Best thin and light laptops with built-in SSD in India

BI India Tech BureauAug 18, 2021, 17:07 IST

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These days most laptops feature a thin and lightweight design. It’s very rare that you will see bulky laptops except for gaming laptops. A thin and light laptop makes it portable and easy to carry around. You should also ensure that the laptop you’re buying has a built-in SSD that has better performance speeds. It’s not difficult to find laptops with built-in SSDs but if a thin and light design is a requirement then there are quite a few options to choose from.

So here’s a list of the best thin and light laptops with built-in SSD.

Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14

Xiaomi’s Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14 laptop features a metal body but it’s lightweight with a weight of 1.35 kg. The laptop also comes with 512GB of SSD storage coupled with 8GB of RAM. It is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and runs on Windows 10 Home. It also comes with Microsoft Office 365 pre-installed including a one-month trial subscription. The Mi Notebook Horizon Edition 14 features a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare display with a NVIDIA MX350 graphics card. The laptop is equipped with stereo speakers and DTS Audio Processing. You also get 2 USB 3.1 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 USB Type-C port, 1 HDMI port and 1 3.5mm headphone jack.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 laptop weighs 1.39 kg making it a lightweight and portable laptop. It also has slim bezels and is clad in an aluminium body. The laptop runs the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor under its hood paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It runs on Windows 10 Home which comes pre-loaded along with MS Office Home and Student 2019. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 laptop is said to last for up to 8 hours on battery.

HP Pavilion (2021)

The HP Pavilion (2021) stands out for its premium and sleek design. It’s a lightweight laptop weighing 1.4 kg, and it has a 3D metal design. Under its hood runs the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It features a 14-inch anti-glare display with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The laptop also comes with Amazon Alexa built-in for hands-free control. More features on the HP Pavilion (2021) laptop include a fingerprint sensor, backlit chiclet keyboard and Bang and Olufsen speakers.

LG Gram 16

The LG Gram 16 is a fresh entrant in this category but it stands out for its lightweight design. The laptop weighs only 1.19 kg making it a highly portable laptop. It also comes with 512GB SSD storage that can be expanded. The LG Gram 16 features a 16-inch WQXGA display so it’s a good choice for those who want a large screened laptop. It’s powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. The LG Gram 16 also boasts a 22-hour battery life on a single charge. It also comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port and 2 USB Type-C ports.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon laptop is another premium option you can go for a thin and light laptop. It weighs less than a kg and features a good looking design. The laptop is also quite durable as it has passed the MIL-STD-810G military standard. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbo features a 13.3-inch QHD display with Dolby Vision. It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. The laptop is said to run for 9 hours, and it also supports fast charging that should give 2 hours of juice in 15 minutes. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon also comes with 2 Harmon-branded speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and 2 Thunderbolt ports.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is a mid-range laptop you can go for in this category. The laptop weighs 1.65 kg, and it comes with 512GB of SSD storage. It also supports up to 2TB of HDD storage. On the Acer Aspire 5, you get a 15.6-inch Full HD display with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. The laptop comes with Windows 10 Home pre-loaded, and it is said to last for 6.4 hours on battery. The Acer Aspire 5 comes in silver colour, and it has 1 HDMI port, 1 USB 2.0 port, 2 USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and 1 USB Type-C port.

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