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The best VR-ready laptops I’ve reviewed for gaming, work, and everything in between
By Rami Tabari last updated
The best VR-ready laptops in 2025 need power. These 6 laptops rank based on reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 tests for performance and gaming.

HP released its first laptop in 1984 — here are the 6 best HP laptops of 2025
By Joanna Nelius last updated
Are you tempted by HP's excellent range of laptops, 2-in-1s, and workstations but don't know which to choose? Here's our guide to the best HP laptops in 2025.

I found the 6 best gaming laptops under $1,500 — this is budget gaming done right
By Rami Tabari last updated
I've combed through the most highly rated and fairly priced gaming laptops on the market to bring you the best gaming laptops under $1,500 based on our reviews.

My 10 best laptop picks for 2025: Tested, reviewed, and ready to buy
By Sean Riley last updated
Our regularly updated guide to the best laptops in 2025 leverages Laptop Mag's testing and reviews of over 100 laptops annually to find the best picks for you.

A picture is worth 1,000 words — these are the 6 best laptops for Photoshop
By Madeline Ricchiuto, Joanna Nelius last updated
These are the best laptops for Adobe Photoshop, whether you use the software for work or for fun.

We tested and reviewed over a dozen ThinkPads to find the 4 best ThinkPads in 2025
By Sarah Chaney last updated
After hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, we've identified the best ThinkPads for you. Whether you prioritize battery life or performance, we can help.

I'm a teacher, and these are the 7 best laptops for students that I recommend in 2025
By Joanna Nelius last updated
Finding the best student laptops can feel like researching for a term paper, but we test and review over 100 laptops yearly to find our top recommendations.

I love a sharp laptop display, I found the 6 best 4K laptops based on our testing and reviews
By Sarah Chaney, Joanna Nelius last updated
Here are the best 4K laptops in 2025 based on our testing and reviews, including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks, and workstations.
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