Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: Best Laptops of the year

The laptop that does it all, and then some!

The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024 celebrates the finest laptops of the year. Whether you're seeking a lightweight powerhouse for on-the-go productivity, a premium device that redefines what a laptop can do, or a gaming beast that delivers top-tier performance without the premium price tag, our picks have you covered. These versatile laptops are raising the bar in every category, offering the perfect blend of speed, style, and capability for every kind of user.

And, setting new standards for the industry!

Gaming laptop of the year 2024: Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is a serious powerhouse for gamers who want top-tier performance without breaking the bank. With Intel’s 13th Gen Core i9 and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, this laptop delivers smooth, high-octane gaming at ultra-settings. The 15.6-inch QHD display brings sharp visuals and fast refresh rates, making every game feel crisp and immersive. With up to 32GB of RAM and a super-fast PCIe SSD, it handles demanding tasks and multitasking effortlessly. The sleek design and customizable RGB lighting add a touch of style, while the advanced cooling system keeps things running cool during intense gaming sessions. If you’re after serious performance at a great value, the LOQ 15IRX9 is the laptop to beat

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Mainstream laptop of the year 2024: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

If you’re the type who likes to travel light, this thing is your spirit animal. At 1.28Kg it is the go-to choice when it comes to portability and convenience. It’s one of the few laptops with a Thunderbolt 4 port and HDMI 2.1. The Intel Meteor Lake processors are very power efficient and you can expect this same laptop with even more efficient Intel Lunar Lake processors in 2025. The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED blends performance and portability like no other. It has the thin and light chassis and the NPU that makes quick work of anything that requires an AI push rather than raw performance output. Oh and the OLED will tempt you in more ways than one, it’s a stunner at this price.

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16in

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Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED

Premium laptop of the year 2024: Apple Macbook Pro 14 (M4)

There was a time when the MacBook Pro got all the bells and whistles first in the Apple line up but this time it started with the Apple iPad Pro and now the M4 is sitting in the MacBook Pro. This MacBook has become a high performance machine, powered by Apple’s imperious M4 chip. The standard 8GB RAM variant has been booted this year in favour of 16GB RAM as base variant because Apple is hoping Apple Intelligence makes the most of it. That might seem like a minor upgrade to the already fantastic M3 but it only goes to show how undisputed the MacBook was and is! Then you have the ₨. 15,000 upgrade for the display. A nanotexture glass that can eliminate all the nasty glare that you’ve been avoiding at every coffee shop. Does it compromise the colour? Nope. Incredible isn’t it? Well, this is a Pro laptop after all and it delivers in all areas.

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Asus Zenbook S14 OLED

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Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Max), HP OmniBook X