The best laptops for every budget (November 2024)

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In other words, there's no such thing as a universally best laptop. This is an annoying fact of life for both laptop shoppers and those of us doling out \"best laptop\" recommendations, since we can't make custom judgment calls for everyone in need of a new machine. (I would love to, but I've got a thing after this.) However, I can confidently point you in the right direction of some standouts that I and other members of the Mashable team have vetted and approved.Our top picksAs of Nov. 2024, Mashable's top laptop overall is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, a sophisticated Copilot+ PC with incredible performance, an unrivaled battery life of nearly 23 hours, and some fun AI features (if you're into that sort of thing). If you're a card-carrying member of Team Apple, the best MacBook we've tested to date is the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, which is a sleek, peppy notebook with a scrumptious keyboard and closed-lid support for two external displays. We currently recommend the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro as the best laptop for photo and video editing — it's fast, well-made, and long-lasting — but that will likely change soon with this month's launch of M4-series models. Stay tuned for our review.\n SEE ALSO:\n \n I've tested over 59 laptops: This is the best Windows laptop of 2024\n \n \n \nFor users on a budget, the best cheap laptop we've tested is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which has a premium, ultra-portable design and an excellent keyboard. If you're trying to spend less than $500, look into the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch: With a large, colorful display, cool everyday performance, and some useful AI features, it's the best Chromebook we've used. Among gaming laptops, the Alienware m16 R2 leads the pack. It's a super snappy mid-ranger that's capable of being toned down for everyday use when you're done playing Cyberpunk 2077.The best laptops we've tried also include two unique 2-in-1 devices. Creative professionals would be served well by the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, a sturdy 2-in-1 with a decent battery life and a pull-forward design that can turn it into an easel, while heavy multitaskers should look further into the latest Asus Zenbook Duo. It features two beautiful OLED displays, performs well for its price point, and includes free accessories like a stylus and a detachable keyboard.After spending countless hours reviewing laptops across popular brands, we've decided to recommend these models because they're well-made, powerful enough for their respective use cases, and priced fairly (or easy to find on sale). At the very least, we think they can be useful archetypes within different categories of computers. Don't start from square one if you don't have to, you know?What's on deckAlong with an M4-series MacBook Pro, we have reviews in the pipeline for several laptops: the new Dell XPS 13, a Lunar Lake model with an optional tandem OLED display; the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, a cheap Chromebook; the HP Omen 17, a strapping gaming laptop; and the latest Framework Laptop 13, a modular laptop. (The previous-gen Framework Laptop 13 used to be featured in this guide as Mashable's favorite repairable laptop.) I'll update this story once we've finished testing them.The scoop on Black Friday laptop dealsIf you're particularly hung up on the \"budget\" part of laptop shopping, know that Black Friday season is the best time to buy a laptop if you're hunting for a good deal. With Black Friday proper scheduled for Nov. 29 this year — an unusually late time slot — many retailers are treating all of this month like a free-for-all.\n SEE ALSO:\n \n When do Black Friday sales start? Be on the lookout for early holiday deals.\n \n \n \nAs someone who's covered Black Friday sales for Mashable since 2019, I expect to see most of the best Black Friday laptop deals pop up at Best Buy — possibly including sizable price drops on new Lunar Lake Copilot+ PCs and M4 MacBook Pros. (The M3 generation will likely hit new record lows.) Amazon will probably price-match its competitor on models from popular brands like Apple, Microsoft, LG, Acer, and Asus, with Walmart filling the gap on lower-priced gaming laptops and Chromebooks.Cross-checking Black Friday laptop deals across retailers (and manufacturers' DTC sites) will be your best line of defense against overpaying. Keep in mind, too, that stores like Best Buy and Target offer holiday price match guarantees, in case something you buy gets cheaper later in the season. If you don't want to sift through the sea of sales yourself, though, I'll also be tracking the top Black Friday laptop deals myself.Read on for Mashable's in-depth guide to the best laptops of 2024. 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Here's what you can expect at different price ranges:<\/p><ul><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>$300 to $600 <\/strong>are budget Windows notebooks and Chromebooks reserved for word processing, web browsing, and email sending. Models on the lower end of this price range tend to be clunkers with pokey Intel Celeron N Series CPUs and eMMC storage; spending a little extra can get you a sleeker machine with a better entry-level processor, more battery life, SSD storage, and a backlit keyboard.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>$600 to $1,000<\/strong> are mostly Windows models and high-end Chromebooks with crisper displays and mid-range CPUs that are good for schoolwork, streaming, and casual gaming.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Laptops priced at<strong> $1,000 to $1,500<\/strong> are peppy Windows ultrabooks, MacBooks, and gaming laptops with plenty of storage space, bright, pretty displays, enough power for light photo and video editing, and great graphics. <\/p><\/li><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>more than $1,500<\/strong> are beautiful, beefy, and blazing-fast MacBooks Pros and Windows desktop replacements that can handle professional content creation and intense gaming.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>If you want to stretch your budget beyond these usual constraints, bookmark our <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-laptop-deals\" target=\"_self\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">guide to the best laptop deals<\/a> across major retailers and tech manufacturers: We update it biweekly with fresh discounts.<\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What size laptop should I be looking for?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p>If you commute daily or <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-laptop-backpacks\" target=\"_self\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\"><u>travel<\/u><\/a> often, a lightweight, slim, and compact laptop in the 11- to 13-inch range will serve you best. If you're a huge movie buff, a gamer, or a creator who doesn't normally take their laptop on the road with them, you can bulk up to a 15- to 17-inch model with heft that affords it more power.<\/p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is a cheap laptop worth it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p>You get what you pay for, but some brands' budget laptops can take you pretty far these days, and certain use cases don't necessitate the latest or most powerful specs. 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data-position="14">Frequently Asked Questions</option> </select> <div class="absolute top-0 right-2 h-full pointer-events-none"> <svg class="inline-block w-6 h-6 pointer-events-none text-md"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-angle-down-light"></use></svg> </div> </div> </div> </aside> <article data-autopogo class="mt-8 font-serif editor-content"> <p>Choosing the best laptop is a largely subjective decision that comes down to your primary use cases, your preferred operating system, and your <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cheap-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">budget</a>. In other words, there's no such thing as a universally <em>best </em><a href="https://mashable.com/category/laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">laptop</a>. </p><p>This is an annoying fact of life for both laptop shoppers and those of us doling out "best laptop" recommendations, since we can't make custom judgment calls for everyone in need of a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/what-to-do-with-an-old-laptop" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new machine</a>. (I would love to, but I've got a thing after this.) However, I can confidently point you in the right direction of some standouts that I and other members of the Mashable team have vetted and approved.