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Our 13 Top Picks

Best Laptop for Most Buyers

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4.0
Excellent

HP Pavilion Plus 14

$569.99 
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HP continues upgrading its Pavilion consumer line with an affordable ultraportable with a stunning OLED screen and a high-res webcam.
Read Our HP Pavilion Plus 14 Review

Best Budget Laptop

4.0
Excellent

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

$641.29 
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$699.99 
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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 doesn't reinvent the original, but some minor upgrades and a new CPU put this affordable, stylish notebook back among your best budget options for 2022.
Read Our Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

Best Chromebook

editors' choice
4.5
Outstanding

Acer Chromebook Spin 714

$679.00 
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$729.00 
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With a new display and a garaged stylus, Acer's latest Chromebook Spin remains our absolute top Chromebook pick—despite losing the microSD slot and still being a little hefty.
Read Our Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review

Best Business Laptop

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5.0
Exemplary

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (2022)

$1,599.00 
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$1,280.95 
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A 12th Gen Intel CPU, a sharper webcam, and more display options cement the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon's place as the finest laptop for business—and likely the finest laptop, period.
Read Our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (2022) Review

Best Desktop Replacement Laptop

editors' choice
4.5
Outstanding

Dell XPS 15 OLED (9520)

$2,099.00 
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With the latest Intel processors and a stunning OLED touch screen, the latest Dell XPS 15 is as good as desktop replacement laptops get.
Read Our Dell XPS 15 OLED (9520) Review

Best Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 (2022)

$1,149.00 
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$854.99 
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Lenovo's 14-inch Yoga 7i Gen 7 is the most polished in a long line of successful 2-in-1 laptops, with a stellar design and superb battery life.
Read Our Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 (2022) Review

Best Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

$849.99 
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$899.99 
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 doesn't revolutionize the iconic 2-in-1, but it delivers the most noteworthy update in years, with a larger display, an attractive chassis redesign, and improved performance.
Read Our Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Review

Best General-Purpose MacBook

editors' choice
4.5
Outstanding

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

$1,198.76 
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The 2022 version of Apple's MacBook Air gets a fresh look and the more powerful M2 processor, making it Apple’s best ultraportable laptop yet.
Read Our Apple MacBook Air (2022, M2) Review

Best Budget Gaming Laptop

4.0
Excellent

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 7

$944.99 
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Lenovo's midpriced Legion 5i Gen 7 gaming laptop has gaming performance and a native screen resolution that exceeds expectations. It's a good buy that's almost a must-buy if you can find it at a discount.
Read Our Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 7 Review

Best Overall Value Gaming Laptop

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (2022, 16-Inch)

$1,790.05 
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$2,199.00 
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The 16-inch version of Acer's Predator 300 SE is a fantastic gaming laptop that's strong on all fronts, especially screen and build quality.
Read Our Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (2022, 16-Inch) Review

Best High-End Gaming Laptop

editors' choice
4.5
Outstanding

Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7

$1,999.99 
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Lenovo’s all-AMD Legion 7 Gen 7 gaming laptop combines excellent performance, helpful features, and long battery life.
Read Our Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 Review

Best Workstation Laptop

editors' choice
4.5
Outstanding

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1

$1,639.00 
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Its price will scare off all but the most demanding design and engineering professionals, but—on sheer muscle and usability—Lenovo's ThinkPad P16 is a tough mobile workstation to top.
Read Our Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 Review

Best Rugged Laptop

editors' choice
4.0
Excellent

Panasonic Toughbook 40

$4,899.00 
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$4,899.00 
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Formidable construction and extensive customizability make Panasonic's Toughbook 40 the cost-no-object model of a mission-critical rugged laptop.
Read Our Panasonic Toughbook 40 Review

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3.5
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3.5
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3.5
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4.0
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4.0
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3.5
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3.5
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4.0
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4.0
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Latest Laptop News

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Framework Adds 16-Inch Laptop Model With Attachable Discrete GPU By Michael Kan
Dell Latitude 9440 Hands On: LED Touchpad and Sleek Keys Make a Cooler Business Laptop By Matthew Buzzi
Hands On With Lenovo's Buget-Friendly LOQ Gaming Laptop, Starting at $899 By Matthew Buzzi
Minecraft Heads to Google Chromebooks By Michael Kan
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Third-Gen Framework Laptop Gets AMD Ryzen, Intel 'Raptor Lake' CPUs

The 13.5-inch model also gets a better battery, a matte screen, and louder speakers.

