The best laptops of 2025 can help you start the new year in style, and while the holiday sales might be just a fading memory now, it's still a brilliant time to buy a new laptop - and we're here to help.
Not only does January bring its own tempting deals on laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks and more, there's also the major CES 2025 tech show where laptop makers show off their latest devices and offer glimpses at what next-gen laptops will have in store.
So, around this time you're spoilt for choice when looking for a new laptop, but that can sometimes be intimidating as well. Buying a new laptop is a big investment, and you'll want to make sure you buy the best laptop for your specific needs. That's where we come in.
We only include the very best laptops on this page, and every single one of them has been thoroughly tested by our laptop experts here at TechRadar, so you can trust our recommendations (you can read about how we test laptops, and all the ways we put laptops through their paces during our reviews).
At the moment, Microsoft's excellent Surface Laptop 7, remains our pick as the best overall laptop money can buy in 2025, as it's a fantastic all-rounder with a gorgeous design and all-day battery life.
However, if you're not keen on a Windows 11 laptop, fear not as we also rank MacBooks and Chromebooks here as well, so no matter what kind of device you're after, we'll be able to help you find the best laptop for your needs,
Recent updates
This page has been updated as of 03/01/2025 with new information for the new year, and to ensure all laptop recommendations are up-to-date.
