Laptops are the backbone of the 21st century. They pack a lot of power in those sleek and slim frames, and they let us do more with just one device. Our laptops allow us to play our favorite games, watch movies, read articles and work from anywhere, and at any time. Given how important they are, we need to make sure that we’re getting the best there is out there in terms of functionality, portability, design, and price. That’s why this article exists. Here’s a list of laptops that have impressed us.
MacBook Air M2
The MacBook Air M2 is simply the best laptop for its money. It offers fantastic performance with its new M2 chip and a brighter and bigger display. It offers more than 14 hours of battery life. The best part is that the new Air’s design is 20% smaller than other MacBooks.
Dell XPS 15 OLED
The Dell XPS 15 is our pick for the best Windows laptop. It’s svelte and powerful enough for most day-to-day work with a slick thin-bezelled design that helps the display shine. The OLED option is even better if you’re into vibrant colors and gorgeous contrasts. So, if you’re willing to spend more, go for the OLED display upgrade.
Asus Zenbook 13 OLED
The Asus Zenbook 13 OLED is our top pick for a great budget laptop. It has an eye-catching 1080p OLED display and exceptional battery life in a slim, lightweight package for less than a thousand dollars.
MacBook Pro 13-inch
The 13-inch MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,299, is the first Mac laptop to feature Apple’s new M2 chip. The design of the machine hasn’t changed, but it promises a big leap in performance whether you’re editing photos or videos or running multiple applications at once. Plus, the new MacBook Pro delivers among the longest battery life we’ve seen from a modern laptop—exceeding 18 hours of runtime.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
The Surface Laptop Studio is a reimagined Surface Book with a more MacBook Pro-like design. The Surface Laptop Studio promises to make Windows 11 a more inviting place for both work and play. If you splurge for the discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, it also doubles as a decent machine for gaming or video editing on the go.