</p><h2 id="our-top-picks">Our top picks</h2><p>As of Nov. 2024, Mashable's top laptop overall is the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-7" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Microsoft Surface Laptop 7</a>, a sophisticated <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-windows-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Copilot+ PC</a> with incredible performance, an unrivaled battery life of nearly 23 hours, and some fun AI features (if you're into that sort of thing). </p><p>If you're a card-carrying member of Team Apple, the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-macbooks" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best MacBook</a> we've tested to date is the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/m3-macbook-air-15-inch" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">15-inch M3 MacBook Air</a>, which is a sleek, peppy notebook with a scrumptious keyboard and closed-lid support for two external displays. We currently recommend the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/m3-14-inch-macbook-pro" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">14-inch M3 MacBook Pro</a> as the best laptop for <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptops-for-photo-editing" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">photo</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptops-for-video-editing" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">video editing</a> — it's fast, well-made, and long-lasting — but that will likely change soon with this month's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/macbook-pro-m4-announcement" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">launch</a> of M4-series models. Stay tuned for our review.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7"> <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span> <a href="/article/the-best-windows-laptop-2024-so-far" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300"> <span class="ml-1">I've tested over 59 laptops: This is the best Windows laptop of 2024</span> <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg> </a> </div> <p>For users on a budget, the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cheap-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best cheap laptop</a> we've tested is the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3</a>, which has a premium, ultra-portable design and an excellent keyboard. If you're trying to spend less than $500, look into the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/hp-chromebook-plus-15-6-inch" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch</a>: With a large, colorful display, cool everyday performance, and some useful AI features, it's the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-chromebooks" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best Chromebook</a> we've used. </p><p>Among <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-gaming-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gaming laptops</a>, the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/alienware-m16-r2" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Alienware m16 R2</a> leads the pack. It's a super snappy mid-ranger that's capable of being toned down for everyday use when you're done playing <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>.</p><p>The best laptops we've tried also include two unique 2-in-1 devices. Creative professionals would be served well by the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-review" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2</a>, a sturdy 2-in-1 with a decent battery life and a pull-forward design that can turn it into an easel, while heavy multitaskers should look further into the latest <a href="https://mashable.com/review/asus-zenbook-duo" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Asus Zenbook Duo</a>. It features two beautiful OLED displays, performs well for its price point, and includes free accessories like a stylus and a detachable keyboard.</p><p>After spending countless hours <a href="https://mashable.com/category/reviews" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">reviewing</a> laptops across popular brands, we've decided to recommend these models because they're well-made, powerful enough for their respective use cases, and priced fairly (or easy to find on sale). At the very least, we think they can be useful archetypes within different categories of computers. Don't start from square one if you don't have to, you know?</p><h2 id="whats-on-deck">What's on deck</h2><p>Along with an M4-series MacBook Pro, we have reviews in the pipeline for several laptops: the new <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YdA4R?pageview_type=Standard&amp%3Btemplate=roundup&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Dell%20XPS%2013&amp%3Bobject_type=roundup&amp%3Bobject_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&amp%3Bshort_url=9YdA4R&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dell%20XPS%2013&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=9YdA4R&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Dell XPS 13</a>, a Lunar Lake model with an optional tandem OLED display; the <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qq40mw?pageview_type=Standard&amp%3Btemplate=roundup&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Asus%20Chromebook%20Plus%20CX34&amp%3Bobject_type=roundup&amp%3Bobject_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&amp%3Bshort_url=Qq40mw&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Asus%20Chromebook%20Plus%20CX34&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=Qq40mw&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Asus Chromebook Plus CX34</a>, a cheap Chromebook; the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zEVWvJ?pageview_type=Standard&amp%3Btemplate=roundup&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=HP%20Omen%2017&amp%3Bobject_type=roundup&amp%3Bobject_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&amp%3Bshort_url=zEVWvJ&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=HP%20Omen%2017&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=zEVWvJ&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">HP Omen 17</a>, a strapping gaming laptop; and the latest <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPbGgW?pageview_type=Standard&amp%3Btemplate=roundup&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Framework%20Laptop%2013&amp%3Bobject_type=roundup&amp%3Bobject_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&amp%3Bshort_url=QPbGgW&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Framework%20Laptop%2013&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=QPbGgW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Framework Laptop 13</a>, a modular laptop. (The previous-gen Framework Laptop 13 used to be featured in this guide as Mashable's favorite repairable laptop.) I'll update this story once we've finished testing them.</p><h2 id="the-scoop-on-black-friday-laptop-deals">The scoop on Black Friday laptop deals</h2><p>If you're particularly hung up on the "budget" part of laptop shopping, know that Black Friday season is the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/when-to-buy-a-laptop" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best time to buy a laptop</a> if you're hunting for a good deal. With Black Friday proper scheduled for Nov. 29 this year — an <a href="https://mashable.com/article/when-does-black-friday-start-2024" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">unusually late</a> time slot — many retailers are treating all of this month like a free-for-all.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7"> <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span> <a href="/article/when-does-black-friday-start-2024" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300"> <span class="ml-1">When do Black Friday sales start? Be on the lookout for early holiday deals.