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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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I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 at last — and, boy, is it fast
I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 and its lightning-fast performance puts my Intel-based MacBook Pro to shame.
Asus Zenbook A14 review: A super light yet high-performing laptop with a price to match
It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance.
New Windows 11 laptop looks like a true MacBook Neo rival to worry Apple
An Intel laptop with a new Wildcat Lake CPU is turning heads – is it more Neo than the MacBook Neo?
Rumor: Microsoft's next Surface devices could be very pricey — and delayed
New rumor about Microsoft's next Surface devices suggests they'll be expensive and delayed.
Skip the new model — this easy-to-miss MacBook Air deal at Amazon is clearly the best value option
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to MacBook deals this week at Amazon, but one is clearly the best value.
Framework's new 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' laptop has fans excited
Framework has unveiled its take on a MacBook Pro using Linux, and as far as laptop enthusiasts are concerned, it's pretty much nailed it.
The best budget laptop in 2026
Buying Guide Whatever your preferred size or operating system, we've collected all the best budget laptop picks on the market.
