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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Best MacBook Pro of 2025
Updated We've run the tests and these are the top Apple MacBook Pro laptops for every use and budget.
Palmer Luckey asks, 'Would you buy a Made In America computer' if it was 20% pricier than a MacBook? A poll suggests most people would
There's a swarm of questions buzzing around the idea Luckey floated, including what OS the theoretical laptop would run.
Want to turn your MacBook into a weighing scale? Me neither, but an app that gives the trackpad this ability looks impressively accurate
A new app unlocks an ability that you likely never thought was possible with your MacBook, turning the trackpad into a scale.
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?
The best student laptops 2025
We're bringing you all our top tested picks for the best student laptops, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
