Your laptop contains your life and it keeps your livelihood safe and sound, so it’s crucial to have one with features you need. The best indicator of which features you require comes down to what the laptop is mostly used for. Whether you’re a creative working on graphic design or a gamer playing in the latest competition, your laptop should go the distance. With the options available today, there is no standard size or style that will work for everyone.

Here we broke down the latest features you’ll be drooling over:

1. Operating systems

It’s the age old question of which you prefer: MacOS, Chrome OS, or Windows? The right choice is a deeply personal one and it helps to know the strengths and weaknesses of each before making a purchase. MacOS is found on MacBooks only and have a user friendly interface with the apps dock on the bottom of the screen. Chrome OS is brought to you by the people at Google and the main app it uses is the Chrome browser. This system is popular with parents and schools due to its malware protection. The last operating system, Windows 10 is the most flexible of the operating systems and can switch from desktop to tablet mode easily. The great thing about WIndows 10 is that it can be found on most laptops, unlike the other two systems. The Dell XPS 13 is great for its customization options and is the most popular laptop with its Windows 10 operating system.

2. Screen size

Laptops come in a variety of screen sizes that finding the right size can be confusing. The smallest laptops come with screens between 12 and 13 inches and are a great choice if you tote your device from home to work everyday. The downside with this size is that the port selection is minimal due to the smaller size. The next size of screen is between 14 and 15 inches. They might be a bit heavier than their smaller counterparts, but they make up for that in their features, like readability, extra battery cells, and more ports. The largest screens available are 17 inches and are better for designing, gaming, and watching Netflix. Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops come in 13 and 15 inch screen sizes, though the smaller screen sizes usually come with less RAM and weaker processors. It’s a good idea to know what size of screen you are comfortable with before you start shopping.

3. Two-in-1 laptops

A 2-in-1 laptop is like a combination between a tablet and a laptop. With their design, these laptops can function as either a laptop or a tablet depending on the user’s needs. A user can take advantage of any position with a device like this because they come with special hinges that allow you to rotate the screen in a tablet position. There are even some that come with a detachable keyboard, so you can truly live that tablet life. The Microsoft Surface Pro is an affordable model that bends close to 180-degrees, making it ideal for drawing and taking notes.

4. Ergonomics

The coolest and latest features on a laptop don’t mean much if it’s uncomfortable to use for any length of time. Since a lot of people use their devices both at work and at home, taking the time to consider the ergonomics will save you discomfort in the long run. A laptop with a comfortable and ergonomic keyboard and touchpad is a priceless investment. A couple ergonomic features to look for include a tactile keyboard with a divider between the G and H keys and a quiet keyboard, both of which can be found in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This laptop is perfect for those who work in business due to its amazing keyboard.