Top 25 Best Selling Laptop / Notebook Models In 2017

Feel it's time to upgrade your old laptop or to buy a brand new - take your chances - technology in recent years have evolved a lot.

Amazon is a great place both for research and online purchases. In this article I've listed top 20 best selling laptop and notebook models on Amazon.com for 2017. As technology evolves with a fast speed this article will be updated at least once in the quarter, with next scheduled update in April.

Here are some popular laptop brand names in 2017: Lenovo, HP (alternatively see: 17 Best HP Laptops), Dell, Acer, Samsung, ASUS and  Apple. From the point of operating system (OS) Microsoft Windows dominates with it's latest Windows 10, close followed by cheaper and little less limited Chromebooks. With OS X El Capitan for Apple's MacBook Air.

4GB of RAM seems is a standard for most of the best selling models (13 from 20), followed by 8GB RAM, budget buyers will even find cheaper Chromebooks with RAM of 2GB.

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Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11E (3rd Generation) 11.6" Touchscreen Convertible Ultrabook, Intel N3150 Quad-Core, 128GB Solid State Drive, 4GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Win10H

Tough enough for any busy classroom, the durable Yoga 11e boasts powerful processing and an all-day battery. It can also be used as a tablet, laptop, or anything in between. And built with post-consumer recycled material, it's a smart, green choice too for students and teachers.

• Get reliable performance from the Intel N3150 Quad-Core 1.6GHz processor
• 11.6" HD LED-backlit Touchscreen IPS display with 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity
• 4GB DDR3 memory - For multitasking power
• SATA 128GB solid state drive for an amazingly smooth and fast computing experience
• Connect to a broadband modem or router with wired Ethernet, or wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with the built-in 802.11ac wireless connection

List price: $299.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

HP 15-F222WM 15.6" Touch Screen Laptop (Intel Quad Core Pentium N3540 Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive, Windows 10)

• Intel Pentium Quad Core N3540 processor 2.16GHz (up to 2.66GHz via Turbo boost)
• 4GB DDR3L SDRAM/500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
• 15.6-inch high-definition display/1366 x 768 resolution touchscreen
• DVD±RW/CD-RW drive/Built-in webcam and integrated digital microphone
• Windows 10 64-bit /Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n
• Warranty: 1 year

List price: $477.25 Buy this laptop on Amazon

2017 Newest Dell Inspiron 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Signature Laptop, Intel Core i5-6200U, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, DVD, Backlit keyboard, HDMI, Bluetooth, 802.11ac, RealSense 3D Webcam, Win10-MaxxAudio Pro

• 15.6 in Full HD LED-backlit touchscreen with Truelife (1920 x 1080), 10-finger multi-touch support, Intel HD Graphics 520 with shared graphics memory
• 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U Dual-Core Processor 2.3 GHz (max boost speed up to 2.8GHz) 4MB L3 Cache, 8GB DDR3L 1600 MHz, 1TB 5400 RPM HDD
• DVD +/- RW, SD card reader, Waves MaxxAudio Pro, Intel RealSense 3D camera, Backlit keyboard;
• 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (Miracast enabled) wireless; Bluetooth 4.0; 1X USB 3.0 2X USB 2.0; HDMI 1.4; Headphone output/Microphone input combo • LAN (10/100)
• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, 4-cell lithium-ion battery, 5.36lbs, Silver

List price: $499.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575-33BM 15.6-Inch Full HD Notebook (Intel Core i3-7100U Processor 7th Generation , 4GB DDR4, 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive, Intel HD Graphics 620, Windows 10 Home), Obsidian Black

The new Aspire E Series laptops provide a comprehensive range of choices for every-day users, with many appealing features and an attractive design aesthetic that exceed expectations. Incredible performance, fast 802.11ac wireless with new MU-MIMO technology and great battery life make the Aspire E series shine in any situation.

• 7th Generation Intel Core i3-7100U Processor (2.4GHz, 3MB L3 cache)
• 15.6" Full HD Widescreen ComfyView LED-backlit Display supporting Acer ColorBlast technology
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 1TB 5400RPM HDD
• Windows 10 Home
• Up to 12-hours Battery Life

List price: $349.99 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Acer Aspire E5-575G-53VG Laptop, 15.6-Inch Full HD (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA 940MX, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10)

• 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (Up to 2.8GHz)
• 15.6-inch Full HD Display, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
• 8GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB SSD
• Windows 10 Home; Backlit Keyboard
• Up to 12-hours Battery Life; 6-cell Li-Ion (2800 mAh) Battery

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HP 14-an013nr 14-Inch Notebook (AMD E2-7110 QC, 4GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC Hard Drive, Windows 10 Home 64)

