen Tempest Cooling system keeps the internal temperature in check during high-intensity gaming sessions. The 14-inch 2.8K OLED display has a dynamic refresh rate with peaks at 120Hz. The lattice-less design of the keyboard means that the keycaps are edge-to-edge. Each keycap has a bright, flashy border. There are a bunch of AI features on the laptop, including real-time captioning, live transcripts, audio transcription, notes, and more. Read our review of the Omen Transcend 14 to learn more about the gaming laptop.

Pros

• Unique design
• NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics
• AI features

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,51,990

Acer Predator Helios 16

The Acer Predator Helios 16 is one of the most specced-out gaming laptops in its price range. It flaunts a 16-inch IPS LCD panel with a 2,560 x 1,600p resolution and a peak brightness of 500 nits. This display supports a refresh rate of up to 240Hz. The Acer Predator Helio 16 is powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and has NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM. The device is available in 16GB and 32GB DDR5 RAM options. It also boasts features like Aeroblade 3D tech (5th gen), Liquid Metal Thermal Grease cooling system, AI noise reduction, and more.

Pros

• Powerful processor
• Incredible graphics
• 240Hz refresh rate

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,64,990

Lenovo LOQ

Lenovo LOQ was one of the best mid-range gaming laptops to come out in 2024. It is powered by the Intel Core i5-12450HX processor and has NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics. The dual 85mm 12V high-speed fans and large vents on the chassis ensure that the internal temperature of the laptop is kept in check. The Lenovo AI Engine+ and Lenovo LA1 AI Chip work in tandem with the MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus to elevate the performance levels of the laptop. The 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 300 nits. There are 2 2W HD speakers on this laptop along with 3 USB Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C port, 1 HDMI port, and 1 Ethernet port.

Pros

• Mid-range price
• Clean design
• Good processor

Buy on Amazon for Rs 63,190

Acer Swift Go 14

Acer refreshed its Swift Go 14 laptop in early 2024 and it remains one of the best mid-range options of the year. The Intel Core Ultra 5 variant of the laptop fetches Rs 77,490 while the Core Ultra 7 variant is priced at Rs 92,490. It comes integrated with Intel Arc GPU with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. The 14-inch 2K OLED display has a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of peak brightness. There are a bunch of AI features on the laptop, including Acer AlterView, Acer AI Zone, Microsoft Copilot, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0’s noise reduction, and Acer PurifiedView video enhancement technology.

Pros

• OLED display
• AI features
• Cool design

Buy on Amazon for Rs 77,490

HP 14s

Ending this list is the affordable HP 14s. This laptop is powered by the 12th-gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor and is integrated with Intel UHD graphics. There’s 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage onboard. The 14-inch FHD anti-glare display has a peak brightness of 250 nits. The device is replete with all the important ports. It comes with 1 USB Type-C, 2 USB Type-A, and 1 HDMI port. The 41Wh battery offers power backup for up to 9 hours and 45 minutes. It supports HP Fast Charge tech and can reach a 50% charge in just 45 minutes.

Pros

• Affordable
• FHD display
• Fast charging

Buy on Amazon for Rs 37,949

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Final Thoughts

These were the top 10 laptops to come out in 2024. If you’re thinking of upgrading your laptop, make sure you read our reviews before making a purchase. Think there’s a laptop that deserves to be on this list? Let us know in the comments!