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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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The best student Chromebooks 2026
Need a new laptop for college? Our guide of the best student Chromebooks highlights our favorite budget models and portable powerhouses for the year.
Intel CPU with integrated Nvidia RTX GPU rumored to arrive early in 2028
Can't wait for Intel's CPU with built-in Nvidia RTX graphics? Mark CES 2028 tentatively in your calendar.
New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are now on sale — but they're pricey
Microsoft's new Surface devices for consumers are on sale now, but they've been hit with major price hikes.
Razer Blade 18 (2026) review
The Razer Blade 18 (2026) is as premium as gaming laptops get, with a near-flawless design and performance matched only by its high price tag.
AMD launches misguided marketing campaign to take down the MacBook Neo
'Imagine if 'Macs don't game' is the best you've got, lol. I'd fire my marketing team': AMD's going after the MacBook Neo in a very confusing manner.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x features one of the 'best-looking OLED displays we've ever used' — and it's on sale right now
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On the hunt for a high-end laptop? The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is definitely worth checking out thanks to it's incredible OLED display.
Best Buy's Chromebook sale includes huge discounts on our favorite HP, Acer, and Lenovo models — up to $230 off today
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A Chromebook is a fantastic cost-effective choice for everyday computing — especially with these discounts at Best Buy.
MSI’s special edition Titan 18HX gaming laptop is incredibly over the top — and I’m obsessed
Computex 2026 You’d have to be a dragon fanatic, a maximalist, or a big MSI fan to love the special edition Titan 18HX, so it’s a good thing I’m all three
