{"id":2637,"date":"2026-05-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rjbarrett.redirectme.net\/?p=2637"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:00:00","slug":"buying-a-laptop-these-are-the-9-best-laptops-you-can-buy-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rjbarrett.redirectme.net\/?p=2637","title":{"rendered":"Buying a laptop? These are the 9 best laptops you can buy today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-bigbite-multi-title\"\/>\n<p>Finding the right laptop for your lifestyle is more complicated than you may think. One quick search in Google and you\u2019re hit with a tidal wave of countless models and price points. It\u2019s a lot to sort through and digest. Do you need the muscle of a powerful graphics card? Do you go for a bigger screen to help with productivity? Should the screen be OLED? If you\u2019re feeling totally lost, don\u2019t fret.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where PCWorld\u2019s experts come in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"instant-buy-box\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-1\" class=\" pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lenovo-Yoga-9i-2-in-1-head-on.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Deal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row \">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition)\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Long battery life (almost 24 hours in our test)<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful OLED screen<\/li>\n<li>Great webcam<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>Lunar Lake\u2019s multithreaded performance isn\u2019t ideal for some workloads<\/li>\n<li>Glossy screen can be difficult to read in harsh lighting conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition)\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-2\" class=\" pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Acer-Aspire-Go-15-head-on.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Acer Aspire Go 15\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck on Amazon\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row \">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Acer Aspire Go 15\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Great value<\/li>\n<li>Sharp display<\/li>\n<li>Generous RAM and storage for the price<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable webcam and mic<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>Slow Intel N-series CPU<\/li>\n<li>No fingerprint reader or facial recognition<\/li>\n<li>Middling battery life<\/li>\n<li>No keyboard backlight<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Acer Aspire Go 15\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-3\" class=\" pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alienware-16X-Aurora-Clair-Obscur-game.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alienware 16X Aurora\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Deal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row \">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Alienware 16X Aurora\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>High-end CPU performance<\/li>\n<li>Bright and beautiful display<\/li>\n<li>Great gaming experience<\/li>\n<li>Very competitive price<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>You can get better gaming performance with a faster GPU (of course)<\/li>\n<li>Some hot air blows out the sides<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Alienware 16X Aurora\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-4\" class=\" pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/acer-nitro-v-16-ai-2.jpeg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Acer Nitro V 16 AI\u00a0\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Deal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row \">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Acer Nitro V 16 AI\u00a0\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Large touchpad compared to alternatives<\/li>\n<li>16-inch 1200p display at a low price<\/li>\n<li>Lots of physical connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Impressive battery life for a budget gaming laptop<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>Sub-par CPU performance<\/li>\n<li>Terrible audio quality from built-in speakers<\/li>\n<li>Wireless connectivity stuck on the Wi-Fi 6 standards<\/li>\n<li>Slightly more expensive laptops offer better value<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Acer Nitro V 16 AI\u00a0\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-5\" class=\" pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Acer-Swift-16-AI-3.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Acer Swift 16 AI\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck on Amazon\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row \">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Acer Swift 16 AI\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Sleek, sturdy design<\/li>\n<li>Sharp OLED screen<\/li>\n<li>Pleasantly tactile keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Good battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>AI features still lacking<\/li>\n<li>Some keyboard keys too cramped<\/li>\n<li>Too many pre-loaded apps<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Acer Swift 16 AI\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-6\" class=\"instant-buy-box-row-hidden pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250523_111538119.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Deal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row instant-buy-box-row-hidden\">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Compact and well-built<\/li>\n<li>Great office performance<\/li>\n<li>All Copilot Plus features available<\/li>\n<li>Good battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>Narrow screen to work on<\/li>\n<li>No HDR support<\/li>\n<li>No charger included<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Microsoft Surface Pro\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"instant-buy-box-row-7\" class=\"instant-buy-box-row-hidden pricing-details-row\">\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC00972.