Every laptop we've ranked, organized by category. Each section uses its own profile-weighted score — Gaming ranks by GPU performance, Ultrabook by battery and portability, and so on.
High-performance machines built for serious gaming and raw power.
The Helios 18 is a desktop replacement first, laptop second — RTX 5090 power at its most affordable, as long as you never need to carry it.
Razer's 2025 Blade 16 is the most premium gaming laptop money can buy — impeccable build, best display in class, and RTX 5090 that holds nothing back.
The 2025 Zephyrus G16 with RTX 5090 is the undisputed performance king — an OLED-equipped beast that somehow stays relatively portable.
The MSI Vector 16 HX is a serious gaming machine at a competitive price — less glamorous than Razer but more sensible for gamers who prioritize performance over aesthetics.
The Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is the value champion of high-end gaming laptops — near-RTX-5090 performance at a price that makes Razer fans cry.
The TUF A16 (2025) is the go-to budget gaming pick — Ryzen AI muscle, solid battery, and real gaming GPU performance without the flagship price tag.
Featherlight powerhouses for professionals on the move.
The MacBook Air 15 M4 is the best laptop for most people — unmatched battery life, silent operation, and M4 performance that embarrasses most Windows competition at this price.
The Zenbook S 14 OLED is the value ultrabook of 2025 — 32GB RAM, 1TB, OLED 120Hz, all under $1,100. It's almost offensive how much you get for the price.
The Galaxy Book5 Pro delivers one of the best displays on any Windows laptop — if you live in the Samsung ecosystem, this is the ultrabook to beat.
The LG Gram 17 (2025) is the ultimate large-screen ultrabook — 17 inches in a sub-1.4kg chassis, packed with Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, and 2TB storage.
The XPS 13 9350 is the definitive compact Windows ultrabook — a beautiful OLED in a pocket-friendly chassis with a GPU that can actually do more than browser tabs.
Smart picks that deliver the most bang for your buck.
The Swift Go 14 (2025) is a budget buyer's dream — OLED display, 16GB RAM, and 12-hour battery life all under $700.
The Aspire 15 (2025) is the reliable everyday workhorse for tight budgets — the Ryzen 5 8500U keeps it snappy for web, office, and streaming.
The Vivobook 16 is a solid, no-drama budget laptop — the big 16:10 screen makes it feel punching above its weight class for productivity work.
The Chromebook Plus 515 is the pick for Google ecosystem users on a budget — long battery, big touchscreen, and ChromeOS keeps it fast and secure indefinitely.
Lenovo's budget IdeaPad delivers exactly what it promises — simple, reliable daily computing at the lowest price. A solid first laptop.
HP's budget 15 is bare-bones done right — best for ultra-tight budgets who need a reliable laptop for web browsing, documents, and video streaming.
Color-accurate displays and pro-grade power for creative work.
The MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is the best laptop ever made for creative professionals. Nothing on Windows matches its combination of performance, display, and battery life.
The Blade 16 Creator spec is for professionals who want absolute maximum throughput — 64GB RAM, RTX 5090, 4TB SSD. A purpose-built powerhouse with no compromises.
The ProArt Studiobook 16 (2025) is purpose-built for creators who refuse to compromise — a 4K OLED 120Hz display, 64GB RAM, and RTX 4080 in a Pantone-validated package.
The X1 Extreme Gen 6 is ThinkPad meets workstation — RTX 4080 power with the best keyboard in the industry and enterprise-grade durability in one package.
Dell's XPS 16 is the Windows creator laptop — a stunning 4K OLED canvas paired with a capable RTX 4070 in an undeniably premium chassis.
HP's ZBook Ultra G1a reimagines the workstation laptop — thin, AMD-powered, and lighter than expected, making it a serious creative portable that won't wreck your back.
Reliable, secure, and enterprise-ready for the modern professional.
For Apple ecosystem professionals, the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro is simply the best laptop in the world at its price — the M4 Pro chip is in a different league.
The ExpertBook B9 OLED (2025) is almost unfair — lighter than most tablets, with an OLED 120Hz display and 16 hours of battery. The definitive ultralight business machine.
The X1 Carbon Gen 13 sets the bar for business laptops — legendary keyboard, military-grade build, OLED display, all in a sub-1.1kg chassis.
The Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Elite is Microsoft's best laptop ever — ARM performance has arrived, and the battery life to back it up is simply class-leading.
Dell's Latitude 14 9450 is the IT department's best friend — durable, manageable, well-supported. Not glamorous, but built for the enterprise long haul.
HP's EliteBook 840 G12 is the reliable enterprise choice — security-first, durable, and built for all-day productivity. Boring in the best possible way.
The flexibility of a tablet with the productivity of a laptop.
The Surface Pro 11 is the definitive Windows 2-in-1 — Snapdragon X Elite delivers impressive performance and battery life, while the 3:2 PixelSense display is gorgeous in both laptop and tablet modes.
HP's Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the most stylish 2-in-1 on the market — gorgeous gem-cut design, class-leading OLED display, and a battery that lasts all day.
The Yoga 9i Gen 9 is the premium consumer convertible — OLED display, Bowers & Wilkins audio, and an elegant chassis that makes it the lifestyle pick of the 2-in-1 category.
The X1 Yoga Gen 10 is the convertible for professionals — best keyboard in the 2-in-1 category, OLED 120Hz touchscreen, and enterprise-grade security in a flexible chassis.
The Zenbook Flip S 16 OLED delivers a 4K OLED 120Hz convertible experience at a price that embarrasses the competition — the best-value 2-in-1 of 2025.
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9350) is the ultracompact convertible pick — svelte, premium OLED, and Intel's most efficient chip make it the go-to for travelers who want flexibility without bulk.