• 14.0-inch diagonal Full HD IPS UWVA Brightview WLED-backlit (1920x1080)
• AMD E2-7110 QC, 1.8GHz, Quad-Core Processor
• 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM Memory
• More productive. Windows 10 is the best for bringing ideas forward and getting things done.
• Windows 10 Home

List price: $179.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

2017 Newest HP Flagship 15.6" 15-ay191ms HD Touchscreen Signature Edition Laptop (Intel Core i3-7100u 2.40 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 Memory, 1 TB HDD, DVD Burner, HDMI, HD Webcam, Bluetooth, Win 10)

• 15.6" HD WLED-backlit Touchscreen Display (1366 x 768), 10-finger multi-touch support
• 7th Gen Intel Core i3-7100U 2.40 GHz
• 8GB DDR4 Memory; 1 TB HDD Hard Driver
• SuperMulti DVD burner, HDMI, HD Webcam, Bluetooth 4.0, DTS Studio Sound, Intel HD Graphics 620
• 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 802.11b/g/n, Multi-format SD Slot, Win 10 Home 64-bits

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Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US 4 GB RAM 16GB SSD 11.6" Laptop (Black)

The Samsung Chromebook 3 delivers everything you need from easy web browsing to built-in security features to a long battery life in a compact, durable design. Weighing only 2.54 pounds and measuring 0.7 inches thick, the Chromebook 3 is easy to take with you anywhere you go. The Chromebook 3 has a long battery life of 11 hours per charge, so you can check email, watch videos, and work on documents throughout the day without having to recharge it. Thanks to its spill-resistant design, you can hand it to the kids or use in the kitchen without any worry. Offering wireless AC compatibility and connectivity with Android devices, the Samsung Chromebook 3 is a simple and affordable solution for staying connected online.

• Intel Celeron N3050 processor with 4G memory
• Simple and secure Chrome OS
• 11.6” HD Anti-Reflective Display with Image Enhancer
• Work or play for up to 11 hours on a single charge
• Spill-resistant keyboard protects against accidental damage

List price: $194.23 Buy this laptop on Amazon

HP 15-ba009dx - 15.6" Laptop - AMD Quad-Core A6-7310 APU - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black

• 15.6" diagonal HD SVA BrightView WLED-backlit (1366 x 768)
• AMD Quad-Core A6-7310 APU (2 GHz, up to 2.4 GHz, 2 MB cache), integrated AMD Radeon R4 graphics
• 4 GB DDR3L-1600 SDRAM, 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA
• 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 2 USB 2.0; 1 USB 3.0; 1 RJ-45, full-size island-style with numeric keypad, 1 multi-format SD media card reader
• Weighs 4.74 lbs. and measures 0.9" thin, 3-cell, 31 Wh Li-ion battery

List price: $399.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ 11.6-Inch Laptop (Intel Celeron N2840 Dual-Core Processor,2 GB RAM,16 GB Solid State Drive,Chrome), White

As the best value 11.6-inch Chromebook - the Acer Chromebook 11 has everything you need. The fast wireless connection keeps you closer than ever, no matter where life takes you. Long-lasting battery life gives you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents. Acer Chromebook 11 makes life on-the-go easy.

• Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz
• 2 GB DDR3L SDRAM
• 16 GB Internal Storage
• 11.6-Inch HD IPS Screen, Intel HD Graphics
• Patterned Aluminum Cover, Google Chrome, Up to 9-hour battery life

List price: $99.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

HP Notebook 15-ay011nr 15.6-Inch Laptop (6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U Processor, 8GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10), Silver

• Intel® Core(TM) i5-6200U Processor 2.3GHz with turbo boost up to 2.8GHz
• 8GB DDR3L-SDRAM Memory
• More productive. Windows 10 is the best for bringing ideas forward and getting things done.
• 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive, DVD Writer
• 15.6" diagonal Full HD SVA antiglare WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)

List price: $369.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Acer Chromebook 14, Aluminum, 14-inch Full HD, Intel Celeron Quad-Core N3160, 4GB LPDDR3, 32GB, Chrome, CB3-431-C5FM

The Acer Chromebook 14 is a powerful rock star with its stylish 100% metal chassis and immersive Full HD IPS display that delivers an epic mobile experience that’s unrivaled by other Chromebooks on the big stage. The incredibly fast wireless connection and amazing battery life give you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents. The fast and smart Chromebook 14 delivers amazing value that’s worthy of endless encores.

• Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core Processor 1.6GHz (Up to 2.24GHz)
• 100% Aluminum Chassis
• 4GB LPDDR3 Onboard SDRAM Memory, 32GB Internal Storage
• 14” Full HD IPS Display (1920 x 1080), Intel HD Graphics
• Google Chrome, Up to 12-hours Battery Life

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ASUS E200HA-UB02-GD Portable 11.6-Inch Intel Quad-Core Laptop 4GB RAM 32GB Storage, Windows 10, Aurora Gold.

