After reviewing hundreds of different laptops, we’re good at spotting what makes a larger laptop work: The LG gram 17Z90P-17″ Ultra Lightweight is the best choice for those who need more screen space on a portable computer. However, we’ve got several other picks for you to check out as well.

If you are looking for a jack of all trades machine, consider LG’s gram 17Z90P. The Intel Core i7 processor is enough to handle most tasks from documents, web browsing, and even light games. The laptop also sports an 16GB RAM to let you multitask without putting a strain on the computer. The large screen improves productivity by letting you see and handle more information at the same time. It has a WQXGA 2560 x 1600 display that lets you see the elements clearly.

Portability is also a huge plus for this laptop. The thin profile lets it slide in easily into any bag. The light weight keeps you unencumbered as you go through meetings and commutes. With a single charge, the laptop can stay alive for most of your day with its 19.5-hour battery life.

Why we love it:

— Alexa compatible — Comes with an SSD — Thunderbolt interface — Enhanced keyboard and trackpad input

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a great contender if you are looking for an entry-level laptop that doesn’t skimp on the quality. The 4GB RAM and 256GB storage might not run the most demanding programs out there, but it will allow you to do all your documents and meetings without a hitch. The 17.3″ screen has an HD+ display to give you a great viewing experience. The built-in Dolby audio lets you listen to superb audio quality whether it’s for music, movies, or meetings.

The laptop itself is adaptable with its Q-control. The feature allows you to switch between a more performance focused Quick mode to a more relaxed Quiet mode depending on the task at hand. The privacy shutter gives you a lot of control of the camera by completely obstructing the camera when you don’t want to be seen.

Why we love it:

— Nine hour battery life — Performance control — Large storage capacity

Laptops have come a long way since they were conceptualised and Dell’s XPS 17 is continuing to push what a laptop can do even further. Kitted out with an Intel Evo platform with an 11th Gen i9 processor, this laptop can rise up to any task you need of it. The incredible 32GB RAM means you can multitask as much as you want without slowing the computer down. The 1TB SSD makes everything smoother as well, from booting up the computer to file transfers.

A laptop that encumbers you won’t be much of a laptop. The good thing is that all that power mentioned above is housed in a lightweight exterior. The body is thin as well, making it very portable. For long days, the laptop’s 9.5 hour battery life will carry it from dawn till dusk, although if you run this laptop at full brightness, graphics, and performance, then this battery life may drop to about 4-5 hours. Best of all, this laptop has NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, which will give you some of the best graphics and colours out of any on this list.

Why we love it:

— Thin and light construction — High resolution display — Fast performance

Lenovo’s Legion 5 powerful specs are designed and matched together to handle the demands of the most intense AAA games available. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, NVIDIA GTX 3060, and 8GB of RAM meshes well to give you one of the smoothest gameplay experiences out there. All that work will heat up the laptops components. That’s why the Legion 5 has an integrated Coldfront 2.0 cooling system that will dissipate heat as you play. The dual-channel thermal mechanism is fully controllable with the Q Control 3.0, giving you the freedom to adjust between the quiet, balance, and performance modes of the system.

The 17.3″ FHD display isn’t just big, it performs. The exceptional 144Hz refresh rate makes the display as smooth as butter. It’s vital for any gamer because a fast refresh rate means that you get more split-second detail. The Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos headphone support, and Harman Kardon speakers give you crisp colours and incredible audio that will enrich and immerse you into any media.

Why we love it:

— Lightweight and powerful — Durable materials — Great sound system