Laptops

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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Acer's 'best ever' Prime Day sales bring big price cuts for laptops and super-cheap Chromebooks - these are the ones I recommend checking out
By Isaiah Williams published
It's here. Amazon Prime Day has arrived, and there are plenty of deals to keep your eyes on, starting with Acer's laptops and Chromebooks.

Hurry - Apple's latest MacBook Pro with M4 chip has just had a price cut ahead of Amazon Prime Day
By Isaiah Williams published
Get an early start on Amazon Prime Day deals, with Apple's MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024) now on sale with a generous discount.

The gold, 12-inch MacBook was a miracle, and now Apple has a chance to revive it with the A18 Pro
By Lance Ulanoff last updated
A $599 MacBook 12-inch FTW

The best student Chromebooks 2025
By Christian Guyton last updated
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
By Lewis Maddison published
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
By Lewis Maddison published
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a 16-inch device with a promising spec – but is it right for you?

I wouldn't wait for Prime Day to grab this deal – Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
This early Prime Day MacBook Air M4 deal is stupidly good and offers a laptop that ideal for nearly everything

Amazon Prime Day laptop deals 2025: the best early offers hand-picked by an expert
By James Pickard last updated
Here's everything you need to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day laptop deals and where you'll find the best expert-picked deals once the sale starts.
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