1. The list in brief ↴
2. Best overall: MacBook Air M2
3. Best Chromebook: IdeaPad Duet
4. Best value: MacBook Air M1
5. Best Windows 11: Dell XPS 13
6. Best budget option: Acer Swift 3
7. Best for gaming: Razer Blade 14
8. Best large screen: Dell XPS 17
9. Best 2-in-1: Lenovo ThinkPad X1
10. Battery life chart
11. How to choose
12. How we test
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The quick list
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The number 1 whatsit in the world
Sum up what the product is and what our general opinion of it is and if possible who it's best for. 4 lines (front end) works best 25-30 words.
A brilliant affordable WhatBook
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The best value whatsit around
An office favorite, the Air M1 is the obvious choice if you want a top-end portable laptop but don't want to pay the price of the MacBook Air M2.
The best Cloud72 UltraWhat
If you're a classic Windows user and want the best laptop money can buy, look no further than the BLAH which delivers in every area.
Microsoft's best CloudBook
Striking a fantastic balance between performance and price, the Surface Laptop is a great option if you want almost the best for a lower price.
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The most popular 'budget' laptop in the world, the Acer Swift 3 is an almost-premium laptop for a much lower asking price.
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💻 The MacWhat Air M2 this is where you write your concise verdict on this product. Sum up your review in just XXX words and don't be afraid to re-emphasize points that you've already made elsewhhere on the page. Suggest this section should be. 50 words ★★★★★
What you need to know (300-350 words)
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Read the full review: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
| Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 6-8 words is about all you want here | ★★★★☆ |
| Design | 6-8 words is about all you want here | ★★★★★ |
| Performance | 6-8 words is about all you want here | ★★★★★ |
| Battery life | 6-8 words is about all you want here | ★★★★★ |
The best Chromebook
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What you need to know
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Read the full review: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
| Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Brief brief brief brief brief brief brief | ★★★★☆ |
| Design | Short short short short short short short | ★★★★★ |
| Performance | Quick quick quick quick quick quick quick | ★★★★★ |
| Battery life | Concise concise concise concise concise concise | ★★★★★ |
The best value 'top end' whatsit
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What you need to know
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Read the full review: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
| Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Brief brief brief brief brief brief brief | ★★★★☆ |
| Design | Short short short short short short short | ★★★★★ |
| Performance | Quick quick quick quick quick quick quick | ★★★★★ |
| Battery life | Concise concise concise concise concise concise | ★★★★★ |
The best for Windows 11
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What you need to know
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Read the full review: MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
| Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Brief brief brief brief brief brief brief | ★★★★☆ |
| Design | Short short short short short short short | ★★★★★ |
| Performance | Quick quick quick quick quick quick quick | ★★★★★ |
| Battery life | Concise concise concise concise concise concise | ★★★★★ |