Laptops under $2,000

If your daily routine is in constant flux, with new meetings and appointments every day, the Lenovo ThinkPad can help to combat disaster through its incredible durability, multi-tasking skills, and design. Although slim and easy to carry around with you, the ThinkPad is resistant to breakages, with its SSD ensuring that your laptop can provide a reliable workstation. With up to 15 hours of battery life, this laptop can ensure that you stay connected at all times, allowing you to work throughout the day without complications or the dreaded black screen. The ThinkPad is ready for the demands that you throw at it, whether you intend to take it on a geography field trip or out diving, and has been tested against 200 conditions to ensure that it stays reliable whatever the occasion. This laptop is designed to survive, all while looking stunning, and keeping a slim and sleek appearance.

Amazing flexibility is at the heart of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Ideal for anyone, whether they be at home or at work, the 360-degree hinge provides the user with the ultimate in adaptable design technology. This means you can use it either as a tablet for those creative types who want to use the ThinkPad pen Pro, or it can be stood up to allow you to watch your favorite movies or videos without having to rest it on your lap. All of this is powered by an impressive Intel Core i7 processor and a sizeable 256Gb Solid State Drive. This will provide with more than enough storage to carry around all your important documents, plus those cute pictures of your animals you want to send to your relatives on the other side of the world. Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the ideal companion for someone seeking something a little extra.

Made to excel in just about every situation, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better everyday laptop than the Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro. The 13.3-inch IPS Retina display features an outstanding 227 ppi pixel density, while the integrated Intel Iris Graphics 655 delivers sharp and clear picture quality. Whether you're dabbling into your creative side on Adobe Suite programs, streaming online videos or simply scrolling through your timeline, the MacBook puts forth a wonderful visual experience from top to bottom. When it comes to power, the 2.3GHz Intel Core i6 quad-core processor with 8GB of RAM leads the way for this notebook that's equipped to breeze through all your essential programs and tasks. The 256GB SSD provides plenty of space for all your photos, videos, documents and digital files, as well as blistering access times. Considering this robust performance, it's impressive that this slender MacBook weighs just 1.35kg and boasts up to 10 hours of battery life for unmatched portability. Complete with the signature Space Grey finish, it comes with the latest innovation in the Touch Bar, which replaces the function keys with an interactive way to increase productivity, accessibility and efficiency.

With its slick, attractive design, the Lenovo Yoga 920 creates the perfect balance between size and power. If you always feel as if you are running out of time, invest in a laptop which can do all the hard work for you and add extra flexibility. The Yoga's powerful system gives it the speed and capacity to work quickly and efficiently, even when multiple tabs and software are running at the same time. Have you ever spent hours on an essay or business notes, only to find that your laptop crashes just before you click save? The Yoga will help to prevent awkward business meetings and tearful nights with its internal SSD helping this laptop to be both speedy and reliable. However, even if you walk on the more creative side of life, creative people can also make the most out of this multi-purpose system as you can work with beautiful brush strokes and vivid colors. If you've always wanted to see your drawings leap straight onto your laptop, the Yoga allows for you to draw crisp, responsive lines so that your artistic side can flourish.

Alienware 13 R3 packs in a lot of power. A compact option with a 13" screen, DDR4 memory and an Intel 7th Gen processor, this laptop is more than capable. With quad-core H-class CPU for immersive potential, and NVIDIA® 1060-class graphics performance, this portable laptop will blow you away. Want unforgettable gameplay experience? The LCD screen explodes with color and clarity, while the sound comes supported by the Realtek ALC3266 audio chip and improved speaker design. With 8GB of RAM, sizeable storage won't hold you back. With meticulous design including a thinner look and better ventilation, this option keeps cool with a higher maximum thermal design power support. Extreme graphics pressure are no match for the Alienware 13 R3. With clearer audio output to boot, your gaming experience isn't compromised with poor sound quality. With an improved Alienware TactX keyboard, 80 key commands are now possible for maximum action throughout gameplay.

If you want to game without limits, you should consider the HP Omen. The mechanical keyboard allows you an accurate and precise gaming experience. Not only this, but the HP Omen has a Full HD display that can give you intense and vibrant visuals, along with a backlight and IPS tech, that can ensure you can play consistently at any time of day. The 7th gen Intel® Core adds to this powerful effect by allowing you to play any of the most demanding games on the market. Add to this 16GB of RAM and an onboard Intel® HD Graphics 630 for a smooth and consistent high performance that will heighten you gaming experience. If sound is important to you, the Bang & Olufsen speakers ensure quality audio, and there are plenty of ports and connection options to enable you to share files and add applications easily. With the addition of Windows 10, you have the familiarity necessary t jump straight into your games.

Award-winning innovation meets state of the art technology with the Dell XPS 9370. Winner of the CES 2018 innovation award, this laptop not only looks stunning, it also packs a lot of incredible hardware that will make you weep from joy. The screen showcases vivid and dreamlike colors and outstanding graphics for extra clarity, ideal for a movie marathon. The touchscreen is also almost borderless, meaning you get more screen for your buck. Plus, its lightweight nature allows you to carry this little machine anywhere you wish with minimal effort. Pack up this DELL and go on an adventure! Work or play, this laptop can keep your powered and entertained with picture-perfect visuals and a processor that won't slow you down. What's more, when paired with its modernist silver and black coloring, this laptop is a futurist dream. This laptop's scorching hot design makes this DELL laptop and absolute vision.