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\u00a0\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Deal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"pros-cons-row instant-buy-box-row-hidden\">\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-show\" data-title=\"MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\u00a0\">Show Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Impressive battery life<\/li>\n<li>Colorful OLED panel<\/li>\n<li>Strong performance (with the right settings)<\/li>\n<li>Great connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Sleek, lightweight design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>Display could be brighter, faster, and sharper<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard feel is inConsistent<\/li>\n<li>Battery takes a hit in practical use<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\u00a0\">Hide Pros &amp; 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Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pros-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pros-list\">\n<li>Repairable and upgradeable<\/li>\n<li>Great keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Display is easy on the eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cons-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-sub-heading\">Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cons-list\">\n<li>High up-front cost<\/li>\n<li>Battery life lags way behind<\/li>\n<li>Not quite seamless design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pros-cons-row-heading pros-cons-wrapper-hide\" data-title=\"Framework Laptop 13\">Hide Pros &amp; Cons <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"chevron-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M151.5 347.8L3.5 201c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l19.8-19.8c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0L160 282.7l119.7-118.5c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l19.8 19.8c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-148 146.8c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"at-a-glance-show-more-button\">Show 5 More<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"at-a-glance-show-less-button\">Show Top 5 only<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>From budget Chromebooks to powerhouse gaming machines, our experts have tested them all (including the below picks!). We\u2019ll help you focus on what really matters for your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why you should trust PCWorld for laptop reviews and buying advice:<\/strong> It\u2019s in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We\u2019ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who\u2019ve applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We\u2019re also committed to reviewing PC laptops at every price point to help you find a machine that matches your budget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart product-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-1\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"lenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-aura-edition-best-laptop-overall\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition) \u2013 Best laptop overall\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition) - Best laptop overall\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lenovo-Yoga-9i-2-in-1-head-on.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Long battery life (almost 24 hours in our test)<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful OLED screen<\/li>\n<li>Great webcam<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Lunar Lake\u2019s multithreaded performance isn\u2019t ideal for some workloads<\/li>\n<li>Glossy screen can be difficult to read in harsh lighting conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1,749\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/squirrels-live.getsquirrel.co\/assets\/images\/retailers\/29359_30d578138e556432c30d3d8306bf5eb4.png\" alt=\"Lenovo USA\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1729.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/newegg-logo.svg\" alt=\"Newegg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1821.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 32GB LPDDR5x | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>14-inch, 2880\u00d71800 OLED | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Almost 24 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.91 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-lenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-aura-edition\">Who should buy the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition)?<\/h3>\n<p>This Yoga is easily one of the best Windows laptops you can get right now and this is why: it looks great, it lasts forever, and it has a gorgeous screen. The display is a 14-inch 2880\u00d71800 OLED with HDR that can hit up to 120Hz. Inside you get an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and Intel Arc 140V graphics. That\u2019s fast enough for work, streaming, and everyday use. It also weighs under three pounds and the battery can last up to 23 hours.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"lenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-aura-edition-further-considerations\">Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Aura Edition): Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The 2-in-1 form factor really adds something extra here. It flips all the way around so you can use it like a tablet or prop it up like a tent. The keyboard is also comfortable to use for long periods of time, the trackpad feels smooth under your fingertips, and the Yoga Pen conveniently sticks to the top of the laptop via magnets. Ports are also decent: You\u2019re getting two Thunderbolt 4, one USB-C, one USB-A, plus a combo audio jack. No HDMI or microSD, though.