The best 4K laptops on the market today range from premium convertible devices designed for everyday use to powerful workstations for specialized work to gaming PCs with outstanding performance and a slick design. Many modern laptops have made the move to a taller aspect ratio — 16:10 or, more rarely, 3:2 — boosting the number of pixels on the display. But 4K resolution, whether it's with a boosted pixel count or not, delivers the same crisp image that's ideal for anyone who wants the best picture possible. We've put together this list of great laptops with a 4K display to help you find exactly what you need.

Our favorite 4K laptops in 2023

When we reviewed the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2022), Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods called it the best consumer laptop on the market today. That holds true for the Yoga 9i (2023) model we've now also reviewed very favorably. The new model upgrades to 13th-generation Intel Core P-series CPUs, although you'll still get integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.

However, the major attraction of this laptop is its flawless convertible design. Its polished edges gleam, the lid and main chassis are joined by a rotating soundbar hinge, the keyboard and touchpad promote productivity, and there's even an FHD webcam with an IR sensor and privacy shutter. But we're here for the touch display. It's sized at 14 inches, it has a 3840x2400 (UHD+) resolution to match the 16:10 aspect ratio, it has a 60Hz refresh rate, and it manages 500 nits brightness with HDR enabled. If you're worried about color accuracy, it hits 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut.

This is the best Lenovo laptop and best overall laptop you can buy today, but it doesn't generally come cheap. If you don't mind sticking with 12th-generation Intel Core CPUs, you can probably find a great deal on the 2022 models as the 2023 models move in to take over.

Many of the best cheap laptops feature a smaller or lower-res display, and it can be hard to find 4K in the sub-$700 range. If we adjust our price range to encompass a 4K display, you can still find a great laptop for about $1,150. HP's Envy 17 is one of our picks for overall best HP laptops, and it just so happens to feature a 17.3-inch IPS display with 3840x2160 (UHD) resolution and 400 nits brightness with 100% sRGB color.

The Envy lineup has come a long way in recent years, and you can rest assured that you're getting a high-quality laptop with many attractive features. It has a clear 5MP camera with shutter and IR sensor for Windows Hello, it has generous connectivity via ports, and it's all built into a quality aluminum chassis. HP's keyboards and touchpads have also come a long way. You should love what the Envy 17 has to offer.

These laptops are available with 13th-generation Intel Core H-series CPUs, with up to an Nvidia RTX 3050 Laptop GPU for added performance. HP often hosts sales, and at the time of writing, you can pick up a model with a 4K display for about $1,060. Be sure to wait for similar sales (if you don't get in on this one) to get the best value possible out of your purchase.

Dell's 2022 version of the XPS 15 (model number 9520) received a performance bump over the 2021 model, and we're seeing the same thing again in 2023 (number 9530). While there are some weak spots — like the 720p webcam and heavy reliance on Thunderbolt 4 for connectivity — this is still one of the best laptops around if you're trying to maximize power and portability.

In our Dell XPS 15 (2022) review, it's mentioned that this is the laptop to buy if you're a creator or if you simply want "the best experience when streaming movies and TV shows." Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods once again reviewed the XPS 15 (2023) model, noting that this is the laptop to buy if you want a lot of overhead power at your disposal.

The XPS 15 (2023) received a bump up to 13th-generation Intel Core H-series CPUs for even more power, and you can equip it with up to an Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. Here's the rub: Dell no longer offers a 4K screen for its XPS 15, but the 3.5K (3456x2160) OLED touch option is nevertheless gorgeous. It hits 100% DCI-P3 color, it manages up to 400 nits brightness, and it has an anti-reflective finish to prevent glare. As long as you don't need the extra pixels to hit 4K, this is a top pick.

Razer makes some of the best gaming laptops out there, and its Blade 16 for 2023 can fulfill the promise of 4K fun. Compared to the Blade 15, the Blade 16 has a larger 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and mini-LED panel that can actively switch between UHD+ and FHD+ depending on the game's requirements.

Not all games can run well at 4K, so dropping to FHD only makes sense. When running at UHD+ you can enjoy up to a 120Hz refresh rate, but going to FHD+ boosts that up to 240Hz for an even smoother picture.

The Blade 16 includes up to a 13th-generation Intel Core i9-13950HX CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, and as much RAM and storage as you'll need to tackle your favorite games. It's all built into a sleek chassis with top-firing speakers, an RGB keyboard, and many more premium highlights that help justify its eye-watering price. Be sure to check out more great mini-LED laptops if you want the advanced screen tech in a different build.

When it comes to the best Dell laptops, the XPS 13 Plus sits alone at the top of the stack. It's also one of the best 13-inch laptops you can buy, at least if you don't mind trying new things. It has a seamless glass palm rest that hides a haptic touchpad, as well as capacitive touch function buttons above the keyboard. It looks as modern as possible, and it's clear that "Dell has produced a win with the XPS 13 Plus," as mentioned in our Dell XPS 13 Plus review.

When it comes to the 13.4-inch displays, there are four options to choose from. Dell offers its 3.5K OLED touchscreen with anti-reflective finish and 400 nits brightness for the same price as its UHD+ model, giving you a tough decision. OLED is great, but the UHD+ touchscreen gives you more pixels, more brightness (500 nits), and the same anti-reflective finish. It's all powered by 12th or 13th-generation Intel Core P-series CPUs and integrated graphics. Stick with the newer 13th Gen Intel chips for better efficiency and performance.

Acer's 16-inch Swift Edge laptop kind of came out of nowhere, but we're glad it's here. It's one of the best Acer laptops for anyone who values a larger screen with a knockout OLED panel, UHD+ resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and HDR500 True Black. As mentioned in our Acer Swift 16 review, this OLED screen is really what sets the laptop apart from other ultralight 16-inch laptops.

