Last-gen ultralight laptops are nearly as fast as new models—and much cheaper

TL;DR

If you’re looking for a new thin-and-light Windows PC this year, the latest and greatest processors may not be all that necessary. In the case of premium ultralights and 2-in-1s relying on integrated graphics, the gains are small enough that budget shoppers should consider a last-gen model, assuming all other things are equal, and save hundreds with a negligible loss in performance. As we wrote in January, "these refreshes mostly tread water, and you shouldn't hold out for a 13th Gen laptop if you can find an otherwise identical 12th Gen laptop for cheaper

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