Best thin and light laptops in India for 2023

Sourabh JainJun 6, 2023, 17:06 IST

Business Insider India

Unsplash

If you're searching for the best thin and light laptops, your search ends here. For those who work on the go, the best option to choose is a thin and light laptop as they feature an easy-to-carry form factor. Laptops these days can easily handle powerful tasks despite featuring a compact form factor.

Further, if you commute a lot then a slim and light laptop with good battery life is the best choice. And now that working from home has become the norm, people are in search of slim and light laptops and if you are one of them then here is our top pick of thin and light laptops in India that you can buy via Amazon.

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

We consider each laptop’s features, weight and size, battery life, display and resolution, processor, RAM, hard drive capacity, operating system and most important price range. Additionally, we also consider other factors such as brand and warranty.

Things to look for while buying

The things that you need to keep in mind while buying a laptop are it dimensions and its weight, if you are someone who travels a lot with thier laptop. You should also consider the perfomance and battery life of the device.

Features comparison

Laptop	Features	Weight	Product link
Apple MacBook Pro	M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	1.4Kg	Buy On
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i	8GB/ 1TB HDD+256GB SSD/ Windows10/ Office19/ Fingerprint reader	1.6Kg	Buy On
Hp Pavilion 14	16GB RAM/ 512GB SSD, FHD Micro-Edge Anti-Glare Display/ Iris X Graphics/ Backlit Keyboard	1.41Kg	Buy On
ASUS ZenBook 14	8GB RAM/ 512GB SSD/ Windows 10/ MS Office 2019/ Intel Iris X Graphics	1.17Kg	Buy On
Mi Notebook Horizon Edition	8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Windows 10/ Nvidia MX350 2GB Graphics	1.3Kg	Buy On
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5	16GB/ 512GB SSD/ Windows 10 /Office/ 300Nits/ Backlit Keyboard/ Fingerprint Reader	1.66Kg	Buy On
ASUS Zenbook 13	8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Office 2019/ Windows 10 Home/ Iris Xe Graphics	1.14Kg	Buy On
HP 15	8GB/ 512GB SSD +32GB Intel Optane/ Windows 10 Home	1.69Kg	Buy On
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3	8GB/ 256GB SSD/ Windows 10/ MS Office/ Backlit Keyboard	1.65Kg	Buy On

Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip

The latest MacBook Pro models from Apple feature the company's own silicon chip - the M1. While the M1 is the highlight, there's a lot more that makes it a great laptop. It has a lightweight yet sturdy design, making it an easily portable machine for those who need to work while commuting. It's not only lightweight but also very sleek for the amount of power it offers. It has 8GB RAM and fast 512GB SSD storage that comes in handy for demanding tasks like photo editing, video editing, music production and a lot more. The MacOS experience on MacBook Pro with the M1 processor makes it a solid laptop.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

The IdeaPad Slim 5i comes with a great display for you to enjoy content and stay productive. The slim side bezels go a long way towards enhancing the quality and look of the 15.6-inch FHD screen. It comes with a range of promising specifications- an 11th generation Intel i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM for fast multitasking and 1TB HDD+256GB SSD of storage for keeping all your photos, videos and important documents. The Intel Xe graphics onboard make the laptop a good choice for video and photo editing as well. The lightweight design goes towards the overall convenience of the laptop. This laptop comes with a combination of HDD and SSD that allows it to store more data without compromising on the speed.

HP Pavilion (2021) Thin & Light 14-dv0054TU

This HP laptop is one of the best value for money offerings on this list. It has 11th gen Intel core i5 processor with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, which makes it just as good as other thin and light offerings in its range. The display measures 14-inch has FHD resolution and has an anti-glare panel to cut reflections making it perfect for use outdoors in bright conditions. This laptop has 16GB RAM that should allow it to handle multiple tasks without slowing down.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (2020)

This laptop offers a good set of specifications to deliver reliable performance on the go. What makes it eligible to make it to this list is its lightweight and thin design that comes with a 14-inch screen. The 14-inch display is perfect as it's not very small to feel cramped or big enough to make it bulky. The laptop’s footprint is kept small, which is why it's great for working while travelling. The hardware includes Intel Core i5 11th Gen processor with 512GB NVMe SSD for storage. It claims a battery life of up to 22 hours, which is more than enough for travelling. The laptop weighs just about 1.17kg. The ZenBook 14 is loaded with great specs while weighing only 1.17kg, which makes it a highly portable machine.

Mi Notebook Horizon Edition

The Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14 is one of the few non-gaming laptops that you can get for video editing. It is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop has NVIDIA MX350 graphics and 2GB of dedicated video memory. It features a 14-inch Full HD display, and it comes in a thin and light metal body design. In terms of battery life, the Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14 should last for up to 10 hours on a single charge. You also get stereo speakers with DTS Audio Processing. The Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14 is a thin and light laptop that you can get for video editing.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

If you want a slightly bigger display then you can go for the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5. It comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The laptop packs 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It comes preloaded with Windows 10 Home and is Windows 11 ready. In terms of battery life, this laptop should last for up to eight hours on a single charge. It can also fast charge to 80% in one hour.

ASUS Zenbook 13

The Asus Zenbook 13 features a 13.3-inch Full HD OLED display with thin bezels and a glossy panel. It also features a number pad on the touchpad. The laptop is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop comes with a long battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge. You also get a backlit chiclet keyboard, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and one microSD card reader on this laptop. It comes preloaded with Windows 10 Home, Office Home and Student 2019. In terms of design, the Asus ZenBook 13 is a thin and light laptop with a metal body.

HP 15

Another thin and light laptop which you can go for is the HP 15. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The laptop packs 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, and it comes preloaded with Windows 10 Home. It is also Windows 11 ready so the laptop will get the upgrade whenever it’s available. In terms of battery life, the HP 15 should last for up to eight hours on a single charge. The HP 15 comes in a Jet Black colour and weighs less than 2 kg.

B09BCSPX7X

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with an anti-glare panel and narrow bezels. The laptop comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It also has Windows 10 Home pre-installed along with Office Home and Student 2019. The laptop comes with a 45Wh battery that should give you up to six hours of power on a single charge. It can also fast charge up to 80% in one hour. The laptop has an HD camera with a built-in privacy shutter. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 also comes with two stereo speakers powered by Dolby Audio.

View All

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Best thin and light laptops in India for 2023

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

Things to look for while buying

Features comparison