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-2\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Acer Aspire Go 15 (2025)\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"acer-aspire-go-15-best-budget-laptop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Aspire Go 15 \u2013 Best budget laptop\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Acer Aspire Go 15 - Best budget laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Acer-Aspire-Go-15-head-on.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Great value<\/li>\n<li>Sharp display<\/li>\n<li>Generous RAM and storage for the price<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable webcam and mic<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Slow Intel N-series CPU<\/li>\n<li>No fingerprint reader or facial recognition<\/li>\n<li>Middling battery life<\/li>\n<li>No keyboard backlight<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$499\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent truncated_table\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% 18% 38%\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-prime-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core i3-N355 | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16GB DDR5 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>15.6-inch, 1920\u00d71080 IPS | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 6.5 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.74 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-acer-aspire-go-15\">Who should buy the Acer Aspire Go 15?<\/h3>\n<p>The Acer Aspire Go 15 is one of those laptops that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a spacious 15.6-inch 1080p display, it\u2019s got enough storage and memory to handle the day-to-day stuff like web browsing and streaming without choking. The port selection is also diverse: USB-C charging, two USB-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a Kensington lock slot.<\/p>\n<p>That said, where it shines is in its value. You\u2019re getting a big screen, lots of RAM, and a roomy SSD for under $500. You don\u2019t see this combination at this price point very often. If you need a laptop for work or everyday tasks, the Acer Aspire Go 15 will easily cover your needs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"acer-aspire-go-15-further-considerations\">Acer Aspire Go 15: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>This laptop isn\u2019t a speed demon and that\u2019s perfectly fine. It runs on a budget Intel N-series CPU, so heavy gaming or 3D design is a no-go. Battery life is just okay, too. You can expect around six to seven hours on a single charge, which is most of a workday. Display-wise, it\u2019s a clear 1080p IPS panel, but it\u2019s not an OLED, so don\u2019t expect rich colors.<\/p>\n<p>In short, it\u2019s a dependable machine that\u2019s fast enough for daily use and it\u2019s got a fair amount of room for your files and apps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Aspire Go 15 (2025) review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-3\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Alienware 16X Aurora\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"alienware-16x-aurora-best-gaming-laptop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAlienware 16X Aurora \u2013 Best gaming laptop\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Alienware 16X Aurora - Best gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Alienware-16X-Aurora-Clair-Obscur-game.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>High-end CPU performance<\/li>\n<li>Bright and beautiful display<\/li>\n<li>Great gaming experience<\/li>\n<li>Very competitive price<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>You can get better gaming performance with a faster GPU (of course)<\/li>\n<li>Some hot air blows out the sides<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1,999.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/dell-logo.svg\" alt=\"Dell\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1999.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  amazon_vendor\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$2,426.34\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | <strong>GPU:<\/strong> Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 32GB DDR5 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch, 2560\u00d71600 IPS | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Just under 7 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>5.86 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-alienware-16x-aurora\">Who should buy the Alienware 16X Aurora?<\/h3>\n<p>The Alienware 16X Aurora delivers serious speed with its Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and RTX 5070 GPU. It\u2019s perfect for gamers who want to run modern titles without bleeding their wallets dry. It\u2019s currently $1,649.99 at Dell. The 16-inch 2560\u00d71600 display keeps every frame looking buttery smooth thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate, and its subtle Interstellar Indigo finish makes it look sharp in just about any setting, whether it\u2019s in a dorm or office space.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"alienware-16x-aurora-further-considerations\">Alienware 16X Aurora: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>Alienware packs in plenty of goodies here, like a crisp 1080p webcam (with Windows Hello facial recognition), Wi-Fi 7 for super fast connectivity, and a wide variety of ports. The full-size keyboard has a number pad and customizable backlighting. And you get nearly seven hours of battery life, which is awesome, since long runtimes aren\u2019t common in gaming laptops.