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If you think that the best laptops for writers can be any laptop on the market, you’re sadly mistaken
Writers, much like photographers, video editors and designers, have specific needs when it comes to laptops, even if it seems to outsiders
that all they need is a word processing software and a functional keyboard.As a writer, you have specific needs you’ll want addressed in
the laptop of your choosing
First and foremost, you don’t just need a functional keyboard
You need a keyboard that is comfortable to use, has a nice tactile bounce and is very accurate
In fact, you’ll need one of the best keyboards on a laptop, if you hope to type on it all day without fatiguing.This is also true of
You’ll need one with an excellent display, one that lets you see things when you’re outdoors and isn’t eye-straining even when
Additionally, the best laptops for writers are ideally sleek and compact, because you never know when inspiration will strike
It could be on your couch in the comfort of your own home, or it could be at a park outside the city. And, finally, because when
inspiration does strike, you never know how many hours you’ll spend writing, it helps to have a laptop with a great battery life as
well.With these considerations in mind, we put together a list of the best laptops for writer this 2019
This way, you won’t have to scour the computing market yourself, and sort through hundreds of options
Take a look at our list, and keep an eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Who knows? You might just take one of these home at a bargain price.Microsoft Surface GoAsus Zenbook UX310UAAsus Chromebook FlipSurface
Laptop 2Microsoft Surface Pro 6MacBook Air (13-inch, 2018)Lenovo Flex 6 14Acer Switch 3Acer Chromebook R11HP Spectre X360Microsoft Surface
Go is an insanely portable laptop that is a delight to type on
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Microsoft Surface GoCPU: Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 | RAM: 4GB – 8GB | Screen: 10-inch 1,800 x 1,200
PixelSense Display | Storage: 64GB – 128GB SSDAffordableBeautiful styleKeyboard comes separateIf you’re looking for the best laptop for
writers, but you want something with tons of modern aesthetic that’s portable to boot, you can’t go wrong with the Microsoft Surface Go
Sure, you’re going to have to buy the keyboard separate, but once you get it, you’ll have an insanely portable laptop that is a delight
The gorgeous PixelSense display is great for watching some Netflix in your down time, too.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface GoAsus
Zenbook UX310UA is a sleek machine that’s powerful and portable
Asus Zenbook UX310UAA brilliant all-rounder laptop that punches above its weightCPU: Intel Core i3 – i5 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
| RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch up to QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) | Storage: 256GB SSDWonderful aluminium bodyFast wake-up and useFantastic value
for moneyAverage battery lifeWhen you’re a writer, sometimes you just need a sleek machine that’s powerful and portable – and the Asus
Zenbook UX310UA is a prime example of this
It’s one of the best Ultrabooks for writers – you’ll get a brilliantly performing notebook that you won’t need to upgrade for years
And, thanks to its ultra-slim design, it’s easy to carry around, which will be great if you do a lot of writing while travelling
The keyboard is a decent size which makes writing on it a breeze
Like most Asus laptops, you can spec it out to be as cheap or powerful as you want. Read the full review:Asus Zenbook UX310UAThis product
is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the MacBook Air (2018).Asus Chromebook Flip is a great way to save cash
Asus Chromebook FlipA premium but affordable ChromebookCPU: Intel Pentium 4405Y – Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515 |
RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.5-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LED backlit anti-glare | Storage: 32GB – 64GB eMMCGorgeous screenElegant tablet
modeTactile keyboardAverage speakersThe best Chromebooks don’t run Windows or macOS
Instead, they’re powered by Google’s own Chrome OS – a super lightweight operating system based on the Chrome web browser
That might sound restrictive, but it’s a great way to save cash
Plus, if you’re going to primarily be writing, it’s a great choice, as Google Docs can be used as a word processor, and you also have
the Chrome browser for research
The Asus Chromebook Flip is one of the best Chromebooks out there at the moment, offering truly premium build quality, a fabulous
touchscreen and keyboard, on top of excellent performance
This is all while offering great value for the money. Read the full review:Asus Chromebook Flip C302See more like this: The best
Chromebooks 2017Surface Laptop 2 is the culmination of all the best laptops for writers
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Surface Laptop 2The purest Microsoft laptopCPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB-16GB | Screen:
13.5-inch 2,256 x 1,504 PixelSense Display | Storage: 128GB-1TB SSDQuad-core processingGorgeous easy-to-read displayNo Thunderbolt 3Even in
the face of the best touchscreen laptops, sometimes you just want a powerful, traditional laptop that feels great to type on
And, while the Surface Laptop 2 does, in fact, have a touchscreen, everything else about it is the culmination of all the best laptops for
The keyboard is tactile and comfy, the screen is the perfect size and resolution, and it’s got plenty of power for all the Chrome tabs
you’ll have open while researching
One of the only things that holds it back is the lack of Thunderbolt 3, but with everything else this laptop does right, it’s easy to see
why it’s one of the best laptops for writers.Read the full review: Surface Laptop 2Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is the best laptop for writing
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB-16GB | Screen: 12.3-inch, 2,736 x
1,824 PixelSense display | Storage: 128GB-1TB SSDGorgeous displayGreat battery lifeKeyboard sold separatelyIf you’re going to an event or
