The Best Laptops to Work and Play Wherever You Are

Deciding on the best laptop to buy is a task. They aren’t cheap, but there’s more at stake than just your budget. Your success in work, school, or even in gaming could depend on the hardware inside the PC you choose. Most of us go years between making purchases of this magnitude, and there are many makes, models, and chip configurations to choose from. Don't worry. I've been testing laptops for a decade—these are our top picks for 2025.

If you don’t know exactly what you need or what all the various hardware jargon means, read our How to Buy a Laptop guide. Check out our other computing guides, including the Best MacBooks, Best Cheap Laptops, Best Gaming Laptops, Best Linux Laptops, and Best Laptop Backpacks.

Updated April 2025: We’ve added the Asus Vivobook 14 and reorganized the guide.

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