Laptop Reviews - Buying Guide and Top Picks

Best 15-inch laptops in 2021

By Darragh Murphy 30 November 2021

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

The best laptops under $1,000 in 2021

By Darragh Murphy 30 November 2021

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

Best laptops for remote learning

By Sean Riley 22 November 2021

Keep students remote learning on track with these excellent laptops

The best 4K laptops in 2021

By Rami Tabari 22 November 2021

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

Best cheap laptops in 2021

By Darragh Murphy, Rami Tabari, Mohammad Tabari 16 November 2021

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.

Best Chromebook games in 2021

By Henry T. Casey 09 November 2021

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

Best laptop for photo editing in 2021

By Phillip Tracy 22 October 2021

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.

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

By Phillip Tracy 18 October 2021

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 06 October 2021

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

HP Envy 13 (2021) is the best college laptop for students

Best college laptops in 2021

By Phillip Tracy 05 October 2021

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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review

By Sean Riley 05 October 2021

Editor's Choice

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 adds a larger display, a sleek new design, upgraded performance, and a few hundred dollars to its price tag.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 workstation laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 review

By Sean Riley 25 September 2021

Editor's Choice

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 delivers unbelievable raw performance that may make you forget just how expensive and heavy it is.

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 hands-on review

By Rami Tabari 25 September 2021

Not yet rated

The HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 has a lot going for it, including its lightweight design, powerful specs and strong speakers, but it all comes down to battery life and price.

New Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 arrives with a funky dial and a touchpad that doubles as a drawing board

By Kimberly Gedeon 02 September 2021

Asus announced a handful of laptops that content creators will appreciate, including the ProArt Studiobook 16, which sports a 4K OLED display and a sweet dial feature for fine-tuning Adobe workflows.

HP ZBook Power G8 review

By Sean Riley 28 August 2021

HP ZBook Power G8 delivers the power with excellent performance and battery life, but comes up short in too many ways.

Best laptop CPUs in 2021: AMD vs. Intel vs. Apple

By Phillip Tracy, Avram Piltch 05 August 2021

A computer's processor is its brain, the component where most of the "thinking" happens. A faster CPU (central processing unit) lets you crunch spreadsheets, surf web pages, play games and more.

Chromebooks vs. laptop: what's the difference and what should you buy?

By Henry T. Casey 23 July 2021

Chromebooks are continuing to mature into a force to be reckoned with. But which should you buy, a Chromebook or a laptop running Windows 10?

Google Pixel Slate review

By Henry T. Casey 20 July 2021

The Google Pixel Slate is a great 2-in-1 with small issues that Google needs to fix.

Apple MacBook Air (2019) Review