Written by Deanne
Edited on
18 February 2025
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12:56
What's the difference between a notebook, a laptop, and an ultrabook?
Are you looking for a laptop, but do you get lost in the various names that are used? There are laptops, notebooks, and ultrabooks. But what's the difference? In this article, we'll explain everything.
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| Ultrabooks | An ultrabook is an outdated name for laptop. |
What's a laptop, notebook, or ultrabook?
- A laptop is a portable computer with a built-in screen and keyboard. You can use laptops on your lap as well as on a table or desk.
- Laptops and notebooks are identical, because it depends on how manufacturers name their devices. Because laptops become thinner, laptops are often called notebooks.
- An Ultrabook is a name that came from Intel. This name was used in the past for premium laptops. Are you looking for a premium laptop? Check if it has the Evo label.
What are Intel Evo laptops?
Some laptops have an Intel Evo label. Intel uses this quality label for premium laptops with a 13th generation Intel Core processor. In order to qualify for the label, a laptop has to have WiFi 6, a battery life of at least 9.5 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.
Which laptop do you need?
First, think about where you want to use your laptop. Are you often going to take it with you, or do you work at 1 place a lot? After that, think of what you're going to use your laptop for. Do you want to use it for your studies, or for daily tasks? Or are you going to perform more demanding tasks, like image editing and gaming? There's always a laptop for every usage situation.
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.
