The 2022 CES Laptops: A Showcase of Innovation and Design
As Luke took to the stage at CES 2022, he couldn't help but express his enthusiasm for the plethora of laptops that made an appearance. "I almost drowned," he joked, referring to the numerous laptops on display. However, he was determined to bring some excitement to the audience by highlighting five of the most impressive laptops of the year.
First up was the Lenovo ThinkPad Plus Gen 3, a laptop that defied expectations with its unique features. At first glance, it seemed like just another ThinkPad, but as Luke delved deeper, he revealed an 8-inch tablet-like display built right into the deck of the keyboard. This innovative design allowed for a secondary screen to be accessed, similar to a phone or drawing tablet, which could be used in conjunction with the laptop's primary screen. The system recognized the secondary screen as an external monitor, making it ideal for note-taking, illustration, and document reference. Lenovo had also developed its own software to facilitate this feature, allowing users to take notes, illustrate, or have a document open on the flat surface. Luke was impressed by the ergonomics of the laptop, particularly the touch surfaces, which seemed designed to be horizontal.
Luke's next choice was the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, a convertible 13-inch tablet that doubled as a gaming laptop. He had been a big fan of the previous Flow X13 model, but the new Z13 took it to the next level by incorporating a Surface Pro-like design with a kickstand and detachable keyboard. Despite its sleek appearance, the Z13 packed an impressive punch with up to an RTX 3050 Ti processor and OLED 120Hz screen. Luke was excited to see how this little gaming tablet would perform, particularly with active cooling in place.
Returning to Lenovo, Luke highlighted two more innovative designs from the company: the ThinkPad Z13 and Z16, as well as the Yoga 9. However, it was the Yoga 9 that caught his attention, with its curved reflective edges and polished design. The laptop's features were oriented towards media consumption, but Luke noted that most users also use their laptops for other tasks. To cater to these needs, the Yoga 9 came equipped with a sound bar built into the hinge, tuned by Bauer & Wilkins, which provided forward-facing sound even when in tent mode or flipped around. The laptop's larger screen also left room for a three-by-two inch screen to work on, making it an attractive option for those who need a portable monitor.
Dell made a bold statement at CES 2022 with their new design, pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking. The Dell XPS 13 showcased a single piece of glass with a blended touchpad and keyboard, creating a seamless experience. However, this bold move came at the cost of some traditional features, including a physical key function row and headphone jack. Luke appreciated the design's bolder approach but couldn't help but miss these classic laptop components.
Finally, ASUS introduced the Zenbook Fold 17, a foldable tablet that doubled as a laptop replacement. Although not the first device of its kind, the Zenbook Fold 17 addressed some of the issues present in previous models. The oversized tablet screen allowed for a larger portable monitor and provided a more viable option for those seeking a laptop-like experience on-the-go. However, Luke noted that the device still faced some challenges, including thickness and weight. Nevertheless, products like the Zenbook Fold 17 pave the way forward, asking questions about what if and encouraging innovation in the world of laptops.
