Every university student needs a reliable, high-performing laptop, as you will tackle many assignments for hours. A good laptop for university use should have a fast processing speed for superior performance and long battery life to last a full day of classes. Of course, choosing a lightweight model you can carry around in your bag is essential. Here is a selection of some of our best laptops to get you through your studies.
2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop
Long Battery Life
Multitab Browsing Laptop
This laptop has a long battery run time of 18 hours and 8GB RAM for fast responses. It provides crisp, realistic image quality with vibrant colours and sharp text for legibility.
This Apple MacBook is available in three light colours and is compatible with various apps, including Google Drive, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft 365. It has an 8-core CPU for ultra-fast performance and a 13-inch display screen.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go – 12.4″ Touchscreen – Intel Core i5 – 4GB Memory – 64GB SSD
Most Lightweight
Portable Touchscreen Laptop
This Microsoft Surface laptop has 4GB RAM and a premium-quality construction for durability. It provides reliable performance and has a long battery life for uninterrupted use.
This laptop has a Core i5 processor and is available in two colours, grey and blue. It feels lightweight and has a slim design for easy portability. This laptop has a 12.4-inch touchscreen and is compatible with multiple apps.
HP Envy x360 13.3″ Laptop 13-ay0006ca touch, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, Win 10 Pro
Large Memory
HD Display Screen
This laptop has a powerful AMD Ryzen Mobile Processor for fast page loading and effortless multitasking. It features eye-catching graphics in high definition and is upgradable to windows 11.
This HP laptop has a long battery life and produces crystal clear images for the best viewing experience. It has a 13.3-inch display screen and a sleek black appearance. This laptop’s high speed and performance are also suitable for gaming.
Google GA00519-US Pixelbook Go 13.3″ Chromebook
Hush Keys
Quiet, Comfortable Chromebook
This Chromebook has a battery life of 12 hours and built-in speakers that provide clear audio. It automatically updates and has a backlit keyboard for visibility in low light.
This Chromebook features hush keys that reduce typing sounds and has a slim, lightweight design for trouble-free hand or bag carrying. It has a 13.3-inch Full HD screen and is comfortable to use.
MSI Prestige 14Evo A11M-484CA 14″ FHD Ultra Thin and Light Professional Laptop Intel Core i7
Large Screen
Stylish, Durable Laptop
This laptop transfers data quickly to multiple devices and has a 180-degree hinge for flexible viewing. It has a micro SD card reader and features face and fingerprint logins for fast, secure access.
This laptop has an ultra-lightweight design for convenient portability and a Core i7 processor for optimal performance. It has a large 14-inch HD display for a superior viewing experience.
2022 Apple iPad Air (10.9-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB) – Starlight (5th Generation)
Most Safe
Colourful, Wide Camera iPad
This iPad supports Touch ID for safe, easy access and has a USB-C type connector for charging and accessory use. It has an all-day battery life and stereo landscape speakers for crisp audio quality.
This Apple iPad is available in five attractive colours and has a large 10.9-inch wide touchscreen display for easy use and comfortable viewing. It has a wide front camera and is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G cellular data.