Whether you\u2019re a content creator or a business professional, if you\u2019re looking for a laptop with a great touchscreen, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Back in the days of old, it used to be something of an insurmountable task to pinpoint a laptop with a decent touchscreen. Well, those days are long past. However, with so many options out there, it can still be rather daunting. If you\u2019re not sure where to begin, don\u2019t sweat it. The team here at PCWorld curated a list of the best touchscreen laptops you can buy right now. How can we be so confident in our picks? We\u2019ve had hands-on experience with every single one of them. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n
[The best laptops: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 2-in-1s, and more] <\/p>\n
Updated 10\/11\/2022<\/strong> To include the Dell Inspiron 16 as our new pick for best battery life. For more about our new pick, check out the review below.<\/em><\/p>\n Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a fantastic touchscreen for getting work done, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a good option. The 14-inch 1080p IPS display is touch-enabled\u2014albeit only on select models, so shop carefully\u2014and has a roomy 16:10 aspect ratio. The taller display means scrolling less through long documents and whatnot. As for visuals, the screen \u201cboasts a crisp image\u201d and the contrast is \u201cexcellent.\u201d In addition to the sharp images, the display also produced \u201cbright whites and deep blacks.\u201d In addition to the fantastic screen, the keyboard is snappy and quiet and there\u2019s a decent array of ports. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n The Dell XPS 17 9710 is a fantastic option for content creators because of its ginormous 17-inch display and 16:10 aspect ratio. Not only is its screen touch-enabled, but it also has a 10-bit color depth and a 3840-by-2400 resolution. According to our review, the laptop isn\u2019t as bulky as you\u2019d think. It weighs about five pounds, which isn\u2019t bad considering how much Dell managed to cram into this machine. As for performance, the pairing of an Intel 11-gen Core i7-11800H processor and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 should make quick work of any video or photo editing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for an affordable 2-in-1, the HP Chromebook x2 11 tics all the right boxes. It\u2019s lightweight and portable, and the detachable keyboard and kickstand connect cleanly to the aluminum tablet. But the real star of the show here is the 11-inch 1440p touchscreen. In our review, the tester said the display was \u201cjust plain lovely.\u201d Colors really pop and the touchscreen is super responsive and fluid. Plus, a wireless USI pen comes in the box. This is a great option for those who like to take notes or doodle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n The Lenovo Yoga 9i has a lot to offer. It features a vibrant display, an all-metal chassis, and long battery life. The 14-inch 1080p touch display is bright at 400 nits and, according to our review, \u201ccolors appeared accurate and vibrant.\u201d However, the tester disliked the 16:9 aspect ratio, as he felt it was too wide for productivity work. Generally speaking, taller displays are better for general use or working with long documents. That said, the wider 16:9 is perfectly suitable for watching your favorite flicks. If the aspect ratio doesn\u2019t bother you too much, the Yoga 9i is a solid option.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full Pros<\/p>\n Cons<\/p>\n Need a touchscreen laptop that\u2019ll run as long as the Energizer Bunny? Look no further than the Dell Inspiron 16. When we ran our battery benchmark, which runs a laptop through a series of tasks and videos until the battery dies, the Inspiron 16 lasted a marathon 16.5 hours on a single charge. That\u2019s almost two full work days\u2014or a really long Netflix binge. That large battery does make it a bit heavy, weighing in at 4.7 pounds, which is a more than some other 2-in-1s. The specs aren\u2019t bad either, sporting an Intel Core i7-1260P CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That\u2019s powerful enough for multitasking, media editing, and more. The 16-inch display has a resolution of 1920\u00d71080 and it also comes with a surprisingly robust quad speaker system. For ports, you\u2019re getting two USB Type-C, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 HDMI, one SD card reader, and one 3.5mm audio jack.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full The PCWorld team puts each and every Windows laptop through a series of benchmarks that test GPU and CPU performance, battery life, and so on. The idea is to push the laptop to its limits and then compare it against others we\u2019ve tested. Chromebooks, on the other hand, go through a series of web-based tests. It wouldn\u2019t be fair or possible to run the same kinds of tests on a Chromebook, as they\u2019re Chrome OS-based machines. Below, you\u2019ll find a breakdown of each test and the reasons why we run them. <\/p>\n Ah, here we are at the billion dollar question. Do you spring for a basic Chromebook or go for a Windows laptop with more features? Well, it really depends on your personal lifestyle and what you plan on using your laptop for. For example, Chromebooks are a great low cost option for those who just want the basics. I use a Chromebook as my primary work laptop, as it has everything I need for both editing and writing. If you travel a bunch for work, it\u2019s probably a good idea to invest in a laptop with solid battery life. If you\u2019re still unsure, don\u2019t sweat it. 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