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Top Ultraportable Laptops

With screen sizes under 14 inches and weight under 4 pounds, ultraportable laptops strike an appealing balance between portability and performance.

Edited by Jason Cross, PCWorld   

Rating & Price
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1
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $937

Asus U36S

This attractive, superthin laptop has everything you need and more--assuming that you're not an audiophile.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 18, 2011
2
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,370

Dell XPS 13

If the display was higher resolution and offered better off-axis viewing angles, this would be our favorite Ultrabook.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: March 14, 2012
3
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,859

Sony VAIO Z

Sony demonstrates cutting-edge design in this surprisingly powerful but unfortunately expensive laptop.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 11, 2011
4
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,419

Dell Latitude E6220

Though pricey for a 12.5-inch laptop, this ultraportable delivers in performance and battery life.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 20, 2011
5
PCWorld Rating

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Lenovo IdeaPad U300s

The U300s ameliorates its high price and slightly slow performance with a classy and very usable design.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 15, 2011
6
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,249

HP Envy 14 Spectre

Gorgeous looks plus a great interface and display overcome the Envy 14 Spectre's slightly higher weight.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: March 29, 2012
7
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,050

Asus Zenbook UX31E

The Zenbook UX31E is almost perfect, except for its mediocre touchpad.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: November 16, 2011
8
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,305

Dell Latitude E6320

This laptop not only gets the job done, but also has a lot of thoughtful features that harried businesspeople will appreciate.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 03, 2011
9
PCWorld Rating

HP EliteBook 2560p

This ultraportable's appeal lies in its outstanding toughness and its easy access to components.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: August 23, 2011
10
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $729

HP Folio 13

Thicker and heavier than the average ultrabook, the Folio 13 may actually be a more sensible option for many users.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: February 21, 2012

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