Long gone are the days of toting around a clunky laptop in your backpack or bag. Those old school laptops weigh so much and definitely hurt your back if you carry them around for long enough – so why not opt for something much more lightweight and portable? To make things easier, we found some of the best lightweight laptops that are super easy to transport and weigh virtually nothing. Whether you prefer 2-in-1 laptop/tablets, touchscreen capability, cheap prices or certain brands, this list of incredibly lightweight laptops for 2018 will help you find the perfect one!
Priced at $379.00, the ASUS Chromebook from HSN is lightweight and perfect for any new college student! The ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 strikes the balance between work and play. The 360° hinge enables multiple modes and provides the versatility to work or study using the orientation that you like best. Featuring a 12″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and thin bezels, ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 provides an expanded view in the portrait orientation to inspire you to see the world from a new perspective. The ultra-portable design and long-lasting battery life are tailored to an on-the-go lifestyle, and the silky-smooth palm rests and ErgoLift hinge design ensure comfort when typing.
As you can see below, this Ideapad by Lenovo is almost paper thin making it super easy for on-the-go travel especially if you’re working with a small purse or bag! One of my favorite things about this laptop is that it featured always on charging meaning no matter if the laptop is turned on or off it will always charge your devices (lifesaver!)
One of the most lightweight 2-in-1’s in the market, the Lenovo Yoga is only 2.9 lbs making it one of the best lightweight laptops. Talk about feather light! Another awesome feature is the 360º hinge which allows you to go back and forth between laptop and tablet mode effortlessly. And yet another plus is the fingerprint login feature!
The HP Spectre Folio has everything you could ever want in a laptop! Not only does it have 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, but it’s also ultra-thin and super lightweight! If you’re looking for a well-performing laptop that will also be easy to carry around with you on campus, then the HP Spectre Folio is the way to go!
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And no matter what type of laptop you get, you definitely are going to want the protection to go along with it! So why not consider adding McAfee LifeSafe to your back to school shopping list, too? This way, you can keep your files safe from malware and viruses!
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This super thin, lightweight design by Samsung is perfect for on-the-go travel. With its 2-in-1 features you can quickly and easily transform this laptop into a tablet with its detachable keyboard that you can use as a stand.
*This model also features Samsung Flow so you can connect it to your Samsung phone!
*If you are a college student, don’t forget to take advantage of the Samsung student discount program: Sign up for a Studentrate account with a valid .edu email address here from your current school. You will get access to Samsung exclusive student discount program with up to an additional 20% off regular pricing.
Apple has always been a dependable brand when it comes to laptops, especially for students. If you prefer a mac and are still looking for a lightweight and easily transportable laptop, the MacBook Air is your best choice. It’s their thinnest and most lightweight laptop that’s also super powerful.
And right now you can also get free Beats headphones when you buy an eligible Mac or iPad Pro for college! And save on a Mac or iPad Pro with Apple education pricing.
This is another awesome laptop from Samsung with LED display and the S pen. You can instantly transform this notebook laptop into a tablet for easy use! You can use the S pen, keyboard, or the super convenient touchscreen feature!
*If you are a college student, don’t forget to take advantage of the Samsung student discount program: Sign up for a Studentrate account with a valid .edu email address here from your current school. You will get access to Samsung exclusive student discount program with up to an additional 20% off regular pricing.
Coming in at only 2.8 lbs and 0.6” thin, this laptop by Microsoft beats out Lenovo in terms of weight if you’re looking for the lightest laptop on the market! The only downside is that this one doesn’t transform into tablet mode! You can choose from four colors; gold, silver, blue or red! And the best part is the multi-touch screen!
There are a few things we’re loving about this 2-in-1 HP laptop. First, it weighs only 1.3 lbs and is only 0.4″ thin making it ultraportable. You can easily detach the monitor from the keyboard and use it as a tablet. And of course the touchscreen included with a pen is the best part! If you’re looking for the most affordable option, this one comes in under $300 which can’t be beat!
You can’t beat this 2-in-1 that’s only 1.62 lbs. and 0.3″ thin! This Chromebook by HP also has a detachable touch screen and for weighing so little, it still has 12.3″ display screen! You also get the active pen with this laptop as well!
*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
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