We see batches of laptops passing through throughout the year. Which ones stood out to us among those we tested?
The year 2024 saw the introduction of ever more efficient, autonomous and versatile laptop PC models. Among the many devices that passed through our hands, three stood out: the MacBook Air M3which shines for the efficiency of its Apple Silicon chip; THE Zenbook S 14 from Asus, a jewel of elegance and mobility; and theAsus Zephyrus G16a must-have for gamers and creatives looking for power. Here's why these three models deserve their place on the podium for 2024.
9 /10
Available at
€1,699 on Fnac
Who says laptop, says Asus! The brand has stood out in particular thanks to the adoption of Oled panels. The Zenbook S 14 is no exception in this area with a superb Oled panel with a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz and perfectly calibrated.
In terms of performance, the laptop integrates an Intel Core Ultra 258V chip (the 2nd generation of Intel Core), which allows it to tackle many tasks without showing signs of weakness. The GPU part is particularly successful. And this chip works miracles in terms of battery life: allow around twenty hours of use.
This laptop also won the Best Laptop Award this year with us. For more information, read our Asus Zenbook S 14 review.
9 /10
Available at
€1,139 on Amazon
Apple no longer really needs to prove the efficiency and reliability of its MacBooks. The MacBook Air M3, released in early 2024, is a good vintage. It is even more so since at the end of the year, Apple upgraded the base model to 16 GB instead of 8 GB of RAM, without increasing the price.
Perfectly balanced, the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 is the ideal ultraportable model. Elegant, compact, powerful thanks to the Apple M3 chip, which neither heats nor blows, it is also one of the most durable ultrabooks on the market, remaining around fifteen hours away from an outlet.
An easy must-have to recommend for those who agree to give up on Windows (and gaming).
To find out everything about him, go to our full test.
9 /10
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Beautiful design
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A large, shimmering OLED display
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Super performances sous AMD
Available at
€2,527 on Cdiscount
The Asus Zephyrus G16 is available with an Intel or AMD configuration. We had a slight preference for the AMD version, equipped with the very recent Ryzen AI 9 HX chip, a 12-core SoC. Depending on the configurations, we are entitled to an RTX 4060 or 4070 which perfectly keeps its promises.
The model will delight creatives and gamers who will be able to take this PC with its large 16-inch panel almost everywhere (only 1.85 kg on the scale). It stands out for its complete connectivity, its beautiful OLED screen and its elegant design, which stands out in particular with its huge touchpad.
For more details, go to the review of the Zephyrus G16 AMD version.
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