The definitive breakdown of the best laptops available in the UK

Get the Full StoryPicking a new laptop and choosing a new car are pretty similar experiences: They're two of the most important decisions you'll make in your lifetime.

OK, laptops are significantly cheaper than cars, and your life and safety don't exactly depend on them but your job and other important life things like Netflix are made so much better by the addition of a reliable laptop.

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The point is that laptops are not one-size-fits-all, and this isn't a choice that can be made based on just price or looks. It's what's on the inside that counts: Beginners need something user-friendly and straightforward, frequent travelers need something light with a long battery life, designers and gamers need top-notch 4K graphics and quick central processors, and everyone needs something that's not going to break after a year. We're sweating already. Read more...More about Tech, Laptops, Consumer Tech, Shopping Uk, and Uk Deals

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BEST FOR TOUCHSCREEN

Huawei Matebook X Pro

If you can ignore the webcam placement, this laptop's 3K touchscreen and stellar speakers make it a powerhouse for work and play.

Storage: 512 GB SSD

RAM: 8 GB

Battery life: 12 hours

1,307 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VERSATILITY

Lenovo Yoga 920

Lenovo's most recent upgrade to its already amazing convertible offers speed and great battery life.

Storage: 256 GB SSD

RAM: 8 GB

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

1,300 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VIDEO AND PHOTO EDITING

Apple MacBook Pro

Apple's MacBook Pro is the best laptop money can buy for photo and video editing.

Storage: 256GB SSD

RAM: 8 GB

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

1,449 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VISUAL ARTISTS

Dell XPS 15

Features all the colour, sound, and up-to-the-second streaming that a video enthusiast could ask for.

Storage: 1 TB

RAM: 32 GB

Battery life: Up to seven hours

1,379 from Dell

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BEST FOR GAMING

Razer Blade

The best overall and most aesthetically pleasing gaming laptop out there, the latest Razer Blade provides top notch graphics with no lag.

Storage: 512GB SSD

RAM: 16 GB

Battery life: Up to 7.5 hours

1,950 from Amazon

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BEST FOR PORTABILITY

ASUS Chromebook Flip

One of the best choices for frequent travelers or people who care about a heavy bag.

Storage: 64 GB

RAM: 8 GB

Battery life: Up to 10 hours

749.99 from Amazon

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