</span> <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg> </a> </div> <p>As someone who's covered <a href="https://mashable.com/category/black-friday" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Black Friday</a> sales for Mashable since 2019, I expect to see most of the best Black Friday <a href="/article/best-prime-day-laptop-deals-2024" data-element="link-injector" x-track-ga-click>laptop deals</a> pop up at <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-buy-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Best Buy</a> — possibly including sizable price drops on new Lunar Lake Copilot+ PCs and M4 MacBook Pros. (The M3 generation will likely hit new record lows.) Amazon will probably price-match its competitor on models from popular brands like Apple, Microsoft, LG, Acer, and Asus, with <a href="https://mashable.com/article/walmart-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Walmart</a> filling the gap on lower-priced gaming laptops and Chromebooks.</p><p>Cross-checking Black Friday laptop deals across retailers (and manufacturers' DTC sites) will be your best line of defense against overpaying. Keep in mind, too, that stores like Best Buy and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/target-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Target</a> offer holiday price match guarantees, in case something you buy gets cheaper later in the season. If you don't want to sift through the sea of sales yourself, though, I'll also be tracking the top Black Friday laptop deals myself.</p><p><em>Read on for Mashable's in-depth guide to the best laptops of 2024. 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btn-secondary bg-secondary-300 text-ellipsis"> $1,599.00 Amazon </a> </div> <img class="block ml-2" width="63" height="22" title="Amazon Prime" src="/images/amazon-prime.svg" alt="Amazon Prime"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="my-8 mx-2 font-serif text-lg leading-loose border-t-2 border-gray-100 md:text-xl md:leading-7 editor-content"> <p><a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-7" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.</em></a></p><h3><strong>Who it's for:</strong></h3><p>The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is an exceptional all-rounder for nearly anyone due for an upgrade — the ideal blend of performance, power efficiency, build quality, innovation, and overall value. The only reason you should pass on it is if your go-to apps aren't compatible with <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/windows-on-arm" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Windows on ARM</a>.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>Microsoft's Qualcomm-powered flagship laptop stunts on almost every other PC we've gotten our hands on this year. Our 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite test unit went nearly 23 hours per charge, making it the longest-lasting laptop we've ever tried. It also nabbed the second-highest Geekbench 6 multi-core performance score in our entire testing database (when in "Best Performance" mode), zooming past every other laptop except for the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/lenovo-legion-9i" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lenovo Legion 9i</a>, an opulent gaming machine. That includes all of M3 Macbooks; the only Apple device that's on par with it is the strapping <a href="https://mashable.com/review/apple-ipad-pro-13-inch-2024" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">M4 iPad Pro</a>. If all that feels like overkill or its $1,999.99 price tag gives you sticker shock, know that it starts at just $999.99 with lesser specs.</p><p>Design-wise, the Surface Laptop 7 has a modern aluminum chassis that comes in four colorways and doesn't cling to fingerprints. Its bright display can hit a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and its snappy keyboard is paired with a haptic touchpad. You can take your pick from two sizes, too: 13- or 15-inch, the latter of which includes a microSD card reader.</p><p>As a Copilot+ PC, the Surface Laptop 7 has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to support a suite of <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-ai-features?r=1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">AI features</a>, including "Cocreator," a generative art tool in Microsoft Paint, "Live Captions," and "Windows Studio Effects" that can blur backgrounds and improve lighting on video calls. (There's also the somewhat sketchy history-saving <a href="https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-ai-copilot-plus-recall-opt-in-security-update" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">"Recall" feature</a>, which you'll have to personally enable.) You shouldn't buy this laptop for these tools alone, but Mashable tech editor Kim Gedeon found them to be "attention-stealing" fun when she tried them.</p><p>The Surface Laptop 7's Snapdragon CPU is both a blessing and a curse: As an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/arm" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">ARM chip</a> (as opposed to an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/x86" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">x86 chip</a> from Intel), it's not going to be compatible with certain apps and programs. This may be a big problem for students, as some Reddit users have <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/1dk1lla/i_returned_my_sl7_be_cautious_theres_still_a_lot/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">pointed out</a>. But if that's a non-issue for you, personally, move this machine to the top of your list. It easily earned our Mashable Choice Award, and it's not just our <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-best-windows-laptop-2024-so-far" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">favorite Windows laptop</a> — it's our favorite laptop, period. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Surface Laptop 7 is the better choice over M3 MacBooks" if you aren't loyal to any particular operating system, Gedeon wrote.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>The Surface Laptop 7 configuration Gedeon tested was <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-october-prime-day-laptop-deals-2024-according-to-experts" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">$300 off</a> on Amazon in early November, which is its biggest discount to date. I'm expecting that deal to linger or get one-upped on Black Friday, with Best Buy (and maybe even the Microsoft Store itself) likely matching anything Amazon brings to the table.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showGood" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Amazing, virtually unrivaled performance </li> <li class="py-0.5">Industry-leading battery life </li> <li class="py-0.5">Elegant, well-made design </li> <li class="py-0.5">Fun AI features</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showBad=!showBad"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Bad</h3> <div x-show="!showBad"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showBad" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 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style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5"> Geekbench 6 multi-core score: 11,875 (14,586 in Best Performance mode) </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Battery life (tested): 22 hours and 50 minutes </li> <li class="py-0.5"> CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite </li> <li class="py-0.5"> GPU: Qualcomm Adreno </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Memory: 32GB RAM </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Storage: 1TB SSD </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Screen size: 13.8 inches </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Resolution: 2304 x 1536 pixels </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Brightness (rated): 600 nits </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz </li> <li class="py-0.5"> 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href="https://cc.mashable.com/v1/otc/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=07ceq7iAfFfRlRYt8DCvPYM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmacbook-air-15-inch-laptop-apple-m3-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-midnight%2F6565851.p%3FskuId%3D6565851&template=roundup&module=roundup-product-card&element=product-title&item=offer-title&position=2&element_label=Apple+MacBook+Air%2C+15-inch&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-element="product-title" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="offer-title" data-ga-label="Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-module="roundup-product-card" class="block text-2xl font-bold hover:underline text-secondary-300 visited:text-secondary-300"> <h2> Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch </h2> </a> <h3 class="!text-sm 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class="overflow-hidden px-2 mx-auto w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide leading-6 text-center btn btn-secondary bg-secondary-300 text-ellipsis"> $999.00 Best Buy </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="my-8 mx-2 font-serif text-lg leading-loose border-t-2 border-gray-100 md:text-xl md:leading-7 editor-content"> <p><a href="https://mashable.com/review/m3-macbook-air-15-inch" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air.