Screen Size

• Ultraportable laptops tend to get some traveling time logged in and it is important that a laptop screen can be viewed in direct sunlight, as well as in dim lighting conditions.
  
  

Video

• As a general rule, ultraportable laptops that have integrated video graphics tend to deliver mid-range performance, as opposed to those laptops that have a dedicated video chip. Integrated video means some of the processing power and memory will be used for video, while dedicated video means the chip provides its own processing power and memory.
  
  

Storage

• Comparing storage space is vital when looking at the different ultraportable laptops. Those which offer solid-state storage (internal flash drive) might have faster access speed to a program, but will have less storage space overall. On the other hand, solid-state hard drives can handle more abuse than traditional hard drives.
  
  

Keyboard

• When comparing different ultraportable laptops, keyboards are very important. Some keyboards have "Chiclet"-style keyboards and individuals might have a hard time using that style of keyboard. The keyboard should be easy to adapt to, allowing for the fact that standard size keyboards will probably not be found on the ultraportable laptop.
  
  

Battery Life

• Battery life is paramount with an ultraportable, since the laptop may not always be near a power supply. When comparing the battery life of different models, it is important to remember that factors such as video viewing and program-intensive use will drain a battery faster than simply processing emails and working on text documents.