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlienware 16X Aurora review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-4\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Acer Nitro V 16 AI\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"acer-nitro-v-16-ai-best-budget-gaming-laptop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Nitro V 16 AI\u00a0\u2013 Best budget gaming laptop\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Acer Nitro V 16 AI\u00a0- Best budget gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/acer-nitro-v-16-ai-2.jpeg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Large touchpad compared to alternatives<\/li>\n<li>16-inch 1200p display at a low price<\/li>\n<li>Lots of physical connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Impressive battery life for a budget gaming laptop<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Sub-par CPU performance<\/li>\n<li>Terrible audio quality from built-in speakers<\/li>\n<li>Wireless connectivity stuck on the Wi-Fi 6 standards<\/li>\n<li>Slightly more expensive laptops offer better value<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$899\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  amazon_vendor\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$915\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/walmart-logo.svg\" alt=\"Walmart\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$915\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> AMD Ryzen 5 240 | <strong>GPU:<\/strong> Nvidia RTX 5050 <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16GB LPDDR5-5600 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch, 1920\u00d71200, 180Hz IPS-LCD | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 8 to 12 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>5.38 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-acer-nitro-v-16-ai\">Who should buy the Acer Nitro V 16 AI?<\/h3>\n<p>The Acer Nitro V 16 AI, which can occasionally be found as low as $629 at times, delivers great 1080p gaming performance\u2013making it a great choice for gamers who don\u2019t want to spend a ton. Its RTX 5050 outperforms other (older) entry-level graphics like the 4050, hitting an average 72 FPS in <em>Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>. Surprisingly, for a gaming laptop, the battery life is surprisingly good, lasting eight to 12 hours with light use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"acer-nitro-v-16-ai-further-considerations\">Acer Nitro V 16 AI: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The 16-inch 1920\u00d71200 IPS display offers more vertical space than standard 1080p panels, and the 180Hz refresh rate keeps things snappy during fast-paced games. The audio isn\u2019t the best, but you can always hook up to external speakers. Overall, though, the Acer Nitro V 16 AI really hits the sweet spot between performance and affordability.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Nitro V 16 AI review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-5\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Acer Swift 16 AI\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"acer-swift-16-ai-best-college-laptop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Swift 16 AI \u2013 Best college laptop\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Acer Swift 16 AI - Best college laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Acer-Swift-16-AI-3.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Sleek, sturdy design<\/li>\n<li>Sharp OLED screen<\/li>\n<li>Pleasantly tactile keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Good battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>AI features still lacking<\/li>\n<li>Some keyboard keys too cramped<\/li>\n<li>Too many pre-loaded apps<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1,199.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent truncated_table\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  amazon_vendor\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% 18% 38%\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16GB LPDDR5X | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch, 2880\u00d71800 OLED | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 17.5 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.37 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-acer-swift-16-ai\">Who should buy the Acer Swift 16 AI?<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a laptop for college that won\u2019t kill your back and doesn\u2019t look boring, the Acer Swift 16 AI is worth checking out. It\u2019s only 3.37 pounds, and the 16-inch OLED screen looks really sharp. Inside you get an Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Arc graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Not the fastest thing ever, but it handles schoolwork and big files without complaint.<\/p>\n<p>The 70Wh battery will get you through a full day of classes (we clocked it at 17.5 hours), and you can charge it via either of the USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. There\u2019s also two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"acer-swift-16-ai-further-considerations\">Acer Swift 16 AI: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The OLED screen is such a lovely thing to behold\u2013it\u2019s bright, colorful, and sharp. The keyboard feels good for long typing sessions and, although the trackpad is on the smaller side and may feel cramped to some, it works fine for daily use. If you want a laptop that\u2019s portable and won\u2019t die on you halfway through the day, the Acer Swift 16 AI is the one to spring for. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a more high-end machine, check out the latest Acer Swift 16 AI ($1,899 at the time of testing), which comes equipped with the new Panther Lake processor.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcer Swift 16 AI review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-6\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 2025\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"microsoft-surface-pro-best-lightweight-laptop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMicrosoft Surface Pro \u2013 Best lightweight laptop\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Microsoft Surface Pro - Best lightweight laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250523_111538119.