11 Best Selling Laptops of 2016

The best selling laptops of 2016 showcase laptops that are a good deal both in price and quality. The laptop industry is probably one of the most competitive industries in the technology market. When it comes to desktops, it is easy to form a computer using various brands which essentially benefit from one another. When it comes to laptops, it’s more of a package deal. There have been a lot of good and bad laptops in the past few years, which is why many people are very careful when choosing a laptop. The higher price of laptops also makes it difficult for customers who want the best bang for their buck.

There are many aspects of a laptop one needs to consider when buying. First of all, what type of laptop do you need? Is it for browsing or office application purposes? Maybe it’s something for gaming or editing work? There are many types of laptops and it takes a lot of research and second opinions before one can truly settle on a decision. This list can be a good indicator of what appeals to customers right now. If these laptops have sold well, then it’s likely that they are good quality laptops. If you’re more on a budget, you can also check out the 3 best budget laptops of 2015.

It’s very difficult to search for laptop sale statistics because as mentioned earlier, the laptop industry is very competitive and companies rarely release statements of their laptop sales. As such, the most trusted sources we can check are online retailers yet even then, only a few websites provide info on best sellers, not even providing sales numbers. For this list, we take a look at one of the most popular and credible retail websites – Amazon, which has a list of best-selling laptops updated daily.

Do take into account that there are still two months to go before 2016 ends, meaning that a newer competitor may shine in that span of time changing the list drastically by the end of the year. Also, just because these are best-selling laptops doesn’t mean that they are the laptops for you. You still have to do a lot of consideration and thinking if you’re looking to buy one of these products. Without any further delay, let’s look into the 11 best selling laptops of 2016 for now.

11. Acer Chromebook 14

Rating: 4.2 stars (249 reviews)

Price: $299

The Acer Chromebook 14 comes with an Intel Celeron Quad Core processor, 4 GB of RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. It has an aluminum design, and promises up to 12 hours battery life, making Chromebooks quite appealing due to their battery longevity. Buyers have praised its good resolution, quick start-up, and its lightweight design.

10. ASUS Chromebook Flip 10.1-Inch Convertible 2 in 1 Touchscreen

Rating: 4.2 stars (929 reviews)

Price: $270.94

Up next in our list of best selling laptops of 2016 is this ASUS Chromebook that comes with a silver design and a 16GB SSD promising faster-processing speeds. It has 4 GB RAM and a design featuring the newer flip technology to make it more like a tablet depending on one’s preferences. A lot of buyers like the fact that the price is reasonable for its specifications. The design is also aesthetically pleasing and can last an entire day’s worth of work unplugged.

9. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US

Rating: 4 stars (188 reviews)

Price: $179

The Samsung Chromebook 3 that ranks 9th in our list of best selling laptops of 2016 has an 11.6” monitor with 4GB RAM and black design. It’s powered by a 1.6 GHz Celeron processor and a 16GB Solid State Drive commonly found in most Chromebooks. A lot of buyers really like the Chromebook OS compared to the Windows and the setup is quite fast. The display is also better and much more responsive compared to other laptops at the same price range.

8. Acer Aspire ES 15

Rating: 4.5 stars (18 reviews)

Price: $299.90

The Aspire ES 15 ranks 8th in our list of best selling laptops of 2016. It seems to be one of the highest rated laptops on Amazon, coming in with an i3-6100U Intel processor and 1 TB HDD. It also comes equipped with 4GB DDR3L and a Windows 10 Home OS. A lot of customers like that it is a budget option running on an i3 and integrated graphics that will likely have a good use for around 4 years. Many customers also like that it’s a good laptop for the price.

7. 2016 ASUS 15.6” High Performance Premium HD Laptop

Rating: 3 stars (69 reviews)

Price: $255

This ASUS laptop has a Quad Core Pentium N3700 processor with up to 2.4 GHz processing power. It also has 500 GB HDD with a DVD player, HDMI, and VGA capabilities. It has 4 GB RAM and a silver design coupled with a Windows 10 OS. Some customers have had problems with wireless connection during the initial release, but it was eventually fixed with a driver update (however it has severely affected the reviews).

6. HP Notebook 15-ay011nr

Rating: 4 stars (414 reviews)

Price: $459.99

Coming in at a higher price range, the HP Notebook 15 comes in with one of the latest 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U Processor. It also has 8GB DDR3 RAM and 1 TB HDD great for storage. A lot of people like the display resolution and the tactile feel of the keyboard. The processor is very strong and has excellent resolution, though it does not have a dedicated video card which affects its capability for video games. With a lot of people recommending the product, it’s not hard to see why this laptop is part of the 11 best selling laptops of 2016.

5. Asus F555LA-AB31

Rating: 4 stars (1617 reviews)

Price: $339.99

We are continuing our list of best-selling laptops of 2016 with the Asus F555LA that comes with a 2.1GHz i3-5010U Intel processor and 4GB Ram. It has a black design and 500GB Hard drive coupled with an ergonomic keyboard. The laptop can hold up to 4 hours of use mostly for the internet, office work, and watching videos. Other users have tweaked the settings a bit so that it can be good for editing software such as Adobe. The audio has also been commended.

4. HP 14-an013nr

Rating: 4 stars (133 reviews)

Price: $199.99

The first on this list of best-selling laptops of 2016 to feature an AMD processor, the HP 14 comes with an AMD E2, 32GB Hard drive, and 4 GB RAM which is not bad for a laptop classified as a Notebook. The laptop RAM and HDD are known to be upgradeable. The monitor also has Full HD capabilities and though it’s not as lightweight as an Ultrabook, a lot of people still like that it is easy to travel.

3. ASUS C201

Rating: 4.5 stars (656 reviews)

Price: $169.99

With a Navy Blue color, the ASUS C201 that ranks 3rd in our list of best selling laptops of 2016 comes with an 11.6” display and 16 GB SSD. It also has 4GB RAM and a Rockchip 1.8 GHz processor. A lot of people have been switching to Chromebooks because of their weight and power capabilities. Other users have compared this laptop to other Chromebooks at the same price range and found that the audio needs improvement.  The display is nice, but the design does not appeal to everyone.

2. Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3SZ

Rating: 4.5 stars (686 reviews)

Price: $166.99

The Acer Chromebook CB3 has a White design with a 16GB Solid State Drive. It also has 2GB Ram and an Intel Celeron N2840 Dual Core processor. It promises up to 9 hours on battery life with an aluminum lid made for durability. A lot of users like the display, though it could still use improvements to the storage. The laptop is also very portable.

1. Acer Aspire E 15

Rating: 4.5 stars (859 reviews)

Price: $549.99

Coming in as the highest priced in this list, the Acer Aspire E 15 comes with a 15.6 Full HD display and an Intel Core i5 Processor. It also has a dedicated NVIDIA 940MX video card with 256 GB SSD storage. It has an 8GB DDR4 RAM and is equipped with Windows 10. Many users like the specs that come with the price as most other laptops with this power go above the $700 range. It’s a great balance between price and power, with the video card making it capable for editing as well as gaming tasks. With many satisfied customers and sales, this laptop is at the top of the 11 best selling laptops of 2016.