In conclusion, CES 2022 offered a wide range of innovative laptops that pushed the boundaries of design, functionality, and performance. From the Lenovo ThinkPad Plus Gen 3 to the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, each device showcased unique features that catered to specific needs. Whether you're looking for a laptop replacement on-the-go or simply seeking an upgrade in your current model, CES 2022 had something for everyone.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: eni don't know why but the floodgates seem to be wide open for laptops at ces this year so many came out i almost drowned but don't worry i've swung to the surface to offer you the five most exciting laptops of ces 2022 this is luke again and ces is coming to a close so make sure to check out our channel for all of our recent videos we've been putting out a ton of content some of which you may have missed and of course make sure to subscribe as well because we're going to be getting a lot of these products in for full review but for now i present to you the five laptops that made waves at ces 2022. let's start with something a little wild the kind of thing you only get announced at ces we're talking about the lenovo thinkbook plus gen 3. and with a name like that you might be tempted to just pass this thing on without noticing until you saw what this laptop has inside which is an 8-inch tablet-like display built right into the deck of the keyboard even crazier to support such a thing the laptop comes with a get this 21x10 aspect ratio screen which basically means this is an ultra wide laptop and it feels that way when you have it on your lap and have multiple windows open like you would in ultrawide monitor and of course the point of all this is to have access to a secondary screen like a phone or a drawing tablet that can be accessed right within the laptop itself the system basically sees the screen as an external monitor and you can use it that way if you want but lenovo has also built in its own software letting you take notes illustrate or have a document open that you're referencing and it's all on a flat surface which makes the use of the stylus that much more comfortable i think steve jobs would approve of the ergonomics here touch surfaces want to be horizontal my next choice is technically a gaming laptop or tablet actually the rog flow z13 now i was a big fan of the flow x13 that came out last year it's basically a 13-inch convertible two-in-one that still somehow managed to have a ryzen 9 processor inside and up to an rtx 3050 ti if you remember it even had that proprietary pcie connection to the xg mobile and external gpu enclosure pretty cool but get this the new flow z13 does all of that except in the form factor of a surface pro complete with a kickstand and a detachable keyboard and all that it's not quite as thin or sleek but yeah it's kind of insane what asus was able to pack into this little 13 inch tablet this time around they're using a 12th gen intel processor but you still get up to an rtx 3050 ti for the graphics as well as an oled 120 hertz screen as to how it performs well i'll have to wait and see but it does have active cooling so there's at least hope that this little gaming tablet can actually handle the hardware inside either way i can't wait to check this out some more before we move on to some more brands i want to return to lenovo because they had two really impressive new designs this year the thinkpad z13 or z16 as well as the yoga 9. but the yoga 9 is the one that really caught my interest i really like the look of this new design the curved reflective edges that look really inviting and polished and obviously this is a convertible so it's meant to be held in your hands and flipped around a lot of the features of the yoga 9i are oriented towards media consumption now obviously this will be a fine work laptop too when it needs to be but hey most of us actually use our laptops for other things as well so why not make a laptop actually good at those things the yoga 9 comes with a sound bar built in tuned by bauer and wilkins that's built right into the hinge meaning you can get forward facing sound even when the yoga 9 is flipped around or in tent mode it even comes with a vibe check button and yes that is the name of it on the keyboard that flips between different sound profiles such as for watching movies or listening to music of course it also has a 4k oled screen and one of intel's new 28 watt p series processors all of that along with this really nice new design makes it a standout from ces this year next up is a laptop that still has that conventional laptop form factor but tweaks it in some pretty controversial ways i'm talking of course about the new dell xps 13 plus we have a whole video on this if you want to go in depth but basically this throws out a lot of the hallmark xps elements in favor of something extremely minimalist and i gotta say really fresh looking designs the haptic feedback track pad blends seamlessly into that single piece of glass on the palm rest and the keyboard is even larger and more edge to edge it looks and types fantastic but in dell's push for a more progressive design they've tossed out a couple of things that laptop users hold dear namely a physical key function row and the headphone jack the functional has been replaced by capacitive touch buttons but the headphone jack is just straight up gone now i'm a person that can appreciate a bold design that begs the question of whether we actually need these certain features but i do like having a headphone jack on my laptop then again that's what we all said about our headphone jacks on our phones not so long ago last up on the list is something you can hardly call a laptop in fact it's really a tablet with a foldable screen and a wireless keyboard attachment that's the asus zenbook fold 17. now i've already talked at length about this thing and you can check out our full video on it but basically this isn't the first we've seen in a product like this shares a lot in common with the lenovo thinkpad x1 fold up just a couple years ago however i think the zenbook fold 17 fixes some of the problems with that device it makes the whole foldable tablet thing a much more viable product especially as a laptop replacement first off the oversized tablet screen means a larger portable monitor to travel around with because remember you can use the kickstand on the back of it and sit back a bit with the keyboard but the larger screen also means when in laptop mode you have a three by two twelve and a half inch screen left over to work with now it's not without its issues it's thicker and heavier than your average tablet for sure and some of the oddities with foldable screens are still present here including that ripple that goes right down the middle of the screen where the fold is but it's products like these that pave the way forward and just ask the question what if and really that's what ces is all about hey thanks for watching this video those are my picks for the best laptops of ces 2022 it's been a lot of fun bringing you all the ces content so if you liked this video go ahead and give us a like and then jump down into the comments and let me know which of these laptops you are most interested in thanks for watching\n"
