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Despite its dazzling 240Hz OLED screen, HP's Omen Transcend 16, as tested, just isn't powerful enough to justify its elite price.

By Charles Jefferies

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop Studio 2 challenges Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro for the hearts of creative pros. Here's how their features and capabilities stack up.

By Brian Westover

Opt for eco-friendly computing with a reliable and budget-friendly choice.

Looking for a new computer? We rounded up all the best deals on new laptops that'll take your gaming, streaming, and scrolling to a whole new level. Let's get shopping!

By Jade Chung-Lee  & Karl Klockars
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Gigabyte's midrange Aorus 16X ASG delivers decent performance and lengthy battery life for a gaming laptop at an approachable price. More ports, given its size, and a better screen would have put it over the top.

By Sherri Smith

The first wave of Copilot+ PCs, featuring Snapdragon X Elite chips, are on shelves. We tested three machines to see how Adreno integrated graphics fare with demanding titles.

By Matthew Buzzi

Full HD 1080p is passé. For peak productivity and creativity, consider a laptop with a super-sharp 4K screen. Check out the best we've tested, plus a breakdown of 4K's pros and cons for gaming, productivity, and entertainment.

By Eric Grevstad
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The Blade 18 delivers for its subset of deep-pocketed enthusiasts seeking a sleek and premium big-screen gaming laptop. However, its short battery life and sky-high price hold it back from top marks.

By Matthew Buzzi

Need a budget laptop for the kids? Or a powerful one for design work or gaming? Dell sells a huge variety. Let's decode the different lines and look at the top performers (and values) in our testing.

By Matthew Buzzi  & Joe Osborne
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As budget Chromebooks go, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an appealing "Now with AI" contender, but its lagging performance and minimal feature set offset the low price.

By Brian Westover
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Editors' Choice

Dell’s pricey but powerful Precision 5490 mobile workstation packs impressive longevity and helpful enterprise features into a 14-inch chassis with comfy inputs.

By Charles Jefferies

Google OS is coming into its own and we've got massive price drops on Chrome portables from Acer, HP, Samsung and more

By Karl Klockars  & K. Thor Jensen

Laptop shopping on a tight budget? Check out 10 great picks that cost less than a grand—ultraportables, gaming laptops, 2-in-1s, even a MacBook Air—all tested and vetted by PC Labs.

By Brian Westover

Maximize productivity with a seamless multi-screen setup perfect for professionals and students.

With names like Surface Pro, Go, Laptop, Laptop Go, Laptop Studio, and Studio, Microsoft's Surface family of PCs, tablets, and desktops isn't easy to decipher. We've tested them all to help you figure out which one to get.

By Matthew Buzzi  & Brian Westover

You read that right! The latest Apple Pencil is on sale at a steep discount right now, along with top-tier gear from Alienware and Sony.

By Shubham Yewale

Got FOMO? We can help you navigate the last of the Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals and make the most of these final hours to save big on a laptop (at least until Black Friday).

By Jade Chung-Lee

Chromebooks offer so much for so little, and even after Prime Day, they cost even less! If you want to invest in a web-centric, student-friendly laptop, we've got some great deals to show you.

By Jibin Joseph

We know Apple deals aren't going to be outrageous but there are still some good ones to be found on Prime Day, like this one with a bonus $50 coupon available!

By Shubham Yewale

Looking to increase your productivity or widen your entertainment options with a shiny new laptop? We've scoped out some of the best deals for "Black Friday in July."

By Jade Chung-Lee