• 11.6” ultra-compact design (2.2 lbs) with Windows 10 pre-installed and 1 year office 365
• Intel Quad-Core Atom Z8350 1.44 GHz (Turbo to 1.92 GHz) Processor, 32GB eMMC storage, 4GB DDR3 RAM
• Full-size chiclet keyboard with intuitive smart gesture input and large trackpad
• All-day battery, 2Cells 38 Whrs polymer battery rated up to 13 hours of video playback
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi with multi-user MIMO for the strongest wireless connection

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ASUS C100PA-DB02 10.1-inch Touch Chromebook Flip (1.8GHz, 4GB Memory, 16GB eMMC, Google Operation System), Silver

Introducing the all-new ASUS Chromebook Flip C100, a touchscreen Chromebook featuring a 360-degree hinge that enables it to function in a variety of modes. From note taking in class to sharing videos with friends at a local coffee shop to pulling all-nighters, the ASUS Chromebook C100 lets you communicate, share and play in a variety of ways.

• Rockchip 3288-C Quad-Core 1.8GHz processor
• 4 GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage : 16GB eMMC
• 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) LED-lit Screen IPS panel support Multi-Touch
• OS: Chrome Operating System
• COLOR: Silver

List price: $719.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Multi-tasking processing: With 6th Gen Intel i5 Quad-Core processors, you’ll have all the power you need to enjoy both gaming and entertainment.

• Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5
• 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
• 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included
• 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen
• Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis
• Light up your game:Don’t miss a stroke with a backlit keyboard that lets you enjoy your gaming or computer time even at night. And a precision touchpad gives you responsive, accurate gesture support

List price: $407.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

Dell Inspiron 15.6" Touchscreen HD I3558-5501BLK Laptop (2017 Newest Model), Intel Core i5-5200U Processor, 8GB Memory, 1TB HDD, HDMI, Bluetooth, DVD-RW, WiFi, HD Webcam, Windows 10 -MaxxAudio

• Powerful Intel Core i5-5200U Dual-Core Processor(3M Cache, 2.2GHz) turbo boost to 2.7 GHz, Intel HD Graphics 5500
• 15.6-inch Touchscreen HD (1366 x 768) Truelife LED-Backlit Display, Energy-efficient LED backlight.
• 8GB DDR3L 1600M Memory, 1TB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive, DVD-RW Drive
• 802.11ac Next-generation wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet, Stereo speakers, MaxxAudio, 720p HD Webcam, HDMI (1), USB 3.0 (1), USB 2.0 (2), Built-in media reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC), Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad
• Windows 10 64 Bit operating system, 4-cell battery, measures 0.9 inch thin and weighs 4.85 lbs, Black

List price: $999.77 Buy this laptop on Amazon

ASUS F556UA-AB32 15.6-inch Full-HD Laptop, Core i3, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD with Windows 10

Your laptop is often your main device, so it’s important that it has the speed and features to get you through all of life’s needs. The new ASUS F556 is redesigned to sport the perfect balance of specifications for all your productivity and entertainment needs, a large 1TB HDD, Core i3 Processor, and Windows 10.

• 15.6-Inch Full-HD Display with Windows 10 Pre-installed
• Powerful Intel i3-6100U 2.3 GHz Processor
• High-capacity 1TB 5400 RPM HDD with 4GB DDR4DL RAM
• Extensive connectivity with HDMI/D-SUB/USB Type C, 802.11a/c WiFi, and SD Card Reader
• Long-lasting 38 Whr polymer battery 2.5 times the lifespan of standard Li-ion

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Apple MacBook Air 13.3-Inch Laptop (Intel Core i5 1.6GHz, 128GB Flash, 8GB RAM, OS X El Capitan)

• 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz) with 3 MB shared L3 cache
• 8 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM; 128 GB PCIe-based flash storage
• 13.3-Inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Glossy Widescreen Display, 1440 x 900 resolution
• Intel HD Graphics 6000
• OS X El Capitan, Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life Macbook Air does not have a Retina display on any model.

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ASUS F556UA-AB54 NB 15.6" FHD Intel Core i5 8GB 256G SSD Windows 10 Laptop (Gold)

• ASUS NB 15.6" FHD, matte, Gold, Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5 GHz Processor
• 8GB DDR4, Intel HD, 256G SSD, DL DVD±RW/CD-RW, Windows 10 (64 bit), VGA Camera, Bluetooth 4.1
• 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB3.1 Type C (gen 1), 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port (D-Sub), 1x HDMI, Card Reader
• Please Note: Kindly refer the User Manual before use.

List price: $321.53 Buy this laptop on Amazon

HP Stream Laptop PC 14-ax010nr (Intel Celeron N3060, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC) with Office 365 Personal for one year

Get the essential productivity you want, without slowing down. This nimble laptop lets you easily shift from homework workhorse to marathoning your favorite shows.