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Compact and well-built<\/li>\n<li>Great office performance<\/li>\n<li>All Copilot Plus features available<\/li>\n<li>Good battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Narrow screen to work on<\/li>\n<li>No HDR support<\/li>\n<li>No charger included<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$799.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/squirrels-live.getsquirrel.co\/assets\/images\/retailers\/35161_6512e7a80b4e3205aaec2e6d8d71d205.png\" alt=\"Best Buy US\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$849\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/squirrels-live.getsquirrel.co\/assets\/images\/retailers\/bandh1.png\" alt=\"B&amp;H\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$899.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  amazon_vendor\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$989\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.datafeedr.com\/m\/15267.jpg\" alt=\"Target \" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1149.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__hidden-records-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/walmart-logo.svg\" alt=\"Walmart\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1149.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16GB LPDDR5X | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 512GB SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>12-inch, 2196\u00d71464 IPS | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Up to 2 hours at full brightness, up to 19 hours with light use | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.51 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-microsoft-surface-pro\">Who should buy the Microsoft Surface Pro?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re always on the go \u2014 whether it\u2019s the train, a coffee shop, or just hopping around the house \u2014 the Surface Pro is pretty much made for that. It\u2019s super light (under two pounds!) and still powerful enough to handle all the usual stuff like emails and Zoom calls.<\/p>\n<p>With its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus CPU, it\u2019s great for anyone who wants something that works like a laptop but feels like a tablet. You can doodle or get work done, all without feeling like you\u2019re lugging around a heavy brick.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"microsoft-surface-pro-further-considerations\">Microsoft Surface Pro: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The smaller screen might not be great if you\u2019re juggling a bunch of stuff all day, and there\u2019s only two USB-C ports (so you\u2019ll probably need a dock or something). Battery life can last a while, but honestly, it\u2019s kind of all over the place. Expect around two hours at full brightness under heavy use or up to 19 hours with lighter tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if your work mostly lives in the cloud and you value portability above raw power, this is the best ultraportable Windows device you can get right now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMicrosoft Surface Pro 2025 review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-7\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"msi-prestige-flip-14-ai-best-laptop-for-battery-life\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\u00a0 \u2013 Best laptop for battery life\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+\u00a0 - Best laptop for battery life\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC00972.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Impressive battery life<\/li>\n<li>Colorful OLED panel<\/li>\n<li>Strong performance (with the right settings)<\/li>\n<li>Great connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Sleek, lightweight design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Display could be brighter, faster, and sharper<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard feel is inConsistent<\/li>\n<li>Battery takes a hit in practical use<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1299\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>14-inch 1920\u00d71200 OLED touchscreen | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 30+ hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.02 pounds<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-msi-prestige-flip-14-ai\">Who should buy the MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a laptop that just keeps on going and going, the MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ is totally worth looking into. With an Intel Core Ultra X7 357H (Panther Lake!) CPU, 32GB of RAM, and Intel Arc B390 graphics, it delivers solid everyday performance while sipping power. The 14-inch OLED touchscreen may only run at 1920\u00d71200 and 60Hz, but it\u2019s color-rich and responsive, and the included stylus adds precise note-taking and sketching capabilities. But what really sets this machine part? Its endurance.<\/p>\n<p>Inside sits a massive 78.6Wh battery, which helped the Prestige Flip 14 AI+ achieve over <em>34 hours<\/em> of offline video playback during our testing. That\u2019s an insane result that tops almost every other laptop we\u2019ve come across. So if battery life is your top priority, this is a pick worth considering.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"msi-prestige-flip-14-ai-further-considerations\">MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, this is an impressive laptop, but it\u2019s not flawless. The OLED display\u2019s 294-nit peak brightness and 1920\u00d71200 resolution are decent but not dazzling, especially when compared to sharper rivals. The webcam also delivers grainy 1080p footage, and the pre-installed Norton software caused some weird page-loading issues in our review (it went away after we uninstalled it). And while performance is totally fine for daily use, it\u2019s not going to replace a workstation.<\/p>\n<p>If you want insane battery life and a versatile 2-in-1 form factor for around $1,299, then this is a great choice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-8\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Asus Chromebook Plus CX34\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"asus-chromebook-plus-cx34-best-chromebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAsus Chromebook Plus CX34 \u2013 Best Chromebook\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 - Best Chromebook\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hero.