Ah, laptops. Just like a regular computer, but you can place it atop your lap. Truly the grandest innovation the computing industry has ever seen. We jest, of course - we love laptops, whether they’re super slim and sleek ultrabooks or powerful gaming laptops.
What makes a laptop the best laptop, though? It’s a question we’ve been seeking the answer to for years - along with half of the tech industry, in fact. Apple thinks it has portable perfection in its MacBooks, while some prefer the laid-back simplicity of the best Chromebooks instead.
Whatever your choice of laptop, you’ll find below every single article we’ve written about our favorite (and least favorite) portable PCs. Struggling to choose a new laptop? We’ve got you covered.
Latest about Laptops
I tested the Asus Zenbook A14 for two weeks and it's so light that I forgot it was in my bag
While pricey, the Asus Zenbook A14 justifies it’s cost
Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core Ultra 2nd Gen, 2025) review: still one of the best laptops money can buy
Dell's latest XPS 13 boasts a gorgeous display and staggeringly good battery life, but some lingering design choices hold it back from achieving perfection.
I spent several days with the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, and it surprised me with just how well it performs
The HP Chromebook Plus has a good spec on paper – but how does it perform in practice?
Don’t want to pay full price for a cutting-edge MacBook Pro or Mac mini? Apple’s now selling M4 refurbs that are more affordable, but still have a year’s warranty
Apple’s now selling refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini M4 devices with up to 15% off asking prices.
I tested the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9 and found a no-frills laptop at a decent price
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a decent laptop at a decent price and is portable enough for a 15-inch laptop.
I tried the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid and found it very unique - and very expensive
Redefining two-in-one, the Thinkbook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid offers two distinct devices that can be used separately in one package.
I used the Asus Chromebook CM14 for everything from productivity to gaming and found its performance as light as its weight
The Asus Chromebook CM14 is one cheap Chromebook – but does it represent good value?
The best Chromebook deals in February 2025
TechRadar's guide to all the best Chromebook deals available now so you can pick up a small and flexible laptop for less.
