There are thousands of laptops to choose from and sometimes you just need a really simple laptop that can browse the web and not give you any trouble about it.
Well you’ve come to the right place.
These are our 3 top picks for a laptop just for surfing the internet.
Overall Best Laptop for Internet Surfing
Lenovo Thinkpad
Summary
The Lenovo Thinkpad is the go to laptop for most users. Well balanced in pricing and power, the Thinkpad will handle all of your average user’s computing needs. We think it is the best pick for Internet surfing.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Great value of computing power to price.
- 15.6 inch 60hz IPS display for fantastic visual experience
- 24 GB of RAM and a 2.3 Ghz processor to handle multiple open tabs
Cons
- A little heavy coming in at 3.9 pounds (~1.77 kg)
- The extra power can eat into your battery life if you are on the go
Best Laptop for Video and Audio
MSI Creator Series
Summary
The primary reason to choose the MSI Creator series over the Thinkpad is the dedicated graphics card and a 4K display. This allows for better performance when rendering online video and images. When you need to see clearly, look no further than the Creator.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 4K screen for highest picture quality
- Dedicated graphics card for smooth rendering
- Powerful hardware allows for a large number of browser tabs open without slowdown
- High quality Wireless hardware
Cons
- Heavy at 4.6 pounds (~2.09 kg)
- Can run a little hot with the graphics card
Best Apple Laptop for Internet Browsing
MacBook Air M2
Summary
The MacBook Air is Apple’s lightweight laptop option. It is a great choice for an Internet surfing laptop. It gets top marks for its battery life and image quality even on a smaller screen. A great option if you are trying to keep your bag lightweight.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lightweight at 2.7 pounds (~1.24 kg)
- Small form factor for carrying around
- Fantastic battery life for on the go (up to 15 hours of wireless browsing)
- Liquid Retina display for high visual quality of images
Cons
- Smaller overall screen size at 13.6 inches
- Costly for comparative hardware
- Small form factor can make it more likely to slip from your hands
For more info about how to choose a good computer for yourself, check out our guide for non tech savvy people.