Laptops under $1,500

A professional laptop with a business focus, this is one remarkable laptop. For a business class laptop, it comes with all of the bells and whistles that you'd expect, and then it throws in some curveballs just to be sure it knocks you off your feet. For maximum productivity and creativity, this laptop is a tough one to beat. With inbuilt Intel® vPro Technology and Optional WiGig Docking, this laptop is clearly designed for workers with a heavy and demanding workload, but it's more than capable to run a few games, too. Although this device is unbelievably powerful, that doesn't mean it's chucky or heavy. In fact, this laptop is an ultraslim and incredibly light machine that is deceptively powerful. The screen comes with the complete package you'd hope for, with FHD anti-glare display and In-Plane Switching (IPS), so the colors on the screen are especially vivid for your presentations, and the fingerprint reader means it's got an eye on security too. A top-notch business class laptop that simply won't let you down no matter what you ask of it.

This premium laptop is the perfect way to complete your daily tasks in style. Not only does this incredibly slender and light-weight model look beautiful in its unusual gold hues, but it also contains the newest revolutions in technology to help make your digital experience easier. The 7th generation core and 16 GB internal memory combines to make this laptop more than powerful enough to keep up with the pressure of your daily demands, providing this laptop with speed, efficiency, and power. If you want to stay and play into the night, the Vivobook also has gaming worthy visuals that will meet the high expectations of even hardcore gamers, with its NVIDIA graphics card and 3840 x 2160 pixels. This excessive resolution can make even your extensive workload look wonderful, and brings an extra exuberance the your old movies that will sure to give them a new lease of life.

The DELL Latitude 7480 is 14-inches of pure class. Incredibly mobile without any compromise on power, this laptop is leading in security, manageability, reliability and excellence. Go from meeting to meeting with ease, and enjoy the magical and vibrant screen (made from a QHD and backlit screen that's layered with the ever-durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass) that's pure strength and can withstand drops and knocks. This is a sturdy and impressive laptop that's all power for seamless work and an Intel® 7th Gen processor that's silent and dream with work with. Yet, the Latitude 7480 isn't all about work - it can play hard, too. Complete with an optional touch-enabled, high res display for vibrant PowerPoints or Netflix streaming, you can comfortably gaze at your laptop lovingly for hours on end. Plus, with its all-day power, you don't have to worry about running out of juice mid-meeting or before your TV show ends.

Do you want to revolutionize the way you game? The MSI Leopard can help you to do just that, with its riveting features including 1060 graphics and an i7 processor that is sure to keep you glued to the screen. With dazzling high quality graphics that can make any game look almost life like, you can enjoy the most demanding of gaming titles without much hassle. If your gaming sessions often go into the night, then the MSI's backlit keyboard will mean that you never notice, with the perfect conditions to play day and night. Demanding games can often take a lot out of your laptop, but this is not the case with the MSI, whose Cooler Boost Technology ensures that both you and your laptop stay cool in the heat of battle, and lessens the damage to your laptop in the long run. This laptop is designed for gamers to battle to the death.

Get ready to be excited, because this is a gaming laptop that delivers. It's a brutal looking machine with a hint of elegance that's hiding plenty of power on the inside. From the processor to the graphics card, you're not going to struggle to play the latest titles, and there's enough RAM for you not to have to worry about in-game settings either. This is a weapon that's been designed for gaming warfare, and your gaming skills will only get better by using this beast. The anti-ghosting keyboard comes with a variety of customizable backlight options to make gaming in the dark easier than ever, and the ROG Gaming Center makes it easy to adjust your set up depending on your games of choice. There are enough ports for everything you'll ever need, including VR peripherals that will take your gaming to the next level. A future-proofed gaming dream that will play as hard as you will.

Arm yourself for every opportunity that life throws your way with this exciting Lenovo ThinkPad design. The ThinkPad introduces the latest in digital technology to ensure that you can access the internet, watch videos and work well, all while remaining comfortable doing so. Beautiful, stunning, vivid and glorious visuals - this ThinkPad is a magnificent creation. Outstanding features include the optional touchscreen that allows the user to work to incredible detail, 15 hours of wonderful battery life, and how lightweight this machine is (it weighs less than 2.5 lbs!). Complete with robust security features like ThinkShutter (which covers the front-facing HD webcam), and a fingerprint reader, this laptop seems like it's been sent from the future. Amp up your game with the 8th generation Intel Quad Core, designed to deliver speedy results, and be blown away with the black, soft-touch cover that's pleasing to the touch and different enough to make a statement.

Boasting an uncompromising commitment to performance and portability, the Apple 13"" MacBook is the perfect device for professionals who are constantly on the go. Thanks to a robust 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 8GB of RAM, this system delivers reliable power for all your demanding workflows and entertainment needs. Driven by a integrated Intel Iris Graphics 640 chipset, the 13.3-inch Retina display delivers a sharp, clear picture with the photo realistic details and vivid colours essential for graphic design, color grading and editing. The 256GB SSD provides an efficient storage solution for your continually expanding collection of photos, videos, projects and documents. When you're on the go, you'll certainly appreciate the slender and compact design that weighs just 1.37kg, whereas the outstanding battery lasts up to 10 hours in a single charge for day-to-night productivity. Elsewhere, the ergonomic keyboard has been designed for top-notch comfort and responsiveness over time, while the Force Touch Trackpad gives your fingers more room to click and gesture away.

Touchscreen laptops are becoming all the rage, with extra features and added flexibility being major selling points for such machines. Take the Swift 5, for example. Beautiful, stylish, powerful. Easier to carry, great speeds and connectivity, and a touchscreen that makes creativity easier for you to tap into. Watch videos in vivid colors and unrivaled clarity, power through your workload with thanks to the incredible processor, and worry not about the battery life that'll keep you working for 13 hours straight. The essence of this Acer Swift is that it is made to work with users with its lightning fast processor and wonderful B&O sound. This laptop's perks don't stop there, though. Enjoy added security with the fingerprint reader, download faster with speeds that are five times faster than an 802.11n, and a sleek design that's easy to gaze lovingly at. Need a good all-around laptop that can handle whatever you throw at it? The Acer Swift 5 is the machine for you.

The MSI Raider is an amazing laptop which can meet all your gaming needs, with a personalized experience. For example, if you ever struggle to find the right keys in the middle of an important battle, color control and illumination features can ensure your most-used keys stand out on your keyboard and are easy to reach in the middle of the night, or in a gaming emergency. It doesn't stop there. Along with personalized aspects, the MSI Raider comes with an extremely powerful i7 processor and dazzling GTX 1070 graphics cards to suit the ever-changing world of gaming. The 1920 x 1080 graphics and crystal-clear resolution give you the opportunity to see and play the games the only way that they are meant to be played. Expect boosted gameplay and wonderful performance, along with all the features you would expect from a dependable laptop. This model won't let you down.

Are you living a fast-paced lifestyle and find yourself constantly on the go? If so, you need a laptop to work with this way of life, not against it. Well, this is your lucky day. The ultralight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook can be your best companion. It's comes complete with a performance-driven Intel Core i7 processor with Intel UHD graphics to give you the best response and the best quality images - think vivasious and crystal clear pictures that'll make you weep from joy. What makes this Ultrabook so impressive, though, is its construction, with a mixture of carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, making it lightweight yet extremely durable (and easy on the eyes). Plus, if you're worried about the security of your documents, you can also use the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 carbon built-in fingerprint reader to secure your documents and make browsing online safer. Take work or gaming wherever you want with a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.