The best overall
Apple has once again released the best laptop in the world with the 13-inch MacBook Air, which now comes with the M4 chip and a new, lower, price.
The best budget
Lenovo's 2-in-1 Chromebook remains the best budget laptop you can buy in 2025, despite its age.
The best Windows 11 laptop
Microsoft latest Surface Laptop is easily one of the best laptops you can buy in 2025, and it's an excellent showcase for Windows 11.
The best Ultrabook
OK, the Surface Laptop above is a great Windows 11 laptop, but it's more of an all-rounder. The latest Dell XPS 13, however, goes all-in on flagship hardware and design, making it the very best Ultrabook laptop in 2025.
The best value laptop in the world
While not the cheapest laptop, the Acer Aspire 5 offers excellent value for money thanks to an affordable price and stylish design.
The best student laptop
Looking for a great laptop for students that is affordable, yet powerful? Then I recommend the M2 MacBook Air, which now features a lower price, and still performs brilliantly.
The best laptop for working from home
Investing in a laptop to work from home with is more important than ever, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is a great pick thanks to its balance of price and performance.
The best laptop for creative applications
If you're a creative professional, and you've the budget for it, the latest MacBook Pro with M4 or M4 Max chip is an excellent investment thanks to its raw power, build quality and dependability.
The top laptop for gaming
If you're looking for the best gaming laptop and money is no object, then the gorgeous Razer Blade 14 should be right up your street, packing powerful components into a slim and light body.
The best large-screen laptop
If you're on the hunt for a laptop with a large screen so working on it feels comfortable, then the Dell XPS 17 is a great choice, with an impressively svelte design.
The best OLED laptop
Our new pick for the best OLED laptop is the excellent Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+, which features a stunning, vibrant, OLED screen, plus some of the best mobile hardware around - and a very competitive price.
The best affordable gaming laptop
Coming with a 13th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 4050 and 1TB of storage, this is a great gaming laptop for people who don't want to spend huge amounts of money, while offering good gaming performance.