Laptop Mag doesn't just write about tech — we live and breathe laptops. In any given year, our staff reviews over 150 laptops, from the biggest brands including Apple, Lenovo, HP, and Asus to the specialty names such as Falcon and Alienware. In our labs, systems undergo a litany of tests designed to test performance, endurance, and overall quality via synthetic and real-world benchmarks. So you can trust Laptop. But which laptop is best for you?
BEST HP LAPTOPS
Best overall:
Spectre x360 14
Best budget:
Envy x360 2-in-1 (2023)
Best for business:
EliteBook Ultra G1q
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BEST DELL LAPTOPS
Best for most people:
Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
Best budget:
Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Best for gaming:
G16 (7630)
BEST FROM LENOVO
Best overall:
Yoga 9i (Gen 9)
Best for business:
ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Best for gaming:
Legion Pro 7i
BEST ASUS LAPTOPS
Best overall:
Zenbook 14 (Q425)
Best budget:
Chromebook Detachable CM3
Best for gaming:
ROG Zephyrus G16
BEST AMD RYZEN LAPTOPS
Best overall:
Asus Zenbook S16
Best budget:
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
Best gaming:
Razer Blade 14
BEST MACBOOKS
Best for most people:
Air 13 M4
Cheapest best screen:
Air 15-inch M4
Cheapest Pro model:
Pro 14-inch M4
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