We live in a fast-paced, always connected world, so it's no surprise that modern PCs are being designed to keep up with this lifestyle. Ultrabooks these days fit fantastic speeds and performance into slim and light packages that are perfect for taking on the go! Today we're having a quick look at the very best in thin and light laptops available today, with options from Razer, MSi, Microsoft, Asus, Lenovo and HP to start us off.
With Ultrabook options (less than 18mm thin for 14", 22mm for larger screen sizes) and extremely powerful hybrids (if you can handle an extra 3mm) they're also capable of doing more thanks to smaller, faster components being packed inside!
1. MSI Prestige 14 A11S
The MSI Prestige 14 A11S is the dream Ultrabook for those passionate about content creation. Utilizing the 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor at 28W and a GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, you'll rip through games and content creation tasks. Featuring a 14" Full HD display, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and 16 GB of RAM - the MSI Prestige combines portability and style, with performance that's perfect for creating and productivity.


With a 4 core / 8 thread 11th Gen Intel i7-1195G7 inside, which has a turbo max freq at 5.00 GHz, 16GB of DDR4, dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics and a large 1TB ultrafast NVMe SSD the performance of this model makes it the perfect Ultrabook for creators.
Thin & Light Essentials:
- 14" Display
- 15.9mm thin
- 1.29kg
2. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
The new 2021 Surface Laptop 4 is a pretty impressive upgrade compared to the Surface devices that have come before. With a beautiful balance between the ultra-thin design and a huge increase of speed by up to 70%, this comes with a significant increase to the battery life too! This increase in performance is thanks to the two great processor choices Microsoft have selected, this model features a powerful Quad Core 11th Gen Intel Core™ i7-1185G7 processor, which features 4 courses and 8 threads. So get ready for a laptop with exceptional performance, perfect multitasking at speed across all of your applications. This all comes in the signature 3:2 Surface aspect ratio, allowing you to view everything closer to perfect scaling!


Thin & Light Essentials:
- 13.5" Display
- 14.5mm Thin
- 1.29kg
3. Lenovo ThinkPad X390
This one is a pinnacle of performance in a thin design in our list; a portable powerhouse with the great components housed within. The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Ultrabook might be slim, but it has heavyweight performance! The Intel Core i7-8665U processor provides long battery life and ultra-responsive multi-tasking performance in a sleek package.


Lenovo didn't compromise useability to achieve the lightweight portability, and the laptop is still equipped with built in speakers, a webcam/microphone array with privacy shutter, a fingerprint reader, and ports including 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C along with powerful dual band WiFi + Bluetooth for easy connectivity.
Thin & Light Essentials:
- 13.3" Display
- 16.9mm thin
- 1.29kg
4. Asus Zenbook 14 Ultrabook
The Zenbook series is top-rated, and since you're shopping for a slim and lightweight machine with great performance it's likely no surprise to find one on our list. This Asus Zenbook 14 is a top choice for sure too. Eye-catching in pine grey and lilac mist, this ultrabook features a very quick i5-1135G7 4 core / 8 Thread processor, which is very efficient.


Much like the prestige above, this ZenBook 14 has been tested and meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD-810G military standard for reliability and durability. It has also passed ASUS internal laptop tests that far exceed the standards set by the industry. ASUS has worked with renowned home and automotive audio experts Harman Kardon and these are results you can hear through a tailored mix of superior hardware - including smart amplifier technology that delivers louder sound with no distortion - and cleverly designed software ensure that ZenBook 14 gives you the ultimate audio experience.
Thin & Light Essentials:
- 14" Display
- 15.9mm thin
- 1.17kg
5. HP Spectre x360 Flip Ultrabook
The HP Spectre x360 Flip Ultrabook is a truly gorgeous ultrabook, and that's without even mentioning the truly astonishing 3000x2000 pixel, OLED display. This display is something you'll want to talk about too, the aspect ratio makes it great for productivity and creativity. 3:2 scales great with almost all applications and any editing you do on photos will make you wonder how you coped before the Spectre came into your life!


This laptop boasts a very impressive 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, along with 16GB of RAM, making it a powerhouse of a machine. This processor has 8 cores and 4 threads and has a max boost clock of 4.70 GHz.
Thin & Light Essentials:
- 13.5" Display
- 169 mm thin
- 1.36kg
These are just a small slice from our massive range of thin and light laptops available now, we hope this article helps you on your quest to find the best one for you. We'll keep on updating with more of the latest as new versions get released!