What's the difference between a notebook, a laptop, and an ultrabook?
Main differences between a laptop, notebook, and ultrabook
| Laptops | A laptop is a portable computer with a built-in screen and keyboard. | |
|---|---|---|
| Notebooks | Essentially, a notebook is the same as a laptop. | |
| Ultrabooks | Ultrabooks are laptops up to 1.5cm thick with an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor and an SSD. |
What's a laptop?
Essentially, a laptop is a portable computer with a built-in screen and keyboard. Initially, the idea was to use a laptop on your lap. That's why it's called a laptop. The first laptops were very large, but nowadays they're getting thinner and lighter.
What's a notebook?
Since laptops are becoming thinner, laptops are often called notebooks. Actually, laptops and notebooks are identical. It's simply up to the manufacturer to name their devices.
Our advice for a laptop
- Thanks to the Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB RAM, you can easily edit photos and multitask with programs.
- The anti-glare screen ensures you're less bothered by fingerprints and light on the screen.
- On the backlit keyboard, you're less likely to make errors while typing.
- If you edit videos, choose a laptop with at least an AMD Ryzen 7 processor.
What's an ultrabook?
The term 'ultrabook' has been introduced by Intel. A notebook can be considered an ultrabook if it's no more than 1.5cm thick, has an Intel processor, and an SSD. Intel used the term as quality indication for premium laptops. Since a lot of modern laptops meet the requirements from Intel, ultrabooks are no longer available in just the premium segments. Are you looking for a premium laptop? Check if it has the Intel Evo label.
Our advice for an ultrabook
- With an Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM, you can edit photos and multitask with light programs such as Microsoft Office.
- This laptop weighs only 1.46kg, making it easier to take with you than other laptops.
- You have less problems with reflection, light, and greasy fingerprints with the anti-glare screen.
- If you edit a lot of videos, choose a laptop with at least an Intel Core i7 processor.
What are Intel Evo laptops?
Some laptops have an Intel Evo label. Intel uses this quality label for premium laptops with an 11th generation Intel Core processor. In order to qualify for the label, a laptop has to have WiFi 6, a battery life of at least 9 hours, Thunderbolt 4 connectors, and a thin bezel. The laptop also has to come out of sleep mode in 1 second. Thanks to the Evo label, you can see at a glance that a laptop meets these quality requirements.
Our advice for an Intel Evo laptop
- This laptop has the Intel Evo label, so you're sure the laptop is fast and energy-efficient.
- With the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB RAM, you can easily edit photos and videos and multitask with light programs.
- Thanks to the Dolby Atmos speakers, the sound is purer and clearer than with regular laptop speakers.
- This laptop doesn't have a keyboard backlight, so the keyboard is more difficult to read int he dark.
Do you need a notebook, ultrabook, or Intel Evo laptop?
If you want a good answer this question, you have to ask yourself what you want to use the laptop for and if you want to bring it on the go. Do you just want to use the internet and email? A laptop or notebook will do. If you're often on the go and use demanding software like Photoshop, we recommend an ultrabook. Do you want a long battery life and premium functions like WiFi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 as well? Choose an Intel Evo laptop.
Personal advice in the stores
Do you want to hold or test your potential new laptop first? Or would you like personal advice from an expert? Make an appointment to visit our store. We'll take our time to help you out. And if you've made up your mind, we'll set up your new laptop for you right away.