traveling, you’ll want to get your writing done on a device that’s both lightweight and capable
And, the Surface Pro 6 is the best laptop for writing on the move
With the latest quad-core processors from Intel and plenty of RAM, you won’t be held back by the hardware
It’s just a shame that you have to buy the keyboard separately – but it’s still worth your time.Read the full review:Microsoft Surface
Pro 6MacBook Air (13-inch, 2018) has modern and powerful components
MacBook Air (13-inch, 2018)Thinner, lighter, more productiveCPU: Dual-core Intel Core i5 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617 | RAM: 8GB –
16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 Retina display (backlit LED, IPS) | Storage: 128GB – 1.5TB PCIe 3.0 SSD | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36
x 0.61 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56cm; W x D x H) Small, lighter design Beautiful Retina display A bit underpowered Last year's model
of the MacBook Air brought a long-awaited refresh for Apple's lightweight MacBook, with a thinner, lighter and Retina display for the first
time, it’s easily the best MacBook Air we’ve ever tested, and it makes it one of the best laptops for writers as well
It's thin and light design makes it perfect for carrying around with you, if you like writing on the go, and it's got modern - and powerful
- components, such as 8th generation Intel Core processors, that helps it feel speedy and responsive
There's a new version out for 2019, but it only adds the True Tone feature, which isn't much use to writers, so we still think the 2018
model is the one to get - especially if it gets a price cut.Read the full review:MacBook Air 2018 Lenovo Flex 6 14 boasts respectable
components behind a beautiful and responsive touch screen
Lenovo Flex 6 14CPU: 7th-generation Intel Core i3 – 8th Generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 – Intel UHD Graphics
620 | RAM: 4GB – 16GB | Screen: 14-inch 1,366 x 766 - 1,920 x 1,080 Display | Storage: 128GB – 256GB SSDPlenty of powerAffordableNo
USB-CLenovo is known for making some of the best laptops for writers – once you use one of its keyboards, it’s kind of hard to go back
The Lenovo Flex 6 14 is no exception
For a bargain price, you’re getting respectable components behind a beautiful and responsive touch screen
And, it’s light enough that it’s actually bearable to use in tablet mode – more than can be said of some of the best 2-in-1 laptops
If you’re looking for the best laptop for writers that can get a lot of work done on a budget, look no further.Read the full review:
Lenovo Flex 6 14Acer Switch 3 is a brilliant little machine
Acer Switch 3A great Surface Pro competitor at half the priceCPU: 1.10GHz Intel Pentium Quad Core N4200 - Intel Core i3 7100U | Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 505 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 12.2-inch, 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD touchscreen | Storage: 64GB - 128GB eMMCExcellent build
qualityGreat screenSuperb valueGood battery lifeIf you have your eyes on a Surface Pro, but you don’t want to spend that much money, the
Acer Switch 3 is definitely up your alley
It’s designed around the same basic concept as the Surface Pro and it’s only a little less capable
However, for most tasks, especially if you’re a writer, it’s a brilliant little machine
What’s more, to add further value, this 2-in-1 laptop/tablet comes with the keyboard upgrade which means little extras to pay for
As usual, it comes in several different versions, with USB Type-C, 8GB RAM, an IPS display and an Intel Core i3-7100U processor coming with
the more expensive option. Read the full review:Acer Switch 3See more like this: The best 2-in-1 laptops 2017 This product is only
available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
Australian readers: Check out a fine alternative in the Microsoft Surface Go.Acer Chromebook R11 is probably the best cheap laptop around at
Acer Chromebook R11An incredible Chromebook at a crazy cheap priceCPU: Intel Celeron N3150 1.6GHz – Intel Celeron N3160 1.6GHz | Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics - Intel HD Graphics 400 | RAM: 2GB - 4GB | Screen: 11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 HD IPS touchscreen | Storage: 32GBVery
versatileVery cheapGood battery lifeAwkward trackpadThe Acer Chromebook R11 is probably the best cheap laptop around at the moment, and it's
a great laptop for wirters
Like the Acer Chromebook Flip higher up this page, this laptop runs Chrome OS so does away with all the overheads that Windows brings
Consequently it's able to run nice and fast on less powerful components, which means a very cheap price! Its touchscreen is decent, though
it's only HD, and it will flip to become a tablet too
What's more, it'll run practically all day thanks to its excellent battery life
So if you're looking for a capable but very cheap laptop that you can whip out and begin writing on, then this one is your best bet.Read the
full review:Acer Chromebook R11See more like this: The best Chromebooks 2017 HP Spectre X360 is one of the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy
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HP Spectre X360A 2-in-1 with a winning keyboardCPU: Intel Core i5-8250U - i7-8550U | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB - 16GB
LPDDR3 | Screen: Up to 13.3-inch Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Micro-edge touchscreen | Storage: 256GB-2TB NVMe SSD Includes stylus Long
battery life Weak hinges If you’re looking for a laptop that you can fold up and play with when you’re done writing for the day,
look no further than the HP Spectre x360
Not only is this one of the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy today, but thanks to the keyboard’s stiff force curve, you’ll find typing is
a breeze for any touch typist
And, thanks to its long battery life, you’ll be able to write all day on this comfortable keyboard without having to worry about
scrambling for your charger
That’s not to mention the beautiful 4K display, which will make text look nice and crisp with no pixelation. Read the full review: HP
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