News Summary

• Thin laptops used to be known for being fragile, underpowered, and offering poor battery life.
• But ultra-thin laptops have become the perfect form factor for many users at home or on the move, and they're well-built for the most part.
• The key here is durability, with laptops like the LG Gram Pro and ASUS ExpertBook Ultra leading the charge.
• While a slim profile is great, it means nothing without a laptop offering great specifications under the hood.
• We're not looking at the best picks for minimalists here, but rather ultra- thin laptops that can compete with or exceed the performance of standard form factor machines.