New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Travelling with a laptop can quickly make you rethink what you actually need from a computer. A powerful processor is useful, but it means little if the laptop is heavy, the charger takes up half your bag or the battery struggles to last through a long journey. For frequent travellers, portability and convenience can matter just as much as raw performance.

The good news is that modern laptops have become thinner and more efficient without giving up too much performance. From compact ultrabooks to larger machines for work and creative tasks, there are plenty of options to consider. Here are the key things I would look at before choosing a laptop that will spend a lot of time on the road.

The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a la...