How We Test
To test which laptop lasts the longest on battery, we use an industry standard benchmark from Procyon that runs until the laptop dies. Specifically, we run the Office Productivity scenario which pushes the laptop a bit harder by emulating real world use of the Microsoft Office Suite— Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This is something we feel people are likely to do on battery.
Before starting the test, we measure the screen brightness and set it to 200 nits. This is a bit less realistic unless you're in a dimmer room or don't run your screen very bright. We are looking to change this to 300 nits in the near future. We also make sure it's in the lowest performance mode available as long as it doesn't perform poorly. We disable the dedicated GPU if it has one that can be disabled, then disable all background processes other than Wi-Fi, and disable the included battery saver feature in Windows. Lastly, we like to turn off the keyboard backlight, although we don't think this has a large impact.
With all that out of the way, let's see which laptops come out on top!
#20 - Zenbook DUO
A super unique laptop that offers two screens, we run this one in it's normal "clamshell" mode where the keyboard sits on the second screen and that one is off. Regardless, it still does very well considering its better performing Core Ultra 9 285H processor. 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Pros
- Two high resolution 14-inch screens, great for multitasking
- Solid battery life
- Keyboard and laptop all fit together conveniently, rare for this form factor
- Performs well
Cons
- Form factor isn't for everyone
- Keyboard is low travel due to its design
- A bit on the pricier end
#19 - Dell XPS 13
Lasting a whopping 12 hours and 41 minutes, the Dell XPS 13 with the Core Ultra 7 258V processor takes our next spot on this list.
Pros
- Looks stunning (like really really stunning)
- Comfortable keyboard
- Excellent processor for light use
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No physical function buttons
- Trackpad is hidden in the palm rest, it may be hard to find
#18 - Framework 13
Lasting 13 hours on the dot, we have a surprising entry on this list, the Framework with the older Core Ultra 7 155H processor. This is mostly surprising because this is an older, less efficient processor and it has a somewhat smaller battery.
Pros
- Easy to maintenance yourself
- Small and portable
- Fantastic Linux support
Cons
- Gets warm under load
- Expensive for its specs, you are paying for the brand and upgradeability
#17 - Zenbook 14
Lasting only 2 minutes longer than the Framework at 13:02, we have ASUS's Zenbook with an updated Arrow Lake H processor. The Core Ultra 7 255H.
Pros
- Powerful CPU - Core Ultra H (Series 2)
- Often Goes on Sale
- Strong Integrated Graphics for Gaming or Light Editing
- Remains cool to the touch during performance tasks
Cons
- Has high pitched fan noise (during performance tasks)
- Display is very glossy and reflective
#16 - Omen Slim 16
Surprisingly, the Omen Slim 16 does very well for a gaming laptop thanks to its included iGPU mode which disables the dedicated graphics card. 13 hours and 3 minutes. In gaming, it performs a little worse than other laptops with this hardware because its GPU is fed less wattage. For the average gamer, though, they probably won't notice a difference and will appreciate the extra battery life.
Pros
- Solid value when on sale
- Oustanding battery life with 1920 resolution 400 nit display
- Runs cool & quiet for a gaming laptop
- Upgradeable: RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi
- Keyboard is comfortable
- Modern CPU
Cons
- The cheaper 300 nit 1920 by 1200 display is bad and should be avoided. Lacks brightness and bad colors
- GPU capped - Limited to 90 W
- Battery slowly drains while gaming - Not the worst we've seen for this
- Large and heavy for a slim laptop
- No High-End Features: No Thunderbolt, Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, Windows Hello Facial Recognition, and Fingerprint Reader
#15 - Zenbook A14
A super lightweight laptop under 1 kilo, the Zenbook A14 has a pretty low performing Snapdragon X processor. This helps it last 13 hours and 4 minutes.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- No heat or fan noise in light use
- Super lightweight for a 14-inch laptop
Cons
- Windows on ARM
- Keyboard and trackpad pick up oils quickly
- Low powered processor with bad single-core and integrated graphics
- Cheap look and feel
#14 - ThinkPad X9 15
One of our favorite laptops (and Seth's daily driver) lasted 13 hours and 20 minutes with its larger battery and Core Ultra 7 258V processor. This is a great pick for anyone looking for a basic laptop for home, school or office use.
Pros
- Fantastic 4k Webcam
- Great screen options
- Effective anti-reflective coating on the display
- Accurate haptic trackpad
- Great speakers
- Good port placement
Cons
- Missing the red Trackpoint
- Pricey
- Port selection is limited
- Its performance is at the lower end for similar laptops
#13 - TUF A14
This laptop died after 13 hours and 25 minutes running Office tasks in its iGPU mode with the dedicated GPU disabled. This little gaming laptop is super portable and packs a lot of power on the go. One of our top picks this year.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Very lightweight
- Feels comfortably cool under load
- Extra 10 Watts GPU power in 2025 version
Cons
- CPU downgraded from Ryzen 9 to Ryzen 7
- Plastic build
- Speakers aren’t great
- More expensive this year
#12 - MacBook Air 15
With the latest M4 chip and its larger battery than the 13-inch, the MacBook Air 15 lasts almost 14 hours, 13:56. Like the ThinkPad X9, this laptop gets all the little things right, making it a super premium pick for most users.
