Laptops have high demand in our technologically advanced world, and it is important for laptops to be being portable, reliable and suitable for all needs. The best i5 laptops come in all shapes, sizes, colors and they are even customizable. The i5 processors are the next best thing to having core i7 chips. Most of the latest i5 processors supports Turbo-Boost as well as Hyper-Threading technologies. Whether i5 laptops are being used for business, gaming or strictly personal use, they are the perfect choice that will suit your needs provided you have other minimum specs on the laptop. For example, a gaming laptop with i5 processor also demands dedicated GPU for it to properly run graphics of the PC games.
Having a portable computer that’s capable of making your life easier is essential. Size of RAM, newest operating system, battery life, GPU, processor, multi-functioning ports are key factors in choosing the best laptops. Here we will look at the selection of the best laptops that come with i5 processor installed by default.
Apple MacBook Pro MF840LL/A- Amongst the best i5 laptops in 2016
This MacBook pro (see it on Amazon) has 13.3 inch high resolution screen with retina display and has Intel Iris Graphics 6100 which ensures lag free display of graphics as well as images and videos. This MacBook has Intel i5 processor clocking in at 2.7 GHz along with 8GB RAM. This awesome i5 laptop is powered by OS X Mavericks; enhancing performance and prolonging battery life for up to 12 hours. Its flash memory storage (256GB) uses less power to give you the best all around better performance.
FaceTime is installed on this MacBook pro, with several times more resolution than that of the older models. Having 10x the speed of regular USB 2 ports it makes life easier by allowing you to connect you to other devices. Weighing only 3.5 lbs, MF839LL/A is light, but is surprisingly durable.
ASUS Zenbook UX303UA- One of the best rated i5 laptops in 2016
ASUS Zenbook UX303UA has the latest Windows 10 pre-installed and it is available for a budget price of under $1000. ASUS Zenbook UX303UA is equipped with the dual cored, 6th generation 2.3 GHz Intel i5 processor (upto 2.8GHz with turbo boost) along with FHD screen of 13.3 inches, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Although lack of dedicated GPU makes it difficult to play games on this i5 laptop, 8GB RAM and solid state drive will deliver spectacular performance. This is very god i5 laptop for students, professionals, journalists, bloggers, writers etc. It can belong in your backpack for under $1000 which is actually relatively cheap when you think about the specifications it has.
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Dell Inspiron i7559-763- THE best i5 gaming laptop with dedicated graphics card under $800 in 2016
While you are reading it, Dell Inspiron i7559-763 is busy crushing all of its competitors all over the world with its amazing power, performance and cheaper price. There is no doubt in our mind that this is “the” best i5 laptop for gaming with dedicated graphics card at the moment.
This Dell laptop has pre installed Windows 10, 6th generation quad core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and a dedicated graphic card which is very important for gaming; NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M.
Gamers will love this i5 laptop and this is also a good choice for professional uses like video editing, programming, CAD work etc due to its powerful components. It has FHD screen of 15.6 inches and can be bought for under $800.
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Acer Aspire E 15 E5-573G-52G3-Top i5 laptop under $500 in 2016
Its Windows 10 operating system, Intel i5 processor clocking in at 2.2 GHz and a dedicated graphic card; GeForce 940M gives you more clarity and excellent performance. Unlike other cheap i5 laptops, its 5 hour battery life allows more time to use the applications even without the power outlet nearby. The 8GB RAM allows ease of multitasking. The HD webcam allows for optimal results and enables you to take quick pictures via webcam. It has FHD screen of 15.6 inches and has 1TB hard drive. Because it has powerful components, lots of RAM and a dedicated graphic card, it can be a optimal i5 laptop for students, video editors, photo editors, music producers etc. Playing most of the games should be smooth as well due to the dedicated GPU although we would stick with Inspiron for gaming.
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HP Pavilion 13-s128nr- Best 2-in-1 touchscreen i5 laptop of 2016
This is another good choice if one is looking for decent laptop with i5 processor (6th generation). It has Windows 10 operating system, improving its PC platform to give you an enjoyable experience. It is a nice little laptop which we believe is optimal for students, teachers, journalists and travellers because it is not that heavy and it has a screen size of only 13.3 inch. The screen is touch enabled and is of full high definition standard. It is a 2-in-1 laptop, which can be converted to both laptop and tablet.
Other specs of this laptop includes 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD. Overall a great product and worth looking at!
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These are just a sample of many great choices available to the customers. If you dig in more, you might even get lucky and get one for under $500 but always be careful what kind of i5 is it. Processors comes in a generation. That means the latest, that is, 6th generation i3 processor could be more powerful than the older generation of i5. Grab one from the list above so you do not have to worry about doing a lot of research! Good Luck!
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