2024 - The best ultra-portable PCs: our Christmas selection

We continue our big Christmas guide with a new segment dedicated to ultra-portables. Which laptop to buy to be sure to please? What are the best computers on the market in 2023? If you’re lost, we’re here to help.

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Oh oh oh ! Christmas is fast approaching and now is the time to think about gifts. Whether you want to spoil a loved one or simply treat yourself, we are here to help you. Today we’re telling you about the best ultra-portables on the market.

In this little top, we are going to highlight three computers tested and approved by our expert journalists. Finding the right computer can sometimes be a real hassle, but luckily, we’re here to help. Ready?

Ultra mobile: the Microsoft Surface Pro 9

Price: from 1130 euros

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The Surface Pro is the safe bet. Signed by Microsoft, this PC has the particularity of adopting a two-in-one format, which means that it is possible to detach the keyboard in order to use it as a tablet. Its great strength lies in its design with beautiful finishes as well as its mobility. The PC weighs less than a kilo, which makes it very convenient to carry daily. We can take it everywhere!

Its strong points:

Impeccable design
Excellent autonomy on the ARM version
Its lightness

Its weak points:

Very limited power
The charging cable is not very practical
You have to buy the keyboard separately

Our review of the Surface Pro 9

The safe bet: the MacBook Air M2

Price: from 1299 euros

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We’re cheating a little on this one. The MacBook Air M2 was in fact released in 2022, but with no successor announced this year, it remains relevant! Always the safe bet for ultra mobility, the MacBook Air has the particularity of embedding Apple’s M2 chip, which knows how to combine power and discretion. A computer with impeccable finishes, a well-calibrated screen and solid battery life that will satisfy those who want a product running MacOS.

Its strong points: