These are our favorite HP laptops from the company's OmniBook, Pavilion, Envy, Spectre and Transcend lines -- all tested and reviewed by CNET editors. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with ...

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: It's thin and light for its size, but a short runtime and a few design miscues make this a low-cost laptop to skip. Acer Swift Go 14 AI: This Snapdragon X-powered laptop ...

These mini LED displays are a more recent addition to the laptop space, though, initially available on the MacBook Pros and a few other premium Windows devices, but now available on a wider range of ...

I’ll also reference some of the other types of laptop displays, such as LED IPS and mini LED, for comparison with what OLEDs offer. That aside, I’ve also compiled down below a few detailed lists of ...

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For me, notebooks are a lifeline. I'm a writer who dreads writing (that's how you know I'm committed), and putting pen to paper has dulled much of the pain that comes from exposing my inner world.

If you’ve been shopping around for a gaming laptop, do me a favor and pump the breaks–you’ve got to take a few things into consideration first. A powerful GPU is needed for keeping up with ...

Whether you need a laptop for work, play, or something else entirely, having the best laptop for your needs can make all the difference in getting things done efficiently. If you’re on the hunt for a ...

When shopping for a new laptop in 2025, you have a wider choice than ever. To help you find the right device, we’ve tested and reviewed hundreds of the best laptops from brands like Apple ...

When you're shopping for a gaming laptop, the first thing I always recommend people consider is what PC games they actually hope to play. The second is what settings they hope to play them at.

I’ve gotten into the habit of always carrying at least two notebooks (one pocket-sized, one larger one in my everyday backpack) along with my phone and tablet so I am never without a way to jot down ...

This is an impressive feat considering its powerful hardware and gorgeous OLED display. The right laptop for video editing must handle software like Adobe Premiere Pro without slowdowns.