Price: $2,380
Screen size: 13.3-inch
Screen resolution: 2560 x 1600 (similar sharpness as 1400p)
Touchscreen: No
CPU: Intel Core i7-7567U (2 cores up to 4.0 GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: None
Storage: 1TB SSD
Ports: 4 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C
Worth noting:Good: I can fully recommend refurbished Macs for their quality and like-new presentation. Runs clean and simple macOS. Repairs at Apple store are usually easier than getting Windows 10 laptop repaired.
Bad: Much more expensive than others on this list. Runs on last year's 7th-generation Intel CPU. Known issue with Apple's butterfly keyboard, Apple offers free repairs for four years as of the date of purchase. 2018 model also has butterfly keyboard, but it's unclear if it's more reliable, and it's not included in Apple's keyboard repair program, so I can't recommend it. No standard USB ports.
Price: $2,760
Screen size: 15.4-inch
Screen resolution: 2880 x 1800 (sharper than 1440p 2K, less sharp than 4K)
Touchscreen: No
CPU: Intel Core i7-7920HQ (4 cores up to 4.1 GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: AMD Radeon Pro 560 (4GB, similar performance to NVidia GTX 1050Ti)
Storage: 1TB SSD
Ports: 4 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C
Worth noting:Good: I can fully recommend refurbished Macs for their quality and like-new presentation. Runs clean and simple macOS. Repairs at Apple store are usually easier than getting Windows 10 laptop repaired.
Bad: Much more expensive than others on this list. Runs on last year's 7th-generation Intel CPU. Known issue with Apple's butterfly keyboard, Apple offers free repairs for four years as of the date of purchase. 2018 model with newer specs also has butterfly keyboard, and it's unclear if it's more reliable, and it's not included in Apple's keyboard repair program, so I can't recommend it. No standard USB ports.
Price: $1,900
Screen size: 13.3-inch
Screen resolution: 4K
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U (4 cores up to 4.0GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chips: None
Storage: 512GB SSD
Ports: microSD slot, 1x USB-C 3.1, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3
Worth noting:Good: Slim bezels deliver premium experience.
Bad: Expensive compared to others in this list. No standard USB ports.
Price: $2,100
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Screen resolution: 4K
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H (6 cores, up to 4.1 GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chips: Nvidia GTX 1050Ti (4GB, suitable for casual gaming and other visual-based work)
Storage: 512GB SSD
Ports: 1x SD card, 2x USB 3.1, HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 3
Worth noting:Good: Slim bezels deliver premium experience. Comes with standard USB ports.
Bad: Expensive compared to others in this list.
Price: $1,900 + $130-plus for detachable keyboard
Screen size: 12.3-inch
Screen resolution: 2736 x 1824 (similar to the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro's resolution, sharper than 1440p, less sharp than 4K)
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-7660U (2 cores up to 4.0 GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: None
Storage: 512GB SSD
Ports: 1x USB 3.0, 1x microSD, 1x mini DisplayPort
Worth noting:Good: Can be used like a tablet. Incredibly portable. 3:2 display aspect ratio looks more square than typical 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, but is great for apps where you scroll down often, like a web browser. Comes with a standard USB port.
Bad: Runs on last year's 7th-generation Intel CPU. Expensive, but you're partially paying for incredible portability option in this list. Does not include keyboard, have to buy detachable keyboard separately.
Price: $1,600 ($1,455 on Amazon at the time of writing)
Screen size: 15.6-inch
Screen resolution: 4K
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U (4 cores up to 4.0GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: Nvidia MX150 (less powerful than the Nvidia GTX 1050Ti that's included with some laptops in this list, but should help with visual tasks)
Storage: 512GB SSD
Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C, 1x USB-C 3.1, 1x USB 3.1, 1x HDMI
Worth noting:Good: Best value in this list considering 15-inch screen size and resolution. Can flip screen for tablet-like experience. Comes with a standard USB port.
Bad: Comparatively large bezels compared to others in this list.
Price: $1,600
Screen size: 14-inch
Screen resolution: 4K
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U (4 cores up to 4.0GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: None
Storage: 1TB SSD
Ports: 2x USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.0
Worth noting:Good: Excellent Lenovo keyboard. Can flip screen for tablet-like experience. Comes with a standard USB port.
Bad: Comparatively large bezels compared to others in this list.
Price: $1,500
Screen size: 14-inch
Screen resolution: 3K (3000 x 2000)
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U (4 cores up to 4.0GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: Nvidia MX150 (less powerful than the Nvidia GTX 1050Ti that's included with some laptops in this list, but should help with visual tasks)
Storage: 512GB SSD
Ports: 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB 3.0
Worth noting:Good: Extremely thin bezels around display gives most premium experience out of all laptops on this list. 3:2 display aspect ratio looks more square than typical 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, but is great for apps where you scroll down often, like a web browser. Comes with a standard USB port.
Bad: Not much, really.
Price: TBA
Screen size: 14-15.6-inch
Screen resolution: 4K
Touchscreen: Yes
CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H (6 cores up to 4.1 GHz) - Intel Core i9-8950HK (6 cores up to 4.8GHz)
RAM: 16GB
Graphics chip: Nvidia GTX 1050Ti (4GB)
Storage: 1 TB SSD
Ports: 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 3, 2 regular USB 3.1, HDMI, microSD
Worth noting: Ultra-high end specs. Could be expensive. Touchpad is also a 5.5-inch touchscreen for secondary functions in apps.
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