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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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I wouldn't wait for Prime Day to grab this deal – Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

This early Prime Day MacBook Air M4 deal is stupidly good and offers a laptop that ideal for nearly everything

Macbooks
Assorted laptops on a yellow background with an Amazon Prime Day laptop deals text overlay and logo

Amazon Prime Day laptop deals 2025: the best early offers hand-picked by an expert

By James Pickard last updated

Here's everything you need to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day laptop deals and where you'll find the best expert-picked deals once the sale starts.

Laptops
Collage of nine laptops next to TechRadar 4th of July sales badge

4th of July laptop sales 2025: all of the best early deals

By James Pickard last updated

This year's 4th of July laptop sales will be underway soon, so I've picked out the best early deals and shared everything you need to know about the event in 2025.

Laptops
Microsoft Surface Pro on a blue background

Best Buy just slashed the price of this top-rated Microsoft Surface Pro bundle

By Paul Hatton published

Get this feature-rich Microsoft Surface Pro with a keyboard cover for only $1,099.99 at Best Buy.

Windows Laptops
MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative's desk with screen open

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.

Laptops
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) REVIEW

Five years ago Apple silicon changed the world of computing forever, and it was the beginning of the end of my days as a Windows user

By Lance Ulanoff published

Five years ago, Apple unveiled Apple silicon, transforming all Macs and luring me away from Windows – possibly forever.

Macbooks

HP 4th of July sale is live: I've picked the 5 best laptop deals I'd buy with my own cash

By Alex Whitelock published

HP's 4th of July sale is live – here are the best laptop deals in the sale, picked by an expert.

Windows Laptops
13-inch MacBook Air in M4 in Sky Blue

Apple was right to 'pull' its cringey, odd, and unnecessary 'Convince your Parents to Get you a Mac' ad

By Lance Ulanoff published

Solid points, no pleasure

Macbooks
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The best laptops 2025 tested, reviewed and rated

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.

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A woman looking thoughtfully at a number of Chromebooks.

Chromebook vs Chromebook Plus: which is better for students?

By Christian Guyton published

Google has introduced a new standard of higher-tier Chromebooks, but do students really need to spend the extra money on a Chromebook Plus?

Chromebooks
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