Next level gaming with everything you'll ever need, this ASUS was built with the ultimate gamer in mind. ROG Zephyrus is absolutely revolutionary and was born to give gamers a device that'll play the most recent titles without any issue. Although you may expect a gaming laptop to lack in portability, recent tech has been sure to eliminate this problem, creating a sleek and slender appearance and chassis that's sure to delight. It's not all about the laptop's design, though; the graphics are outstanding with thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics that come with this device. With these specs, you can walk through gameplay with vivid visuals and clarity that'll make you double take what's real and what's not. Plus, if you're ever worried about your laptop overheating in the midst of an all-important battle, the Active Aerodynamic System keeps the whole machine cool without obtrusive fan noise, allowing for further immersion.

If you are looking for a sleek laptop with the power to excel, the ASUS Vivobook's high-strength aluminum chassis is perfect to combat the rigors of daily life. However, the lightweight and slim frame does not mean a lack of power. The 7th Generation Intel Core processor has the power that you need to succeed, and the 16GB of DDR4 RAM gives you the smooth performance necessary. This laptop suits both businesspeople and casual users, with its array of professional-grade features that you can adapt to your usage. For instance, the long-length battery has enough power to enable you to work from morning until night, and comes with fast charge tech, so even if you are running low on power it won't take long to get back up to full charge. If you are still looking for the finishing touch, the LED backlight on the 15.6-inch Full HD display gives this laptop the visuals that you need for a precise and immersive experience.

If you want to balance size with power, the MSI GS65 is the gaming laptop you have been waiting for. Its 15.6 inch Full HD and backlit screen can give you crystal clear and precise visuals to meet your gaming needs, allowing you to immerse yourself within your game. Alongside this, the 8th generation Intel Core i7 is a powerful processor that can drive you to victory, with the support to enable you to run large and demanding software. Add to this 16 GB of RAM and an SSD and you have the fast performance needed to play all of your games smoothly. These features are combined with the on-board Intel UHD graphics 630 and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 to bring you a smooth and thrilling experience that can get the best out of your games and software and help you to play at the best of your ability.

A gaming revolution that's hiding a ridiculous amount of power in the deceptively slim design. If you think being that slim means compromise on your gaming, then you're very, very wrong. This has it all, and then some. From the graphics to the processor, you're not going to have any worries playing the best AAA titles, and they're going to look good too. No worrying about in-game settings being lowered here. The RGB keyboard feels just like a well-designed keyboard should feel, and isn't dissimilar from standard PC keyboards. Some exclusive Active Aerodynamic System cooling keeps overheating as a distant memory, and without the intrusion of a noisy fan. The 1TB SSD is impressive, speeding up your loading times and improving gameplay while giving you all the storage you'll ever need. Add in Xbox connectivity and being VR ready, and you've got an impressive machine that will make a real difference to your gaming.

If you are searching for a laptop as creative as you, the Lenovo TouchPad Yoga can match you at any twist and turn of your creative process. This twist is even literal, with a bendable screen that can reduce your laptop into tablet form in seconds, providing multiple ways for you to express yourself. Whether you want to draw intricate designs or watch the final video, this is all possible just the way you like it, with multiple options to use your new laptop. The ThinkPad Yoga also has a significant focus on digital potential and can be initiated with voice control for a more laid-back and interactive experience. If you are a creative genius who likes to complete their work with a few bold strokes, the USB-C allows you to transfer data at an incredible speed that is sure to impress all of your colleagues. This is a wonderfully flexible machine that's designed with creatives in mind.

A next level gaming laptop with a punch, this Alienware laptop comes fully loaded with everything you need for a quality gaming experience and skips over the unnecessary detritus of other models. As with most Alienware laptops, the R3 (Silver) has a beautiful and futuristic design that'll turn heads with its notable alien symbol on the lid and neon pink additions. As for gaming, you'll be able to play AAA titles effortlessly, meaning you can sit back and enjoy games like Star Wars: The Old Republic with no problems whatsoever. Under the hood you'll be blessed with next-generation NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series GPU, a powerful 100W graphics card as well as overclocked i7 K-series processors - making 4K gaming and VR easily accessible. What's more, with the optional NVIDIA 3060-degree image capture technology, you can fully immerse yourself in the action and become part and parcel with the game. What's not to love?

Elegance and versatility is the name of the game when it comes to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Ultrabook. It has all the capabilities you expect from a high-quality laptop plus innovative features that make it stand out among the crowd. For example, the powerful Intel Core i7 processor not only allows you to view documents and create spreadsheets with ease, but it also allows a smooth and seamless use of the 14-inch touch screen. The built-in rechargeable pen also lets you highlight paragraphs and create drawings, adding artistic flair to this small but mighty machine. For the creative types, the ability to use the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga as a tablet thanks to the 360-degree hinge, means you can access the screen easily. Despite its lightness and elegance, this Ultrabook is well built and designed to withstand everyday use, even on the roughest commute to work. Whether you are creating, working, or gaming the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has everything you need.

It's all about gaming with the Alienware 17 R4. The screen is a fantastic 17-inches and comes with both FHD resolution and a very useful anti-glare finish. This beast of a laptop has been designed with both gaming and portability in mind, and it's succeeded admirably. If VR is your bag then this will not disappoint, but even traditional gamers are going to get a lot of enjoyment here. The speakers are good enough to hear enemies sneak up on you, and the Tobii eye tracking means that you can even play games better and more accurately too. This could be a major game-changer for those looking to improve their game-playing skills on Deus Ex: Mankind Divided or Watchdogs II. The Alienware TactX keyboard now comes with N key rollover support, and your response times will show the difference. Balancing some smart future proofing alongside the best specs for today's gamer, the Alienware 17 is a powerhouse of potential.