• Intel Celeron N3060, 1.6GHz, dual-core Processor
• 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM Memory
• More productive. Windows 10 is the best for bringing ideas forward and getting things done.
• 32 GB eMMC, no optical Drive
• 14.0-Inch diagonal HD sva bright view wled-backlit (1366x768)

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2017 Newest Lenovo 110s Premium Built High Performance 11.6 inch HD Laptop pc Intel Celeron Dual-Core Processor 2GB RAM 32G eMMC Storage Webcam Bluetooth WiFi HDMI 1-Year Office Windows 10-White

• Intel® Celeron® N3060 processor Powerful dual-core processor for general e-mail, Internet and productivity tasks.
• 2GB system memory Enough high-bandwidth RAM to meet the system requirements and run basic programs. 32GB eMMC flash storage This ultracompact memory system is ideal for mobile devices and applications, providing enhanced storage capabilities, streamlined data management, quick boot-up times and support for high-definition video playback
• 11.6" display Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Energy-efficient LED backlight. Intel® HD Graphics On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
• Weighs 2.2 lbs. and measures 0.69" thin Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 2-cell lithium battery.
• 1-year subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Personal included. 2 USB 2.0 ports Quick plug-and-play connectivity for your devices and accessorie Built-in webcam with microphones. HDMI output expands your viewing options

List price: $333.00 Buy this laptop on Amazon

ASUS VivoBook X540SA 15.6-Inch High Performance Premium HD Laptop (Intel Quad Core Pentium N3700 Processor up to 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 10) Silver

• Keyboard with chiclet keys, 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, HDMI, Headphone output/Microphone input combo, LAN (10/100), VGA output (15-pin, mini D-sub)
• 15.6 in HD LED Display (1366 x 768), Intel HD graphics with shared graphics memory, SuperMulti DVD/CD burner (including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM and double-layer DVD)
• Built-in high-speed wireless LAN, Integrated webcam, SD card reader, Built-in stereo speakers with SonicMaster technology provides a crystal-clear sound experience.
• Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Silver Color, Silver, Hairline finish, 3-cell lithium-ion Battery
• Intel Pentium mobile processor N3700 Quad-Core processor 1.6 GHz with 2M Cache up to 2.4 GHz - four-way processing performance for HD-quality computing, 4GB DDR3L 1600 MHz, 5400 RPM HDD

List price: $499.77 Buy this laptop on Amazon

ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH54 13.3-inch Ultra-Slim Laptop (Core i5 Processor, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10) With Harman Kardon Quad Speakers, Backlit keyboard

ASUS ZenBook is lighter, slimmer and faster than other notebooks in its class to give you the unmatched power and all-day portability you need to conquer your day.

• Incredibly Powerful with Intel Core i5 2.5GHz 7200U Processor and 8GB DDR4 Memory
• ASUS Craftsmanship delivers an Ultra-Thin 0.5-inch profile with a 2-pound lightweight unibody design
• Our Toughest ZenBook designed with Premium Aerospace-grade Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass 4
• With the built-in fingerprint sensor in the touchpad and Windows Hello, there’s no need to type in your password
• For the ZenBook 3, Harman Kardon and the ASUS Golden Ear™ Team joined forces to produce unsurpassed distortion-free sound with their SonicMaster™ 4-Channel, 5-magnet, Quad-Speaker, Smart-Amp Audio technology

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ASUS C201 11.6 Inch Chromebook (Rockchip, 4 GB, 16GB SSD, Pearl White/Light Blue)

The all-new ASUS Chromebook C201 starts in a flash and loads lightning fast as you cruise through your to-do list or favorite video streaming site with up to 13 hours of battery life*. Featuring a refined chiclet keyboard and spacious touchpad, the ASUS Chromebook C201 gives you plenty of space to type, zoom and scroll for a person of any size while staying portable for a carrying bag of virtually any size.

• 11.6­inch 1366 by 768 glossy HD display for vivid high definition image quality
• Up to 13 hours of battery life
• 802.11ac wireless for up to 3 times faster wireless speeds
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security for protection of sensitive information
• Spacious touchpad for effortless navigation and control

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ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, GTX 960M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD) Glacier Grey

The ASUS K501 boasts a clean and portable metallic design with the performance to match. Featuring the latest Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which enables you to stream HD videos, run MS Office programs or even do some casual gaming without hiccup.

• Powerful 6th-generation Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz (Turbo up to 3.1GHz). Skylake
• 15.6 inches Matte FHD display. 1920 by 1080 resolution. Windows 10 Operating System.
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphic card; 8GB RAM; 512GB SSD Storage.
• Gigabit Dual-Band 802.11AC ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
• 2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x HDMI, 1x Card Reader

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Alternatively see: Top 20 Hot Laptops Models To Buy In 2017