Best Notebooks - 2 to 3 GHz Processor Speed, 13 to 15 in. Display Size

'It might not be of huge interest to you if you're using a 2012 or newer model, but if you're hanging on to that older MacBook Pro with an optical drive, it's a worthy upgrade. '

'It’s a wonderful laptop. '

'The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro packs a new fifth-generation 2.7-GHz Intel Core i5-5257U processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of faster flash storage. '

'Good graphics, even faster SSD speeds. '

'While the Tablet mode is top-notch, you'll likely spend most of the time using the Surface Book as a laptop. '

'If you can live with its design quirks, this is a great all-purpose high-end laptop. '

'great laptop'

'With its slim, lightweight chassis, however, the X1 Carbon Touch is a great choice if you travel for work. '

'The X1 Carbon is a notebook that stays pretty cool to the touch.'

'Battery life good but not the best. '

'Still, for a casual yet powerful commuter Ultrabook the X1 Carbon has got most things right. '

'awesome gaming experience'

'The Razer Blade is an impressive laptop thanks to its gorgeous display, responsive keyboard and touchpad, and excellent gaming performance for its size. '

'The slim and sleek design of the Razer Blade is unchanged, looking very much like a MacBook Pro dressed in black.'

'the 270-nit panel is bright and clear.'

'resistive touch panel'

'A fifth-generation Intel Core i5-5200U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 helped the ThinkPad E450 turn in a respectable score of 2,529 points on the PCMark 8 Work Conventional test, which is very close to the scores of the Dell Latitude 14 and the Toshiba Tecra C50. '

'With its slim, lightweight chassis, however, the X1 Carbon Touch is a great choice if you travel for work. '