India, Jan. 6 -- I went hunting for budget MacBook alternatives after realising why Apple laptops attract so many buyers. Clean design, smooth performance, strong battery life and a polished ecosystem make MacBooks easy to love. The price, though, pushes many people to look elsewhere.

While exploring alternatives, I focused on fast processors, good displays, reliable keyboards and all day usability. Budget options do demand compromises. Expect heavier builds, shorter battery life or less refined trackpads. Still, several well known brands come surprisingly close on everyday performance without demanding MacBook level money.

This OmniBook feels close to the MacBook experience where it matters most. The OLED display looks rich and polishe...