If you think the MacBook Air or the latest MacBook Pro is the thinnest laptop in the world, you could be mistaken. Not
only the MacBook, the proof is now a lot of new laptops come with sleek
thin design, even lighter weight of the laptop made by Apple. Laptops of this kind are often referred to by the term "ultrabook".
Though slim, the ultrabook is actually armed with a high specification that helps its performance race faster. Not only is it different from ordinary laptops that use HDD, ultrabook carrying the SSD with low power consumption.
Interestingly again, ultrabook usually carries a unibody design wrapped in aluminum material that makes it look more premium.
Here are the 5 thinnest ultrabooks in 2017.
XPS 13 is a 2-in-1 premium Ultrabook made by Dell. Ultrabook is claimed as the world's smallest 13-inch sailing device, weighing 1.29 kilograms and 1.3 cm thinness.
This device comes with InfinityEdge touch screen, which comes with a thin bezel. XPS 13 also has a 360-degree hinge, so it can be enabled in four modes of use.
XPS 13 is claimed to last up to 8.5 hours in a single charge for normal use. Running with Windows operating system 10, XPS 13 also comes with new features like Windows Ink and Windows Hello.
XPS 13 is designed without fan (fanless). Even so, Dell makes sure this laptop will not have excessive heat (overheat) and free of noise like a device equipped with a fan.
The main components that support the performance of XPS 13 is the seventh generation Intel Core processor and 16GB RAM. While the storage memory XPS 13 2-in-1 is a 512GB SSD.
In addition, this ultrabook is made from premium materials, such as processed aluminum engine, carbon fiber, and Corning Gorilla Glass. Dell also complements the needs of ultrabook users with the Dell Active Pen stylus. Related prices, XPS 13 is priced $ 2000.
Zephyrus claimed to have gaming desktop class performance, but still ultra slim design like ultrabook. This laptop comes with advanced hardware components and an innovative cooling system.
ROG Zephyrus is also the thinnest gaming ultrabook ever made by Asus, and the most powerful. Just as thick as 1.8 cm and weighs 2.24 kg, Zephyrus already uses Intel Core i7-770HQ processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics.
With this latest Intel processor, ROG Zephyrus comes with the best performance when used to play the game or run virtual reality content (VR).
In order not to quickly heat, ultrabook has a special cooling system called Active Aerodynamic System (AAS). With this, the bottom of the ultrabook will open as high as 0.6 cm each time the user opens the laptop. Air circulation in and out of the body was more optimal, so it does not heat quickly.
In addition, this ultrabook comes with a 15.6-inch G-Sync display screen with refresh rate up to 120Hz and 1080p resolution. In terms of performance, Asus combines Intel and Nvidia processors with 24GB DDR4-2400 RAM and NVMe SSD 1TB. ROG Zephyrus also equipped with USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and four USB 3.1 ports.
The X360 is the ultimate thinnest ultrabook for the entertainment segment. This device is supported Bang & Oulfsen audio technology and the ability to play 4K quality video.
Related design, this ultrabook brings thinness of 1.38 cm and 13.3 inch screen. Also has a battery power that can last up to 15 hours.
Meanwhile, the problem is ultrabook Hardware section is used 7th generation processor Intel Core i5 or i7, and 8GB memory up to 16 GBLPDDR3-1866 SDRAM and storage capacity M.2 SSD PCIe NVMe 156GB up to 1TB.
About the price, Specter x360 is priced from $ 1185 to $ 1555, depending on the specification you want to select.
Surface Laptop is Microsoft's ultrabook that was released into the market in 2017. This device comes with a MacBook-style super thin body.
The body of this ultrabook is only 1.45 cm thick with a weight of only 1.25 kilograms. Not only that, the design is also designed beautiful in such a way. The keyboard is even coated with a fabric material.
Unlike the other ultrabooks, Surface Laptop is a device aimed at students and students. However, did not rule out Surface Laptop will also be present as a transition for commercial and enterprise markets.
Surface Laptop is the first Surface device to be present without a removable keyboard. Ultrabook is claimed to have long endurance, ie 14.5 hours. Longer than the power MacBook Air that can only last 12 hours.
In terms of specifications, Laptop Surface can be quite luxurious as a tool for classmates or students. Ultrabook with 13.5-inch screen features multi touch screen with a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels. Related prices, will be priced starting at $ 977.
Swift 5 is one of the few thin Acer ultrabooks introduced at the IFA 2017 Berlin. This laptop comes with wireless charging capability. Its body is super thin 1.4 cm and weight less than 1 kg. Regardless of its light weight, Swift 5 relies on durability that allows users to wear it for days.
In addition to durability, the advantages of Swift 5 is also evidenced by the quality of TrueHarmony audio devices as well as Dolby Audio. Moving into the kitchen runway, this ultrabook armed with Intel 8th generation processor.
