I’ve been obsessed with finding the best laptops since my white plastic MacBook back in 2006. Reviewing 200 of them every year, people tell me I have a problem, but more fool them because I can use that expertise to help you find the best option for your needs.From productivity powerhouses with the stamina to…
Top pickUnlike most cheap Windows laptops, the Aspire 3 is fast, compact, and light, and it has long battery life and a 1080p display.Recommended configurationProcessor:AMD Ryzen 5 7520UScreen:14-inch 1920×1080 non-touchMemory:8 GBWeight:3.1 poundsStorage:512 GB SSDTested battery life:13.5 hoursWho these are for: If you need a Windows laptop for home, work, or school—and you can’t afford to…
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks EDITORS’ NOTE April 1, 2025: We replaced the Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2024, M3) with the Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4) as our current Best MacBook for Most People. We also replaced the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED (Q420) with the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition as our…
CES is where the tech industry rings in the new year. Each January, just about every corner of the industry shows up with announcements and previews that set the stage for the year to come.Apple set the stage for virtual reality news by announcing a launch date for the Vision Pro headset, while smart home…