This device only weighs about 2.58 pounds and measures just 0.51 inches thin. It's easy to walk around with, it doesn't cost nearly as much as you might think, and in all, it's just a beautifully designed PC. It's powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U CPU with integrated Radeon graphics. Be sure to check out more of the best 16-inch laptops if this one doesn't quite fit your style.

The XPS 17 (2023) is essentially an XPS 15 with larger dimensions and a larger display for professionals who need the extra pixels. It's a well-built and attractive laptop, with primarily aluminum construction and carbon fiber keyboard surround. Typing and pointing are comfortable, top-firing speakers flank the keys and pump out quality sound, and there's plenty of performance available.

You can get the XPS 17 with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, Nvidia RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and 8TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage space. Needless to say, this laptop will crush productivity work and will even be able to get into specialized tasks.

The real attraction is the 4K display, which Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods called "the best 17-inch display there is" in our XPS 17 (2023) review. It's not OLED, but that doesn't really matter when and IPS screen is so good. It hits 100% sRGB, 99% NTSC, 100% AdobeRGB, and 98% DCI-P3 color reproduction and tops out at around 540 nits brightness with a 1,660:1 contrast ratio. It even has an anti-reflective finish to better combat glare while also having a glossy look. The only real drawbacks are the wimpy 720p webcam and the high asking price, though battery life probably won't go as long as you expect with the 4K display and high-performance hardware.

Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 (Gen 6) is an alternative to the ThinkPad X1 Extreme and the ThinkPad P16, sitting somewhere between the two laptops as a balance of power and mobility. It's classified as a mobile workstation, and it indeed comes with specialized GPU options, ISV certifications, extra security, and tons of user-friendly features. It even has optional 4G/LTE connectivity if you'd like to stay connected outside of Wi-Fi range. In my ThinkPad P1 (Gen 6) review, I remarked that "the keyboard is outstanding, there's a useful selection of ports, the 5MP camera comes with extra privacy and security features, and the 4K OLED touch display is just a joy to use."

There's a wide range of hardware configurations available, with 4K models starting at about $4,018 (or $2,210 with Lenovo's seemingly constant discounts). This includes a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H CPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, 256GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and Nvidia RTX A1000 Laptop GPU. The system goes up to a Core i9-13900H CPU, 96GB of RAM, 5TB of SSD storage, and either an RTX 4090 Laptop GPU or an RTX 5000 Ada Laptop GPU.

I was able to review a model with the 4K OLED display, ultimately coming away very impressed with the screen. It's only about $99 more than the QHD+ display, and plenty of people will likely make the jump for the extra pixels. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio, its hits perfect sRGB and DCI-P3 color reproduction (with 98% AdobeRGB), and it manages about 400 nits brightness without HDR enabled.

There are a lot of 16-inch laptops and there are a lot of convertible laptops, but there aren't a whole lot of 16-inch convertible laptops. The HP Spectre x360 16 is one of the rarer models out there, and while it is a lot of laptop — the convertibility adds weight and thickness — it's also quite delightful. It's also one of the best HP laptops should you want to stick with a 4K touch display.

HP has gone with a 16-inch UHD+ touch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, OLED panel, anti-reflective finish, low blue light, and 400 nits brightness. It's jaw-dropping, and the rest of the laptop is built to match. It has top-firing speakers flanking the comfortable keyboard, an enormous touchpad, and strong performance from up to a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-13700H CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics or Core i7-1360P CPU with discrete Intel Arc A370M GPU.

Not quite what you had in mind? There are plenty of other versatile PCs to check out in our collection of the best convertible laptops. HP also makes a 13.5-inch version with up to a 3K2K OLED touch display. Our HP Spectre x360 (2023) review has more details.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has now hit the eighth generation for 2023. Lenovo has this laptop dialed in at this point, and the only major changes come in the form of newer 13th-generation Intel Core U- and P-series CPUs and some camera software improvements. There really aren't any blind spots here unless you're looking at the cost when the laptop isn't on sale. Lenovo's prices fluctuate a lot, and you should always wait for a deep sale on these premium laptops.

I reviewed the ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 8) and came to the conclusion that it's "undeniably one of the best Lenovo laptops you can buy today," and that goes even further when shopping for a 4K screen. Lenovo offers up to a 14-inch touch display with 3840x2400 (UHD+) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, OLED panel, up to 500 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color, Dolby Vision, HDR, and an anti-reflective finish. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better display on a convertible laptop this good. It even has a garaged active pen that you can pull out at any time for quick and convenient sketches and notes.

It being a ThinkPad, you're set up from the start for a secure computing experience. The camera, speakers, and microphones are ideal for conferencing and keeping up while working remotely, the build is durable, and the keyboard is one of the best around. It's a great laptop for writers or for anyone who wants one of the best business laptops on the market.

Getting the right 4K laptop for you

Lenovo's Yoga 9i for 2023 remains one of the best laptops on the market today, with or without a 4K display. The fact that it has one of the best UHD+ displays out there only boosts its appeal, and anyone who wants a premium device that can pretty much do anything (barring specialized work or gaming) will want to check it out. You can't beat the design, the speakers are loud, full, and uniquely positioned, the webcam is high-res and clear, and it has strong performance.

Lenovo often boosts its everyday pricing to make its frequent sales seem even more significant, and we recommend waiting for a big sale to pick up any Lenovo laptop. If you need a 4K laptop right now and can't wait for prices to come down, the HP Envy 17 starts at a much more reasonable price for a model with UHD+ display. This is a rather large laptop, and anyone sniffing out a great laptop deal should also check out the Acer Swift Edge 16. We've seen 4K models come in at less than $1,100.