Best laptops for writers in 2023

The best laptops for writers are more than just a comfortable keyboard and a bright display. Many of the usual indicators when buying a laptop — features like long battery life, suitable amount of overhead processing power, and sleek design — still apply, but there's a careful balance between getting something you need and overspending on unnecessary features. I've put together this guide of laptops for writers that I've personally used or that we've reviewed here on XDA. All picks have a keyboard that won't distract, they all have modern performance hardware, they have clear displays that won't hurt the eyes, and they fit into a range of different budgets. Whether you're a writer by trade or by hobby, these laptops will suit your needs. Our favorite laptops for writers in 2023 Apple's MacBook Air, launched in 2022 with an M2 processor (CPU), is the laptop that I and many colleagues use for writing articles on a daily basis. Even with other laptops thrown into the cycle for testing and for personal preference, the MacBook Air remains a lightweight go-to that sips battery. It weighs in at about 2.7 pounds (1.24kg) and measures just 0.44 inches (11.3mm) thin, with a rounded aluminum body and slab-like cut. The keyboard's 1mm key travel doesn't sound great on paper, but it's not as bad as I was expecting. Key response is very snappy and the keycap sizing and spacing is perfect. I can type quickly and accurately. Centered below the keyboard is an enormous touchpad that is as good as any I've used. Even if you don't use key shortcuts, the touchpad makes for easy navigation. As mentioned, battery life is outstanding. In his MacBook Air M2 (2022) review , Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods remarked that “You just don't have to think about charging with this laptop. […] It's a different mindset, when you suddenly find yourself not thinking about bringing a charger.” And when you consider the 13.6-inch display at a 2560×1664 resolution and with up to 500 nits of brightness, that battery life becomes even more impressive. Performance, as a writer, […]