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.
Latest about Laptops
Epic clearance deal: act fast to save $450 on this high-spec Dell XPS 13
The Dell back-to-school sale includes some epic clearance deals - including this upgraded Dell XPS 13 for just $749.
Save $350 on this powerful and flexible HP OmniBook X Flip that's great for students
A price cut on a versatile 2-in-1 laptop for the new school year
Best MacBook Pro of 2025
Updated We've run the tests and these are the top Apple MacBook Pro laptops for every use and budget.
Headed off to college? The Dell back-to-school sale is live and I've rounded up the 7 best laptop deals from just $249
Dell's back-to-school sale includes everything from super-basic budget machines to high-end XPS ultra-books - here are the 6 best laptop deals.
Palmer Luckey asks, 'Would you buy a Made In America computer' if it was 20% pricier than a MacBook? A poll suggests most people would
There's a swarm of questions buzzing around the idea Luckey floated, including what OS the theoretical laptop would run.
Want to turn your MacBook into a weighing scale? Me neither, but an app that gives the trackpad this ability looks impressively accurate
A new app unlocks an ability that you likely never thought was possible with your MacBook, turning the trackpad into a scale.
One of our favorite laptops of 2025 has just plummeted to a brand-new record-low price
The Dell 14 Plus is a mid-range winner if you want a decent laptop at a reasonable budget.
The MacBook Air M2 is the perfect laptop for college or school – especially when it's just $699
At $699, the 2022 MacBook Air is a steal - even if it is a slightly older model now.
