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The best laptops to explore in 2020

Finding a new laptop that caters to your needs can be tricky and sometimes too expensive. We recommend some of the best options for laptops that are top-rated for 2020.

The Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best laptops for a budget, offering quality performance in a light body with a 15.6-inch display. The Aspire 5 offers features including a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Intel Core i5-826U processor, and a USB type-C port. This model is also offered in an upgraded version with better graphics for content creation and gaming.

The LG Gram 17 offers a bigger display and is built to be portable to easily take home from the office. The Gram 17 also boasts a powerful battery than can stream videos for 13 hours on one charge.

Lenovo Yoga C740 is a thin, 3-pound convertible laptop that is great for on-the-go for school and work. The Yoga C740 offers a 14-inch display with powerful, long battery life and a privacy shutter for the webcam.

The Asus ExpertBook B9450 offers a 14-inch display with a battery life of 16 hours on a single charge for a portable business laptop. This affordable laptop option that is great for working and traveling with a lightweight design.

If you’re looking into getting a 2-in-1 tablet/laptop the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 could be for you. The Microsoft Surface is offered in a variety of options for display and memory sizes offering a touch display, smartpen, and detachable keypad. The Surface charges fast and easy with a USB-C port that is easy to replace if needed.