</em></a></p><h3><strong>Who it's for:</strong></h3><p>Apple's latest M3 MacBook Air is the model most people should buy in 2024, especially now that it starts with 16GB of memory <a href="https://mashable.com/article/macs-8gb-of-ram-dead" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">by default</a>. That includes "creatives, professionals, and students who need robust performance that can handle their multifaceted workflows," Gedeon said. MacBook Pros are great, but they're overkill for non-specialty users, realistically.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>The 15-inch MacBook Air deserved way more fanfare than Apple gave it at launch. (Seriously? Just a <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">blog post</a>?) Its M3 chip was about 20 percent faster than the previous-generation M2 chip in our testing, and it features support for WiFi 6E as well as two external displays — though its lid has to stay closed when you use it that way. Plus, its midnight finish comes with an anodization seal to avoid picking up fingerprints. </p><p>The M3 MacBook Air is otherwise a carbon copy of its M2 <a href="https://mashable.com/review/15-inch-macbook-air-m2" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">predecessor</a>, but that's actually a plus: Apple didn't need to change anything about its vibrant display, 1080p webcam, rich speakers, or snappy Magic Keyboard. (It could still use more ports, though.) Its price also carried over from the M2 era, with double the base RAM as of Nov. 2024. As a complete package, it's a decidedly "worthy refresh" that continues the MacBook Air line's <a href="https://mashable.com/mashable-choice" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Mashable Choice Award-</a>winning streak, Gedeon said.</p><p>Note that the M3 MacBook Air also comes in a <a href="https://zdcs.link/YBGqn?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=13-inch%20size&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=YBGqn&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">13-inch size</a> that starts at $1,099; it has two fewer speakers (four instead of six).</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>Black Friday is the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/when-to-buy-a-macbook" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best time</a> to score a deal on a MacBook. Any retailers that still have ample stock of the M3 MacBook Airs with 8GB of RAM (both sizes) will probably make them ridiculously cheap for Black Friday now that the 16GB configurations are standard; I wouldn't be shocked if they surpassed their current all-time lows to the tune of more than $250 off. Other variants will likely fall to record-low prices, saving shoppers a couple hundred bucks. I'll also be looking to see if Amazon brings back its Apple Care+ <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-black-friday-macbook-deals-2023" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">bundle deal</a> from last Black Friday.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path 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data-aps-asc-subtag="06UEqZs6OIE2C2NzfYjRVoA" class="overflow-hidden px-2 mx-auto w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide leading-6 text-center btn btn-secondary bg-secondary-300 text-ellipsis"> $735.00 Amazon </a> </div> <img class="block ml-2" width="63" height="22" title="Amazon Prime" src="/images/amazon-prime.svg" alt="Amazon Prime"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="my-8 mx-2 font-serif text-lg leading-loose border-t-2 border-gray-100 md:text-xl md:leading-7 editor-content"> <p><a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3.</em></a></p><h3><strong>Who it's for:</strong></h3><p>Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 3 is "ideal for students and busy-bee travelers in need of a portable notebook" with major style points, wrote Gedeon. It also goes on sale quite often, which makes it easier to rationalize its outdated internals.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>Can you fall in love with a laptop based on its keyboard alone? It happened to Gedeon, who called the Surface Laptop Go 3's keyboard "one of the best" she's ever tested. It's the cherry on top of its excellent and ultra-portable design, which features a crisp touchscreen and has the sort of lightweight, premium feel you'd expect from a higher-end machine. "[It] should be called 'Windows Air,'" <a href="https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-hands-on" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">said</a> Gedeon.</p><p>The specs under the Surface Laptop Go 3's hood are decidedly more underwhelming, mostly because they're largely unchanged from those in 2022's <a href="https://zdcs.link/7LVAn?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=7LVAn&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Surface Laptop Go 2</a>, our previous top budget pick (including the same dim touchscreen display and 720p camera). It is powered by a newer 12th-generation Intel Core CPU, but that's now two generations removed in 2024. And while its base model does have double the storage space and memory of the previous model, it's also more expensive. If you can, try to find it on sale.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>Relatedly (and fortunately), the Surface Laptop Go 3 has been pretty easy to find on sale for at least $100 off ever since launch — usually at <a href="https://zdcs.link/Woevx?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=Woevx&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://zdcs.link/Nxg5V?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best%20Buy&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=Nxg5V&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Best Buy</a>. The <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0CDJ6Y8SQ" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">cheapest</a> it's ever been was $549.99, a price it briefly hit right after Amazon's flagship <a href="https://mashable.com/category/prime-day" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Prime Day</a> sale in July. I can see that getting revived for Black Friday.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showGood" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Incredible keyboard </li> <li class="py-0.5">Lightweight </li> <li class="py-0.5">Built-in fingerprint reader </li> <li class="py-0.5">Surprisingly nice build quality </li> <li class="py-0.5">Touchscreen display </li> <li class="py-0.5">Portable</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showBad=!showBad"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Bad</h3> <div x-show="!showBad"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showBad" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 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x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5"> Geekbench 6 mutli-core score: 6,043 </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Battery life (tested): Seven hours and 51 minutes </li> <li class="py-0.5"> CPU: Intel Core i5-1235U </li> <li class="py-0.5"> GPU: Intel Iris Xe </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Memory: 16GB RAM </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Storage: 256GB SSD </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Screen size: 12.4 inches </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Resolution: 1536 x 1024 pixels </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Brightness (rated): 320 nits </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Refresh rate: 60Hz </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Touchscreen: Yes </li> <li 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font-serif text-lg leading-loose border-t-2 border-gray-100 md:text-xl md:leading-7 editor-content"> <p><a href="https://mashable.com/review/hp-chromebook-plus-15-6-inch" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Read Mashable's full review of the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch.