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.
Latest about Laptops
Forget Amazon Prime Day - Dell's Black Friday in July sale is better for laptop deals - here are the 7 I'd buy
Dell's big Black Friday in July sale is live - don't skip it this Prime Day if you're on the hunt for a decent laptop deal.
The best early Prime Day laptop deals aren't at Amazon – here are 13 offers I'd buy from $119
You don't need to wait until next week's Amazon Prime Day to get a great laptop deal – I've already found 12 excellent offers at Best Buy, Dell, and HP.
The gold, 12-inch MacBook was a miracle, and now Apple has a chance to revive it with the A18 Pro
A $599 MacBook 12-inch FTW
The best student Chromebooks 2025
These are the best student Chromebooks we've tested and reviewed, from budget models to productivity powerhouses.
Acer Chromebook Spin 312 review: a well-made device for light workloads – but don’t ask more from it
The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is portable and versatile thanks to its small size and convertible nature – but is it powerful enough for your everyday needs?
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: a large and powerful device, but it might not last long enough for your needs
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a 16-inch device with a promising spec – but is it right for you?
Dell launches big Summer sale ahead of 4th of July: I've picked the 6 best laptop deals
Dell's Summer Savings event has laptop deals for back to school, work, and even gaming.
I wouldn't wait for Prime Day to grab this deal – Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price
This early Prime Day MacBook Air M4 deal is stupidly good and offers a laptop that ideal for nearly everything
