Laptop Reviews - Buying Guide and Top Picks

Best college laptops in 2021: Best laptops for students

By Phillip Tracy

Every college student needs a laptop, but there are so many choices. We've put together a list of the best college laptops for students.

The best laptops under $1,000 in 2021

By Michael Andronico, Darragh Murphy

We round up the best laptops under $1,000 in 2021.

Best laptops for photo editing in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The best laptops for photo editing offer high-resolution displays, ultra-powerful specs and portable designs. Here are our top picks for the best laptops for photo editing.

Best Chromebook games in 2021

By Henry T. Casey

The best Chromebook games are fun, entertaining, and most importantly, compatible with Chrome OS. Here are our top picks for the best Chromebook games.

The best 4K laptops in 2021

By Rami Tabari

Here the best 4K laptops you can buy right now, including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks and workstations.

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which Mac Should You Buy in 2021?

By Phillip Tracy

We tested all of the latest MacBooks — the MacBook Air, two 13-inch MacBook Pro models and the 16-inch MacBook Pro — to help you find the right Apple laptop for you.

Best MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best?

By Phillip Tracy

From the MacBook Air to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, this guide will help you find the best MacBook Apple has to offer.

Best laptops with CD drives in 2021

By Henry T. Casey, Kimberly Gedeon

The best laptops with CD and DVD drives

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) review

By Rami Tabari

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 offers a bright 3:2 display and long battery life, but its lackluster performance and inflated price make it hard to love.

Best cheap laptops in 2021

By Darragh Murphy, Rami Tabari, Mohammad Tabari

The best cheap laptops will provide solid performance, long-lasting battery life, and a lightweight, unobtrusive design all for a price that will make your wallet smile.

Asus ZenBook 13 UM325S review

By Rami Tabari

Editor's Choice

The Asus ZenBook 13 UM325S offers awesome performance, a gorgeous OLED display and long battery life, but its compact design puts the keyboard in an uncomfortable position.

Best 15-inch Laptops 2021

By Sherri L. Smith

When 17-inch laptops are too big and 13- and 14-inch systems don't have enough screen real estate, 15-inch laptops are there to fill that midsize hole in your life.