Last Updated on June 12, 2020

Touchscreen laptops are great to work with, however not every touchscreen laptops are efficient and reliable. In order to avoid getting the unreliable touchscreen laptops, you should read through this guide.

BUYER’S GUIDE

Performance

If you only need something basic for surfing the web, consider a Chromebook or a cheap Windows laptop with an Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB of RAM. If you plan on getting more intensive work done, consider starting specs such as a Core i5 CPU, 8 to 16GB of RAM and a 256GB to 512GB SSD.

Graphics and gaming

Most mainstream laptops feature integrated graphics, which can handle lightweight titles such as Minecraft and Overwatch but aren’t ideal for intensive AAA games or heavy visual work. For that, you’ll want a laptop with a discrete graphics card, such as an Nvidia GTX 1660 or 2080 on the higher end.

Size:

Consider how mobile you want your laptop to be. Machines such as the Dell XPS 13 and HP Elite Dragonfly are feather light with slim designs, while gaming notebooks such as the Razer Blade Pro and Alienware 17 have more heft to them (but offer big power in exchange).

Operating system:

Laptops typically come in three flavours: Windows 10 (most mainstream PCs), macOS (MacBooks) and Chrome OS (Chromebooks).  Windows 10 is the most common operating system, while macOS is more ideal for folks already tied into Apple’s ecosystem.

Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system built to allow for cheap, fast systems, though it has gotten a bit more robust over the years with support for full Android apps.

What Kind of Laptop Screen Do I Need?

Laptop screens have grown denser over the past decade, packing more pixels into the same area. That enables crisper text, sharper onscreen images, and, often, better-looking colours. Display density is sometimes measured in pixels per inch (ppi), but the main specification that defines a laptop screen is its native resolution, which is expressed in horizontal by vertical pixels.

Most laptops that cost $500 or more have screens with at least “full HD” resolutions. Also known as “1080p” displays, they sport a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels (or in a few cases, 1,920 by 1,200) and typically employ LCD panels built on what’s known as in-plane switching (IPS) technology.

IPS screens’ quality can vary, but they are best known for keeping the quality of the image high if you look at the screen from an oblique, or off-side, angle. Thin-film transistor (TFT), the other major screen type in modern laptops (and the kind often found in gaming-geared models), tends to shift colours or look faded if not viewed straight-on.

That matters if you often share the contents of your screen with others—say when giving impromptu presentations.

How Much Storage and Memory Do I Need?

Most laptops above entry-level come with solid-state drives (SSDs), which use memory cells instead of a spinning platter (the classic hard drive) to store data. Since information stored in cells is much faster to access, SSDs are the best and most common drive configuration. They’re also immune to jolts and bumps that might crash a spinning platter’s heads.

Some laptops‚ especially larger-chassis ones designed for gaming, come with both kinds of drive: a small SSD to hold the operating system, essential apps, and a few games, and a larger spinning one to store the bulk of your game files or other space-consuming media.

That’s a perfectly fine option if you’re looking to save some money or simply need the maximum possible local storage amount, but you should stick with an SSD-only setup whenever possible.

How Much Battery Life Is Enough?

Many laptops can last an entire day away from the power outlet, even when you’re using them for demanding but common activities like streaming internet video.

There are exceptions; a laptop with a 4K display and a powerful CPU probably will not last for more than 8 hours or so before its battery dies, and most gaming laptops die far sooner. When you’re playing demanding games that tax the GPU, gaming laptops tend to run out of juice even more quickly off the plug than they normally do.

You’ll find more than a few exceptions, though, and even powerful laptops have become adept at sensing when their maximum power isn’t required and reducing various components’ consumption.

BEST TOUCHSCREEN LAPTOPS

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Surface Pro 6 adds value for business customers and is ready for Microsoft 365.¹ Get advanced security protection on Windows 10 Pro, higher performance with the latest 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, and premium support with Advanced Exchange included.

HP Chromebook x2

The HP Chromebook x2 is detachable with a great tablet display and lengthy battery life. The Chromebook x2 features a perky Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage expandable via microSD card, front- and rear-facing cameras, and a 12.3-inch high-resolution (2,400 by 1,600) display

Microsoft Surface Go

Surface Go is perfect for all your daily tasks, giving you laptop performance, tablet portability, and a stunning touchscreen with the power of Windows 10 Home in S mode.¹ Surface Go Signature Type Cover and Surface Pen sold separately.

Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581

The 15.6″ ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV Multi-Touch Laptop from ASUS features a unique design that’s more screen than usual. It’s ScreenPad Plus measures 14″ diagonally and offers users multitasking capabilities that laptops didn’t have before.

As a functional second screen, it can be used to view additional windows, house a variety of quick-access applications, and even digitize your handwriting, thanks to touch support.

It’s not lacking in the specs department either, thanks to a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9-9980HK eight-core processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, a 1TB PCIe SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card.

Asus Flip C434

The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is a portable 2-in-1 laptop with a premium design, a vivid 1080p display and all-day battery life.

LG Gram WQXGA

The LG gram provides the support you need. It’s complete with speed and power provided by an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor (i7); dual channel memory/dual channel SSD slots, 16GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. Plus Windows 10 and an array of ports assure easier multitasking.

Google Pixelbook Go M3 Chromebook

Google’s new Pixelbook Go is the ultimate Chromebook for anyone that doesn’t want to spend a grand on Google’s previous Pixelbook. Its astonishing battery life and amazing keyboard are just two of this Chromebook’s selling points, and it has very few downsides for both average users and dedicated fans of Google and Chrome OS.

Lenovo Flex 14

With up to 8 hours of battery life, the Flex 14 lets you work, play, and stay in the loop all day, from anywhere. Running low on juice? Rapid-charging technology* lets you fuel up to 80% battery capacity in just one hour.

Acer Spin 3

The 14-inch format of the Spin 3 makes it easily portable. And thanks to far less bezel than its predecessor – you’ll see there’s no ‘outer lip’ here, giving the impression of greater screen to body ratio – it delivers enough real-estate for all manner of tasks.

There are ample ports, too, with full-size USB and future-facing USB-C available to keep things ticking along. There’s even an HDMI port should you want to output to another screen.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

The 12.3″ touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop that’s ultra-light and versatile — Surface Pro 7 is your endlessly adaptable partner now with faster processing and more connections — plus all-day battery life.¹ Surface Pro Type Cover not included.

Under the hood, the Surface Pro 7 sports a 10th gen Intel Core i5 CPU with 8GB of RAM. The display is a crisp 12.3-inch PixelSense display (2736×1824). The part that makes the Surface Pro 7 a laptop, unfortunately, has to be purchased separately. The Microsoft Type Cover is an excellent keyboard with good travel keys, backlighting, and a touchpad that tracks smoothly.

CONCLUSION

If you read through this guide, you should have an idea of the touch-screen laptops that are obtainable. These laptops reviewed in this guide are durable and reliable. You should be able to spend a couple of money to get the best.