</em></a></p><h3><strong>Who it's for:</strong></h3><p>HP's Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch is a low-cost, large-screened laptop for those who work in the Google productivity ecosystem and watch a lot of YouTube in their free time. If you like numpads, all the better.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>This HP Chromebook Plus is helmed by a huge, vibrant display that blew me away when I reviewed it: "The colors are intense, with good contrast and rich blacks, and an anti-reflective panel preserves that quality at most viewing angles," to quote my write-up. I loved using it for movie-watching and light gaming (via <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPOwY?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Xbox%20Game%20Pass&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=xPOwY&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Xbox Game Pass</a>). On the clock, it was fast enough to handle my daily workflow, which involves a lot of Gmailing and Google Meeting, though its battery life disappointingly drained before the end of my eight-hour shift. I also found it hard to listen to anything playing on it while <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-headphones" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">naked-eared</a>: Its speakers stink.</p><p>As a <a href="https://mashable.com/category/chromebook-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Chromebook</a> <em>Plus</em>, this puppy comes with some interesting software extras like File Sync, AI-powered webcam settings, and support for some multimedia tools (including Google Magic Eraser and Adobe Express). None of them felt revolutionary in my testing, but they're decent value-adds for such a cheap machine.</p><p>As of Oct. 2024, the Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch also now has Google's Help me write and Help me read tools, a Live Translate feature, generative AI wallpaper and video call backgrounds, a Recorder app, and Gemini access within its app shelf. I haven't tested these yet.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>The exact configuration I reviewed is only available at Best Buy, where I've spotted it <a href="https://mashable.com/article/april-3-hp-chromebook-plus-156-inch-deal" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">on sale</a> for $399 before. (It feels like a really solid value at that price.) But there's another variant on <a href="https://zdcs.link/aR8w3K?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=HP%27s%20website&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=aR8w3K&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">HP's website</a> that you can customize with a nicer display, keyboard backlighting, and WiFi 6E support starting at $599.99. Cross-check prices across both retailers around Black Friday to make sure you're snagging the best deal on the specs you need.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showGood" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Large and colorful anti-glare display </li> <li class="py-0.5">Solid performance for the price </li> <li class="py-0.5">Stylish metallic finish </li> <li class="py-0.5">Runs cool and quiet </li> <li class="py-0.5">Useful 'Plus' software features </li> <li class="py-0.5">Numeric keypad</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showBad=!showBad"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Bad</h3> <div x-show="!showBad"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showBad" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showBad" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Made of plastic; easily scratched </li> <li class="py-0.5">Touchpad and keyboard take some getting used to </li> <li class="py-0.5">Unimpressive webcam </li> <li class="py-0.5">Muffled speakers </li> <li class="py-0.5">Poor battery life</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-gray-100 border-y-2"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showDetail=!showDetail"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">Details</h3> <div x-show="!showDetail"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5"> Geekbench 6 multi-core score: 4,121 </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Battery life (tested): Seven hours and 11 minutes </li> <li class="py-0.5"> CPU: Intel Core i3-N305 </li> <li class="py-0.5"> GPU: Intel UHD </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Memory: 8GB RAM </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Storage: 128GB UFS </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Screen size: 15.6 inches </li> <li 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href="https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/aaa-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Triple-A</a> machine for those who usually wear headphones while gaming and rarely play on the go. Maybe you need a new everyday (non-gaming) laptop, too — know that it's also easily tone-down-able.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>The m16 R2 might best be described as the Clark Kent of <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-gaming-laptops-2024" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gaming laptops</a>. Its 2024 redesign brings a smaller footprint (sans thermal shelf) and a "Stealth Mode" hotkey that ditches its RGB lighting, so it can be as subtle or showy as you'd like. It also includes an MUX switch that lets users switch between its integrated and dedicated GPUs for different tasks. (Nvidia's Advanced Optimus feature can do this automatically, too.) It's basically designed to lead a double life as an everyday workhorse and gaming champ.</p><p>Going deeper into the gaming front, our review unit "[output] impressive performance numbers on demanding games" for its mid-range specs, said Gedeon. (It packed an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and an RTX 4070 GPU.) While its 240Hz display felt a tad bit dim to her, it was otherwise smooth and punchy: "I was impressed with the contrast and vivid colors" while playing <em>CyberPunk 2077</em> on it, she wrote. Its springy keyboard and responsive touchpad also got her seal of approval.</p><p>Some of the bigger bummers about the m16 R2 are its tinny speakers, shoddy webcam, and lousy battery life; it only lasted 51 minutes in our video rundown test. It also weighs in at a hefty 5.75 pounds, so forget about taking it on the go — whether you use it for work or play, it'll shackle you to an outlet. Yet none of these were dealbreakers in the eyes of Gedeon, who ultimately deemed the m16 R2 "the ultimate RTX 4070 beast of a gaming laptop you can get." It's a Mashable Choice Award winner.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>The exact m16 R2 featured in our review is only available at Best Buy, but there are three other configurations up for grabs directly from <a href="https://zdcs.link/aMv36r?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dell&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=aMv36r&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Dell </a>— and all of them were $400 to $600 off in early November. Those feel like pretty hefty, hard-to-beat discounts, so if they're still live by the time you're reading this (and they cover the specs you want), don't bother waiting until Black Friday to buy. Keep in mind that Best Buy will match prices during the holidays if anything you buy there gets cheaper later, but Dell <a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/lp/price-match-guarantee" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">won't</a> — though its extended <a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/lp/holiday-shipping-and-extended-returns-us" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">holiday return policy</a> is now in effect. (Best Buy offers <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/best-buy-holiday-faqs/pcmcat748300621076.c?id=pcmcat748300621076" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">one</a>, too, FWIW.)