Related prices and availability, Swift 5 will be released first in the European region at the end of 2017. Meanwhile, the price will be priced around $ 1111.
Though slim, the ultrabook is actually armed with a high specification that helps its performance race faster. Not only is it different from ordinary laptops that use HDD, ultrabook carrying the SSD with low power consumption.
Interestingly again, ultrabook usually carries a unibody design wrapped in aluminum material that makes it look more premium.
Here are the 5 thinnest ultrabooks in 2017.
1. Dell XPS 13
XPS 13 is a 2-in-1 premium Ultrabook made by Dell. Ultrabook is claimed as the world's smallest 13-inch sailing device, weighing 1.29 kilograms and 1.3 cm thinness.
This device comes with InfinityEdge touch screen, which comes with a thin bezel. XPS 13 also has a 360-degree hinge, so it can be enabled in four modes of use.
XPS 13 is claimed to last up to 8.5 hours in a single charge for normal use. Running with Windows operating system 10, XPS 13 also comes with new features like Windows Ink and Windows Hello.
XPS 13 is designed without fan (fanless). Even so, Dell makes sure this laptop will not have excessive heat (overheat) and free of noise like a device equipped with a fan.
The main components that support the performance of XPS 13 is the seventh generation Intel Core processor and 16GB RAM. While the storage memory XPS 13 2-in-1 is a 512GB SSD.
In addition, this ultrabook is made from premium materials, such as processed aluminum engine, carbon fiber, and Corning Gorilla Glass. Dell also complements the needs of ultrabook users with the Dell Active Pen stylus. Related prices, XPS 13 is priced $ 2000.
2. Asus ROG Zephyrus
Zephyrus claimed to have gaming desktop class performance, but still ultra slim design like ultrabook. This laptop comes with advanced hardware components and an innovative cooling system.
ROG Zephyrus is also the thinnest gaming ultrabook ever made by Asus, and the most powerful. Just as thick as 1.8 cm and weighs 2.24 kg, Zephyrus already uses Intel Core i7-770HQ processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics.
With this latest Intel processor, ROG Zephyrus comes with the best performance when used to play the game or run virtual reality content (VR).
In order not to quickly heat, ultrabook has a special cooling system called Active Aerodynamic System (AAS). With this, the bottom of the ultrabook will open as high as 0.6 cm each time the user opens the laptop. Air circulation in and out of the body was more optimal, so it does not heat quickly.
In addition, this ultrabook comes with a 15.6-inch G-Sync display screen with refresh rate up to 120Hz and 1080p resolution. In terms of performance, Asus combines Intel and Nvidia processors with 24GB DDR4-2400 RAM and NVMe SSD 1TB. ROG Zephyrus also equipped with USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and four USB 3.1 ports.
3. HP Specter X360
The X360 is the ultimate thinnest ultrabook for the entertainment segment. This device is supported Bang & Oulfsen audio technology and the ability to play 4K quality video.
Related design, this ultrabook brings thinness of 1.38 cm and 13.3 inch screen. Also has a battery power that can last up to 15 hours.
Meanwhile, the problem is ultrabook Hardware section is used 7th generation processor Intel Core i5 or i7, and 8GB memory up to 16 GBLPDDR3-1866 SDRAM and storage capacity M.2 SSD PCIe NVMe 156GB up to 1TB.
About the price, Specter x360 is priced from $ 1185 to $ 1555, depending on the specification you want to select.
4. Microsoft Surface Laptop
Surface Laptop is Microsoft's ultrabook that was released into the market in 2017. This device comes with a MacBook-style super thin body.
The body of this ultrabook is only 1.45 cm thick with a weight of only 1.25 kilograms. Not only that, the design is also designed beautiful in such a way. The keyboard is even coated with a fabric material.
Unlike the other ultrabooks, Surface Laptop is a device aimed at students and students. However, did not rule out Surface Laptop will also be present as a transition for commercial and enterprise markets.
Surface Laptop is the first Surface device to be present without a removable keyboard. Ultrabook is claimed to have long endurance, ie 14.5 hours. Longer than the power MacBook Air that can only last 12 hours.
In terms of specifications, Laptop Surface can be quite luxurious as a tool for classmates or students. Ultrabook with 13.5-inch screen features multi touch screen with a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels. Related prices, will be priced starting at $ 977.
5. Acer Swift 5
Swift 5 is one of the few thin Acer ultrabooks introduced at the IFA 2017 Berlin. This laptop comes with wireless charging capability. Its body is super thin 1.4 cm and weight less than 1 kg. Regardless of its light weight, Swift 5 relies on durability that allows users to wear it for days.
In addition to durability, the advantages of Swift 5 is also evidenced by the quality of TrueHarmony audio devices as well as Dolby Audio. Moving into the kitchen runway, this ultrabook armed with Intel 8th generation processor.
Related prices and availability, Swift 5 will be released first in the European region at the end of 2017. Meanwhile, the price will be priced around $ 1111.
