Here at CGMagazine, we put laptops through their paces all year to determine the best options on the market. After extensive testing and evaluation, we’ve selected our top picks for Best Laptop 2024. We have already crowned our favourite gaming laptops of 2024, but these laptops range from productivity powerhouses to sleek ultraportable and represent the pinnacle of design, performance, and innovation.
We considered factors like processing power, display quality, battery life, portability, and value in determining the winners. Our aim is to recognize laptops that excel in their respective classes and deserve special distinction. Whether you need raw processing muscle, marathon battery life, or just a stunning display, our Best Laptop 2024 winners have you covered.
Here are our winners for Best Laptop 2024!
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Laptop
Writer: Brendan Frye
Lenovo has never been afraid to experiment when it comes to laptop design, and the new Yoga Book 9i shows the company is still willing to push boundaries. This 13.3-inch 2-in-1 features not one, but two OLED touchscreen displays—one where you would expect on the lid and another replacing the traditional keyboard deck.
While the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i isn’t likely to fully replace your laptop, it can be a compelling secondary device for maximizing screen space when portability isn’t your top concern. Power users and creative pros should give it a hard look, while everyday folks are probably better served by a more conventional convertible. If you can live with its limitations, the innovative Lenovo Yoga Book 9i brings a futuristic computing experience worth considering.
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i packs dual 13.3″ OLED touchscreens into a compact convertible design. But battery life and performance suffer with the innovative layout.
- 【Powerful Storage】: 16GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive
- 【Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Laptop 13th Gen i7】: 13th Gen Intel 12-Core i7-1360P Processor
LG Gram 15.6” Superslim Laptop
Writer: Matt Keith
The latest Ultraslim PC from LG, the gram Superslim is a uniquely thin, ultra-powered productivity machine. With a powerful 13th Generation i7-Core Evo processor, 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1 TB NVMe Gen 4 M.2 drive, the Gram isn’t just another laptop. It’s built for speed and efficiency.
The LG gram SuperSlim is a powerful productivity machine. It boasts some impressive hardware and functionality wrapped in the most lightweight package I’ve tested to date. While it does suffer from a minor design flaw with its trackpad and lacklustre battery life, it is still an incredibly powerful and functional laptop that redefines portability. If you’re in the market for a premium slim laptop the LG gram is worth considering.
- 13th Gen Intel Core Processor – Powered by Intel’s 13th Gen processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, this LG gram is engineered to keep users multitasking with ease. You can accomplish those intensive daily demands from crunching numbers, to editing a masterpiece with processor power that won’t slow you down.
- 6000 MHz LPDDR5 RAM – Stay in the zone with 6000 MHz of lightning-quick memory you need to perform at your very best during both work and play.
Asus Zenbook Pro 14 OLED Laptop
Writer: Matt Keith
The Zenbook Pro 14 OLED is the newest Content Creator-focused laptop to come from developer Asus. Sporting an impressive 13th generation Intel Core i9-13900H Processor 2.6GHz, 32GB DDR5 RAM and solid NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with 8BG of GDDR6 RAM, the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED has one purpose: to be the go-to laptop for content creators.
The Zenbook 14 Pro OLED is the perfect system for content creators. Its compact design allows for easy transportation, while its powerhouse hardware means you’ll always be ready to create your next project. A solid battery, great IO and smart design all work together to create a versatile laptop to take on any task you throw its way. While some things could use some refinement, the Zenbook 14 Pro OLED is still one of the best laptops I’ve worked with this year.
With impressive power packed into a sleek and portable body alongside a gorgeous display, the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED is a content creator’s dream machine that delivers exceptional performance for creative workflows.
- ASUS DialPad: an intuitive controller that provides instant fingertip control on creative apps including change brush size, saturation and more that’s customizable. Visit ASUS website for more details.Network and Communication : Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 plus Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
- Display: 14.5-inch WQXGA plus (2880 x 1800) OLED NanoEdge touchscreen, with an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio, the touchscreen is Dolby Vision certified and PANTONE Validated to ensure accurate color rendering with 120Hz refresh rate
HP Dragonfly G4 Laptop
Writer: Dayna Eileen
The HP Dragonfly series of laptops often end up as my favourite while testing and the same is true with the HP Dragonfly G4 laptop. If I were to choose a productivity device solely based on style, the Dragonfly G4 would win hands down. Luckily for HP, this laptop brings so much more to the table, too.
I’ve grown very attached to my HP Dragonfly G4. It is the perfect size for portability, with its 13.5-inch screen and low weight. The design and display go above and beyond what I need in my day to day. Unless you want to game heavily or dive into video editing, the HP Dragonfly G4 laptop is the perfect laptop for everyday use.
The HP Dragonfly G4 laptop has become a staple in my day-to-day work life. Though there are some features that feel like added unnecessary bloat, the G4’s specs and performance more than make up for it.
Macbook Pro 14 Inch (2023)
Writer: Brendan Frye
Before the iPhone was ubiquitous in daily life, Apple’s MacBook Pro was the gold standard for creative professionals and power users who demand top performance and premium build quality. While gaming was never the focus with Apple, if you wanted to be taken seriously, you invested in buying a Mac. With the latest iteration of their laptops, Apple is working to earn back professionals and show just what is possible with their latest M3 range of processors.
No other laptop combines sheer processing power, exceptional battery life, stunning display quality, and premium build quite like these new MacBook Pros. If you need a truly portable workstation, the MacBook Pro is easy to recommend this year. Just be prepared to pay the Apple tax. As configured with higher-end specs, these laptops can rival the price of a desktop PC. But for creative professionals who may want to game and demand desktop-class performance in a slim, enduring package, the latest MacBook Pro delivers in spades.
Apple has proven with the MacBook Pro the M3 is a force to be reckoned with in work, creativity and, yes even gaming.
- SUPERCHARGED BY M2 PRO OR M2 MAX — Take on demanding projects with the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. M2 Pro has up to 12 CPU cores, up to 19 GPU cores, and up to 32GB unified memory. M2 Max has 12 CPU cores, up to 38 GPU cores, and up to 96GB unified memory.
- UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Go all day thanks to the power-efficient design of the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. And the MacBook Pro laptop delivers exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