</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showGood" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Nice performance for the price </li> <li class="py-0.5">Great variety of ports </li> <li class="py-0.5">Satisfying keyboard </li> <li class="py-0.5">MUX switch, Nvidia Advanced Optimus let you swap between GPUs for different tasks </li> <li class="py-0.5">Handsome look with optional RGB lighting</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showBad=!showBad"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Bad</h3> <div x-show="!showBad"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 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GeForce RTX 4070 </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Memory: 16GB RAM </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Storage: 1TB SSD </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Screen size: 16 inches </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Brightness (rated): 300 nits </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Refresh rate: Up to 240Hz </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Touchscreen: No </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Webcam: 1080p </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Ports: Two USB Type-C ports, two Type-A ports, microSD card reader, HDMI 2.1 port, Ethernet jack, headphone jack </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Backlit keyboard: Yes (RGB) </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Weight: 5.75 pounds </li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-8 mx-2"> <div class="flex justify-center py-4 text-sm font-bold">GET IT</div> <div class="justify-center md:flex md:space-x-8"> <div class=""> <a 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data-aps-asc-subtag="05iVSzzmwfugKRnysimvwcC" class="overflow-hidden px-2 mx-auto w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide leading-6 text-center btn btn-secondary bg-secondary-300 text-ellipsis"> $1,399.00 Amazon </a> </div> <img class="block ml-2" width="63" height="22" title="Amazon Prime" src="/images/amazon-prime.svg" alt="Amazon Prime"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="my-8 mx-2 font-serif text-lg leading-loose border-t-2 border-gray-100 md:text-xl md:leading-7 editor-content"> <p><a href="https://mashable.com/review/m3-14-inch-macbook-pro" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Read Mashable's full review of the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M3)</em></a><em> and our preliminary look into <a href="https://mashable.com/comparison/m4-macbook-pro-vs-m3-macbook-pro" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">how it differs from the all-new M4 model</a></em><em>. Our review of the latter is coming soon.</em></p><h3><strong>Who it's for:</strong></h3><p>The M3 Apple MacBook Pro is excessive for everyday users, and it can get expensive fast once you start adding more memory. That said, it's a great investment for creative professionals who run intense multimedia-editing apps and software on a regular basis.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>The M3 chipset in the current MacBook Pro "translates to an uptick in performance" over the previous M2 generation, wrote Gedeon, "whether you're diving into photo retouching, video editing, [or] other tasks." Its 10-core GPU features hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing so that games can render more realistic-looking lighting effects. And it's incredibly power-efficient: We got over 16 hours of battery life out of it.</p><p>On the outside, you're looking at a pretty standard <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-mac-macbook-first-m4-chip-details-ai-focus" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">MacBook Pro</a> — albeit one with a bright and gorgeous 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display; that's Apple-speak for a mini-LED screen with ProMotion technology, aka a 120Hz refresh rate. Gedeon called the accompanying speakers "immaculate," adding: "I see why the MacBook Pro is highly recommended for music producers, podcast hosts, and other audio-focused professionals." There's also a good array of ports built into its base, including an HDMI port and an SDXC card slot. </p><p>Our main grievance with the M3 MacBook Pro is that it needs more base RAM (something Apple <a href="https://mashable.com/article/macs-8gb-of-ram-dead" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">corrected</a> in the M4 model), but even still, it's another Mashable Choice Award shoo-in.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>Retailers are going to want to clear their inventories of M3 MacBook Pros now that the next generation has launched, so it's probably only a matter of time before they drop to all-time lows this Black Friday season. For comparison's sake, the current record lows to match or beat are <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0CM5JV268" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">$1,299</a> for the 8GB/512GB base model and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/18/best-buy-m3-macbook-pro-2/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">$1,499</a> for the 16GB/1TB model we tested.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 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Laptop Studio 2 is an unconventional and versatile machine for deep-pocketed professional artists. Gedeon also "[recommended] this laptop for differently abled users who could take full advantage of [its] adaptive touch trackpad feature."</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is, as its name suggests, a laptop. But the unique pull-forward design of its 120Hz, 14.4-inch touchscreen display means it can also "transform into a digital easel and a tablet," said Gedeon, "[making] it an artist's playground." Just like its <a href="https://mashable.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-review" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">predecessor</a> from 2021, it's fine-tuned for drawing, sketching, and other creative work — though it still doesn't come bundled with a stylus, which feels like a silly omission on Microsoft's part. (It does have built-in storage and charging for the <a href="https://zdcs.link/6gdVY?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Surface%20Slim%20Pen%202&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=6gdVY&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Surface Slim Pen 2</a>, at least.) Notably, though, its silky-smooth haptic touchpad has an adaptive touch mode for users with limited mobility; it's the same one on the Surface Laptop 7.</p><p>Things start looking more familiar once you move inside the Surface Laptop Studio 2, as far as higher-end laptops go. There's a desktop-grade Intel Core H-Series processor and an Intel Iris Xe graphics card in the base model, which you can opt to upgrade to a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU for more oomph. It's not technically a Copilot+ PC, but it does have an NPU that equips its 1080p webcam with Windows Studio Effects. It also counts a microSD card reader among its ample array of ports. All that machinery means it's quite a bit heavy, so it'll probably pass on plein air doodling sessions in favor of staying parked on a desk. That said, it has a surprisingly decent battery life.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>In early November, the Microsoft Store had all configurations of the Surface Laptop Studio 2 on sale for $100 to $600 off, and some of the models with GeForce RTX graphics were price-matched at <a href="https://zdcs.link/QODxbB?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=QODxbB&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://zdcs.link/92bNxW?pageview_type=Standard&template=roundup&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best%20Buy&object_type=roundup&object_uuid=05fVMZ9S02RwhqNjZ2qBmU1&short_url=92bNxW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Froundup%2Fbest-laptops-nov-2024" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Best Buy</a>. (The higher a model's original list price, the bigger its discount.) 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want to haul around a separate monitor. It'll also appeal to those who simply appreciate a good, fair value: It looks (and performs) like a machine that costs more than $1,500, a number that includes useful accessories to boot.</p><h3><strong>Why we picked this:</strong></h3><p>The Mashable Choice Award-winning Zenbook Duo features two bright OLED displays stacked on top of one another, a detachable Bluetooth keyboard that works with both of them, and a built-in kickstand that allows it to shift into different positions. This design could feel suuuper gimmicky if it wasn't executed smartly, but Asus nailed it — and for well under $2,000. "[Single]-display laptops are now cancelled," said Gedeon, who confessed to feeling "spoiled" after testing this one in her everyday workflow. "How can I work on my MacBook Air, my daily driver, without missing the masterful app-juggling capabilities of the Zenbook Duo?"