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We've tested over 30 laptops in the past year. Here are the 12 best for 2026.
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The 11 best Windows laptops for 2026
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Laptop specs explained: A jargon-free guide to what's inside your computer
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Act quickly: The 15-inch LG Gram Book is under $550 at Best Buy
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For one day only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is cheaper than the MacBook Neo
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The best MacBooks to buy in 2026: Air, Pro, or Neo?
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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

Laptops

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Deals

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Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13" i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished) Get a 1TB MacBook Pro for $430 while supplies last
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News

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