Best Notebooks - 2 to 3 GHz Processor Speed, 3 to 5 lb. Weight, 8 to 550 Hours Battery Run Time

'The latest Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display is still an excellent laptop with a high-resolution screen and enough power for content-creation tasks. '

'The 15-inch MacBook Pro has a brilliant Retina Display, powerful processor and new graphics card options, plus faster flash storage and a new Force Touch trackpad.'

'The base spec is very good, but it’s arguably overpriced and non-upgradeable.'

'The MacBook is thin, light and striking.'

'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. '

'If your business is seeking a well-made and cost-effective laptop to take into hazardous environments or dirty job sites, the Getac V110 is a winning option with a full feature set. '

'Hot-swappable batteries'

'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. '

'The newest Google Chromebook Pixel is impressive.'

'It’s a great second computer for anyone, a great primary machine for some people. '

'Mix of regular and USB Type-C ports. '

'The configuration options are very good for its sub-$1,000 price; it gets more than 8 hours of battery life; and has excellent performance for everyday, mainstream use.'

'Full HD display with 10-point touch. '

'But the appealing factors for this laptop include the slim form factor and light weight, which will come at a premium. '

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

'resistive touch panel'