</p><p>Speaking of MacBook Airs: The Zenbook Duo comes with a new Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, which was as swift as Apple's M2 chipset in testing. (That's the one powering our current <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cheap-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">favorite "budget" MacBook</a>.) Its quiet speakers and dull webcam won't wow anyone who's defecting from Team Apple to Team Windows, but those are minor gripes in the grand scheme of things. For productivity pros, the Zenbook Duo shines where it matters most: screens, speed, and selling price.</p><h3><strong>Black Friday insights:</strong></h3><p>Amazon has been playing around with Zenbook Duo price cuts for the past couple of weeks: It was $225 off there during Prime Big Deal Days, the retailer's "<a href="https://mashable.com/category/prime-day" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day</a>" sale, and $235 off the day after the sale <a href="https://mashable.com/article/october-prime-day-2024-deal-still-available-asus-zenbook-duo" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ended</a>. (At the time of writing, it was $200 off.) Don't buy it during Black Friday season until you at least see that $235 number matched.</p> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showGood=!showGood"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Good</h3> <div x-show="!showGood"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showGood" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showGood" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Beautiful displays </li> <li class="py-0.5">Excellent for multitasking </li> <li class="py-0.5">Can be used in several different modes </li> <li class="py-0.5">Good battery life </li> <li class="py-0.5">Clicky detachable keyboard </li> <li class="py-0.5">Includes stylus and built-in kickstand</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-t-2 border-gray-100"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showBad=!showBad"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">The Bad</h3> <div x-show="!showBad"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showBad" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showBad" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5">Quiet audio </li> <li class="py-0.5">Mediocre webcam</li> </ul> </div> <div class="py-6 mx-2 border-gray-100 border-y-2"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center pr-2 cursor-pointer" @click="showDetail=!showDetail"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold cursor-pointer md:mt-0">Details</h3> <div x-show="!showDetail"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 384 512"> <path d="M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z"/> </svg></div> <div x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"><svg class="w-3 h-3 ml-1 mb-1 inline-block" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"> <path d="M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z"/> </svg></div> </div> <ul class="mt-2 ml-8 list-disc" x-show="showDetail" style="display: none"> <li class="py-0.5"> Geekbench 6 multi-core score: 10,344 </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Battery life (tested): Eight hours and 52 minutes </li> <li class="py-0.5"> CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H </li> <li class="py-0.5"> GPU: Intel Arc </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Memory: 16GB RAM </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Storage: 1TB SSD </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Screen size: 14 inches (dual) </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels per screen </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Brightness (rated): 500 nits per screen </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Refresh rate: 60Hz per screen </li> <li class="py-0.5"> Touchscreen: 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text-secondary-300 " href="https://mashable.com/category/microsoft" aria-label="Navigate to the Microsoft tag" data-ga-click data-ga-label="$text">Microsoft</a> </p> </div> </section> <div id="how-we-tested" class='mx-auto max-w-3xl'> <div class="px-6 pt-1 pb-9 mt-12 mb-12 border-l-8 md:mb-2 methodology editor-content bg-warmgray-100 border-secondary-100"> <div class="flex pt-8 space-x-2" data-ga-impression data-ga-category="methodology" data-ga-module="methodology_section" data-ga-label="The best laptops of 2024, tested and approved by Mashable's experts"> <svg class="inline-block w-6 h-6 align-middle fill-current"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-clipboard-check-light"></use></svg> <span class="text-lg font-bold leading-6">How we tested</span> </div> <p>Mashable staff subjected all of the laptops on this list to rigorous hands-on testing, which involved inspecting their build quality and using them as part of an everyday workflow for several weeks at a time. This included working in different kinds of documents, checking emails, watching videos, taking photos on their webcams, participating in video calls, listening to music (via Spotify), playing games (if possible), and experimenting with any unique features or use cases they claimed to support.</p><p>Additionally, all of the laptops featured here were made to run industry-standard benchmark software. We run these benchmarks because they replicate real-world tasks to produce scores we can use to easily compare different laptops' performance. We recently started implementing these benchmarks in our testing, and you can expect to see them in all of our new laptop <a href="https://mashable.com/review" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">reviews</a> going forward.</p><h3>Performance benchmarks</h3><p>We evaluate a laptop's overall performance by running the appropriate version of <strong>Primate Labs' <a href="https://www.geekbench.com/download/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Geekbench 6</a></strong>. (That would be macOS for MacBooks; Windows for Windows laptops, including gaming laptops; and Android for Chromebooks.) This test measures CPU performance in a handful of common tasks, and we record the resulting multi-core score. The higher the score, the better.</p><p>To get a sense of gaming laptops' graphical prowess, we also <strong>play <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em> </strong>on them. We picked this game because it's a graphically intense <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/aaa-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Triple-A title</a> that pushes many systems to their performance limits. If the laptop has a discrete/dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card (as opposed to an integrated GPU that's built into the CPU), we play <em>Cyberpunk</em> once with its <a href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/dlss/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">DLSS</a> tech off and again with DLSS on using the High preset without ray tracing. This tests the machine's raw GPU power and its performance with AI upscaling, respectively. </p><p>We follow this up with <strong>3DMark's Time Spy</strong> benchmark for gaming PCs and record their scores. Again, higher is better.</p><h3>Battery life benchmarks</h3><p>We look to see about 11 to 12 hours of battery life in the MacBooks we test, with 15-plus hours being exceptional, and nine to ten hours in the Windows laptops we review, with 12-plus hours being ideal. Gaming laptops are a different story: They only need to last at least two hours per charge to get our approval, earning extra brownie points for reaching the four-hour mark. Meanwhile, eight hours is our baseline for Chromebooks, but nine to ten hours is best.</p><p>We've assessed laptops' stamina a couple different ways in the past. (More on that shortly.) On the Alienware M16 R2, Apple MacBook Pro, Asus Zenbook Duo, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, and the Surface Laptop Studio 2, we ran <strong>UL Solutions' <a href="https://benchmarks.ul.com/pcmark10" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">PCMark 10</a></strong><strong> </strong>battery life test. (The MacBook Pro ran it via <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parallels-desktop/id1085114709?mt=12" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">Parallels Desktop</a>, since there's not a native macOS version of PCMark 10.) This benchmark has the laptop complete a series of apps and functions until it conks out.