The best 14-inch laptops with long battery life up to 30,000 hryvnia

The prototype for the RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition was the well-known “Apple” laptops - when opened, it is very difficult to distinguish Xiaomi’s brainchild from the conventional MacBook Pro of the same years. However, the model is designed to run Windows OS, and out of the box the laptop usually comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

The minimalistic design of Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen Edition looks really presentable. The laptop is assembled in an aluminum case 17 mm thick and weighing less than one and a half kilograms. The modification in question has a 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U processor based on the Zen2 Lucienne architecture. The chip can handle up to 12 data streams overnight. A decent Radeon Vega 7 solution is used as integrated graphics. The RAM in the laptop design is soldered on the motherboard - its volume is 16 GB of the DDR4-3200 standard. The data storage is a fast 512 GB NVMe SSD drive. The laptop's performance is optimally balanced for working with office applications, completing study tasks, watching movies and videos, and light gaming.

The ultrabook screen from Xiaomi deserves special praise - a 14-inch IPS panel with high resolution Quad HD format (2560x1600 pixels). The model's display boasts natural color reproduction and wide viewing angles in all viewing planes. The high-quality picture is complemented by the sound of stereo speakers with DTS settings. Also included in the category of multimedia is an HD webcam.

The model is equipped with two USB type C 3.2 gen1 ports with support for battery charging via the Power Delivery protocol, two full-size USB A, one HDMI and a 3.5 mm audio jack. A gigabit Ethernet port is responsible for the cable connection to the Internet, and a Wi-Fi 6 communication module is responsible for the wireless connection. Finally, it is important to mention the fingerprint scanner and the impressively long battery life of the laptop. The manufacturer promises up to 16 hours of device operation without recharging. In reality, such a figure can be squeezed out only with minimal loads, and in fact the user can count on 10 - 11 hours of autonomy, which is also a significant result.

The HP ProBook 440 G9 model represents the business segment of laptops - it is addressed to connoisseurs of comfortable work and stylish minimalistic design.

The laptop is assembled in a relatively “thin” case, 20 mm thick, made of aluminum and plastic. The most notable thing is that it has been awarded MIL-STD-810H protection certification, and the laptop's keyboard unit is additionally splash-proof. The case was packed with a balanced hardware platform consisting of a 6-core 8-thread Intel Core i3-1215U processor with integrated UHD Graphics 64EUs, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, and a 512 GB SSD M.2 data drive. The laptop's hardware runs office applications without problems, with the exception of heavy specialized programs.

The model’s screen was stretched diagonally exactly 14 inches. An IPS panel of the classic Full HD format (1920x1080 pixels) with a scan frequency of 60 Hz is installed here. Overall, the display is quite mediocre - it lacks slightly a wider color gamut and more brightness. If the screen is exposed to direct sunlight, the picture may appear dim.

A fingerprint scanner and a TPM cryptomodule are installed to guard the security of user data in the laptop. In addition, the laptop's HD webcam lens was covered with a protective mechanical curtain. “According to the passport,” the model is capable of operating autonomously for up to 13.5 hours on one full charge of a 51 Wh battery, and after half an hour of charging, the energy reserves in the battery cells are restored by approximately half. The actual battery life may differ from the stated one to a lesser extent, depending on the tasks performed on the laptop and the load on its electronic components.

According to Dell, the embodiment of the ideal business laptops was the proprietary Latitude line. The 7420 model delegated from her will serve as an excellent laptop option for working in the office and at outdoor events.

The laptop's body is made from durable carbon fiber composite. As a result, the laptop weighs only 1.22 kg. The model's keyboard is traditional, with a decent distance between the keys and a good-sized touchpad. The buttons are illuminated with white backlight. The screen of the Dell Latitude 14 7420 has a diagonal of 14 inches and displays images in a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The weak points of the display are the modest color gamut (45% NTSC space) and low peak brightness (250 nits).

Productive electronic components were placed inside the laptop: a 4-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor with the ability to process 8 data streams simultaneously, 16 GB of integrated DDR4 RAM, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD drive. This combination copes with everyday and office tasks without the slightest hitch, but it is not the best for gaming. However, this is not a gaming laptop at all.

The positive features of the model are reinforced by the presence of two Thunderbolt v4 ports, the function of charging the battery through these connectors using the Power Delivery protocol (from zero to 80% in about 60 minutes), and a built-in card reader for microSD cards. The webcam lens on board the laptop is covered by a special curtain. In terms of autonomy , the Dell Latitude 14 7420 is one of the longest-living ultrabooks - it claims over 16 hours of operation on a full battery charge. The energy reserves in the laptop are enough for both a full working day and subsequent leisure time.

The Acer Swift 3 SF314-512 ultrabook is literally designed to be carried with you. The model is perfect for work, study and entertainment, and its weight of 1.25 kg will not burden the user with unnecessary weight.

The laptop was released in accordance with the requirements of the Intel Evo platform standards. It runs on a Core i7-1260P chip, consisting of four productive and eight energy-saving cores. The processor can process up to 16 data streams overnight. The RAM in the laptop is soldered on the board and is represented by a 16 GB LPDDR4X module. Graphics are also integrated (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs). Well, the 512 GB M.2 SSD storage completes the picture. Acer Swift 3 SD314-512 is an excellent workstation with a good performance reserve: you can work comfortably on it and organize leisure time after a hard day.

Another requirement of Intel Evo is a long battery life - at least 9 hours after the battery is fully charged. Indeed, the laptop can easily handle a whole working day, and in video viewing mode its battery life reaches 15 hours. The laptop battery is charged through one of two USB type C ports using the Power Delivery protocol - 30 minutes of charging provides 4 hours of subsequent work.

The 14-inch diagonal screen of the model is represented by an IPS matrix with Full HD resolution and 100% coverage of the sRGB color space. Just right for work. However, in games and when consuming multimedia content, the display still lacks more contrast and saturation. Other equipment of the laptop includes stereo speakers with DTS settings, a white backlit keyboard and a built-in fingerprint scanner in the power button, a Wi-Fi 6E wireless module, and two Thunderbolt v4 ports. With all its advantages, the laptop also has an adequate price.

The emphasis in the compact and thin laptops of the Lenovo ThinkBook family is on advanced functionality and reliable case protection. The best example of this is the G6 ABP model with a 14-inch diagonal screen and MIL-STD-810H protection certification.

The laptop display is based on an IPS matrix with an aspect ratio of 16:10. Accordingly, the image is displayed on it in Full HD format slightly stretched in width (1920x1200 pixels). The panel's brightness reserve is enough for comfortable work in well-lit rooms and natural daylight, but the color gamut of the screen is modest.

The model was powered by an 8-core Ryzen 7 7730U from the Barcello (Zen3) generation. The laptop processor processes up to 16 data streams in one sitting, its clock frequency ranges from 2 GHz to 4.5 GHz (in overclocked mode). The built-in Radeon Vega 8 graphics also performs well. The laptop has 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, and the maximum installed amount of RAM can be 64 GB. The data storage here is a 512 GB NVMe SSD drive. The laptop comes standard without an OS.

The strengths of the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP include excellent battery life (up to 14 hours) and fast battery charging (up to 50% in 30 minutes), the presence of a built-in card reader, a fingerprint scanner, and speakers with Dolby Audio. In addition, the laptop is equipped with a webcam with Full HD resolution, a privacy shutter and two microphones for comfortable online communication. The fashion laptop from Lenovo will appeal to both businessmen and entrepreneurs, as well as a wider user audience.