The A-List
PREMIUM LAPTOPS
Apple MacBook Pro 14in
Stunning creative power from £1,899
from apple.com/uk
Alongside its 16in sibling, this is simply the world’s best laptop for demanding users. The amount of power on tap via the M1 Pro or M1 Max processor is staggering, and it’s backed up by a terrific screen and stunning battery life. With all the ports you could ask for, the only negatives are its relative bulk (especially compared to the Air) and high price.
REVIEW Issue 328, p58
ALTERNATIVES
NEW ENTRY
Apple MacBook Air
If you don’t need the power of an M1 Pro or M1 Max, “make do” with the M1 in the MacBook Air and enjoy its super-slim design and relatively light weight at a much lower price. From £999 from apple.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 318, p40
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 5G
Astonishing quality, speed and battery life, with a 15.6in AMOLED screen and built-in 5G all adding to its attractions. The only disappointment is the 256GB SSD. £1,249 from samsung.com/uk
REVIEW Issue 335, p54
Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED
A staggeringly powerful workstation with a gorgeous OLED screen and a highly effective dial for quickly changing settings. £2,500 from scan.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 330, p56
GAMING LAPTOPS
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022)
RTX 3070 Ti for £2,600
from rog.asus.com/uk
2022 will see an update for all mainstream gaming laptops, and Asus is first to jump in with a 12th gen Core i9 CPU to give 16-core support to the RTX 3070 Ti graphics (a Core 7/RTX 3060 variant costs £1,900). While battery life is only average at around six hours, this laptop’s final triumph is fitting a gorgeous 16in screen into such a compact chassis.
REVIEW Issue 331, p59
ALTERNATIVES
Lenovo Legion 5 (Gen 6)
An RTX 3070 is the star, but it’s backed by a high-quality 15.6in 165Hz screen, Ryzen 7 CPU and a solid aluminium chassis. £1,199 from currys.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 326, p60
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022)
A no-holds barred 15.6in laptop that gets the most from its i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD. G533ZW-LN148W, £2,399 from scan.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 332, p54
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022)
The 17in Scar delivers almost identical power to its sibling, but it has 32GB of RAM. Games look phenomenal, too. G733ZW-LL093W, £2,599 from scan.co.uk
REVIEW Issue 332, p54
BUSINESS LAPTOPS
Dynabook Tecra A40-J-101
Business bargain, £720 exc VAT
from misco.co.uk
It may miss fineries such as a gorgeous screen, but the Tecra A40-J-101 is a business workhorse for a great price. With fine build quality, a speedy processor and easily upgradable memory and storage, it should last for years.
REVIEW Issue 333, p83
ALTERNATIVES
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
A business laptop with heaps of luxury, especially if you choose