Best Ultraportable Laptops 2026

The best ultrabooks and lightweight laptops of 2026. Under 3 lbs, 10+ hour battery life, premium builds — tested and ranked for professionals on the go.

Last updated: June 2026

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ARM Ultraportables (All-Day Battery)

RankLaptopCPUGPUDisplayPriceScore
#1Apple Apple MacBook Air Late 2020 with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)Apple M1 Chip
PassMark 14,129
Apple M1
Geekbench 19,207
13.3-inch Retina Display$3984.1/10Read Review →
#2Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 Laptop OLED TouchIntel Ultra 7 255H
PassMark 30,712
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14" WUXGA OLED Touch$9594/10Read Review →
#3Apple Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; MidnightApple M5 Pro 15 Core
PassMark 49,738
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
13.6 IPS 60Hz 2560x1664$1,2993.9/10Read Review →
#4Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X AI PC Laptop 14.5" 3K 90Hz OLED Touch, Snapdragon X Elite (Up to 45 NPU Tops), 16GB DDR5 2TB SSD, for Professional Work Backlit Wi-Fi 7 Win11 ProSnapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
PassMark 22,695
QUALCOMM Adreno(TM)
Geekbench 4,586
14.5 OLED 90Hz 2944x1840$1,499.993.7/10Read Review →
#5Acer Acer Swift 16 AI LaptopIntel Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16" 3K OLED 120Hz Touch$1,0493.7/10Read Review →
#6Acer Acer Swift 16 AI Laptop 2025 16" 2880x1800 OLED Touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 7, 1440p QHD IR Camera, Copilot, Windows 11 HomeIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16-inch 2880x1800 OLED Touch$1,0793.7/10Read Review →
#7Acer Acer Swift 16 AI Laptop, 16" 120Hz 3K OLED Touchscreen, Core Ultra 7 256V (4.80 GHz, >i9-12900K), Copilot PC, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Home, Black (16GB DDR5 RAM | 2TB SSD)Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16-inch 3K OLED Touch 120Hz$1,049.993.6/10Read Review →
#8Acer Acer Swift 3 Thin & Light Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core with Radeon Graphics, 8GB LPDDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, Alexa Built-inRyzen 7 4700U
PassMark 13,118
Radeon Graphics
Geekbench 28,616
14.0" Full HD IPS$639.993.6/10Read Review →

Intel Evo Ultraportables

RankLaptopCPUGPUDisplayPriceScore
#1Apple Apple MacBook Air Late 2020 with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)Apple M1 Chip
PassMark 14,129
Apple M1
Geekbench 19,207
13.3-inch Retina Display$3984.1/10Read Review →
#2Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 Laptop OLED TouchIntel Ultra 7 255H
PassMark 30,712
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14" WUXGA OLED Touch$9594/10Read Review →
#3Apple Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; MidnightApple M5 Pro 15 Core
PassMark 49,738
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
13.6 IPS 60Hz 2560x1664$1,2993.9/10Read Review →
#4Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X AI PC Laptop 14.5" 3K 90Hz OLED Touch, Snapdragon X Elite (Up to 45 NPU Tops), 16GB DDR5 2TB SSD, for Professional Work Backlit Wi-Fi 7 Win11 ProSnapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
PassMark 22,695
QUALCOMM Adreno(TM)
Geekbench 4,586
14.5 OLED 90Hz 2944x1840$1,499.993.7/10Read Review →
#5Acer Acer Swift 16 AI LaptopIntel Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16" 3K OLED 120Hz Touch$1,0493.7/10Read Review →
#6Acer Acer Swift 16 AI Laptop 2025 16" 2880x1800 OLED Touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD, Backlit KB, Wi-Fi 7, 1440p QHD IR Camera, Copilot, Windows 11 HomeIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16-inch 2880x1800 OLED Touch$1,0793.7/10Read Review →
#7Acer Acer Swift 16 AI Laptop, 16" 120Hz 3K OLED Touchscreen, Core Ultra 7 256V (4.80 GHz, >i9-12900K), Copilot PC, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Home, Black (16GB DDR5 RAM | 2TB SSD)Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
PassMark 19,604
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
16-inch 3K OLED Touch 120Hz$1,049.993.6/10Read Review →
#8Acer Acer Swift 3 Thin & Light Laptop, 14" Full HD IPS, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core with Radeon Graphics, 8GB LPDDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Reader, Alexa Built-inRyzen 7 4700U
PassMark 13,118
Radeon Graphics
Geekbench 28,616
14.0" Full HD IPS$639.993.6/10Read Review →

