7 laptops I'd recommend to buy your Dad for Father's Day — MacBooks, cheap ChromeBooks, and gaming laptops

Processor: Intel Celeron N4500
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB

We've always rated HP ChromeBooks highly at TechRadar, so this 14-inch model is my pick at Best Buy today if you're on a budget. An Intel Celeron chipset and 4GB of RAM make this one an entry-level machine, but you don't need much to run a Chromebook. Subsequently, it's a good option if you're just looking to cover the basics with a lightweight and modern-looking machine.

The MacBook Neo is back in stock with all colours at Amazon today, with a small price cut, too. The latest MacBook packs a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life, all for under $600. It's no wonder that this latest model is already proving to be a best seller.

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Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite Windows 11 laptops from the past few years, and a great choice if you just want a solid machine with plenty of power. It does lack the pizazz of the XPS line, but the 14 Plus is still a nicely built laptop with an attractive design, plenty of ports, and a powerful Intel Ultra 7 chipset in this case. The best deal on this model at Dell today is for the entry-level 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD variant, which still provides plenty of performance right out of the box.

Read our Dell 14 Plus review

Processor: Apple M5
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

Amazon currently has the latest MacBook Air 13 listed for a price that's just $50 more than the record-low — an excellent deal by all accounts. With an impressive $150 discount, this deal addresses our main complaint with the M5 Air: namely, that it's pricier than the previous model. Now, you're getting the latest chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a bigger 512GB SSD for much less, with a price that arguably challenges even the budget MacBook Neo when it comes to outright value.

Read our Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 review

Today's best deal on the MacBook Pro brings the latest 14-inch model down to just $1,549 — another deal that's only $50 more than the record-low at Amazon. While pricey, the MacBook Pro starts with a spacious 1TB storage drive and delivers serious performance thanks to its cooling fans (something the Air lacks). If you're looking for the ultimate MacBook, this is a great deal overall, for sure.

Read our Apple MacBook Pro (M5) review

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

A great choice if you're looking for a gaming laptop without completely blowing the budget, this Gigabyte A16 gets you everything you need for smooth gaming right out of the box. The combination of an RTX 5060 graphics card and Ryzen 7 chipset means decent chops for 1080p gaming, while a 1TB SSD also provides plenty of space on the drive. While not a super high-end machine, this one is still a cut above the more budget-oriented sub-$1,000 machines.

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

For those who want a truly high-end gaming machine, check out the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16. This model brings together a high-end OLED display, stylish design, and lightweight build for an all-around excellent premium package. Annoyingly, this machine does only feature 16GB of RAM, but the combination of an RTX 5070 graphics card and Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset is going to provide fantastic performance.