Best Notebooks - 1 to 2 GHz Processor Speed, 5 to 7 lb. Weight, 5120 to 32768 MB Installed RAM

The $679 Flex 2 15 has a few quirks, but its quick performance and solid display make it an excellent value.

The 17-inch Acer Aspire E5 isn’t great for travel, but it’s a good choice for anyone who wants a simple, powerful, stay-at-home notebook.

The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series is an excellent desktop replacement. We just wish it would go on a diet.

Decent port selection, WiDi

Slim lightweight design, Good 4th-gen Core performance

Acer’s affordable Haswell laptop boasts good battery life, strong performance, and reasonable pricing, but the display is among the worst we’ve tested.