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CES is a big show for laptops, as many of the best models for the coming year appear first at the show. Be prepared, this year is special. Both Intel and AMD are amid launching new generations of mobile processors (though it does seem most laptop makers are leaning towards Intel). Most of the laptops at CES 2024 look rather conventional, with a few exceptions, but dial the performance up to 11! There’s also a dizzying array of Mini-LED and OLED displays at the show!
Let’s take a closer look at the best laptops of CES 2024.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Pro 16-inch (Gen 9)
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Lenovo’s Yoga 9i line-up was, for my money, the most impressive Windows laptop line of 2023. It had everything: attractive design, a beautiful Mini-LED display, a nice keyboard and touchpad, and good all-around performance that included optional Nvidia graphics. Even the pricing was competitive. In short, it was incredible.
The new Yoga 9i Pro 16-inch isn’t much different from last year’s model, to be honest—but that’s fine because it was already great. So, what’s new? The 2024 model brings Intel Core Ultra processors (up to Intel Core Ultra 9) and a larger 84 watt-hour battery. In short, it’s quicker than last year’s model yet should last a tad longer on a charge.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i Pro 16-inch Gen 9 will be available in April 2024 starting at $1,699.99.
Lenovo Thinkbook 13x (Gen 4)
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The Lenovo Thinkbook 13x is the world’s first laptop with a corrosion-resistant stainless magnesium chassis.
Fans of the brand may remember the company has long used magnesium alloy to reduce size and weight, but laptops that used the material required a protective finish that often felt unpleasant or inexpensive. The Thinkbook 13x doesn’t have that problem. It’s extremely thin and light, measuring just 12.9mm thick and weighing a mere 2.2 pounds to start, but has the metallic look and feel shoppers expect.
That’s not its only trick. The laptop also supports Lenovos’ Magicbay, a family of accessories (including a 4K webcam, 4G hotspot, and studio light) that attach magnetically at the top of the display. The internal hardware is up-to-date, too, with support for Intel Core Ultra processors and a 74 watt-hour battery.
The Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 will arrive in Q1 2024 for $1,399.
MSI Titan HX 18
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MSI’s Titan laptops are nothing if not bonkers and the new Titan HX 18 is no exception. The flagship 18-inch gaming laptop comes with 14th-gen Intel Core i9 processors, up to Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics, and a 4K 240Hz Mini-LED display. It also supports up to 128GB of RAM and 6TB of solid state storage.
But the laptop’s design deserves equal attention. MSI’s new Titan HX 18 has a large,