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Zippy processor performance<\/li>\n<li>Memorable keyboard<\/li>\n<li>A wide array of connectivity options<\/li>\n<li>Chic design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Battery life isn\u2019t competitive<\/li>\n<li>The display\u2019s 16:9 aspect ratio feels a little cramped<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$499\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/best-buy-logo.png\" alt=\"Best Buy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$529.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Intel Core i5-1335U | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 8GB | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 128GB (universal flash storage) | <strong>Screen size: <\/strong>14-inch, 1920\u00d71080 touchscreen | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 13 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.17 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-asus-chromebook-plus-cx34\">Who should buy the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34?<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a zippy Chromebook for everyday tasks, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 won\u2019t let you down\u2013it\u2019s simple, reliable, and ready to handle whatever your day throws at it. This machine will easily crush your daily workflow thanks to its Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. The 14-inch 1080p display also looks sharp, and the 1080p webcam is perfect for Zoom calls.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"asus-chromebook-plus-cx34-further-considerations\">Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>While the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 offers smooth performance and a pretty design, there are minor trade-offs to be aware of like the non-competitive battery life (13 hours) and the lack of a touchscreen. You\u2019ll also need to be comfortable with ChromeOS. If you prefer Windows or macOS, we\u2019d recommend looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAsus Chromebook Plus CX34 review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-9\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Apple MacBook Neo\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"macbook-neo-best-macbook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMacBook Neo \u2013 Best MacBook\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"MacBook Neo - Best MacBook\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/macbook-neo-front-3.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Distinguished and sturdy design<\/li>\n<li>Excellent single-core CPU performance<\/li>\n<li>Great-looking display<\/li>\n<li>Nothing feels cheap<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Different USB implementations on the two ports<\/li>\n<li>Trackpad lacks pressure-sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>Multi-core performance lags<\/li>\n<li>No P3 color gamut support<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__pricing-details--label\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Prices Today: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_button_table_content product_chart_table_format price_comp_table best_picks_story_types\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison\">\n<div id=\"New\" class=\"new_products_tab tabcontent \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  amazon_vendor\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/amazon-logo.svg\" alt=\"Amazon\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$589\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/apple-logo.svg\" alt=\"Apple\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/squirrels-live.getsquirrel.co\/assets\/images\/retailers\/bandh1.png\" alt=\"B&amp;H\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/squirrels-live.getsquirrel.co\/assets\/images\/retailers\/35161_6512e7a80b4e3205aaec2e6d8d71d205.png\" alt=\"Best Buy US\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__hidden-records-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/idg-base-theme\/dist\/static\/img\/walmart-logo.svg\" alt=\"Walmart\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"price-comparison__record  \">\n<div class=\"price-comparison__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.datafeedr.com\/m\/15267.jpg\" alt=\"Target \" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$599.99\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> A19 Pro | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 8GB | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 256GB SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>13-inch 2408\u00d71506 Liquid Retina display\u00a0| <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 13 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.7 pounds<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-macbook-neo\">Who should buy the MacBook Neo?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been holding off on buying a MacBook because of the steep price, Apple\u2019s latest installment is your golden ticket. At just $599, it\u2019s the most affordable MacBook ever, but don\u2019t let the \u201cbudget\u201d label fool you. <\/p>\n<p>Inside, it\u2019s got an A19 Pro chip with 6 CPU cores, a 16-core Neural Engine, 5-core GPU, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. That\u2019s more than enough for everyday productivity like browsing, emailing, streaming, documents, spreadsheets, and so on. The 13-inch Liquid Retina display is bright and sharp at 2408\u00d71506 with 500 nits, and the all-aluminum case is both strong and lightweight, the kind of quality you\u2019d expect from a MacBook.