15in laptops don't come much sleeker than this. We've already recommended some terrific laptops in 2019, and on the face of things, the Asus ZenBook 15 UX533FD may deserve a place on that list. Priced at £1,400 and marketed as "the world’s smallest 15-inch laptop," this super-sleek PC packs a new Intel Whiskey Lake processor, dedicated GeForce GTX graphics and a 15.6in IPS display into a thin and sexy frame.

Dimensions of 354mm x 220mm x 17.9mm are wonderfully petite for a 15.6in system, but it's the weight rather than the size that has left us impressed. The Asus machine tips the scales at just under 1.6kg, making it noticeably lighter than a lot of the competition. And the dainty form factor shouldn't be mistaken for a lack of quality. UX533FD enjoys an aluminium chassis that feels solid, and though there is a hint of flex near the centre of the keyboard tray, we like the overall balance between rigidity and lightweight construction.

Of course, it helps that the laptop looks rather trendy, too. Asus continues to employ a signature spun-metal finish on the lid of its ZenBooks, and in this instance the Royal Blue colour scheme with contrasting Rose Gold trim is different to almost anything else on the market. Is it a tad girly? Perhaps, but we always like to see something different, and the Rose Gold lettering on the keys is a very nice touch.