Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 hands-on review: Lighter than Air By Tony Polanco published 21 September 23 Not yet rated The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 releases in October and seems poised to take on the MacBook Air. Here are our initial hands-on impressions of Microsoft's laptop.
LG Gram 17 Pro (2023) review: Serious power, seriously light By Alex Wawro last updated 8 September 23 Editor's Choice The LG Gram 17 Pro delivers strong performance from its 13th gen Core i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and wraps it up in a very light 3.2-pound package.
MacBook Air M2 (2022) review By Mark Spoonauer last updated 5 September 23 Editor's Choice Although it’s a bit pricey, the MacBook Air M2 justifies the premium with an unbeatable combination of performance, battery life, display quality and portability.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is a liquid-cooled gaming laptop I actually want By Tony Polanco last updated 1 September 23 Not yet rated The Lenovo Legion 9i packs powerful components and an innovative liquid cooling system into its svelte chassis. Here are our initial impressions.
Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023) review: A stunning step backwards By Alex Wawro published 31 August 23 The Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023) looks and feels just as premium as its predecessor, but it still has the same weaknesses — and in some cases, it actually performed worse in our tests.
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 (2023) review By Andrew Hayward published 25 August 23 Lenovo’s thin ultraportable is remarkably powerful, but some limitations hold it back from greatness.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: The best gaming laptop of 2023 (so far) By Dave Meikleham published 17 August 23 Editor's Choice The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a premium gaming laptop but considering the components you’re getting, the G14 is a reasonably-priced champion to take on all comers.
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED review By Dave Meikleham last updated 4 August 23 Thanks to one of the best OLED panels around, the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED is a great choice for work and play.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 review By Nate Ralph last updated 3 August 23 This business laptop is a bit boring, but it gets work done.
Razer Blade 14 review (2023) By Alejandro Medellin last updated 3 August 23 Editor's Choice With an incredibly sharp, color-accurate screen and the latest in internal hardware, the Razer Blade 14 is undoubtedly one of the top gaming laptops of the year
MacBook Air with M1 review: A great value By Henry T. Casey last updated 20 July 23 Editor's Choice The MacBook Air’s new M1 chip gives the laptop MacBook Pro-like power along with amazing battery life.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 review By Andrew Hayward last updated 20 July 23 This portable powerhouse is great for gaming, but it falls prey to many of the same weaknesses as similarly-sized gaming laptops.
Alienware x16 (2023) review By Tony Polanco last updated 14 July 23 The Alienware x16 wins thanks to its powerful performance, large 16-inch 240Hz display and futuristic design
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review By Alex Wawro published 5 July 23 This slim, stylish Windows 11 ultraportable offers a great webcam and beautiful OLED display, but don't expect great performance.
Asus ROG Strix G18 review By Andrew Hayward last updated 26 June 23 The massive Asus ROG Strix G18 continues the recent rise of 18-inch gaming laptops and lands in a better sweet spot of price and performance than some rivals.
Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) review: Best in class gets better By Tony Polanco last updated 23 June 23 Editor's Choice The Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) features updated internals but is otherwise identical to its predecessor. Though it’s not innovative, it’s still one of the best Windows laptops out there.
Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition review: High-end gaming at a high price By Dave Meikleham published 21 June 23 This powerhouse 4K gaming laptop is let down by noisy fans, poor speakers and oh so toasty vents.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7 review By Whitney Meers last updated 15 June 23 The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2022) delivers plenty of bang for the buck, with powerful performance that make it worth the price of admission.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) review By Tony Polanco last updated 14 June 23 The Apple MacBook Pro 2022 delivers mind-blowing performance and record-breaking battery life thanks to its M2 processor.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: The best 15-inch laptop you can buy By Tony Polanco last updated 14 June 23 Editor's Choice Bigger is better
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: Dual-screen done right By Tony Polanco published 5 June 23 The Yoga Book 9i packs two 13-inch OLED displays in one laptop for the ultimate in multitasking for a very high price.
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: Big screen, big power By Alex Wawro published 1 June 23 The Dell XPS 17 (2023) delivers great performance and a gorgeous display in a beautiful (if hefty) package.
Alienware m17 R5 review By Alejandro Medellin published 1 June 23 The m17 R5 is very close to the ideal gaming laptop, but some issues sour the overall experience.
Framework Laptop 13 (2023) review: The Anti-MacBook gets an upgrade By Alex Wawro published 17 May 23 Editor's Choice The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is the best laptop on the market if you care about sustainability, upgradability and your right to repair.
LG Gram Style review (16-inch, 2023) By Mark Spoonauer published 24 April 23 The LG Gram Style is a stunningly light 16-inch laptop with a head-turning iridescent design and brilliant OLED display, but its performance doesn’t quite match the looks or price.
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) hands-on: The lightest laptop I’ve tested By Tony Polanco published 20 April 23 Not yet rated The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) could be the next great ultraportable. Here's what we think of it so far.
Acer TravelMate Spin P6 review By Andrew Hayward published 14 April 23 The Acer TravelMate Spin P6 is a capable 2-in-1 that’s great for travel, but you can get better performance from similarly-priced competitors.
Alienware m18 review: The biggest, baddest 18-inch gaming laptop By Alex Wawro published 14 April 23 Editor's Choice This beastly gaming laptop is too hot, heavy and loud to be of much use on your lap, but on a desk it's a remarkable gaming machine that earns the term desktop replacement.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: The Chromebook you really want By Alex Wawro last updated 12 April 23 The Galaxy Chromebook 2’s QLED display, improved battery life and sleek design make this a compelling premium Chromebook, even though you need to make some trade-offs.
MSI Cyborg 15 review: RTX 4050 power under $1,000 By Tony Polanco published 7 April 23 The MSI Cyborg 15 is a cyberpunk-inspired gaming laptop offering excellent performance at an affordable price.