Best Laptops in India (September 2023)

By Manish Rajesh | Updated on 09-Sep-2023

The best laptops in India offer everything that you need from a laptop. This includes a combination of great performance, battery life, and a build and design that's convenient for the user. The laptops in this list cover a wide range of use cases, form factors, and budgets. We've got both of Apple's laptops here, including the MacBook Air M2 and the MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro. We've also got convertibles, or 2-in-1 laptops, like the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i, and premium thin and lights like the Dell XPS 13 Plus. Powerful mainstream laptops, with large screens are also included in this list, like the LG Gram 17, or the budget all-rounder, the Acer Swift X. This list will help you find the best laptop to suit your needs.

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Apple MacBook Air M2

iOS
13.6" (2560 x 1600)
Apple M2 | NA
512 GB SSD/8 GB NA

The new Apple MacBook Air with the faster M2 chip is a powerful daily driver. This is an update to the already fantastic M1 chip; we could actually have included the M1 MacBook Air on this list as well, and it's still an option if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the MacBook Air M2. This laptop offers fantastic everyday performance paired with great battery life. The new M2 variant of the MacBook Air offers a bigger and brighter screen as well a higher res webcam. The base model of the MacBook Air comes with 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and an 8-core CPU and GPU. The machine is very-well optimised, so while it may look like there's fewer cores than other AMD and Intel processors on this list, you will still get excellent performance.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	Apple M2 8 core processor
Display	:	13.6″ (2560 x 1600) screen, 60 Hz refresh rate
OS	:	iOS
Memory	:	& 512 GB SSD
Body	:	304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm dimension & 1.24 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 106,990

Galaxy Book3 Pro 360

Windows 11 Home
16 MP | NA
13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P | 5.0 GHz
512 GB SSD/16 GB DDR5

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is the best premium 2-in-1 laptop we've tested this year. The laptop comes with a fantastic 16-inch 3K display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is quite common in creator laptops, allowing for more real estate on the screen when working on projects. In our testing, we found the display to be very bright at 415 nits, and we got an sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage of 100%, making this an excellent machine for your content creation needs. Of course, the 16-inch display is also fantastic for consuming content. The laptop comes with a 13th gen Intel Core i7-1360P, which is a powerful mobile processor with 12 cores. This is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 6400 MHz, and 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage. You've got great I/O support as well, including two thunderbolt ports making this is a great package for anyone looking for a capable 2-in-1 laptop.

Pros

Excellent display
Superior mousepad and keyboard
Good I/O port selection

Cons

Weak speakers
No dedicated GPU
Lack of palm detection on the touchscreen

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P processor with 5.0 GHz clock speed
Display	:	16″ screen, 120 Hz refresh rate
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	16 GB DDR5GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Iris Xe Graphics card
Body	:	252 x 355 x 13 mm dimension & 1.66 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 163,490

LG Gram 17

Windows 11 Home
17" (2560 x 1600)
13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P | 5.0 GHz
1 TB SSD/16 GB DDR5

The LG Gram 17 features a 17-inch display, like the name suggests, but manages to be surprising lightweight and portable despite the large screen. The 17-inch screen features a 16:10 aspect ratio display, with a resolution of 2560x1600, and an advertised 100% sRGB, DCI-P3 coverage, which is excellent for content creation. This laptop features an Intel Core i7-1360P, which is the same as the laptop above, with 12 cores and 16 threads. If that wasn't enough, the laptop also comes with an NVIDIA RTX 3050, making this an excellent creator laptop. The presence of a discrete GPU greatly boosts the LG Gram 17's content creation capabilities when it comes to tasks like video editing and rendering. If that wasn't enough, the new LG Gram 17 comes with up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage, making it quite a deal for content creators looking for a lightweight laptop with plenty of storage and a large display.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P 12 core processor with 5.0 GHz clock speed
Display	:	17″ (2560 x 1600) screen
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	16 GB DDR5GB RAM & 1 TB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	4 GB DDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics card
Body	:	378.7 x 258.8 x 17.78 mm dimension & 1.45 kg weight

Lenovo Yoga 9i

Windows 11 Home
14" (2880 x 1800)
13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P | 3.7 GHz
512 GB SSD/16 GB DDR5

The 2023 variant of the Lenovo Yoga 9i features the new 13th gen Intel Core i7-1360P processor. That is paired with a fantastic 4K or 2.8K OLED multi-touch display with 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage, making this a great laptop for content creation on the go. You also get 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 5600 Mhz, and 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage. The 13th gen processor nets an overall improvement in performance over the already fantastic 12th gen processor. So if you're looking for premium thin and light with a fantastic display and great performance paired with portability, you can't go wrong with the Lenovo Yoga 9i.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P processor with 3.7 GHz clock speed
Display	:	14″ (2880 x 1800) screen, 60 Hz refresh rate
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	16 GB DDR5GB RAM & 512 GB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Iris Xe Graphics card
Body	:	318 x 230 x 15.2 mm dimension & 1.4 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 165,600

