Laptops

Latest Laptops

• The Best Laptops for 2026

  Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our experts have done the heavy lifting to help you find the right laptop for the job.

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• Inside the Spec Sheet: A Guide to the 16-Inch Dell XPS Laptops in 2026

  A sleek chassis, peppy performance, and attractive extras (notably, an OLED touch screen) make the latest XPS lineup shine as a high-end portable powerhouse.

  15 hours, 52 minutes By Sean Madden
• A Configuration Guide to Dell's 14-Inch Laptop Lineup

  Dell’s revived XPS 14 ultraportable laptop comes with a range of configurations. We dive into the most popular builds to see who they’re best for.

  16 hours, 16 minutes By Sean Madden
• The Best Touch-Screen Laptops for 2026

  Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll be a tap-and-swipe convert. Here's what to know about touch-panel technology, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on our deep-dive reviews.

  1 week, 2 days By Matthew Buzzi, John Burek
• Are Fanless Laptops the Future? I’m Dazzled by Lenovo’s Stunning, Quiet ThinkBook AeroBlade

  Packing much-hyped AirJet fanless-cooling tech, the PC giant's Project AeroBlade could be the starting gun for a new kind of silent-running, super-thin ultraportable. Also: Lenovo shows off a more practical rollable-screen laptop.

  1 week, 4 days By John Burek
• Bigger Air, Lighter Blade: Acer Revamps Its Swift Laptops at IFA 2026

  Powered by Intel Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake' chips, the new Swift duo pairs high-refresh OLED panels with an ultra-thin chassis design.

  1 week, 5 days By Brian Westover
• Dell 14S Unveiled: Another Full-Metal Challenger to the MacBook Neo

  Packed with all-day battery life, vibrant colors, and full Intel performance, Dell’s latest budget laptop targets students and remote workers.

  1 week, 5 days By Brian Westover
• The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2026

  We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will easily take you through a day of work or school, plus an evening's entertainment.

  1 week, 6 days By Matthew Buzzi
• Spend Less on Your Next Laptop: These 17 Savings Tips Never Fail Me

  Between roller-coaster tariffs and inflation, it's too easy today to overpay. Here’s my proven playbook for landing the right laptop at the right price.

  2 weeks, 2 days By Brian Westover
• Not Again: HP Says More Price Hikes Are Coming, Blames Memory Shortage

  Even though HP's unit sales were down 16% year over year, its revenue this quarter was up as it prioritized more premium products.

  2 weeks, 4 days By Michael Kan
• Is 8GB RAM Enough for Windows 11? I Tested Two Dell XPS Laptops to Find Out

  Rising memory costs mean you'll see more and more budget PCs selling with just 8GB of memory. Are the savings worth it, versus shelling out for 16GB? I ran the numbers.

  2 weeks, 5 days By Matthew Buzzi
• Googlebook Preview Event Confirmed, Set for Sept. 15 in NYC

  The media preview will feature partner demo models and a keynote explaining how the new operating system will work.

  3 weeks, 5 days By Jon Martindale
• Framework Refreshes 12-Inch Laptop, Uses Linux To Hit $699 Price

  Preorders go live for the new Framework Laptop 12, which can come with Fedora Linux. The product starts at $699 for the prebuilt model, but to go beyond 8GB of RAM, you'll need to pay up.

  3 weeks, 6 days By Michael Kan
• The Best Chromebooks for Kids in 2026

  Chromebooks are now a staple of American education. If your child needs one for schoolwork or playtime, here's help with the specs, the features, and everything else you need to know before you buy.

  3 weeks, 6 days By Brian Westover
• Back-To-School Sale Season Is Almost Over, Grab a New Laptop While You Can

  Once the first bell rings, laptop prices are going to rocket back up. Take advantage of these nine deep discounts while they're still good.

  3 weeks, 6 days By K. Thor Jensen
• This Framework Rival With Up to 72GB of RAM Launches at a Surprising Price

  However, the largest RAM configuration isn't available quite yet.

  3 weeks, 6 days By Jon Martindale