</p><p>To test the battery life of the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, we used the respective portion of <strong>Principled Technologies' <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/crxprt-2/ldeofhcgjhplegompgciolncekblpkad" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)">CrXPRT 2</a></strong> benchmark. </p><p>Lastly, we conducted a video rundown test on the MacBook Air and the Surface Laptop 7 that involved playing a looped 1080p version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41hv2tW5Lc4" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body" title="(opens in a new window)"><em>Tears of Steel</em></a>, a short open-source Blender movie, at 50 percent brightness. </p><p>In order to standardize our battery life testing methodology, we will only be using the <em>Tears of Steel</em> rundown on all MacBooks and Windows laptops from here on out. We'll stick with PCMark 10's battery life test for all gaming laptops and CrXPRT 2's test for Chromebooks.</p><h3>Final thoughts</h3><p>After evaluating a laptop's hands-on performance and benchmark testing results, we make our final recommendations based on whether we think they offer a good overall value for the money. A too-expensive laptop will sometimes get a pass if we think it looks and works so great that it's worth the trouble of finding it on sale.</p><p>It bears mentioning that these aren't the only <a href="https://mashable.com/category/laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">laptops</a> we've tried — we're constantly testing and assessing new models across different categories, and many don't make the final cut. With that in mind, you can expect this guide to evolve on a pretty continuous basis. We're always on the lookout for new top pick contenders.</p> </div> </div> <section class="mx-auto mt-12 max-w-3xl"> <h2 id="frequently-asked-questions" class="text-3xl font-bold">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <div class="mb-12 md:mb-16"> <div x-data="{drawerOpen: true}" class="pt-4"> <hr class="w-full border border-gray-100"> <button @click="drawerOpen = !drawerOpen" class="flex mt-4 w-full"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-left grow">How much should I spend on a new laptop?</h3> <div> <svg x-show="drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-down"></use></svg> <svg x-show="!drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-right"></use></svg> </div> </button> <div x-show="drawerOpen" class="font-serif editor-content"><p>Ultimately, your budget should reflect your laptop's primary use case(s) and your preferred operating system. Here's what you can expect at different price ranges:</p><ul><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>$300 to $600 </strong>are budget Windows notebooks and Chromebooks reserved for word processing, web browsing, and email sending. Models on the lower end of this price range tend to be clunkers with pokey Intel Celeron N Series CPUs and eMMC storage; spending a little extra can get you a sleeker machine with a better entry-level processor, more battery life, SSD storage, and a backlit keyboard.</p></li><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>$600 to $1,000</strong> are mostly Windows models and high-end Chromebooks with crisper displays and mid-range CPUs that are good for schoolwork, streaming, and casual gaming.</p></li><li><p>Laptops priced at<strong> $1,000 to $1,500</strong> are peppy Windows ultrabooks, MacBooks, and gaming laptops with plenty of storage space, bright, pretty displays, enough power for light photo and video editing, and great graphics. </p></li><li><p>Laptops that cost <strong>more than $1,500</strong> are beautiful, beefy, and blazing-fast MacBooks Pros and Windows desktop replacements that can handle professional content creation and intense gaming.</p></li></ul><p>If you want to stretch your budget beyond these usual constraints, bookmark our <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-laptop-deals" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">guide to the best laptop deals</a> across major retailers and tech manufacturers: We update it biweekly with fresh discounts.</p></div> </div> <div x-data="{drawerOpen: false}" class="pt-4"> <hr class="w-full border border-gray-100"> <button @click="drawerOpen = !drawerOpen" class="flex mt-4 w-full"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-left grow">What size laptop should I be looking for?</h3> <div> <svg x-show="drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-down"></use></svg> <svg x-show="!drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-right"></use></svg> </div> </button> <div x-show="drawerOpen" class="font-serif editor-content"><p>If you commute daily or <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptop-backpacks" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>travel</u></a> often, a lightweight, slim, and compact laptop in the 11- to 13-inch range will serve you best. If you're a huge movie buff, a gamer, or a creator who doesn't normally take their laptop on the road with them, you can bulk up to a 15- to 17-inch model with heft that affords it more power.</p></div> </div> <div x-data="{drawerOpen: false}" class="pt-4"> <hr class="w-full border border-gray-100"> <button @click="drawerOpen = !drawerOpen" class="flex mt-4 w-full"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-left grow">Is a cheap laptop worth it?</h3> <div> <svg x-show="drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-down"></use></svg> <svg x-show="!drawerOpen" class="inline-block w-6 h-6"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-right"></use></svg> </div> </button> <div x-show="drawerOpen" class="font-serif editor-content"><p>You get what you pay for, but some brands' budget laptops can take you pretty far these days, and certain use cases don't necessitate the latest or most powerful specs. For more intel, check out our guides to the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cheap-laptops" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best cheap laptops</a> and the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptops-under-500" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>best budget laptops under $500</u></a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="mx-auto mt-12 max-w-3xl border-t border-gray-200 border-solid"> <div class="py-8 w-full"> <div class="flex flex-col items-center pb-8 border-b border-gray-200 md:flex-row md:space-x-8"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-center items-center space-y-4 text-center md:flex-row md:justify-start md:space-y-0 md:space-x-6 md:text-left"> <img class="w-24 h-24 rounded-full border border-gray-200" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png" alt="Mashable Image" width="100" height="100" loading="lazy" > <div class="flex flex-col space-y-2"> <div class="w-full font-bold header-200">Haley Henschel</div> <div class="w-full text-xl font-bold">Senior Shopping Reporter</div> </div> </div> <div class="flex flex-row justify-center pt-4 mt-8 w-full border-t border-gray-200 md:justify-start md:pt-0 md:pl-4 md:mt-0 md:w-auto md:border-t-0 md:border-l md:border-solid space-x4" style="height:75px;align-items:center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/haleyhenschel" class="px-3 hover:text-primary-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="(opens in a new window)"> <svg class="inline-block w-5 h-5 fill-current md:h-4"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-twitter-brands"></use></svg> </a> <a href="www.linkedin.com/in/haley-henschel-27b28a80" class="px-3 hover:text-primary-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="(opens in a new window)"> <svg class="inline-block w-5 h-5 fill-current md:h-4"><use href="/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-linkedin-brands"></use></svg> </a> </div> </div> <div class="mx-0 max-w-3xl font-serif editor-content"> <p>Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dupes" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">dupes</a> to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">12-foot skeletons</a>.</p><p>Haley received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and honed her sifting and winnowing skills at <em>The Daily Cardinal</em>. She previously covered politics for <em>The Milwaukee Journal</em> Sentinel, investigated exotic pet ownership for <em>Wisconsin Watch</em>, and blogged for some of your favorite reality stars.</p><p>In her free time, Haley enjoys playing video games, drawing, taking walks on Lake Michigan, and spending time with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). She really, really wants to get back into horseback riding. 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