Top 3 picks
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Best Overall: This is the strongest travel-balanced choice, combining the M5 platform, 32GB memory, long battery life, and a spacious 15.3-inch display in a thin, fanless chassis. It is more comfortable for multitasking than the 13-inch model while remaining far more portable and efficient than the Razer.
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Where to buy
est. €2,299Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)
Why we picked this
Best Value: The lightest and cheapest option here, with excellent battery life, silent operation, and ample 24GB memory plus 2TB storage for travel productivity. It is the easiest to carry, though its smaller screen is less comfortable for extended multitasking than the 15-inch MacBook Air and it lacks the graphics performance of the Razer.
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Where to buy
est. €2,199Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Razer Blade 18 (2026)
Why we picked this
Premium Pick: The performance leader for demanding gaming, 3D work, and creator workloads, with a large high-refresh display and discrete RTX graphics. It offers substantially more graphics power than either MacBook Air, but its weight, size, fan noise, and shorter practical battery life make it the least convenient travel companion.
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Where to buy
est. €5,000Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.