Each buyer has different needs from a laptop. Some want the best performance possible, others want the most storage, and still others are looking for the longest battery life. Let us take a look at 5 new laptops that offer the longest battery life.

1. Lenovo ThinkPad X200

The X200 is an ultraportable, or netbook, that not only has an impressive battery life of nearly 9 hours but is also extremely compact and portable. This makes it an excellent choice for travelers, especially those frequently stuck on long flights. In order to get this long battery life, buyers will need to add the 9-cell battery upgrade option.

2. HP Mini 2140

The HP Mini 2140 is another very compact netbook with excellent battery life. With the 6-cell battery option, it is capable of running for almost 8 hours on a single charge.

3. Acer Aspire One AOD150

Another compact netbook, the Aspire One has a battery life of around 6 hours and 30 minutes on a single charge, but still manages to offer great performance, good storage, and has a full-size keyboard, unlike many netbooks.

4. Macbook Pro

While some may question the inclusion of Mac products in this lineup, it is important to note that Macs also run Windows, and offer some of the best battery life available in a laptop. The Macbook Pro is a great combination of performance and battery life, offering around 8 to 9 hours on the 15 and 17 inch models. This means not sacrificing performance for better battery life.

5. Macbook

The 13-inch Macbook is a compact machine that is easy to travel with and offers a good balance of speed and performance with excellent battery life. The laptop can run up to 10 hours on a single charge, which gives users enough charge for a full work day and a few hours extra, and it can run Windows.

While there are always trade-offs when buying a laptop, it is comforting to know that with new battery technologies and improvements, buyers don’t have to sacrifice speed and performance for better battery life.