Thinnest Laptops In 2015

Photo courtesy of Dell.com

Computer technology has been moving towards miniaturizing computer systems and making them lighter for a while now. Not just mobile phones and tablets, but laptops are getting lighter and lighter. With the development of better and smaller processors, more efficient thus smaller heat exchangers, tougher casing materials, and utilization of Solid State Drives, the thickness of laptop computers seems to be getting ever so thinner with time, giving rise to the Ultrabooks computer category. 

However, it is not just a matter of miniaturizing a computer system. The laptops in question should have some elements embedded in them for it to suffice as a proper Ultrabook. Above the slick and a compact designs, Ultrabooks should have high-performance processors, premium display and should be light-weight.

There are many laptop computers that fit this bill. However, there are those that perform better than others. In this regard, we shall take a look at some of the thinnest laptops available in 2015.

Dell XPS 13

This is possibly the best Dell laptop model in the market. A true work of functional art that features both superior design and great performance embedded in one machine. In terms of performance, the Dell XPS 13 has Intel’s 2.2 GHz core i5-5200 processor. It has a screen resolution of 3200 x 1800, and its graphics are handled by Intel HD Graphics 5500. It has an 8GB Ram, further enhancing its performance. For storage, it has a 230GB SSD. At 0.6” tall, 11.98” wide and 7.88” long, it is one of the thinnest and slickest laptops in the market.

Samsung ATIV Book 9

This is another computer that features in our thinnest laptops list. It incorporates a slick design and stunning performance. It features a Core i5 1.6GHz processor with a 4GB ram, a 128GB SSD and 13.3” screen with a 3200x1800 resolution. It is also light-weight at 1.39kg making it easy and convenient to carry around.

Apple’s 2015 MacBook

MacBooks have been known for their slick design and thinness. The 2015 release is no different. It is light (a mere 2.04 pounds) and thin with a stunning finish to it. Powered by the Intel’s Core M processors and an 8GB Ram, its performance is quite commendable. Additionally, it has a memory of 256GB although there is a variant with a storage space of 512GB. At its thinnest point it is 13.1mm thick, making it the thinnest Mac to date.  

Another laptop that comes shy of making the above list is the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi.