{"id":3094,"date":"2020-04-17T21:25:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T21:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:44:06","slug":"the-5-best-laptops-for-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-5-best-laptops-for-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Laptops for Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Apple Macbook Air 13&#8243;<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-1-8GHz-dual-core-Intel\/dp\/B07211W6X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-1-8GHz-dual-core-Intel\/dp\/B07211W6X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31vxojuwobL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-1-8GHz-dual-core-Intel\/dp\/B07211W6X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Air You Kidding Me?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">As if Apple needed any more accolades, it wins our top spot on this list for its overall ease of use, portability, and versatility \u2013 especially for those who already own Apple devices.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-1-8GHz-dual-core-Intel\/dp\/B07211W6X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Yes, we know, choosing an Apple product as our top pick is bound to stir feelings of resentment from some and respect from others. We chose the Macbook Air not out of any sort of brand loyalty \u2013 believe us \u2013 but rather because it simply is the best overall pick for a traveler who can afford the investment. Its design is in line with the sleek, streamlined aesthetic Apple is famous for, and this is mirrored in the laptop&#8217;s user interface, which is intuitive, user-friendly, and forgiving towards those with little tech know-how. Because it fits easily into a backpack, you can throw it in your day pack or slip it into your suitcase without worrying about it being cumbersome. And if you already use Apple products, you&#8217;re only doing yourself a favor by getting the Macbook Air; it integrates seamlessly with Apple apps and devices, such as FaceTime, iCloud, AirDrop and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightning-fast operation<\/li>\n<li>Also available as a bundle with AppleCare+<\/li>\n<li>Fantastic battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overpriced<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t integrate well with non-Apple apps (like MS Word)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Asus ZenBook 13&#8243;<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultra-Slim-Wideview-I5-8265U-Fingerprint-UX331FA-AS51\/dp\/B07QXKW89P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultra-Slim-Wideview-I5-8265U-Fingerprint-UX331FA-AS51\/dp\/B07QXKW89P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ghg8I9DVL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultra-Slim-Wideview-I5-8265U-Fingerprint-UX331FA-AS51\/dp\/B07QXKW89P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maintain your Zen on the Go<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">The Asus ZenBook stands out in a sea of mid-tier laptops for its lightweight build, reliable UI, and the overall quality you get from it at a more-than-reasonable price.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Value<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultra-Slim-Wideview-I5-8265U-Fingerprint-UX331FA-AS51\/dp\/B07QXKW89P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get one thing straight: there are many different types of travelers, and each type will have their own set of preferences and priorities for the kind of laptop they buy. If you&#8217;re somebody who travels often, but not often enough to constantly need a high-powered computer within reach, the Asus Zenbook is a more-than-reasonable pick. Without having to mortgage the house, you&#8217;re getting a core i5 processor, a 512-gig SSD and 8 gigs of RAM, and a full-HD NanoEdge bezel display. Best of all, the thing only weighs 2 &amp; 1\/2 pounds \u2013 though its aluminum body certainly isn&#8217;t frail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>USB-C, HDMI, and MicroSD connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Also available with core i7<\/li>\n<li>Fingerprint reader for biometric login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery life is lacking<\/li>\n<li>Internal speakers are too quiet<\/li>\n<li>Fan is quite loud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Microsoft Surface Pro 4<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Professional-Refurbished\/dp\/B07BFNDPJ5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Professional-Refurbished\/dp\/B07BFNDPJ5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41FpocjKtBL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Professional-Refurbished\/dp\/B07BFNDPJ5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Look Beneath the Surface<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Though you might be quick to write off the Surface Pro 4 as just another tablet, you'd be dead wrong.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Hybrid Tablet<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Professional-Refurbished\/dp\/B07BFNDPJ5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>It&#8217;s not exactly a laptop \u2013 or wait &#8230; is it? The Surface Pro 4 blurs the lines between a traditional laptop and a tablet, refusing to fit neatly into either category. True, it&#8217;s technically marketed as a tablet, but let&#8217;s consider the menagerie of laptop-like specs this tablet touts: first, it&#8217;s got an Intel Core i5 processor, which is nothing to sneeze at; next, you&#8217;ll find a 256-gig solid-state drive and 8 gigs of ram; and finally you&#8217;ll find all the same connectivity you&#8217;d get with a traditional laptop, like a 3.0 USB port, a headphone line in, and a microSD card reader. So, we ask you, is it <em>really\u00a0<\/em>different than a laptop? Well, yes, it is, for three main reasons: 1) it&#8217;s much more affordable; 2) it has a front- <em>and <\/em>back-facing camera; and 3) it&#8217;s much more portable and, hence, easy to bring with you while traveling. Want to watch a film with it on the plane? No problem. Its 12.3&#8243; screen won&#8217;t take up much space at all. How about watching that new episode of your favorite series as you lay in bed at your hostel? Sure. Fire it up. What we really love about the Surface Pro 4 is that it combines the computing power of a laptop with the versatile portability of a tablet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screen size of 12.3&#8243; is perfect for most<\/li>\n<li>Excellent choice for backpackers<\/li>\n<li>Quite responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keyboard is not included<\/li>\n<li>Not the best battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HP Chromebook 14&#8243;<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Chromebook-180-degree-Dual-Core-14-db0050nr\/dp\/B07MN1T8HP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Chromebook-180-degree-Dual-Core-14-db0050nr\/dp\/B07MN1T8HP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YzdG-VHPL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Chromebook-180-degree-Dual-Core-14-db0050nr\/dp\/B07MN1T8HP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Toss It in the Travel Sack<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">When it comes to traveling on a shoestring budget, backpackers and digital vagabonds have good reason to buy a cheap yet reliable laptop.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Budget<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Chromebook-180-degree-Dual-Core-14-db0050nr\/dp\/B07MN1T8HP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Backpackers, this one&#8217;s for you. Those who&#8217;ve ventured into the grungy hostels, shady train stations, and seedy cafes of the world know that the world isn&#8217;t always a safe place. Plain and simple, there are bad actors out there. Every traveler has heard awful stories of fellow backpackers being pickpocketed or robbed. If you really want to have a laptop with you, but you&#8217;re worried about bringing an expensive one along, why not spring for HP&#8217;s 14&#8243; Chomebook? Sure, you&#8217;re not going to be able to treat it the same way you could use a $2,000 iMac, but it&#8217;ll get the job done. If worse comes to worst and it&#8217;s stolen, you&#8217;re not left in a huge pit of debt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Display is bright and vibrant in color<\/li>\n<li>Solid state drive makes it quiet while in use<\/li>\n<li>More-than-decent internal speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tends to get hot quickly<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard is not backlit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>LG Gram 15.6&#8243;<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-Gram-Laptop-Battery-Thunderbolt\/dp\/B082XQR86P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-Gram-Laptop-Battery-Thunderbolt\/dp\/B082XQR86P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41GGSAFtz9L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-Gram-Laptop-Battery-Thunderbolt\/dp\/B082XQR86P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Won't Be Edited Out<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With its beefy specs, large and vivid screen, and its featherweight build, The LG Gram is ideal for working professionals \u2013 particularly photo and video editors.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best for Editing Media<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-Gram-Laptop-Battery-Thunderbolt\/dp\/B082XQR86P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>The LG Gram stands in sharp contrast to our #4 pick, the HP Chromebook. This one is not something you want to bring along with you on a trip where you think it could be stolen \u2013 not unless you&#8217;re okay with losing a huge chunk of money. This is an option best suited for the professional who also\u00a0<em>just happens\u00a0<\/em>to need to travel a lot. Why? Well, first, consider its weight. Despite its massive 17&#8243; screen, this marvelous beast weighs less than three pounds. <em>Why is the screen so big?<\/em> you may wonder. Well, typically, having such a large screen would mean you&#8217;re dealing with a huge, hulking unit; here, that isn&#8217;t the case. Thanks to its lightweight build, it can spare a few extra inches, which makes it perfect for those working with visual arts, such as photo &amp; video editors. Its 2560 x 1600 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio combine with this large screen size to provide the perfect work space \u2013 no scrolling required. Take those photos you shot at Machu Picchu, head back to the hotel room, and throw them into your favorite photo editor before you send them off into the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong processing power can handle a heavy workload<\/li>\n<li>Great for those who work while traveling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charges quite slowly<\/li>\n<li>Mediocre speaker quality<\/li>\n<li>Costs a\u00a0<em>lot\u00a0<\/em>of money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><b>Are there restrictions on what kind of laptop I can bring on a flight?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Quick answer: no, there aren&#8217;t restrictions. When you go through security at the airport, you&#8217;ll have to put your laptop in a separate bin where security can scan it to be sure it isn&#8217;t rigged or otherwise dangerous. You won&#8217;t be able to use it at the beginning and tail end of the flight (as the plane takes off and lands), but besides that, you can always bring your laptop with you and even use it mid-flight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple Macbook Air 13&#8243; Yes, we know, choosing an Apple product as our top pick is bound to stir feelings of resentment from some and respect from others. 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