The top 10 laptops for every need and budget. We’ve created this handy-dandy guide so you’ll know all the ins and outs of your prospective system before you make the decision to hit the buy button.
See our picks for best laptops below.
1. Dell XPS 13
CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 | GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD | Display: 13.4-inch, 1200 | Size: 11.6 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.8 pounds
Click here to read Dell XPS 13 (2020) review
+Attractive, premium chassis
+Great performance
+Good battery life
-Lacks legacy ports
2. Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1)
CPU: Apple M1 | GPU: Apple M1 GPU | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 1TB | Display: 13.3-inches, 1600 | Size: 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 3 pounds
Click here to read APPLE MACBOOK PRO 13 inch REVIEW
+Stellar overall and gaming performance
+Excellent battery life
+Lightning-fast SSD
-Not enough ports
-Thick bezels
3. Acer Swift 3 (2020, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB SSD | Display: 14-inch, 1080p | Size: 12.7 x. 8.6 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.7 pounds
Click here to read Acer Swift 3 review
+Herculean performance
+A beastly multitasker
+Clicky keyboard
-Dim display
4. MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) – Top 10 laptops
CPU: Intel Core i9 | GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 32GB | Storage: 512GB SSD | Display: 16-inch, 1920p | Size: 14.1 x 9.7 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 4.3 pounds
Click here to read Apple MacBook Pro 16 inch review
+Radically improved Magic Keyboard
+Immersive 16-inch display with slimmer bezels
+Beastly performance
-Display not 4K
-No full-size USB port or SD card slot
-Pricey
5. Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) – Top 10 laptops
CPU: Apple M1 | GPU: Apple M1 GPU | RAM: 16 GB | Storage: 1TB SSD | Display: 13-inch, 1600p | Size: 12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.8 pounds
Click here to read Apple MacBook Air M1 review
+Breathtaking performance
+Outstanding battery life
+Slim unibody aluminum chassis
-Few ports
-Design could use an update
6. Acer Chromebook Spin 713
CPU: Intel Core i5-10210U | GPU: Intel UHD Graphics | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB SSD | Display: 13.5 inches, 1504p | Size: 11.8 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches | Weight: 3 pounds
+Bright, colorful touchscreen
+Exceptional battery life
+Speedy performance
-Shallow keyboard isn’t for everyone
-Lackluster webcam and speakers
7. Asus ZenBook 13 UX325EA – Top 10 laptops
CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 | GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 1TB M.2 PCI 3.0 SSD | Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p | Size: 11.9 x 8 x 0.5 inches | Weight: 2.5 pounds
Click here to read Asus ZenBook 13 UX325 Review
+Sleek, lightweight frame
+Powerful overall and gaming performance
+Excellent battery life
-Weak speakers
-Display could be brighter
-No headphone jack
8. Dell XPS 15 (2020)
CPU: Intel Core i7-10750H | GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q/Intel UHD Graphics | RAM: 32GB | Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD | Display: 15.6-inch, 4K | Size: 13.6 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches | Weight: 4.5 pounds
+Attractive premium chassis
+Great overall and graphics performance
+Good battery life for a 4K laptop
-Expensive
-Runs a bit hot
9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen)
CPU: Intel Core i5-10310U (vPro) CPU | GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB SSD | Display: 14-inch, 1080p | Size: 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.4 pounds
Click here to read Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Review
+Slim, lightweight design
+Bright, vibrant 1080p and 4K display options
+Fast performance
+Fingerprint magnet
-Weak graphics
10. Lenovo Chromebook Duet
CPU: MediaTek Helio P60T | GPU: ARM G72 MP3 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB eMMC | Display: 10.1-inch, 1200p | Size: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.7 | Weight: 2 pounds
+Lasts long on a charge
+Colorful display
+Extremely affordable
-Cramped keyboard
-No headphone jack