By Michael Kan

Framework Adds 16-Inch Laptop Model With Attachable Discrete GPU

The 16-inch model can also be modified to include a number pad on the keyboard. Framework plans to start shipping the product later this year.

By Michael Kan

Asus ExpertBook B9 (450CBA-XVE75) Review

3.5

The 14-inch Asus ExpertBook B9 450CBA is impressively thin, light, and durable but is held back by a dated display and an unimpressive webcam.

$1,840.85
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By Matthew Elliott

The Best Laptop Deals for March 2023

Need a powerful and portable PC? It's a great time to save big on laptops from Apple, Dell, HP, and other notable brands.

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee

Dell Latitude 9440 Hands On: LED Touchpad and Sleek Keys Make a Cooler Business Laptop

Modern design features elevate this updated business laptop. Check out our hands-on impressions of this lean office machine.

By Matthew Buzzi

Acer Swift Edge 16 Review

3.5

The Acer Swift Edge is the lightest, most portable 16-inch laptop, but its design and performance fall short of its impressive display.

$1,079.99
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By Mark Knapp

Hands On With Lenovo's Buget-Friendly LOQ Gaming Laptop, Starting at $899

We check out the LOQ 15i gaming laptop, a sub-$1,000 member of Lenovo's affordable new LOQ brand. It debuts alongside other LOQ models and some fresh high-end Legion machines.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Laptops for 2023

Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our deep-dive guide has all the advice you need, along with our top product picks in every major laptop category.

By Tom Brant  & Joe Osborne

The Best Dell Laptops for 2023

Need a budget laptop for the kids? Or seeking a powerful one for design work or gaming? Dell sells a huge variety of laptops. We help you decode the different lines and present the top performers (and values) in our testing.

By Tom Brant  & Matthew Buzzi

The Fastest Laptops for 2023

Based on our in-depth benchmark testing, these are the speediest laptops on the market today.

By John Burek  & Matthew Buzzi

The Best Gaming Laptops for 2023

Playing your favorite PC games with settings maxed out doesn't mean you need a big desktop rig. We've got a top-rated gaming laptop for every type of user, based on our in-depth, testing-based reviews.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Laptops for VR in 2023

Today's tethered virtual reality headsets demand a powerful PC. Don't want yours to be a bulky desktop? These are the top notebooks we've tested that have the chops to handle VR.

By Matthew Buzzi  & Eric Grevstad

The Best Touch-Screen Laptops for 2023

Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll want to tap and swipe your next laptop. Here's what to know about touch-screen tech, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on our deep-dive reviews.

By John Burek

HP Omen 16 Review

3.5

The HP Omen 16 is a fine gaming laptop without any major flaws, but you can find superior performers in the same price range.

$1,099.99
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By Matthew Buzzi

HP Dragonfly Pro Review

3.5

We like the HP Dragonfly Pro business laptop's zippy performance, customizable macro keys, and year of exclusive support, but they don't quite outweigh its meager port selection and confusing battery life results.

$1,399.00
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By Brian Westover

I Told You So: 12 Years In, Chromebooks Are Still Thriving and Innovating

After more than a decade, Google's Chromebook model has clearly proven itself—just like I predicted it would many years ago.

By Brian Westover

HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook Review

4.0

With a gorgeous display, a sharp webcam, and deluxe tech support, HP's Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is the most elegant ChromeOS laptop on Earth—but it should have more ports.

$999.99
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By Eric Grevstad

Minecraft Heads to Google Chromebooks

The Chrome OS version will offer 'cross-device play.' An early access version is available now for certain Chromebook models.

By Michael Kan

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 Review

4.0

Acer's Chromebook Vero 514 is a speedy and partly recycled eco-warrior, but its Core i7 configuration is too expensive for a Chromebook.

$599.99
at Best Buy
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By Eric Grevstad

Razer Blade 18 Review

3.5

The Razer Blade 18 is a pricey premium gaming laptop hopping on the 18-inch-screen trend. Its build is superior, and its performance is mighty, but you can get more power for your dollar elsewhere.

$2,899.99
at Amazon
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By Matthew Buzzi