10 best alternative to Macbook Air, some less expensive, some more powerful

Lenovo Air 13 is a Windows 10 laptop, it has a 13.3-inch full HD screen, an Intel Core i5 or i7 (Skylake) processor, 4GB of RAM, 256GB/512GB of SSD storage and Nvidia's GeForce GTX940MX graphics chip. The China-only laptop will be available in two different versions: one with 4GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and an i5 processor; and one with 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an i7 processor.

Price: Lenovo Air 13(4GB RAM) costs $827, Lenovo Air 13(8GB) costs $1,052.

'Elite' as the name suggest comes with a huge price tag. But this Windows laptop comes with great build quality and top-class components. It also surpasses Apple's Macbook Air in a key area like screen quality.

Price: $2640

The Asus ZenBook UX305CA is a sensible upgrade to the UX305. It has a newer CPU, and has a 3K screen. However, its super portable and looks good for the price. With such devices priced the way they are they will always have the edge with at least in this regard. It is perfect for everyday use but the Core M CPU limits the target market for this laptop.

Price: $792

The HP Envy 13 gets a lot of things right. The design, the trackpad, the performance and the screen are all very good. Physical portability is fantastic and it has clearly been designed with a sensible budget in mind. Given the excellent combination of features, performance and value for money, though, only the battery life should give you pause for thought before buying.

Price: $1685

The Lenovo Yoga 900 stands for its design. While you will get more powerful laptop for the price but if you are looking for design and portability you should go for this. The battery should last through a full day's work as well. The display isn't perfect for the price but again it’s a great design and high on portability.

Price: $1583

This is the best device if you are okay with the price. Surface Book is an great piece of technology, it has a unique design, top-notch build quality and high-end specifications. Battery life is amazing, and the (optional) nVidia GPU bolsters your capabilities still further. Surface Book is 22.8mm thick at its stoutest part, 1.58kg in weight. If you can afford it, go for it. Macbook Air can wait.

Price: $1715

At 19.4mm thick and 1.4kg in weight, the ZenBook UX303U is a little bulkier than the 13-inch MacBook Air, but it has considerably higher screen resolution: 1920 x 1080, to the larger Air's 1440 x 900. ZenBook UX303U approaches the build finesse but lacks the unbeaten battery of the similarly priced MacBook Air, although it can claim faster processor performance and a superior full-HD matt display. This latest ZenBook is a well-balanced, smart and powerful Windows notebook.

Price: $1185

The Dell XPS 13 9343 is a compact laptop that outdoes Macbook Air in key respects like screen quality with 1920 x 1080. It surpasses the non-Retina 1440 x 900 that's the best you'll currently get from a MacBook Air. And in terms of design the device has near-borderless display making the laptop as compact as possible.

Price: $1120

It’s a slim and handsome design with Colorful, full-HD display has a comfortable keyboard; Long battery life; Strong overall performance. The Acer Aspire S 13 is one of the best ultraporable laptop under a tight budget. It’s a closest you get to Macbook Air experience without spending much.

Price: $704