Price
Expand to view more details.Purchase price at time of testing. Note that prices may change quickly in this category and can vary significantly between vendors, so shop around. Prices may also be lower than as tested vary if a model has been available for some time or is available as refurbished. Where a tablet has a keyboard (even if optional) the price shown includes the cost of the tablet and keyboard, and stylus/pen/pencil if optional.
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Screen size (inches)
Measured diagonally, in inches.
Available user space (GB)
The storage space available to the user after drive formatting and installation of the standard operating system (OS) and supplied software.
Tablet mode
Touchscreen
Shop Ethical rating
Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
Operating system
The operating system (OS) that came with the computer (updated/patched to latest version before testing).
Performance score
Performance score is based on analysis of the results of several benchmarking tools taking in CPU, storage, and Wi-Fi performance. Note that there may be some score changes for older models as we've recently updated the scaling of performance scores across all models due to performance improvements of faster, latest generation processors. The performance scores of models which are discontinued are based on older benchmarks, so for discontinued models the performance score and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating cannot be compared with current models.
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Ease of use score
The ease of use score takes into account the comfort of the keyboard and touchpad, as well as build quality, balance on lap, sturdiness on desk, noise, heat, and ports and slots. All ease of use evaluation was conducted under the laptop's native operating system.
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Tablet use score
Indicates how the device performs as a tablet (without keyboard) rather than as a laptop, for applicable models.
In addition to the same CPU, graphics, storage, and Wi-Fi tests used for laptops we also consider form factor (45%), display screen (40%), and battery life (15%) from a tablet-user point of view. This score does not contribute to the Overall score (as non-convertible laptops are not included). Note that some devices may score better as tablets than laptops and vice-versa.
To compare the Tablet Use Scores with Laptop Use Scores, sort by 'Tablet use score' using the 'Sorted by': dropdown menu at top-right, next to the Compare all products button.
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Battery life score
Battery life score is based on a heavy usage scenario with screen set to 100% brightness and Wi-Fi enabled with continuous high-definition video playback.
Note that the maximum screen brightness capability of laptops and tablets can vary markedly, so our battery life score takes into account calculations to allow more accurate comparison between models.
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Display score
Display score is based on a quality assessment that takes into account the screen's reflections, angles of view, colour rendering, brightness and contrast, and video playback.
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RAM (GB)
RAM (random access memory) is the main memory used by the CPU and is measured in gigabytes (GB). These days 4GB of RAM is considered a starting point for most laptop or desktop PCs, while 8GB is common. Generallly speaking, more RAM is better.
Weight of laptop (kg)
Weight of laptop (kg) without power supply/plug/cord.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find them on second-hand websites, or in second-hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- Recommended
- Recommended for tablet use
- ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
- Tablet use score
- Performance score
- Ease of use score
- Battery life score
- Display score
- Audio score
- Wi-Fi score
- Storage write-speed (MBps)
- Storage read-speed (MBps)
- Wi-Fi speed (MBps)
- Average battery life – heavy usage (h:min)
- Charging time to 80% full (h:min)
- Maximum screen luminance nits
- Good points
- Bad points
- Tester comments
- Price
- Shop Ethical rating
- Screen size (inches)
- Native screen resolution (pixels)
- Processor (CPU) type
- CPU frequency (GHz)
- RAM (GB)
- Video graphics type
- Screen finish
- Touchscreen
- Storage capacity (GB)
- Available user space (GB)
- Storage type
- Wi-Fi type
- Weight of laptop (kg)
- Weight of power supply (kg)
- Size (mm, H x D x W)
- USB 2.0 ports
- USB 3.0 ports
- USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 2, not Thunderbolt 3 or 4) ports
- Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (as USB-C) port
- SD card slot (full-size)
- SD card slot (micro)
- HDMI port
- Gigabit ethernet port
- Rear camera
- Backlit keyboard levels of brightness
- Ultraportable
- Ultrabook
- Tablet mode
- Operating system
- Warranty (years)
- Replaceable battery
- Replace upgrade RAM
- Slots for additional RAM
- Replace upgrade storage
- Slot for additional storage
- Replace upgrade wifi
- Country of origin
