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Best Laptops (2026)

We analyzed 107 experts across 146 models to find the best laptops.

#1Also Great

Asus ROG Strix G18

Asus ROG Strix G18

3 expert reviews$1500

93

Outstanding

Solid build quality

Strong gaming performance

Roomy, bright 240hz display

Bulky design

Short battery life

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#2

Low cost

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7

$826

Long battery life

Strong performance

Expensive

91

#3Also Great

Apple MacBook Air

$397

Good value

Thin and light

Upgrade pricing is expensive

91

#4

Best for most

Apple 14" MacBook Pro M5

$2099

Long battery life

Significant performance improvements over m4

Expensive as configured

89

#5

Upgrade pick

apple MacBook Air M4

$16741

Excellent performance with m4 chip

Lightweight and portable design

Limited port selection

88

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Score	Price	Top Pro	Top Con
1	Asus ROG Strix G18	93	$1500	Solid build quality	Bulky design
2	Microsoft Surface Laptop 7	91	$826	Long battery life	Expensive
3	Apple MacBook Air	91	$397	Good value	Upgrade pricing is expensive
4	Apple 14" MacBook Pro M5	89	$2099	Long battery life	Expensive as configured
5	apple MacBook Air M4	88	$16741	Excellent performance with m4 chip	Limited port selection

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