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"macbook-neo-further-considerations\">MacBook Neo: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The MacBook Neo isn\u2019t perfect. The screen only supports sRGB, so it\u2019s not great for serious color work. The SSD is also a bit slower, and one of the USB-C ports is really slow (according to our review). There\u2019s no Thunderbolt connectivity and Touch ID is only available on the $699 model. But for $599, these are expected trade-offs. For normal everyday use, the battery easily lasts all day, the keyboard feels good, and macOS runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApple MacBook Neo review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-product-chart-item product-chart-item \" id=\"product-chart-item-10\">\n<p><h2 data-p_name=\"Framework Laptop 13 (2025)\" class=\"product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title toc\" id=\"framework-laptop-13-best-laptop-for-upgrading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFramework Laptop 13 \u2013 Best laptop for upgrading\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"large-pro-cons-product-chart-section\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper product-chart-item__image-outer-wrapper--large\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-lightbox-container\" data-wp-context=\"{\" imageid=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"product-chart-item__image\" alt=\"Framework Laptop 13 - Best laptop for upgrading\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/framework-13-2025-13.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-body\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-columns\">\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"pros\">Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Repairable and upgradeable<\/li>\n<li>Great keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Display is easy on the eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-column\">\n<h3 class=\"product-chart-subTitle\" id=\"cons\">Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"product-pros-cons-list\">\n<li>High up-front cost<\/li>\n<li>Battery life lags way behind<\/li>\n<li>Not quite seamless design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-chart-item__information\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-label\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice When Reviewed:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"product-chart-item__information--rrp-value\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$1,946\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-content\">\n<p><strong>CPU:<\/strong> AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16GB DDR5-5600 | <strong>Storage<\/strong>: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>13.5-inch, 2880\u00d71920 IPS\u00a0| <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Just over 11 hours | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.99 lbs<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"who-should-buy-the-framework-laptop-13\">Who should buy the Framework Laptop 13?<\/h3>\n<p>Need a laptop that\u2019s super easy to upgrade and tough enough to stick around? The Framework Laptop 13 is where it\u2019s at. You can swap out pretty much anything\u2014RAM, storage, even the motherboard if you want! It runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor and is slim enough to toss in your bag and go wherever.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" id=\"framework-laptop-13-further-considerations\">Framework Laptop 13: Further considerations<\/h3>\n<p>The price might sting a bit upfront, and the built-in graphics are okay for everyday stuff, but don\u2019t expect much gaming performance. Battery life\u2019s decent, but nothing groundbreaking.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"product-chart-review-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead our full <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFramework Laptop 13 (2025) review\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-notable-laptops-weve-tested\">Other notable laptops we\u2019ve tested<\/h2>\n<p>These laptops didn\u2019t crack the top of our list, but they\u2019re still excellent picks. The Dell 14 Premium, for example, is an elegant machine with a vibrant 3200\u00d72000 OLED display, strong CPU performance, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The latest Acer Swift 16 AI is also a big standout. Not only does it have impressive battery life (18 hours!), but it also comes equipped with Intel\u2019s latest Panther Lake chip.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something that\u2019s as light as air, then you should check out the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI, which comes in at a little over two pounds. And if you need a little more flexibility from your machine, the Lenovo Yoga 7a ($1,599.99) is a good convertible option. The connectivity selection is diverse and it\u2019s got an attractive OLED display. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-box-text inline-box\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-we-test-laptops\">How we test laptops<\/h2>\n<p>The PCWorld team puts each and every Windows laptop through a series of benchmarks that test GPU and CPU performance, battery life, and so on. The idea is to push the laptop to its limits and then compare it against others we\u2019ve tested. Chromebooks, on the other hand, go through a series of web-based tests. <\/p>\n<p>For a much deeper look at our review methodology, check out how PCWorld tests laptops.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-curated-this-article\">Who curated this article?<\/h2>\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m\u00a0Ashley Biancuzzo, and I oversee all laptop and Chromebook coverage at PCWorld. While you\u2019ll see me review Chromebooks on occasion, I\u2019m also deeply immersed in the broader world of consumer tech. I spend a lot of time writing and thinking about where laptops are headed\u2013from AI and sustainable designs to long-term trends. When I\u2019m not deep in the world of tech, you\u2019ll probably find me gaming, getting lost in a book, or chilling with my rescue greyhound.