Laptops

01 DELL XPS 13 dell.com PRICE From £1,149 Tested N/A The XPS 13 is brilliantly designed and outperforms its rivals under the hood. The infinity display gives you the expanse of a 13.3-inch screen on an 11.9-inch laptop. t3 says With its fantastic performance and build, it’ll serve you well for years to come.

02 apple Macbook Pro apple.com/uk PRICE From £1,749 Tested T3 264 Supremely powerful with loads of innovation, including USB-C and that brilliant Touch Bar... But come on Apple, give us back that glowing Apple logo! t3 says The ultimate laptop for any task. It’s pricey, but worth every penny.

03 MICROSOF T Surface Pro 4 microsoftstore.com PRICE From £989 Tested T3 252 A sleek design, a bright display, an upgraded pen and plentiful power make the Pro 4 a brilliant choice for productive commuters. t3 says Microsoft has arguably made the best Windows tablet there is.

04 HP SPEC TRE 13 pcworld.co.uk PRICE From £1,149.99 Tested T3 258 Stunning looks are married to a premium spec sheet, but the battery life could be better and you only get a Full HD screen. t3 says There are one or two negatives, but you get outstanding performance, future-proofing and a gorgeous design.

05 Microsoft surface book microsoftstore.com PRICE £1,299 Tested T3 253 Microsoft’s next-level hybrid offers a flexible keyboard hinge and a detachable screen – it serves as both a tablet and a laptop. Nice looks, screen and power, but it’s pricey. T3 says The ultimate hybrid for work or play.

06 apple macbook pro 13-inch with retina display apple.com/uk PRICE From £1,249 Tested T3 227 Apple’s lightweight laptop boasts improved performance and battery life. It’ll delight road warriors and coffee-shop loungers alike. t3 says Reliable, powerful and practical.