Best laptops, by who they suit
The best laptops depend on what you run every day, how much you carry it and how long you want it to last. Here is how the ones we cover compare, and where each lets you down.
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Apple MacBook Air 13" (M4, 16GB/256GB)
GO 91/100 · $899Best for: strong battery and portability.
The catch: Base 256GB storage: fills quickly (10 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.
Is it worth it? →Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)
GO 89/100 · $1999Best for: strong display and performance.
The catch: Price: expensive for light workloads (12 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.
Is it worth it? →Dell XPS 14 (Core Ultra 7, 32GB)
SKIP 76/100 · $1699Best for: strong display and build quality.
The catch: Battery life: short for the class (11 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.
Is it worth it? →Acer Aspire Go 15 (8GB/256GB)
SKIP 56/100 · $399Best for: strong battery and portability.
The catch: Slow under multitasking: 8gb ram limits (12 sources). Check this matters for how you'll use it.
Is it worth it? →Which one is right for you?
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