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-best-laptop\">How to choose the best laptop<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-the-best-laptop-style\">What\u2019s the best laptop style?<\/h3>\n<p>Regular ones are fine for everyday stuff. 2-in-1s are cool because the screen flips around. Chromebooks are cheap and good if you mostly do web browsing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-power\">How much power?<\/h3>\n<p>Depends on what you\u2019re doing. For basic web or email, an Intel Core i3 or Ryzen 3 works fine. If you\u2019re into video editing or creative stuff, an i7\/i9 or Ryzen 7\/9 is better. And if you\u2019re handling heavy 4K editing or lots of apps, a Ryzen 9 is your best bet.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discrete-graphics-vs-integrated-graphics\">Discrete graphics vs. integrated graphics?<\/h3>\n<p>Gamers and video editors need a legit graphics card\u2014Nvidia, AMD, something with real muscle. But if all you\u2019re doing is YouTube, emails, and Netflix, the built-in graphics won\u2019t hold you back.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-ram\">How much RAM? <\/h3>\n<p>RAM is more important than ever, especially with AI-powered features using more memory. 16GB is the sweet spot for most folks today. 8GB is fine for the basic stuff, but can quickly feeling limiting after a year or so. 32GB or more is ideal for gaming, heavy multitasking, and content creation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-the-right-display-size\">What\u2019s the right display size?<\/h3>\n<p>Doing video edits? Go bigger\u201415 or 17 inches helps a ton. For everyday use, 13 or 14 inches usually does the trick. Light enough to toss in your bag, not a pain to carry, and still plenty of space to get stuff done.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"battery-life-expectations\">Battery-life expectations<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re gonna carry your laptop around, try to get one that lasts 10 to 12 hours on a charge. That\u2019s usually enough for a long flight or a full day of classes. Some of the new Snapdragon laptops are even crushing that, with one going up to 25 hours thanks to their super-efficient chips. Just remember, bigger batteries usually mean heavier laptops. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laptop-pricing-guide\">Laptop pricing guide<\/h3>\n<p>A decent laptop usually runs $500 to $750. If money\u2019s tight, a Chromebook or a basic work laptop under $500 will get you by. Push closer to $1,000 and you\u2019ll start seeing nicer screens and more speed, but it really depends on what you need.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-forget-the-ports\">Don\u2019t forget the ports<\/h3>\n<p>I like laptops with lots of ports so you don\u2019t need adapters. Having both USB-C and USB-A is great. An HDMI port is especially useful for hooking up to an external monitor, especially if your laptop display just isn\u2019t cutting it the way you want it to. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block\">\n<h2 class=\"faq-block-title\" id=\"faq\"> FAQ <\/h2>\n<hr class=\"block-horizotal-divider\"\/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">1.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-best-laptop\">What is the best laptop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>PCWorld calls the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition the best overall laptop. It handles regular stuff pretty easily, the battery can go up to 23 hours if you play your cards right, and the screen\u2019s this bright 14-inch 2880\u00d71800 OLED with HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate\u2013it looks top-notch!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">2.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-best-cheap-laptop\">What is the best cheap laptop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>The Acer Aspire Go 15 is PCWorld\u2019s favorite budget pick. It\u2019s got an Intel Core i3-N355, a 1080p screen, and a varied port selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">3.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-best-gaming-laptop\">What is the best gaming laptop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>The Alienware 16X Aurora is a powerful gaming laptop that handles modern games with ease and makes them look amazing. It\u2019s got an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and RTX 5070 graphics, so performance is top-notch without going overboard on price. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">4.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-laptop\">When is the best time to buy a laptop?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>The best time to buy a laptop is usually during big sales events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Back-to-school season\u2019s also good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">5.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-2-in-1-laptop\">What is a 2-in-1 laptop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>A 2-in-1 is a flexible laptop that can flip and fold, more or less\u2013basically, the acrobat of the laptop world. Want to kick back and watch Netflix? Prop it up like a tent. Need to take notes at your next meeting? Fold the keyboard back and jot things down on the touchscreen. They\u2019re a hit with students and creatives who want a bit of everything in one device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block\">\n<div class=\"faq-save-content\"><span class=\"faq-rank\">6.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-copilot-laptop\">What is a Copilot+ laptop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip\">\n<p>A Copilot+ laptop is a PC with AI built right in. It helps you draft emails, generate images, and more. Since the AI runs locally, AI performance should be snappier. But at the end of the day, it\u2019s still just a normal laptop (more or less), with a little helper that makes life easier to manage. 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