Best laptops for work and play (June 2016 edition)

A high-spec, high-performance 13.3-inch laptop that comes complete with a touchscreen display. The Dell XPS 13 Touch oozes quality, from the high-end hardware to the precision-machined aluminum and carbon fiber used in the construction.

Tech specs:

• 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U CPU
• Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU
• 13.3-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800) InfinityEdge touch display
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB SSD
• Windows 10 Home
• Up to 18 hours of battery life

Price: $1,499.99 | More information

Yes, it's another thin and light laptop, but this one is packed with handy features such as a touchscreen display, a fanless design, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with USB Charger+.

Tech specs:

• 13.3-inch IPS QHD+ 1920x1080 touchscreen display Glossy
• Aluminum unibody half inch thin and just over 2.5lbs
• Intel Core M processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 515
• Windows 10
• Up to 10 hours battery life

Price: $699.99 | More information

Microsoft keeps hitting it out of the ballpark with the Surface lineup, and the flagship Surface Book is no exception. Yes, it's expensive, but you get a seriously good laptop.

Tech specs:

• 6th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU
• 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen display
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB SSD
• Surface Pen included
• Battery good for up to 12 hours of video playback
• Windows 10 Pro

Price: $1,499.99 | More information

The best-of-the-best that Apple has to offer when it comes to laptops. Featuring high-performance hardware, glossy Retina display, a Force Touch trackpad, and a full compliment of USB and Thunderbolt ports.

Tech specs:

• 15.4-inch 2880 x 1800 LED-backlit display with IPS technology
• 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
• 16GB RAM
• 256GB PCI-e SSD
• 9-hour battery life

Price: $1,999.00 | More information

A laptop that flips into a tablet - that's the trick that the HP Spectre x360 has up its sleeve. It means that you can have the convenience of a tablet without having to leave your keyboard behind at home of the office.

Tech specs:

• 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 diagonal Full HD WLED-backlit IPS touchscreen display
• 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U
• Intel HD Graphics 520
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB storage
• Windows 10 Home

Price: $749.00 | More information

A 13-inch 2-in-1 that balances the power, performance, security, and price demanded by business users.

Tech specs:

• 1.2GHz Intel Core M-5Y71
• 4GB RAM
• 128GB SSD
• Up to 10.5 hours of battery life
• Windows 8.1 Pro (upgradable to Windows 10)

Price: $749.00 | More information

Powerful hardware and a big battery make this a great choice for those who want a laptop and yet have the flexibility offered by a tablet.

Tech specs:

• 2.2GHz 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6560U CPU
• Intel Iris Graphics 540
• 13.3-inch 3200 x 1800 QHD+ LED IPS glossy multi-touch display
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB PCI-e SSD

Price: $1,199.99 | More information