Laptops

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.

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.

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 packs powerful components and an innovative liquid cooling system into its svelte chassis. Here are our initial impressions.

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’s thin ultraportable is remarkably powerful, but some limitations hold it back from greatness.

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.

Thanks to one of the best OLED panels around, the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED is a great choice for work and play.

This business laptop is a bit boring, but it gets work done.

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

The MacBook Air’s new M1 chip gives the laptop MacBook Pro-like power along with amazing battery life.

This portable powerhouse is great for gaming, but it falls prey to many of the same weaknesses as similarly-sized gaming laptops.

The Alienware x16 wins thanks to its powerful performance, large 16-inch 240Hz display and futuristic design

This slim, stylish Windows 11 ultraportable offers a great webcam and beautiful OLED display, but don't expect great performance.

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.

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.

This powerhouse 4K gaming laptop is let down by noisy fans, poor speakers and oh so toasty vents.

The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2022) delivers plenty of bang for the buck, with powerful performance that make it worth the price of admission.

The Apple MacBook Pro 2022 delivers mind-blowing performance and record-breaking battery life thanks to its M2 processor.

Bigger is better

The Yoga Book 9i packs two 13-inch OLED displays in one laptop for the ultimate in multitasking for a very high price.

The Dell XPS 17 (2023) delivers great performance and a gorgeous display in a beautiful (if hefty) package.

The m17 R5 is very close to the ideal gaming laptop, but some issues sour the overall experience.

The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is the best laptop on the market if you care about sustainability, upgradability and your right to repair.

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.

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) could be the next great ultraportable. Here's what we think of it so far.

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.

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.

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.

The MSI Cyborg 15 is a cyberpunk-inspired gaming laptop offering excellent performance at an affordable price.