13 inches is the most common size of laptop to buy, and the Huawei MateBook 13 is the best pick. It manages to pack tons of power and battery life into a tiny chassis that’s built well and looks great. The MateBook 13 isn’t alone, though.

We’ve reviewed well over four hundred laptops in our hunt for the best, carefully benchmarking and testing all the most important aspects of each. While the MateBook 13 is the best, we’ve included other options that fill out the selection for other subcategories that are worthy of your consideration.

Powerful, elegant, and impressive are some of the few ways to describe the Huawei MateBook 13. Its 88% screen-to-body ratio will let you experience realistic and lifelike viewing while also giving you an immersive experience. With a high-precision touchscreen, it will automatically respond to your every touch with complete accuracy. Equipped with 8th Generation Intel Core i5, along with the NVIDIA and GeForce discrete graphics, you can rely on this laptop for your gaming and video editing needs. Also, multitasking and running multiple apps won’t be a problem given that it has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Finally, you can charge this laptop for 15 minutes, and you’ll be able to use it for 2 hours or more.

Why we love it:

— Sleek design — Quick-charging feature — Dual fans that will dissipate heat rapidly

Cost-effective, compact, and lightweight, the CHUWI GemiBook 13-Inch Laptop features an Intel Celeron J4125 that works as fast as an i5 processor, a 8GB RAM, and 256 SSD, so you can use it for light business needs. It’s also equipped with 2160 x 1440 pixels and a fully laminated IPS display and a 3:2 aspect ratio, a great feature for a laptop that won’t break the bank. It has a full-sized backlit keyboard that will allow you to continue working even in low light environments, and it also supports the 2.4G/5G dual-band at top speed, so you can experience a smooth wireless network.

Why we love it:

— Economical — Excellent colour rendition — Reasonable amount of memory

The Samsung Galaxy Book S is brilliant and innovative given its 10th Generation Intel i5 processor. You’ll be able to work fluidly and multitask with no issues. You can also stream your favourite content without worrying about lags and delays. Its fast charging feature will allow you to work or stream for up to 19 hours, or you can also charge it while you’re on the go with a separate battery pack. Another great feature of the Galaxy Book is its agile design: you can tilt the screen back, and you’ll notice that the spine of the keypad will elevate slightly, so you can work more comfortably at any angle. Lastly, you can feel free to work even in direct sunlight because the Galaxy Book is equipped with Quantum Dot technology that will keep it well-lit.

Why we love it:

— Long-lasting battery life — Has 8 GB storage — Comes with Wi-Fi 6 for speedy browsing

The Apple MacBook Pro 13″ is a force to be reckoned with given its revolutionary M1 chip. It delivers a 3.5x faster CPU, its graphics are up to 5x better and faster, and the machine learning capabilities also run up to 9x faster. Be it for browsing the internet or for video playback, you can use the MacBook Pro for 15 up to 20 hours, and no matter what you do, it will remain silent thanks to its fanless design. With better noise reduction and greater dynamic range, you’ll notice visible improvements in its camera image quality. Be it for powering your way through school, or using it for creative purposes, you’ll be able to enjoy ultra-smooth graphics performance, no matter what you use it for.

Why we love it:

— Fast and compact design — M1 chip provides access to more apps and software — Efficient performance