Looking for high resolution on the go? Our ranking of the best 4K laptops has options for gamers, travelers, mobile workers, and more.
A few years ago, a 4K laptop was unheard of. But today, top manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Lenovo offer a 4K display option across their flagship devices. These upgrades carry a hefty premium, though, so knowing which are the best 4K laptops is important — and we’re here to help.
Why you should buy this: The XPS 13 Plus is a killer laptop in every way and looks fantastic with a 4K panel.
Who’s it for: Anyone but gamers.
What we thought of the Dell XPS 13 Plus:
The XPS 13 Plus is at the top of our list of the best laptops, so it’s perhaps no surprise that the 4K version tops the list of our favorite 4K laptops, too. The latest versions go beyond anything we’ve seen before from an XPS 13, adding a haptic touchpad and touch-sensitive function „buttons,“ with a full-size edge-to-edge keyboard with minimal space between keycaps. The the XPS 13 Plus is also one of the best 13-inch laptops.
In our review, we looked at the 3.5K OLED model with an Intel 12th-generation Core i7-1280P processor, 16GB of RAM, and a terabyte of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. But there’s also a 4K+ IPS option that, in our experience, also provides outstanding colors with great contrast, support for a wide range of colors, and better color accuracy than most laptops in its bracket. The only caveat to all this is that the 4K+ screen does demand more from the battery.
Why you should buy this: ThinkPads are amazing work machines, and the X1 Extreme is no different — now with a great 16:10 4K+ screen.
Who’s it for: Anyone who wants to maximize screen real estate for work and play.
What we thought of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5:
If style is the least of your concerns or you want 4K laptop power in a system that doesn’t scream „look at me,“ the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is what you need.
