
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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Razer Blade 14 (2025) review
By John Loeffler published
The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is one of the best thin and light gaming laptops you're going to find today, assuming you can afford its premium price.

The best budget laptop in 2025: top cheap laptops our experts have tested
By Christian Guyton last updated
Buying Guide Whatever your preferred size or operating system, we've collected all the best budget laptop picks on the market.

The best laptop deals in September 2025
By James Pickard last updated
TechRadar's roundup of the best laptop deals available right now for a variety of budgets and needs.

Lenovo shows off laptop with rotating screen - yes, it's real, and so is that rumored self-adjusting notebook stand
By Darren Allan published
Lenovo wanted to turn some heads at Innovation World 2025, and it's succeeded with these novel concept products.

Haven’t replaced your laptop in a few years? Here’s how to know if it’s college-ready or time for an upgrade
By Christian Guyton published
If you're about to head off to college and can't decide whether you need a new laptop, TechRadar is here to help.

The 7 most important laptop features to consider when heading back to school
By John Loeffler published
Before you buy a laptop for school, consider these 7 key features to help you make the right choice.

Buying an 8GB laptop in 2025 is a mistake
By Lindsay Handmer published
A laptop with 8GB of RAM is yesterday’s minimum pretending to be today’s deal, so invest in more memory now or pay with your patience later.

Apple just declared three MacBooks are now obsolete – here’s what that means and why you need to upgrade more than ever
By Hamish Hector published
These newly obsolte MacBooks are 2015’s 11-inch MacBook Air, as well as 2017’s MacBook Pros.
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