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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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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
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) with screen open on blue background

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
Dell 14 Plus Laptop

The Dell 14 Plus 'is a surprisingly great laptop for the price' and this deal makes it even better

By Paul Hatton published

The Dell 14 Plus is a mid-range winner if you want a decent laptop at a reasonable budget.

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The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch and the Dell XPS 13 on a split-color background.

Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Air

By Jasmine Mannan published

One of the best Windows laptops versus Apple's flagship compact MacBook - which one comes out on top?

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A Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch on a desk

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch Review

By John Loeffler published

While the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is about as close as a Windows laptop can come to being a MacBook Air on the outside, its weaker hardware and display put it at a distant second.

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A Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch against a two-tone background

I put the new Surface Laptop 13-inch head-to-head with the MacBook Air 13-inch, and the results are telling

By John Loeffler published

Putting the Surface Laptop 13-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch to the test

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