Laptops

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Ah, laptops. Just like a regular computer, but you can place it atop your lap. Truly the grandest innovation the computing industry has ever seen. We jest, of course - we love laptops, whether they’re super slim and sleek ultrabooks or powerful gaming laptops.

What makes a laptop the best laptop, though? It’s a question we’ve been seeking the answer to for years - along with half of the tech industry, in fact. Apple thinks it has portable perfection in its MacBooks, while some prefer the laid-back simplicity of the best Chromebooks instead.

Whatever your choice of laptop, you’ll find below every single article we’ve written about our favorite (and least favorite) portable PCs. Struggling to choose a new laptop? We’ve got you covered.

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MSI Datamag 20Gbps portable SSD review

By Lindsay Handmer published

The MSI Datamag is a tough portable SSD with excellent performance and MagSafe compatibility.

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Three-quarter view of Acer Aspire 14 AI (2025) open on desk with wooden panel, plant, and pink wall in background

Acer Aspire 14 AI (2025) review: a sleek, portable laptop with stunning battery life – but not much else besides

By Lewis Maddison published

Review The new Aspire 14 AI (2025) promises advanced features to help with everyday tasks – but do they live up to the hype?

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The best 13-inch laptops 2025: top smaller-screen notebooks

By Matt Hanson last updated

Buying Guide Need a small laptop that's full of features? Check out the best 13-inch laptops.

Buying Guide

HP launches massive Labor Day sale: I've found the 6 best laptop deals that could save you up to $420

By Alex Whitelock published

The HP Labor Day sale is live – don't skip this excellent event if you're on the hunt for a brand-new laptop.

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Labor Day laptop sales are here – I've found the 15 best deals from $119

By James Pickard last updated

There are dozens of early Labor Day laptop deals live at retailers this week, so I've looked through the sales and picked out the 15 offers I'd buy.

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A Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i sitting on a picnic table outside

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i review

By James Holland published

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want – minus an audio jack – and it also has a premium price.

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A person using an Apple MacBook.

Are MacBooks good for students?

By Christian Guyton published

Many students own MacBooks, but does that mean Apple's laptop is right for you?

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This Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is an excellent laptop for students - get $150 off in the Labor Day sales

By Jessica Reyes published

A respectable discount on a powerful premium Chromebook

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Our favorite and top-rated MacBook Air is still down to a record-low price at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the best laptop around, particularly for students, and it's on sale for a record-low price at Best Buy.

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The best student laptops 2025

By Christian Guyton last updated

We're bringing you all our top tested picks for the best student laptops, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.

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