Pros
- M4 CPU is very fast for a thin and light laptop
- Premium built laptop - chassis, speakers, keyboard, trackpad
- Sky Blue color looks good
- Improved webcam
- Price is good for what you get
Cons
- M4 chip throttles a little in the Air's chassis
- Display is out dated. 60 Hz IPS panel
- 256 starting storage is disappointing
- Keyboard feels a little low travel
#11 - Yoga 7i 16 2-in-1
Lasting 14 hours and 13 minutes, this budget pick makes use of its Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 processor and its lower resolution screen to go the long-haul.
Pros
- Great keyboard
- Good port selection
- Includes a numpad
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- WiFi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4
Cons
- Low resolution screen looks blurry at this size
- Keys have backlight bleed
- Older HDMI 1.4b port
- Mediocre trackpad
#10 - Vivobook S 14
Our first Core Ultra 5 226V CPU on this list, the Vivobook has a lower powered Lunar Lake processor with worse integrated graphics than the Ultra 7 chips. This helps it last 14 hours and 18 minutes. As long as you're not doing any light gaming, it would still be a solid pick.
Pros
- Decent build quality for the price
- Great battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Lower resolution 1920 x 1200 screen
- Sometimes more expensive than the more premium Zenbook line
#9 - MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
This laptop is in the running for laptop of the year, and remains one of the team's favorites. Super premium, but pretty pricy, this one lasts 14 hours, 26 minutes on battery.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Very long battery life
- All round premium laptop
- Exceptionally quiet and mostly feels cool to the touch
- Very premium - Great speakers, webcam, trackpad, keyboard, dsiplay
- Extremely fast storage
Cons
- An incremental update that doesn't change much from the M4 version
- No Wi-Fi 7
- Not good for gaming
- No Thunderbolt 5
#8 - Dell 14 Plus
Another Lunar Lake laptop, this one lasts 14 hours and 41 minutes on battery. This was not one of our favorites when we reviewed it, but if it's on a decent sale it might be worth considering.
Pros
- On a big sale, you can get alot for your money
Cons
- Heavy for a 14 inch laptop without dedicated graphics
- Typing experience feels mushy
#7 - Surface Laptop 13
This is the new budget version of the Surface Laptop 7 with a lower powered Snapdragon X Plus processor. It's not quite as premium as the 7, but it's still a nice little laptop. This one lasted 14 hours and 51 minutes.
Pros
- Fun color options
- Comfortable keyboard
- Great battery life
Cons
- Sometimes more expensive than the much nicer Surface Laptop 7 line
- Poor port selection, only 2 USB-C
#6 - Aspire 14 AI
Our first entry from Acer, but not our last, we have a super affordable laptop under $600. Sporting a Core Ultra 5 Lunar Lake processor, it lasts 15 hours and 13 minutes on battery.
Pros
- Decent port selection
- Affordable
- Great battery life
Cons
- Feels a bit cheap
- Bland, basic laptop
#5 - Swift Go 14 AI
Next we have another laptop from Acer, the Swift Go 14 AI. Silly name, but great battery life jumping all the way up to 17 hours and 21 minutes. This is less of a budget option than the previous one, but it does feel more premium because of it.
Pros
- Feels more premium than the Aspire
- Great battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Better value on sale
- Weird AI feature on the trackpad
#4 - MacBook Pro 16
Another MacBook, shocking no one, but this one has the highest end M4 Max 16-core chip, which is an interesting result. It last 17 hours and 40 minutes on battery, proving that it's one of the only performance laptops with fantastic battery life.
Pros
- Good Webcam
- Good Keyboard and Trackpad
- Excellent Speakers
- Extremely Powerful
- Long Battery Life
- Fantastic Display - High Resolution, Fast Refresh Rate, Bright
- Minimal Fan Noise (If Any)
- Lots of Memory as Standard
- Extremely Power Efficient
#3 - Yoga Slim 7i 14 Aura Edition
This is a wonderful little laptop for anyone doing simple tasks. In ideal conditions, it can last multiple workdays on battery— 18 hours, 10 minutes in our test.
Pros
- Fantastic battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Price is very reasonable
- Good OLED screen
- Powerful enough for most office, home, or school use
Cons
- Screen refresh rate is 60Hz
- Display resolution is 1920 by 1200
- Not a premium feeling laptop - build quality, speakers, trackpad are all very basic
#2 - Prestige 16 AI Evo
A higher performing Windows laptop, we actually don't recommend this one often because it gets very warm. If you're sticking to light tasks though, it could last up to 18 hours, 39 minutes. That's all we would suggest it for anyways. Due to current availability, we're showing the Ultra 7 config even though the Ultra 9 was the one that did well in our tests. This one might even last longer.
Pros
- Performs very well
- Comfortable keyboard
- Awesome battery life
- High resolution screen, rare in a laptop with good battery life
Cons
- Gets unreasonably warm under load
#1 - ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10
Taking our top spot, another Lunar Lake laptop, but this time a ThinkPad 2-in-1. Our version came with the pen which magnetizes to the chassis very conveniently. We originally didn't plan to get this one in this year, but we ordered it for our 2-in-1 video and it took the top spot at the last minute. A crazy 21 hour and 29 minute record that's going to be tough to beat.
Pros
- Great keyboard
- 2-in-1 capabilities
- Phenomenal battery life- over 20 hours for Office Tasks
- Haptic trackpad option by default
- Well built
Cons
- Coating feels a bit cheap
- A bit heavy for a 2-in-1
- Lower resolution 1920x1200 screen
