Best Laptops

Whether you need a productivity powerhouse or an all-day travel companion, these are the laptops we recommend.

Top 5 Picks for 2026

  1. #1

    MacBook Air M3

    Best overall

    ★★★★½ (4.8/5) · $1,099

    The best all-around laptop for most people, with silent fanless performance and all-day battery.

  2. #2

    Dell XPS 13

    Best Windows ultrabook

    ★★★★½ (4.5/5) · $1,099

    The best Windows ultrabook, with a stunning InfinityEdge display in a compact frame.

  3. #3

    ThinkPad X1 Carbon

    Best for business

    ★★★★☆ (4.4/5) · $1,349

    The gold standard for business laptops, with military-grade durability and an excellent keyboard.

  4. #4

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

    Best gaming laptop

    ★★★★½ (4.5/5) · $1,299

    A thin, powerful gaming laptop that delivers desktop-class GPU performance in a portable frame.

  5. #5

    Framework Laptop 13

    Best for repairability

    ★★★★☆ (4.2/5) · $849

    The most repairable and upgradeable laptop ever made, with modular ports and user-replaceable parts.