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M2 Pro

Mac
14.2 MP | NA
NA
1 TB SSD/32 GB NA

The MacBook Pro 14 2023 with the M2 Pro is one of Apple's most powerful offerings in the market, and comes with a price tag to match. There is a pretty massive leap in performance over last year's MacBook Pro 14, with an overall improvement of 20-25% across the board. That's pretty huge, considering how powerful the MacBrook Pro already was. The M2 SoCs are really pulling their weight. Other than a straight up improvement in performance, the MacBook Pro 14 also promises good battery life, while keeping thermals in check. The laptop features a bright 14-inch display with accurate colours, making this one of the best creator laptops you can pick up in the market. If that wasn't enough, you can get up to 96 GB of RAM and 8 TB of SSD storage, which will take care of pretty much any and all of your storage and memory needs. Of course, that's also going to cost you a bomb, and possibly an arm, a leg, a kidney, a lung, and more.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	12 core processor
Display	:	14.2″ screen
OS	:	Mac
Memory	:	& 1 TB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Apple M2 Pro Graphics card
Body	:	321.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm dimension & 1.63 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 285,490

Dell XPS 13 Plus

Windows 11
13.4" (3840 x 2400)
12th Gen Intel EVO Core i7-1260P | 3.40 GHz
1 TB SSD/16 GB DDR5

When you think of a premium thin and light laptop, the Dell XPS 13 is a laptop that's guaranteed to pop up. The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the latest from Dell which features a 12th gen Intel Core i7-1260P processor with 12 cores and 16 threads. This is a powerful processor which offers great performance. The Dell XPS 13 Plus also features a new design, while the exterior maintains the same look as its predecessor, the XPS 13 Plus features a new keyboard which we really liked, and a new floating touchbar. The laptop still maintains top-notch build quality. The XPS 13 Plus comes with a bright and crisp OLED display, with a UHD+ resolution (that's 3840x2400) and 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage, making it great for all your content creation needs. The Dell XPS 13 comes with two type-C ports. Both of which are Thunderbolt 4 ports which are very versatile.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	12th Gen Intel EVO Core i7-1260P processor with 3.40 GHz clock speed
Display	:	13.4″ (3840 x 2400) screen, 60 Hz refresh rate
OS	:	Windows 11
Memory	:	16 GB DDR5GB RAM & 1 TB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	Intel Iris Xe Graphics card
Body	:	199 x 295 x 15 mm dimension & 1.24 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 215,000

Acer Swift X

Windows 11 Home
16" (1920 x 1080)
11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H | 2.90 GHz
1 TB SSD/16 GB DDR4

Most of the laptops on the list so far have been extrememly premium thin and light or creator laptops. However, we've got an option for those of you who are looking for a budget laptop as well. This is the Acer Swift X, a thin and light laptop which features an 11th gen Intel Core i7-11390H. This is a quad-core processor with a max clock speed of 5 GHz, which is still very good. This is paired with an NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti to help with intensive rendering and editing tasks. You also get 16 GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM, 1 TB of NVMe Storage, and a FHD display with an advertised brightness of 300 nits and 100% sRGB coverage, making this an appealing laptop for students. Or anyone looking for an entry level or budget creator laptop.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Processor	:	11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H 4 core processor with 2.90 GHz clock speed
Display	:	16″ (1920 x 1080) screen
OS	:	Windows 11 Home
Memory	:	16 GB DDR4GB RAM & 1 TB SSD
Graphics Processor	:	4 GB DDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics card
Body	:	367 x 236 x 18.9 mm dimension & 1.9 kg weight
Price	:	₹ 134,999

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List Of Best Laptops In India

Product Name	Seller	Price
Apple MacBook Air M2	Amazon	₹ 106,990
Galaxy Book3 Pro 360	Amazon	₹ 163,490
LG Gram 17	N/A	N/A
Lenovo Yoga 9i	N/A	₹ 165,600
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M2 Pro	Amazon	₹ 285,490
Dell XPS 13 Plus	Amazon	₹ 215,000
Acer Swift X	N/A	₹ 134,999

Best Laptops in India Faq's

What are the top brands for laptops in India?

Some of the top laptop brands in India include HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, and Apple. These brands offer a range of laptops to suit different needs and budgets.

What factors should I consider when buying a laptop?

When buying a laptop, consider factors such as your budget, intended use (gaming, work, entertainment), operating system (Windows, macOS, Chrome OS), processor, RAM, storage, display size, and battery life.

What is the ideal laptop size for portability?

Laptops with screen sizes ranging from 13 to 15 inches are considered ideal for portability. They strike a balance between screen real estate and portability.

Which processor is best for a laptop in India?

The choice of processor depends on your needs. For general use, an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor is sufficient. If you require more power for tasks like video editing or gaming, consider a Core i7 or Ryzen 7 processor.

How much RAM do I need in a laptop?

For basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, 8GB of RAM is usually sufficient. If you're into gaming or heavy multitasking, consider 16GB or more for smoother performance.

Is it better to buy a laptop with SSD or HDD storage?

SSD (Solid State Drive) storage is faster and more reliable than HDD (Hard Disk Drive) storage. If speed and responsiveness are important, go for an SSD. However, HDDs offer more storage capacity for the price.

What is the average battery life of a laptop in India?

The average battery life of a laptop in India varies depending on usage and laptop type. Most laptops offer 4 to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge. Some ultrabooks and premium laptops can provide longer battery life.

Are gaming laptops suitable for everyday use?

Gaming laptops can be used for everyday tasks, but they tend to be heavier and have shorter battery life compared to regular laptops. If you need a laptop primarily for work or entertainment, a standard laptop may be a better choice.

Can I upgrade the components in my laptop later on?

It depends on the laptop model. Many modern laptops have soldered RAM or non-upgradable components. Check the specifications and user manual of the laptop to determine upgrade options.

Where can I buy the best laptops in India?

You can buy laptops in India from authorized brand stores, electronics retailers, online marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, and directly from the brand's official website. Be sure to compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase.