Morostron 13.5-inch Touchscreen Laptop Review 2026

I’ve tested enough budget laptops to know the usual tricks. Flashy specs on paper, disappointing reality in hand. But here’s the thing: the market’s changed. You can actually get a proper touchscreen, decent resolution, and metal build without spending your mortgage payment. The Morostron 13.5-inch proves that point, though not without a few compromises you need to know about before clicking buy.

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The 16GB of RAM is the real hero here. Most budget laptops cheap out with 8GB, which Windows 11 gobbles up faster than you’d think. With 16GB, I could keep my usual workflow running (email, Slack, multiple browser windows, Spotify) without the dreaded beach ball of death. The 512GB NVMe storage is equally generous. Fast enough for everyday use, plenty of space for documents and a decent media library.

What does this mean in practice? Office work is fine. Web browsing is smooth. Video playback handles 4K content without stuttering. But compile code, render video, or run demanding software? You’ll be waiting. The integrated UHD graphics can handle basic tasks and older games at low settings, but forget about modern AAA titles.

Honestly? I wasn’t expecting much from a budget laptop display. But this 13.5-inch panel genuinely impressed me. That 3000×2000 resolution (267 PPI) makes text incredibly crisp. After two weeks, going back to a standard 1080p laptop felt like putting on the wrong glasses.

The 3:2 aspect ratio is brilliant for productivity. You get more vertical space than the typical 16:9 laptop, which means less scrolling through documents and spreadsheets. Microsoft got this right with the Surface line, and it’s great to see it trickling down to budget options.

Colour accuracy is decent. Morostron claims 100% sRGB coverage, and whilst I can’t verify that exact figure without calibration equipment, colours looked vibrant and reasonably accurate to my eye. Not professional photo editing territory, but perfectly fine for general use and casual editing.

The touchscreen works well. All ten points register accurately, gestures are smooth, and there’s minimal lag. I found myself using touch more than I expected, especially for scrolling through long documents and zooming into images. The screen coating handles fingerprints reasonably well, though you’ll still want to give it a wipe after a day’s use.

Brightness maxes out around 320 nits by my estimation. That’s adequate for indoor use and even works in coffee shops near windows. Direct sunlight? You’ll struggle a bit. The glossy finish doesn’t help with reflections either.

Video playback pushed that to nine hours with Netflix at 50% brightness. Mixed use, which is how most people actually use laptops (emails, documents, web browsing, occasional YouTube), gave me seven hours. That’s my typical workflow, and it meant I could leave the charger at home for shorter trips.

Heavy workloads tank the battery faster. Running benchmarks and stress tests drained it in about 4.5 hours. But let’s be honest, if you’re doing heavy workloads regularly, you shouldn’t be looking at an N95 laptop anyway.

Charging is reasonable. The included 30W charger gets you to 50% in about an hour, full charge in just over two hours. It charges via USB-C, which is handy if you’ve got a compatible phone charger lying around, though you’ll want at least 30W for decent charging speeds.

This is where Morostron surprises you. Pick it up and it feels more expensive than it is. The all-metal construction is genuinely nice, especially compared to the creaky plastic you often get in this price bracket. The brushed finish looks smart and hides fingerprints better than glossy alternatives.

At 1.3kg and 16mm thick, it’s properly portable. I carried it in a messenger bag for two weeks without any back complaints. The footprint is compact enough for cramped spaces. I used it on a packed train to London, and it fit comfortably on the fold-down table with room to spare for a coffee.

The keyboard deck has minimal flex. Press hard in the centre and there’s a tiny bit of give, but nothing that affects typing. The lid has more flex, which is typical for thinner laptops. I wouldn’t throw this in a bag without a sleeve, but it’s not worryingly fragile.

The hinge is smooth and holds the screen firmly at any angle. You can just about open it with one finger, though it takes a bit of effort. No wobble when typing or using the touchscreen, which is crucial.

Layout is sensible. UK layout with proper-sized keys where it matters. No number pad, but there’s not enough room for one anyway. The arrow keys are full-size, which is appreciated. Function keys handle brightness, volume, and media controls without needing to hold Fn, which is how it should be.

The backlight is basic but welcome. Two brightness levels (dim and bright) plus off. The white LEDs are even and don’t bleed around the keys. Bright enough for dark rooms without being distracting.

The trackpad uses Windows Precision drivers, which means gestures work properly. Two-finger scrolling is smooth, pinch-to-zoom works, three-finger swipes for task switching all function as expected. The glass surface is smooth, tracking is accurate, and clicks are responsive. It’s not as large as I’d like (105 x 75mm), but adequate for the laptop’s size.

The CPU peaked at 72°C under full stress testing, well within safe limits. During typical use, it hovered between 45-50°C. The metal chassis does a decent job of dissipating heat, though the underside gets slightly warm (34°C) after extended use. Not uncomfortable on your lap, but you’ll notice it.

The fan is impressively quiet. Most of the time, it doesn’t spin at all. During light work, it occasionally kicks in with a barely audible whoosh. Even under sustained load, it only reached 38dB, which is quieter than most budget laptops. No coil whine on my unit. This is genuinely suitable for quiet environments like libraries and meetings.

WiFi 6 performed well. Consistent speeds on my home network, no dropouts during video calls. Bluetooth 5.2 connected reliably to headphones and mice without fuss.

The webcam is basic 720p. Image quality is acceptable in good lighting but gets grainy in dimmer rooms. Colours are a bit washed out. It’ll do for work calls, but don’t expect flattering results. No physical privacy shutter, which is a shame.

The microphone array is surprisingly decent. Colleagues on Teams calls said I came through clearly, though it does pick up keyboard typing. Background noise suppression works reasonably well.

The speakers are the weak point. Bottom-firing placement means they fire into your desk, which muffles the already thin sound. Maximum volume is quiet, bass is non-existent, and everything sounds tinny. They’re fine for system alerts and the occasional YouTube video, but you’ll want headphones for anything serious.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is cheaper still but feels it. Lower resolution display, less RAM, and that MediaTek processor struggles more than the N95. If you absolutely must stay under £300 and can live with ChromeOS, it’s an option. But the Morostron offers noticeably better value if you can stretch the budget.

Against Windows alternatives at similar prices, the Morostron’s display and build quality stand out. Most budget Windows laptops at this price point have 1080p screens and plastic chassis. You’re trading some CPU power for better display and materials, which makes sense if you prioritise screen quality and portability over raw performance.

If you need more power, look at laptops with i5 or Ryzen 5 processors. But expect to pay at least £150-200 more for a meaningful performance jump. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers vastly better performance and a gorgeous OLED screen, but it’s in a completely different price tier.

At Check price, you’re getting components and build quality that punch above the price point in some areas whilst compromising in others. The 3000×2000 touchscreen is something you’d normally see in laptops costing twice as much. Same with the metal chassis and 16GB of RAM.

The trade-off is the N95 processor. It’s adequate for basic productivity but limiting for anything more demanding. Morostron made a bet that most budget laptop buyers care more about display quality and build than raw CPU power. For students writing essays, office workers handling emails, and casual users browsing the web, that bet pays off.

Compare this to typical budget Windows laptops with plastic bodies, 8GB RAM, and 1080p screens. You get better specs on paper here, even if the processor isn’t the fastest. The question is whether you value a sharper screen and nicer build over extra CPU cores you might not fully utilise anyway.

This laptop succeeds because it prioritises the things you interact with constantly: the screen, the chassis, the portability. For students taking notes, office workers handling emails and documents, or anyone wanting a secondary laptop for travel, those priorities make sense. The sharp display makes reading easier, the metal build survives being thrown in bags, and the light weight doesn’t hurt your shoulder.

It fails if you need serious computing power. Video editing, photo processing, coding with multiple IDEs open, running virtual machines – the N95 will struggle. You’ll wait for things to load, experience lag with heavy multitasking, and generally feel the performance ceiling quickly.

The question is simple: do you value display quality and build over CPU power? If yes, this is one of the better budget options. If no, save up for something with an i5 or Ryzen 5 chip.