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The best laptop you can buy in 2024
Our top picks for best laptops include Chromebooks, MacBooks, Windows machines and gaming laptops — all tested and reviewed by the Engadget team.
The best laptop you can buy in 2024
Picking your next laptop can be a daunting task. The Engadget team has tested and reviewed dozens of laptops and these are our favorites.
Engadget's coverage of the best laptops this year
The best Chromebook you can buy in 2024
Plus, expert advice on how to choose one.
The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
We tested every current MacBook Pro and Air to help you narrow down the best fit for you.
The best gaming laptops for 2024
We reviewed dozens of portable PCs — these are our favorite gaming laptops.
The best cheap Windows laptops for 2024
These top Windows laptops are all under $700.
Dig deeper into details with Engadget's laptop reviews
MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch review (2024): Excellent yet unsurprising
Apple's M3 chip is a decent speed bump, but the M2 MacBook Air remains a great deal.
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks
What will you pay for pretty laptops?
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: Success at last
After a decade of trying to make Arm-based Windows laptops a thing, Microsoft has finally created something fantastic.
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite a lower graphics ceiling, the R2 is much more well-rounded than its predecessor.
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Here's a list of the best cheap Windows laptops you can buy, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
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The best Windows laptops for 2024
Here are the best Windows laptops you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best gaming laptops for 2024
There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.
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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2024
Here's the list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now, as reviewed by the experts at Engadget.
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Here's a list of the best budget gaming laptops you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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The best laptops for college students
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