Best Laptops of 2022

Choosing the right laptop in 2022 is as important as ever – working from home looks as if it’s here to stay, while the cost-of-living crisis means you want to choose the right technology that’s durable, will stand the test of time and give you the best bang for your buck.

We’ve tested all the top technology available in the market today and compiled this list for your ease of mind, so you can make an educated decision on your next big purchase.

This article is going to help you choose the right laptop at a price that works for you.

Best work laptops 2022

There are countless articles across the internet waxing lyrical about top-of-the-line devices offering best-in-class performance, lightning quick speed and endless memory.

However, what you need, is a laptop that suits your needs.

These laptops all offer something different, so you can decide which is the right fit for you.

Apple MacBook Air M1

Sleek, silent and with a battery that runs forever, the Apple MacBook Air has taken huge leaps in performance with this model while retaining its handy portable shape. With a price point of around £1000, this device comes in with top performance at a medium cost.

Specifications:

• CPU: Apple M1


• Graphics: Integrated 7-core /8-core GPU


• RAM: 8GB – 16GB


• Screen: 13.3-inch (diagonal) 2,560 x 1,600 LED-backlit display with IPS technology


• Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD


• Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H)

Acer Swift 3

Introducing our budget option for the best laptop of 2022, it’s the Acer Swift 3, boasting superb performance in a modest exterior. Perhaps less suited to those in the creative space than a MacBook, this is still an excellently priced option for those writing and spreadsheeting on the go, with a backlit keyboard and spacious trackpad.

Specifications:

• CPU: up to Intel Core i7-8565U


• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150, Intel HD Graphics 620 or AMD Radeon Vega 8


• RAM: 4GB – 8GB


• Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) ComfyView IPS – 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080)


• Storage: 128GB – 1 TB HDD, 16 GB Intel Optane Memory

Best gaming laptops 2022

Gaming laptops can often be quite pricey, and you may have to choose between portability and performance.

Be that as it may, we’ve got two choices for you here at varying price points so you can choose the best option for you.

Razer Blade 14

Our top pick for a portable gaming laptop in 2022, this beautifully thin device is the ultimate choice for on-the-go gamers. With the elite AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and RTX 3080 graphics card, this laptop performs just as good as it looks. The most expensive choice on our list, you pay for what you get with the Razer Blade 14.

Specifications:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX


• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - RTX 3080


• RAM: 16GB


• Screen: 14-inch 144Hz Full HD – 14-inch 165Hz QHD


• Storage: 1TB SSD

MSI GF63

This super-affordable device does a good job processing most PC games on medium settings. You can even get away with blasting through some older titles on high settings. The most important aspect of this option, however, is the price. You won’t find a cheaper option out there that performs at the same level as the MSI GF63, making it the ultimate choice for our budget gaming laptop of 2022.

Specifications:

• CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-11375H


• Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070


• RAM: Up to 16GB DDR4-3200


• Screen: Up to 15.6-inch WQHD anti-glare 165Hz IPS-level display with Adaptive Sync


• Storage: Up to 1TB SSD