Laptops

The best laptop for video editors, musicians, and developers in the Apple ecosystem. The M4 Pro's performance-per-watt is unmatched, and the 18+ hour battery life is in a class of its own.

The gold standard for business laptops. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon delivers the best keyboard in the industry, an incredible OLED display, and sub-2.5 lb weight — all in a package built for enterprise IT.

The most well-rounded gaming laptop under $2,000. It matches the ROG Strix G16 in gaming performance while adding a webcam, bigger battery, and SD card reader — making it far more versatile for daily use.

The most beautiful 2-in-1 you can buy. The OLED display and included pen make it ideal for note-taking, sketching, and media consumption. If you want a premium convertible that turns heads, this is it.

One of the best gaming laptops under $2,000. The 240Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5070 Ti deliver a premium gaming experience, but the weight and missing webcam limit its versatility.

The battery life champion among business laptops. If you need a laptop that lasts a full day of meetings and flights without charging, the Latitude 9450 is unmatched — but you'll pay a premium over the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

The MSI Raider 18 HX is a desktop-replacement gaming powerhouse with an immersive 18" display and top-tier specs — if you don't mind the weight and noise.

The best laptop for creative professionals who prioritize display quality and portability over raw GPU power. The OLED panel is unmatched, but gamers and AI users should look elsewhere.

The Razer Blade 16 is a desktop-replacement creator machine — maximum GPU performance and a perfect 4K OLED display, but heavy, loud, and expensive.

The Yoga 9i 14 is the premium 2-in-1 for media consumption and productivity, with the best speakers in any laptop and a gorgeous OLED display.

A strong value gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 power and RTX 5070 Ti performance at $2,000 — the AMD alternative to the Intel-based competition.

The best portable creator laptop for photographers and designers who need a color-accurate OLED display in a sub-3-lb package — but video editors should look at options with discrete GPUs.

A durable, well-rounded business laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 PRO, 32 GB RAM, and MIL-STD durability at a competitive $1,399 — the AMD alternative to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

The best laptop under $600. The IdeaPad Slim 5 punches well above its weight with an aluminum build, current-gen internals, and all-day battery life. The jump from $399 to $599 buys a dramatically better machine.

The affordable ThinkPad with the best keyboard in any laptop and 10+ hour battery life — ideal for budget-conscious professionals who prioritize typing and portability.

Incredible battery life and a silent, fanless design make the Surface Laptop 7 ideal for all-day travelers — if your apps run natively on ARM.

The best laptop under $400, period. It won't impress anyone with build quality or camera, but 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD at this price is unmatched. Perfect for students and light office use.

A solid budget workhorse with the right specs (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) at a competitive price, held back by a dim display and short battery life.