Premium Ultrabooks

RankLaptopCPUGPUDisplayPriceScore
#1Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 AI PC OLED Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Ultra 9 285H, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 14" FHD+, 16-Core, Backlit, 2x Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, 18-Hr Battery, IR Webcam, Win 11 Pro, UX3405Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
PassMark 34,267
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14.0 OLED 60Hz 1920x1200$1,599.993.4/10Read Review →
#2Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Intel Ultra 7 258V, 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD Gen 5, 1080p IR Camera, WiFi 7.0, Win 11 Pro - BlackIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
PassMark 18,927
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14.0 OLED 60Hz 2880x1800$1,8993.4/10Read Review →
#3Asus ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop (2026), Dual 14" OLED 3K 144Hz Touch Display, Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 386H, Intel Graphics, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Sleeve and Stylus Included, WiFi 7, Windows 11, Moher GrayIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H
PassMark 35,236
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14.0 OLED 144Hz 2880x1800$1,999.993.3/10Read Review →
#4Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Intel Ultra 7 258V (Beats U7 165), 14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD Gen 5, 1080p IR Camera, WiFi 7.0, Win 11 Pro - BlackIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
PassMark 18,927
Intel(R) Arc(TM) 140V GPU (8GB)
Geekbench 27,307
14" 2.8K (2880 x 1800)$1,9993.2/10Read Review →
#5LG LG gram Pro 17-inch Lightweight Laptop Computer, Intel Evo Edition Powered by Intel Core Ultra9 285H Processor, NVIDIA RTX5050, Windows 11 Home, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, BlackIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
PassMark 34,267
NVIDIA RTX 5050
Geekbench 98,162
17.0" IPS WQXGA (2560x1600)$2,999.993/10Read Review →
#6HP HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 14 2024 Laptop 14" 2.8K Touchscreen 16-Core Intel Evo Ultra 7 155H 32GB LPDDR5 2TB SSD Intel Arc Thunderbolt 4 Wi-Fi 6E Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint Win11 Home w/ONT 32GB USBCore Ultra 7 155H
PassMark 24,591
Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics
Geekbench 29,978
14" 2.8K Touchscreen 120Hz$1,9192.9/10Read Review →
#7LG LG gram 16Z90P Laptop 16" Ultra-Lightweight, (2560 x 1600), Intel Evo 11th gen CORE i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 22 Hour Battery, Alexa Built-in, 2X USB-C, HDMI, USB-A - Blacki7-1165G7
PassMark 9,796
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
Geekbench 11,933
16.0 IPS 165Hz$1,749.992.5/10Read Review →
#8Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX005RUS 14" Copilot+ PC Ultrabook - 1920x1080 WUXGA Touch - Intel Core Ultra 7 265u - Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard - BlackIntel Core Ultra 7 265U
PassMark 17,616
Intel Arc Graphics 4-Core (Arc)
Geekbench 29,978
14.0 IPS 60Hz 1920x1200$2,5992.4/10Read Review →

Our Top Picks: Detailed Analysis

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18/100
32/100

Apple Apple MacBook Air Late 2020 with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)Apple M1 Chip with Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.3-inch Retina Display. Scores 4.1/10 with a value ratio of 3.27/10 at $398.

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4/10
2.82/10
23/100
34/100

Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 Laptop OLED TouchIntel Ultra 7 255H with Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics, 16GB RAM, 2048GB SSD, 14" WUXGA OLED Touch. Scores 4/10 with a value ratio of 2.82/10 at $959.

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3.9/10
3.16/10
29/100
34/100

Apple Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Wi-Fi 7; MidnightApple M5 Pro 15 Core with Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 13.6 IPS 60Hz 2560x1664. Scores 3.9/10 with a value ratio of 3.16/10 at $1,299.

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3.7/10
1.13/10
21/100
33/100

Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X AI PC Laptop 14.5" 3K 90Hz OLED Touch, Snapdragon X Elite (Up to 45 NPU Tops), 16GB DDR5 2TB SSD, for Professional Work Backlit Wi-Fi 7 Win11 ProSnapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 with QUALCOMM Adreno(TM), 16GB RAM, 2048GB SSD, 14.5 OLED 90Hz 2944x1840. Scores 3.7/10 with a value ratio of 1.13/10 at $1,499.99.

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3.7/10
1.72/10
20/100
31/100

Acer Acer Swift 16 AI LaptopIntel Ultra 7 256V with Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1024GB SSD, 16" 3K OLED 120Hz Touch. Scores 3.7/10 with a value ratio of 1.72/10 at $1,049.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lightest laptop in 2026?

The LG gram 15Z90P weighs just 2.2 lbs while offering a 15.6-inch display. The LG gram Pro 17 weighs 2.7 lbs with a 17-inch screen — remarkable for its size class.

Which laptop has the best battery life?

ARM-based laptops lead: the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with Snapdragon X Elite delivers 15+ hours of real-world use. The MacBook Air M1 still achieves 12+ hours even as a 2020 model.

What is Intel Evo certification?

Intel Evo is a certification ensuring: 9+ hour battery life, instant wake (<1 sec), fast charging (4+ hours from 30 min), Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E. It is a reliable quality marker for ultrabooks.